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Important Safety Information Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose product or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture. CAUTION This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN electric shock or personal injury. ATTENTION This symbol indicates important RISQUE DE CHOC instructions accompanying the product. ELECTRIQUE N
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Assistance We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call: Customer Service..................................... 800-336-1900 (Page 67) Accessories......................................... 800-338-0376 (Pages 54-61) Table of Contents Safety Information................................i Powering the Camcorder • Using the Adapter/Charger...............10 Product Registration.............................i • Using the Rechargeable Battery • Charging...............
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Table of Contents Recording Features Recording on the Camcorder ......42-43 • Quick Review....................................19 Playback • Tape Positioning ...............................19 • Viewfinder Playback.........................44 • Microphone.......................................19 • Playback Features • AI (Artificial Intelligence)................19 • Stop-Action Pause.....................44-45 • Program AE (Auto Exposure)...........20 • Picture Search ...........................44-4
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First-Time Operation This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options. Assistance The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter. Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-336-1900 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-338-0376 1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories. • Save the box and packing materials in case you ever n
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First-Time Operation Adapter/Charger DC OUTPUT Jack Adapter/Charger’s DC IN 9.6V Jack on DC Cable Back of Camcorder 2. Attach the adapter/charger. adapter/charger. • Attach the other end of the cable to Since the battery must be charged the DC IN 9.6V jack on the before it can be used the first time, camcorder. attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder. • Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into an operating outlet. • Attach one end of the adapter/charger’s DC cable to the • Details are on pag
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First-Time Operation CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch Handstrap Lens Cap • Press and hold the small button on 3. Remove the lens cap and attach CAMERA / O F F / V C R while it to the handstrap. sliding it in CAMERA. The electronic viewfinder will come on. 4. Turn on the camcorder. The position of the CAMERA / O F F / V C R switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record (CAMERA), play back tapes (VCR), or turn off the power (OFF). 5
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First-Time Operation Safety Tab Tape Window REC (Record) /PAUSE Button Lens Cap on Handstrap Cassette Door Press Here to Close 5 . I n s e rt a cassette. 6 . Position viewfinder and adjust eyepiece focus control. • Press STOP/EJECT to open the • Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it cassette compartment. horizontally. • Insert the cassette with the safety tab • Pull the viewfinder out from the facing up and the tape windows camcorder and rotate the eyepiece facing out. into a comfortable vie
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First-Time Operation CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch STOP/EJECT PLAY REW(Rewind)/ REVIEW REC (Record) Eyepiece /PAUSE Focus Control Eyepiece Electronic Viewfinder (Grasp Here to Move) 7. Start and stop recording. 8. Play back what you have recorded. Start and stop recording by pressing • Press REC/PAUSE to stop recording. and releasing REC/PAUSE. REC appears in the viewfinder. You do not • Press and hold the small button on have to hold the button to record. CAMERA / O F F / V C R while sliding
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First-Time Operation 9. Review the camcorder’s operating controls. AV DUB Button REW (Rewind/Review) Button DISPLAY Button Also Title Select – Button RESET Button PLAY Button DATE/TIME Button F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button Also Title Select + Button TITLER Button STOP/EJECT Button Also EDIT•ADV Button CAMERA • O F F • V C R Switch Viewfinder Microphone Light Eyepiece Focus Control BRIGHT Control (Located Under Microphone) Lens LIGHT AUTO/ OFF/ON Switch AV (Audio/Video) OUT/IN Switch Len
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First-Time Operation 9. Review the camcorder’s operating controls. Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring BATTERY EJECT Lever REC (Record) /PAUSE Button Hand Strap with Lens Cap Holder Power Zoom Buttons (W and T) also Cassette Door DC IN 9.6V Jack TRACKING Buttons 9
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Powering the Camcorder Caution: Do not attempt to use a “power converter” to use your AC adapter/charger on a power source other than 120 volts, 50/60 Hz, or the adapter/charger and camcorder may be damaged. If you wish to operate the AC adapter/charger on a power source other than 120 volts, 50/60 Hz, use only a transformer-type power converter. Do not use “solid-state” or “switching-type” power converters. They will damage your AC adapter/charger. An optional CPS014 shown on page 55 is design
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Powering the Camcorder Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the Battery The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time. Charging will take approximately two hours depending on the condition of the battery. When fully charged, the battery should supply approximately 60 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use zoom and pause). To extend the battery’s operation time, turn off the camcorder’s power when not in use. Plug in AC Outlet (120 V, 50/60 Hz)
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Powering the Camcorder Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch BATTERY EJECT Lever Rechargeable Battery Hold Battery Flush and Slide Down Align Arrows Remove the Battery Attach Charged Battery 1. Align reference arrow on battery with 1. Slide CAMERA/OFF/VCR to OFF. arrow on camcorder. Hold battery 2. Press and hold BATTERY EJECT flush against camcorder while sliding while sliding battery up and off the it down in the direction of the arrow as camcorder. shown. 2. Pre
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Powering the Camcorder Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Battery Care damaged if operated at temperatures • Your battery will provide better service above 122ºF (50ºC). Operation time and longer performance if you charge it will decrease at extremely low before and after use, and store it at temperatures. normal room temperature. • After repeated chargings and use, the • The battery should be charged at a operation time will gradually decrease. temperature of 32ºF-95ºF (0ºC-35ºC) to W
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Powering the Camcorder Check Battery Power (Battery Level Indicator) Battery Level Indicator Display in Viewfinder When DISPLAY is pressed, the battery • When the battery reaches the empty level indicator ( ) appears in the level, will start flashing. camcorder’s viewfinder to show how Recharge the battery or attach the much battery power is left in the adapter/charger before continuing to rechargeable battery. use the camcorder. Notes: The battery level indicator has no This indicator is not
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Powering the Camcorder Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter To power your camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck, or RV, you need the optional car cord adapter DCC096 shown on page 55. The DCC096 car cord is especially designed to convert power from a 12-volt battery to the 9.6-volt input jack on the camcorder. Caution: The DCC096 car cord is designed to be used only with vehicles having 12-volt negative ground electrical systems. Warning: To avoid possible damage
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Video Cassettes We recommend that our cassettes be used with your camcorder. Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads, resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Because there is no control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance. If a snowy picture or no-picture condition persists, consider the use of a dry chemic
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Video Cassettes Inserting and Removing Cassettes Safety Tab STOP/EJECT Caution: Insert cassette with safety tab facing up and tape windows facing out. Cassette should slide easily into the compartment. Gently push the cassette down until it locks into place. Tape Windows Press Here to Close 1. Attach a power source to the 3. Insert or remove the cassette from the camcorder (either a charged battery or cassette compartment. adapter/charger). 4. Gently close the cassette door with 2. Press STOP/
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Camcorder Traveling and Cassette Tips Traveling Tips Write down your camcorder’s serial Carry your camcorder in a carrying case number and keep it separate from the when traveling. See page 54 for a camcorder when traveling. If your specially designed soft case. An ordinary camcorder is lost or stolen, you will be suitcase or carry bag does not offer the able to identify it. protection your camcorder needs. Treat your camcorder as carry-on luggage to Make sure you have any plug adapters protect
