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Digital
Camcorder
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
CC9360
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Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of electric WARNING shock, do not remove cover (or To reduce the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK back). No user serviceable parts risk of fire or DO NOT OPEN inside. Refer servicing to qualified electric shock, do service personnel. not expose this product or AC This symbol This symbol indicates charger to rain or indicates "dangerous voltage" moisture. important inside the product that instructions presents a risk of accompanying the electric shock or pro
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Parts Checklist ......................................................................................... 6 Buttons and Controls ............................................................................. 7 Getting Started ....................................................................................... 9 Unpack the camcorder and accessories .......................................... 9 Adjust the hand strap ..............
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Table of Contents Chapter 3: Recording Recording Details.................................................................................. 34 Journalistic Shooting ...................................................................... 34 Self-Recording ................................................................................ 35 Digital and Optical Zooming ......................................................... 35 Using Steady Pix™ ........................................................
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Table of Contents Using the Advanced Features .............................................................. 61 Night Mode .................................................................................... 61 Fade/Wipe Effects ........................................................................... 62 Program AE With Special Effects ................................................... 65 Exposure Control ............................................................................ 68 Iris Loc
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Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Parts Checklist • Buttons and Controls • Getting Started • Powering the Camcorder • Using the Shoulder Strap • Setting the Date and Time • Setting the Tape Recording Speed Changing Entertainment. Again. 5
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Connections & Setup Parts Checklist Make sure the box includes the items shown here: Camcorder AC power supply Battery pack Part # 250814 Part # 247800 Lens cap Shoulder strap Audio/ Video Part # ACS091 Part # 252975 adapter cable Part # 252885 Caution: Only use the power supply provided with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit. 6 Chapter 1
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Connections & Setup Buttons and Controls MENU/ SNAPSHOT Viewfinder BRIGHT button Power Zoom / VOL lever dial Eyepiece focus control BAT. FOCUS / BLANK RELEASE SEARCH button switch Recording Start/ Power switch Stop button Hand strap Jack cover Microphone Video light Chapter 1 7 FOCUS + + BAT. RELEASE BLANK SEARCH
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DV IN/OUT LIGHT OFF ON AUTO SERVICE S AV Connections & Setup Playback buttons (also P.AE, NIGHT MODE, EXPOSURE, and BACK LIGHT buttons) CHARGE P. AE NIGHT EXPOSURE BACK MODE LIGHT indicator S -Video CHARGE MENU/ SNAP BRIGHT SHOT VOL. jack - W Power Service Zoom/ FOCUS jack + BAT. RELEASE VOL BLANK SEARCH lever AV jack BAT. MENU/ FOCUS/ SNAPSHOT button RELEASE BRIGHT Jack cover open BLANK switch dial SEARCH button Speaker LIGHT LCD monitor switch DV IN/OUT jack Tripod mounting sockets OPEN/EJECT
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Connections & Setup Getting Started This section describes the basics on how to set up your camcorder to record for the first time. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options. Unpack the camcorder and accessories • The items shown are packed with the camcorder. If any pieces are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. • Remove the plastic film that covers the front and side logos on the camcorder. Use your fingernail, not anything sharp, to remove.
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Connections & Setup Attach the lens cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. Attach the power supply Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time, you need to use an AC outlet to power the camcorder. 1. Plug the small end of the power supply into the DC IN jack on the camcorder. 2. Plug the other end of the power supply into a working AC outlet. 2 AC power supply 1 DC IN jack 10 Chapter 1 FOCUS + + BAT. RELEASE
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DV IN/OUT LIGHT OFF ON AUTO Connections & Setup Turn on the camcorder Press in the Lock button while setting the Power switch to the desired setting, either automatic ( A) or M manual ( ) record mode, powered off (OFF), or in playback mode ( ). The POWER indicator comes on when the camcorder is turned on. A Automatic recording places the camcorder into AutoShot™ mode. Focus, exposure, iris control, and white balance are controlled by the camcorder during automatic recording. Lock M Manual recor
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Connections & Setup Insert a cassette tape 1. Make sure the camcorder is connected to a power supply. Mini DV Cassettes 2. Press in the Lock button while setting the Power This camcorder is designed to A switch to (automatic record). work exclusively with digital 3. Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT switch in the video cassettes. Only cassettes direction of the arrow then pull the cassette marked with a Mini DV logo can be used with this unit. Also keep holder cover open until it locks. Be careful
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DV IN/OUT LIGHT OFF ON AUTO Connections & Setup MENU dial Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to see what’s recording Using the LCD monitor 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Open the monitor 90˚ from the camcorder body. LCD monitor 3. Tilt the monitor 180˚ forward or 90˚ down as required for convenient viewing while recording. 4. To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor, rotate the MENU dial. Notes: • Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness does not affect the recorded image on the tape. • When the LCD m
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Connections & Setup Start recording 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Press in the Lock button and set the Power A switch to (automatic record). (The POWER indicator comes on.) 3. Press and release the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording. (REC appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor (but won’t be recorded)). 4. When finished recording, press and release the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop Lock recording. The camcorder is now in the record- button pause mode. (PAUSE appears in the
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Connections & Setup Turn off the camcorder 1. Set the Power switch to OFF. 2. Close the LCD monitor. Powering the Camcorder You can power your camcorder with a battery or AC power. Charging the Battery 1. Set the Power switch to OFF. 2. Raise the viewfinder. Power switch 3. Slide the battery into the back of the camcorder. Make sure the arrow diagram on the battery points down so that the contacts on the battery and camcorder match. Important: If the battery pack is attached in the wrong positio
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Connections & Setup 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 (10-35˚ Celsius). • Charging times are based on a fully discharged battery and vary depending on ambient temperature and battery conditions. Removing the Battery Raise the viewfinde
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Connections & Setup Approximate charging time Battery Charging Time 247800 approx. 90 min. Approximate recording time (in minutes) Battery Viewfinder on LCD monitor on 247800 75, (40*) 60, (35*) * when the video light is on Note: Recording time is reduced significantly when you use the Zoom or Record- Standby modes repeatedly or when you use the LCD monitor repeatedly. Chapter 1 17
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Connections & Setup Battery Level Icon The battery level icon appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor and reveals the amount of power left in the rechargeable battery. Note: The battery level icon is not recorded on the tape. This icon appears when the battery is fully charged. The icon changes to show that you’ve used some of the battery’s power. As you use more of the battery’s power, the icon changes again. This battery icon flashes in the viewfinder or LCD monitor when the battery power is
