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Pro845
USER‘S
GUIDE
Table of Contents.5 .
Optional Accessories
6
First-Time Operation
10
Remote Control....16
Powering Your
Camcorder..............19
Recording Features23
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CAMCORDER
CAMCORDER
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Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and Model No. Pro845 return it immediately. Returning this card allows us Serial No. to contact you if needed. Purchase Date: Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and Purchased From: record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the bottom of your camcorder. IMPORTANT SAFE
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your video camcorder’s AC adapter/charger will operate on 100-240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz, and has a polarized plug. Because one blade of the plug is wider than the other, the plug fits in the wall socket only one way. Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug. If you need an extension cord, use a polarized extension cord. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. MISE EN GARDE: POUR PRE ´VENIR LES CHOCS E ´LECTRIQUES
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. These pages list important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a camcorder, adapter/charger, and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operating your products. Installation 8. Ventilation—Slots and openings in the produc
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued) 12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside Service antenna or cable system is connected to the product, 17. Servicing—Do not attempt to service this product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as yourself as opening or removing covers may expose to provide some protection against voltage surges you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the servicing to qualified service personnel. National E
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Recording Tips • Make a video recording of your home and contents • Check the focus before you start recording. Use to store in a safe place in case of fire or theft. your camcorder’s zoom to help you focus manually. Zoom in on your subject and adjust the • Practice recording under a variety of lighting focus until you see a clear image in the viewfinder. conditions. This will help you respond quickly. Then zoom back to where you want to record. If • Do not move the camcorder rapidly from si
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Table of Contents Product Registration..............Inside Front Cover • Viewfinder.......................................................25 • Eyepiece Focus Control................................25 Safety Precautions...........................................1-3 • Tilt Adjustment.............................................25 Recording Tips....................................................4 • Displays in Viewfinder ..............................26-27 • Holding the Camcorder .................
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Optional Accessories VDC88 Color Enhancement Light To order accessories, contact your local dealer, call toll free, or use the order form on the next page. This ultra compact 15-watt video light is cordless, light in weight, and AC025A Soft Carrying Case includes a rechargeable battery. It Custom compact soft mounts on the top of the camcorder case designed and fits on a standard accessory shoe. The VDC88 especially to provide provides excellent soft, lush fill light. It uses one protection
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Accessory Order Form 193983 Cable Transformer Order Form for Pro845 This 300-to-75 ohm Description Part No. Price Qty. Total transformer is used Soft Camcorder Case AC025A $ 59.95 to connect a standard Tripod AC088 $ 39.95 300-ohm antenna Cable Transformer AH011 $ 1.90 twin-lead to a standard round RF Coaxial Cable (6-ft.) AH065G $ 6.99 75-ohm connector. RF Coaxial Cable (10-ft.) AH066G $ 8.99 AH011 Cable Transformer Audio/Video Cable (3-ft.) AH069G $ 5.99 Audio/Video Cable (
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Detach Here Accessory Order Form (continued) To order accessories, contact your Charge your order on your VISA local Dealer. or MasterCard by filling in below If a dealer is not nearby, you can also USE YOUR CREDIT CARD follow the directions below to order by ® IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number telephone or direct-by-mail. from your VISA card United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call the My card expires: toll-free number liste
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IR Optional Tripod or Monopod AC088 Tripod This tripod’s fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt. The grooved, tubular 3-section leg design folds down to 26" when not in use and weighs only 4 lbs. Rubber feet allow for sure footing. Cautions: Before using a tripod, make sure it is stable enough to hold the camcorder without falling over. When attaching your camcorder to a tripod, be careful not to force its screw into the camcorder’s mounting hole. The tripod screw should not pro
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IR First-Time Operation 1. 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. AC Adapter/Charger DC Connecting Cord Part No. CPS801A Part No. DCC100 Caution: Do not use this adapter/charger for any other purpose other than charging the AV608 or AV8MM battery pack or supplying power to the ca
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ON POWER ON SAVE POWER SAVE ON POWER SAVE AUTO AUTO BATT BATT BATT First-Time Operation (continued) 2. Attach the shoulder strap. C. Thread the strap back into the buckle. Pull on A. Unfasten one end of the shoulder strap from the strap and make sure it is securely fastened the buckle. Leave the buckle on the strap. before using it to support the camcorder. B. Thread one end of the shoulder strap through one of the shoulder strap rings. D. Repeat steps A-C for the other end of the shoulder st
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ON POWER SAVE AUTO BATT First-Time Operation (continued) 4. Attach the lens cap cord and adjust the 5. Insert a cassette in the camcorder. handstrap. A. Press on both sides of the lens cap to remove it. A. Press EJECT to open the cassette @@@@@@@@@@@@@@)Xe?@@@7@@@@@@@@@@6K?f?@6X@@@@@@@@@@@@@6X?e?@@1W&K?O2@@@6K? ?W2@@@@6K? ?W&5he?W&@@5 W&hfW2@@ ?W-X compartment. @@@@@@@(M?@@@@@)X??3@@L?@@@@@@5?e@@@@@@@)X?@@@L@@@@@@@He@@@@@@)X?N@@1?@@@@@@H?e@@@@@@@@1?3@@1 7@@@@@@@@@1?he?W&(Y?h?W&@@@H?@@@@H??V’@@1h
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ON POWER SAVE AUTO BATT IR First-Time Operation (continued) Viewfinder in Operating Position Eyepiece Focus (Pull Out Here) Control POWER (CAM/OFF/VCR) Switch ON/POWER SAVE Lever SCENE SELECT Control set to AUTO REC START/STOP Button Tally Light (Thumb Trigger) 6. Set SCENE SELECT to AUTO. 8. Adjust viewfinder and eyepiece focus control. 7. Turn on camcorder and place A. Pull the viewfinder out and raise into a ON/POWER SAVE lever ON. comfortable operating position. A. Press and hold the small b
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IR First-Time Operation (continued) 10. Play back what you have recorded. A. Press thumb trigger to stop recording. B. Press and hold the small button while you place POWER in VCR. C. Press REW to rewind the tape. D. Press PLAY to play back the tape in the viewfinder. E. Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape. Details on viewfinder playback are on page 35. 11. Review the camcorder controls. Eyepiece Focus Control Power Zoom Buttons (W and T) SCENE SEARCH + and - Buttons E
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IN AV OUT ON POWER SAVE AUTO BATT First-Time Operation (continued) 11. Review the camcorder controls. (continued) POWER (CAM (camera)/ DISPLAY Button OFF/VCR) Switch REC (Record) Button Shoulder Strap EJECT Button Attachment Ring REW Button PLAY Button REC START/STOP Button (Thumb Trigger) FF Button PAUSE button ON/POWER SAVE Lever STOP Button DC IN 6.5V Jack (Attach FOCUS ON/OFF Button DC power cord here for adapter/charger or optional COUNTER RESET and car cord) MEMO (Memory) But
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Remote Control Functions of Remote Buttons Most of the remote control buttons perform the same function as the corresponding controls on the camcorder. You can use whichever are more convenient at the time. Note: Before using the remote for the first time, remove the plastic film covering the battery cell. REC 1 REW PLAY F.FWD 2 9 STOP 10 3 11 F. ADV PAUSE SLOW 4 ZOOM 5 12 SCENE SEARCH 6 DISPLAY COUNTER START RES MEM 7 13 STOP 8 1 REC (Record) Button 4 F.ADV (Frame Advance) Button During pl
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REC REW PLAY F.FWD STOP F. ADV PAUSE SLOW ZOOM SCENE SEARCH DISPLAY COUNTER START RES MEM STOP IR Remote Control (continued) 11 SLOW Button 8 COUNTER RES (Reset) and MEM (Memory) Buttons During playback, press SLOW to begin slow- motion playback. Press PLAY to return to normal • Press COUNTER RES to reset the time counter to playback. “0:00:00”. • Press COUNTER MEM during recording to display amount of recording time left on the tape. 12 ZOOM “W” and “T” Buttons • Press COUNTER MEM during
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Remote Control (continued) Replace Remote Battery Cell 1. Turn the remote over. Insert a pencil or paper clip in the small hole and slide it in the direction of the arrow while removing the battery cell holder. 2. Remove the old battery by pushing it to the front and then up. Cell Cell Holder 3. Insert the lithium cell into cell holder so its Cell positive (+) terminal faces up. 4. Slide the holder back into the remote until it clicks into place. Cell Holder Notes: Never place anything heavy
