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ProV712/ProV714
USER‘S
GUIDE
8
CAMCORDER
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Important Safety Information TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO WARNING: NOT EXPOSE THIS CAMCORDER OR ADAPTER/CHARGER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks. This symbol alerts the user that there are imp
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Important Information WARNING—FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica- tions to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. I
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to 7 Power-Cord Protection—Power-supply quality standards in the manufacture of your cords should be routed so that they are not video product, safety is a major factor in the likely to be walked on or pinched by items design of every instrument. However, safety is placed upon or against them, paying particular your responsibility too. attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from This s
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Important Information IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an disconnect the antenna or cable system. This outside antenna or cable system is connected will prevent damage to the video product due to the video product, be sure the antenna or to lightning and power line surges. cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and Service built-up static charges. Section 810 of the 17 Servicing—Do not attempt to service National Electrical Code, AN
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Precautions Dew Formation • What is “dew formation”? • “Dew” warning feature When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops If dew forms, the “DEW” indicator lights, and the power form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds. called dew formation. (See page 4) • When dew forms in your Camcorder. DEW indicator Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your Camcorder and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage bot
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Important Information Table of Contents Important Safety Information ........................................ i-ii Important Information Important Safeguards ................................................. iii-iv Precautions (Dew Formation) ............................................ v Supplied Accessories ........................................................ 2 Camcorder Controls ....................................................... 3-4 Warning Indicators ...............................
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Supplied Accessories 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. Camcorder Exchange Warranty ........ 800-283-6503 Customer Service ..............................800-336-1900 Accessories ....................................... 800-338-0376 Supplied Accessories WARNING: NICKEL CADMIUM B
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Important Information Preparation Camcorder Controls For details on the use of each control, refer to the page number indicated in the brackets. Front View Zoom Lens Cassette Compartment Door Release [9] Microphone Cassette Compartment Door [9] Bottom View Battery Compartment Door [7] Battery Compartment Tripod Socket [21] Door Release [7] 3 p01~10 3 4/8/97, 10:08 AM
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Camcorder Controls Rear View Shoulder Strap Loop BLC/GAIN-UP Button [17] Power Zoom Wide/Telephoto [10] Control Buttons [11] VOLume Control Buttons [14] RECord START/STOP Button (in Camera Mode) [11] Shoulder Strap Loop [10] Power Switch (CAMERA/VCR Select Switch) [11, 14] Hand Strap [10] AUDIO/VIDEO Jack Lens Cap Holder [10] Speaker Rewind/Reverse PLAY Button Fast Forward/Forward VCR Mode STOP Button Search Button Search Button BATTERY DEW/CLOG REW PLAY FF STOP REC RECording AUTO Indicator F N
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Preparation Powering the Camcorder Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet 1 Slide the battery compartment door release 4 Plug the DC cable into the DC OUT jack on and open the battery compartment door as the AC adapter. shown. Insert the AC adapter’s AC plug into a wall outlet. The POWER indicator will light. Battery compartment door release 2 Insert the DC cable connecting plate as shown, then push it in completely. To wall outlet Connecting plate DC cable DC OUT jack 3 Pass the DC cable thro
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Powering the Camcorder Using the AC Adapter/ Battery Charger Precautions: Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous • The AC adapter/battery charger may interfere with Recording in Camera Mode reception, if used near a radio. Max. Continuous • Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects Battery Recording Time from entering the adapter/charger. Charge Time Pack • The adapter/charger is a sealed unit. Do not ProV712 ProV714 attempt to open or modify it. approx. approx. approx. BB45 • Do not
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Preparation RBRC Ni-Cd Powering the Camcorder Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Inserting the Battery Pack Battery Pack Handling 1 Slide the battery compartment door release • Make sure that you take enough battery packs with you to provide two to three times your on the bottom of the Camcorder in the estimated recording time. direction of arrow (1), to open the battery • Recording time will be reduced in cold weather. compartment door (2). • The battery will drain in Recording Standby mod
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Powering the Camcorder Using the Optional SDC100 Car Battery Adapter Use the optional SDC100 car battery adapter when you want to power the Camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of your car. Notes Perform steps 1 through 3 under “Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet” (page 5). • Use in only DC 12 V or 24 V negative ground system cars. Positive-ground car batteries Plug the DC cable into the DC OUT jack on the CANNOT BE USED. Check your car operation SDC100. manual or consult a local ca
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Preparation Cassettes Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting a Cassette Removing a Cassette 1 Slide the release and open the cassette 1 Slide the release and open the cassette compartment door. compartment door. The cassette holder extends automatically. The cassette holder extends automatically. Cassette compartment door release 2 Remove the cassette. 3 Cautions 2 • Do not try to close the cassette compartment door while the cassette holder is extending or retracting. • Be careful not to g
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Preparation Handling the Lens Cap and Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Hand Strap Attach the Lens Cap to the Hand Strap Attach the Shoulder Strap and Fit the Hand Strap to Your Hand 1 Hold one end of the strap and thread it through the loop on the left side of the LCD 1 Open the hand strap flap and grip strap, monitor screen. and slide the lens cap holder from the grip strap as shown in the illustration below. 2 Loosen the strap in the buckle, then feed 2 Pass the grip strap through the lo
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Preparation Basic Operation Basic Operations Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording Zooming You can watch the subject on the large LCD monitor Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or screen for easier, more enjoyable video-shooting. farther from a subject without physically changing your position. Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 5 through 10 to prepare your To Zoom In Camcorder for recording. Press the Power Zoom T (telephoto) button to get a close-
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Camera Recording Tips on Recording Positions The rotating LCD monitor screen lets you enjoy easy Basic Posture video recording in relaxed postures. • You can record using more natural body postures since you can see the subject on-screen, without having to hold the Camcorder against your eye. Look at the • The LCD monitor screen also makes high-angle monitor screen and low-angle shots easy. with both eyes. • In hand-held recording, the Camcorder has to be steadied to prevent image shake. • Use a
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Basic Operation Camera Recording More Hints For Shooting Better Videos Hints for Better Shooting • Before zooming, think about how to frame the shot best. Stop zooming when the shot is well framed. Position the subject in the center of the screen. • When image shake is noticeable during zoomed-in telephoto shooting, use a tripod or press the Power Zoom W (wide angle) button to zoom out. Screw Notes the tripod into the tripod socket on the bottom of • When you are using auto focus, whatever is in
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Basic Operations Playback Playback Video Search The LCD monitor screen makes it possible to play Searching For and Playing Back a Scene back and see what you have just recorded. Nothing Near the One Currently Being Played needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen Back playback. You can hear the sound through the built- in speaker. You can also watch prerecorded 8 mm 1 During playback, press the FF (forward video tapes on this Camcorder. search) q or REW (reverse search) e button. The fas
