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CC417
USER‘S
GUIDE
CAMCORDER
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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 camcorder 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
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Assistance We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call: Camcorder Exchange Warranty...... 800-283-6503 (Pages 58-59) Customer Service..................................... 800-336-1900 (Page 57) Accessories......................................... 800-338-0376 (Pages 44-51) Table of Contents Safety Information................................i Powering the Camcorder • Using the Adapter/Charger ...............10 Product Registration...........................
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Table of Contents Recording Features Playback • Quick Review....................................19 • Viewfinder Playback.........................36 • Tape Positioning ...............................19 • Playback Features • Microphone .......................................19 • Stop-Action Pause.....................36-37 • AI (Artificial Intelligence) ................19 • Picture Search ...........................36-37 • Program AE (Auto Exposure)...........20 • Tracking ........................
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TRACKING REC/PAUSE POWER CHARGE 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. Camcorder Exchange Warranty . . . . .800-283-6503 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-336-1900 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-338-0376 1. Unpack the
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BATTERY POWER CHARGE First-Time Operation Adapter/ Charger DC OUTPUT Jack Adapter/Charger’s DC Cable DC IN 9.6V Jack on Back of Camcorder 2. Attach the 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 o
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TRACKING REC/PAUSE First-Time Operation POWER (CAMERA/OFF/VCR) Switch and Indicator Handstrap Lens Cap • Press and hold the small button on 3. Remove the lens cap and attach POWER while sliding it in it to the handstrap. CAMERA. The POWER indicator will light when the camcorder is 4. Turn on the camcorder. turned on. The position of the POWER (CAMERA/OFF/VCR) switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record (CAMERA), play back tapes (VCR), or turn off the power (OFF). (continued on next
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BATTERY First-Time Operation Safety Tab Tape Window REC (Record) /PAUSE Button Lens Cap on Handstrap Cassette Door Press Here to Close 5. Insert 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 v
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TRACKING REC/PAUSE First-Time Operation POWER (CAMERA/OFF/VCR) Switch and Indicator STOP/EJECT PLAY REW (Rewind) REC (Record) Eyepiece /PAUSE Eyepiece Focus Control Electronic Viewfinder (Grasp Here to Move) 8. Play back what you have 7. Start and stop recording. 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. POWER
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TRACKING REC/PAUSE First-Time Operation 9. Review the camcorder’s operating controls. REVIEW Button REW (Rewind) Button DISPLAY Button Also TITLE SEL – Button RESET Button PLAY Button Also TITLE SEL Button DATE/TIME Button F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button TITLER Button Also TITLE SEL + Button REVIEW DISPLAY RESET DATE TITLER CAMERA OFF VCR REW PLAY F.FWD STOP/EJECT /TIME POWER – TITLE SEL + EDIT – ADV STOP/EJECT Button POWER Also EDIT–ADV Button (CAMERA/OFF/VCR) Switch and Indicator Vi
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DC IN 9.5V BATTERY First-Time Operation 9. Review the camcorder’s operating controls. Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring BRIGHT and FOCUS Controls BATTERY Eject Lever Power Zoom Buttons (W and T) also TRACKING Buttons REC (Record) /PAUSE Button DC IN 9.6V Jack Hand Strap with Lens Cap Holder Cassette Door 9 BRIGHT FOCUS
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BATTERY POWER CHARGE 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
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POWER CHARGE 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. WARNING: LEAD- Hold
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Powering the Camcorder Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder POWER Switch and Indicator BATTERY Eject Switch Rechargeable Battery Hold Battery Flush and Slide Down Align Arrows Attach Charged Battery Remove the Battery 1. Align reference arrow on battery with 1. Slide POWER to OFF. POWER arrow on camcorder. Hold battery indicator will turn off. flush against camcorder while sliding 2. Press and hold BATTERY eject while it down in the direction of the arrow as sliding battery up and off t
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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 The battery level indicator ( ) • When the battery reaches the empty always appears in the camcorder’s level, will start flashing. viewfinder to show how much battery Recharge the battery or attach the power is left in the rechargeable battery. adapter/charger before continuing to use the camcorder. This indicator is not recorded on the tape. Note: The battery level indicator has
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DC IN 9.5V BATTERY 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 45. 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 avo
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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 che
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BATTERY 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. Pr
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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 44 for a camcorder when traveling. If your specially designed 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
