Playback on a TV Using the Antenna Connection, Screen

Playback on a TV Using the Antenna Connection (continued)

Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

1.Set the CHANNEL 4CH/3CH switch on the RF output adapter to 4CH or 3CH.

2.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4.

B.Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and tune it to channel 3 or 4”. Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

3.Attach a power supply, and slide the camcorder’s POWER switch to the PLAY position. Insert the cassette you want to play back.

4.Press the PLAY button to begin playback.

•During playback, press the still (ll) button to “stop the action” and view one frame of the tape. Press the still (ll) button again (or the PLAY button) to return to normal playback.

Caution: Still is designed for momentary interruptions, and should not be used for extended time periods. If the camcorder remains in the still mode for more than five minutes, the camcorder will automatically move the tape away from the spinning heads to prevent excessive tape wear.

•During playback, press and hold the F.FWD (fast forward) or REW (rewind) button if you want to visually search the tape in forward or reverse. Release the button to return to normal playback.

Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording

1.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4.

B.Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and tune it to channel 3 or 4”. Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

Note: When the camcorder is used as a camera, turn the TV’s volume down to prevent a high- pitched squeal caused by feedback.

2.Set the CHANNEL switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV (or VCR).

3.Attach a power supply and slide the camcorder’s POWER switch to the CAM position. Insert the cassette you want to record on. Make sure the ON/POWER SAVE lever is in the ON position. Press the thumb trigger on the camcorder (or the RECORD START/STOP button on the remote control) to start recording. You can watch what you are recording on the TV screen.

Seeing the Camcorder’s displays on the TV

Screen.

When the camcorder is connected to a TV, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control to see the camcorder’s viewfinder displays on the TV screen. Press the DISPLAY button again to remove the displays.

5.To copy what the camcorder is playing, place a blank cassette in the VCR, and press the VCR’s RECORD button.

6.Press the STOP button when you are finished.

Notes: The corresponding buttons on the remote control can be used to operate the camcorder.

The camcorder can play back tapes recorded in SP or LP speed. The LP indicator appears in the electronic viewfinder when a tape recorded at LP speed is being played. Tapes recorded at SLP cannot be played back on this camcorder.

During still and search operations, it is normal for streaks to appear in the picture.

The sound is muted during special playback operations.

Normal TV Viewing

For normal TV viewing, you may leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the TV (or VCR). Just disconnect the adapter’s plug from the camcorder or turn off the camcorder’s power.

Note to Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.