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Advanced Features

Notes:

• To return to the factory setting, select AUTO in step 4.

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To readjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2.

O

Y

A

L

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Focusing

MENU dial

M

A

F

F

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LP

Power switch

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

indicator

STOP

 

R

RETAKE

F

 

 

R/M

 

 

 

CHARGE POWER REFRESH

EJECT

COUNTER

FADE/WIPE

 

 

DIGIFECT

 

 

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AE

 

Auto Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range automatic focus system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

When illumination is low. The low-contrast

warning appears.

When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one- color wall, or a clear, blue sky. The low-contrast

warning appears.

When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder. The low-contrast warning appears.

When the scene contains small patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again Camcorder User’s GuideProduct Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Recording Using the ViewfinderPlayback Other Information Advanced FeaturesTape Care and Storage Things to Avoid Accessories Order FormConnections & Setup Parts Checklist Connections & SetupMenu SEC. REC Buttons and ControlsCharge Getting Started Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAttach the lens cap Adjust the hand strapAttach the power supply Turn on the camcorder Power indicatorInsert a cassette tape Eject switch Tape window Tape wheelStart recording Use the viewfinder to see what’s recordingTurn off the camcorder Play your recordingCharging the Battery Powering the CamcorderRemoving the Battery Refreshing the BatteryCharge marker Using the Charge Marker Battery Level Icon Battery Care and Storage Removing the power supply Using the Power SupplyUsing an Optional Plug Adapter in Foreign Countries Using the Shoulder Strap Setting the Date and Time Setting the Tape Recording Speed Setting the Tape Length Using the Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control Seeing What You Are RecordingTBC On-screen IconsAuto Date, Date, Time, or Date and Time Icons DEC 25 Recording and Playback IconsSpecial Effect Icons Stretch MonotoneB. Manual White Balance Icons Preset TitlesTracking Icons Status IconsFade and Wipe Icons Zoom Icon Exposure IconOther Icons Time Counter Icon TBC Time Base Corrector IconTime-Remaining Icon Recording Recording Details RecordingQuick Review Second RecordingRetake Digital and Optical Zooming Using the Zoom Lever W and TUsing Digital Zoom Using Steady Pix Recording Tips Playback Basic Playback Playback OptionsPlayback Adjusting the Tracking Using TBC Time Base CorrectorUsing Counter Memory Still Playback ModeShuttle Search Choose your Connection Using the Cassette Tape AdapterFacing up Inserting the Tape into the Cassette Tape AdapterGently close the adapter’s tape compartment lid Removing the Tape from the Cassette Tape AdapterConnecting to a TV or VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks Tape Dubbing Advanced Features Using the Menus For Advanced Adjustment Advanced FeaturesCamera Menu Menu DefinitionsSystem Menu Display Full Title Lang Fade/Wipe Effects Using the Advanced FeaturesFades Wipes ShutterSD Shadow Program AE With Special EffectsS1/2000 2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Digital EffectsExposure Control Auto Focus FocusingManual Focus MWB White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Display Date/Time InsertInstant Titles System Menu AnimationTime-Lapse Other Information Some menus or features are not available TroubleshootingNo power is supplied Power suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itselfImage is out of focus An error number i.e. E03 appearsBright spots appear all over the viewfinder Viewfinder and the lens are dirtyAnimation or Time-Lapse is not available Picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake modeRecording cannot be performed Recording does not startWrong date and time are displayed/recorded Date and time displays disappearTape won’t eject Date/Time Settings PowerFinal Notes TBC Time Base Corrector Video RecordingTapes After Using the Camcorder Care and CleaningCleaning The Camcorder Tape Care and Storage Proper Care and StorageThings to Avoid Traveling TipsAudio/Video Jacks SpecificationsAC Power Supply CamcorderReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceBy Thomson Limited Warranty Option What your warranty does not cover If you purchased your camcorder outside the United States How State Law relates to warrantyFCC and Industry Canada Information ACS091 Shoulder Strap Optional Accessories244427 FB1260 Rechargeable Battery Pack AC201A Soft Carrying CaseTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Using the Optional AC088 TripodVH83 A/V Cable United States and Canada Orders Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PADescription Price Qty Total Accessories Order FormUSE Your Credit Card This Page Left Blank Intentionally Index Index 100 Chapter 101 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,