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Dear Customer,
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning on lithium battery
Using This Instruction Manual
The Logical Choice
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Power
No function is available without power supply.
Use only specified power supply.
Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
EN 5 CHARGE MARKER
USING A CAR BATTERY
USING AC POWER
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(cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (
SWITCH OFF POWER
OPEN COVER
Date/Time Setting
SET DATE
SET TIME
START CLOCK OPERATION
pg. 17).
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(cont.) Tape Length Setting
The tape remaining time (
SET TAPE LENGTH
pg. 13) is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
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(cont.) Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
INSERT HAND
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Tripod Mounting
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
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Basic Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE
START SHOOTING
STOP RECORDING
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Basic Features
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu
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Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.
The Fader (
Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal.
pg. 20) cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC. REC.
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Basic Features (cont.)
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DANGER
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Programme AE With Special Effects
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader
pg. 20) is used in the Sepia mode.
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Dial Viewfinder Mode symbol indication
Auto Mode Lock
Auto Mode Release
Electronic Fog Filter
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Advanced Features (cont.) Fader
With the Electronic fog filter mode (
ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE
START OR END RECORDING
Super LoLux(Gain Up)
SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE
Instant Titles
SELECT PRESET TITLE
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Character Generator
ACCESS CHARACTER MENU
INPUT CHARACTERS
END CHARACTER SETTING
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
MAKE SETTING
If you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DATE/ TIME, or CHARACTER . . .
If you select JLIP ID NO. . . .
If you select any other functions . . .
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Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing
Auto Focus
EN 27 Manual Focus
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (
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To nearer subject . . .
END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS
To return to Auto Focus, select AUTO in step 3.
To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 1.
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Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control
ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN
ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE
ADJUST EXPOSURE
Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)
pg. 36).
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
MWB
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Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SCREEN
SET INTERVAL TIME
Animation
SET RECORDING TIME
START RECORDING
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
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Basic Playback
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Features Tracking
ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING
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Features (cont.)
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Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter
INSERT BATTERY
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER
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Connection To A VCR (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
SUPPLY POWER
TAPE DUBBING
(Recording deck)
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POWER
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
SYMPTOM OTHER
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
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INDEX
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
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INDEX
REC SP
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TAPE END
CAUTIONS
DANGER: Video Light
General Battery Precautions
Battery Packs
1. To avoid hazard . . .
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CAUTIONS
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
For Your Maintenance
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
CAMERA
VIDEO
AUDIO
