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Using This Instruction Manual
It is recommended that you . . .
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
Warning on lithium battery
Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark
MAJOR FEATURES CONTENTS
EN 3
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
GETTING STARTED 4
RECORDING 10
Power
No function is available without power supply.
Use only specified power supply.
Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
EN 5
USING A CAR BATTERY
USING AC POWER
(cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
SWITCH OFF POWER
See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (
OPEN COVER
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
Date/Time Setting
SET DATE/TIME
START CLOCK OPERATION
To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV, see Date/Time Insert (
pg. 18).
(cont.) Tape Length Setting
SET TAPE LENGTH
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
INSERT HAND
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Basic Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE
START SHOOTING
STOP RECORDING
Basic Features
Advanced Features Programme AE With Special Effects
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader (
pg. 16) is used in the Sepia mode.
The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations.
Exposure Control
BRIGHTEN IMAGE
OR . . .
DARKEN IMAGE
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING
Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing
Auto Focus
Focus Lock
LOCK FOCUS
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK
ADJUST FOCUS
To nearer subject
To farther subject . . .
LOCK FOCUS
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
Advanced Features (cont.) Fader
ENGAGE FADESTANDBY MODE
With the Electronic fog filter mode (
START RECORDING
OR . . .
Instant Titles
DISPLAY
SELECT PRESET TITLE
Character Generator
ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU
Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert
DISPLAY
SELECT DISPLAY
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE
AUTO DATE RECORD
Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)
SET
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
MWB
ADJUST FOCUS
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.
MAKE SETTING
If you select GAIN UP, TELE MACRO, INTERVAL TIMER, REC TIME or JLIP ID NO. . . .
If you select SET CHARACTER or DATE/TIME, . . .
MENU
pg. 15).
Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
SET INTERVAL TIME
START DELAYED RECORDING
To Release Self-Timer . . .
Animation
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
SET RECORDING TIME
START RECORDING
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER
During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection.
Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
Use the provided Audio and Video cables.
VCR
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
SUPPLY POWER
Basic Playback
Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections (
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Features
EDITING
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
SELECT VCR MODE
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
EDITING
PREPARE CAMCORDER
PREPARE VCR
SELECT SCENES
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY
ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSE MODE
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
on page 29 (MAKE CONNECTIONS), keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing.
The on-screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Installing The Battery
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER
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USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
(cont.) Insert Editing
After step 5, Retake (
Use the RM-V705U, RM-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
Audio Dubbing
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
END AUDIO DUBBING
NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
TAPE TRANSPORT
POWER
RECORDING
OTHER
INDEX
Controls
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CAUTIONS
General Battery Precautions
Battery Packs
1. To avoid hazard . . .
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
CAUTIONS
Main Unit
For Your Maintenance
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
CAMERA
VIDEO
AUDIO