Hitachi VM-2600A Camcorder User Manual
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1. ONE SHOT RECORDING This function is used to produce an animated video With one shot recording a few frames are recorded every time the record start stop button is pressed Shoot a dol etc while moving it slightly between shots to produce an animated video of your own 1 In the record pause stand by mode press SELF TIMER TIME LAPSE button repeatedly to select INTERVAL MAN 2 Press the record start stop or STILL REC PAUSE button One shot a few frames is recorded every time the button is pressed 3 Press SELF TIMER TIME LAPSE button so that INTERVAL MAN disappears to stop recording STILL IREC PAUSE Button SELF TIMER TIME LAPSE Button 58 INDEX SIGNAL RECORDING Indexing your tapes while recording makes it easy to find desired program segments when you play back the tape in a VCR that has a compatible indexing feature called the VHS Index Search System See your VCR s instruction manual for index playback instructions INDEX signals are recorded when the following operations are performed e When power is turned on about 4 hours after it is switched off and then recording is Started e When power is turned on after the date is changed to the next day with the power off and then recording is started 59 MICROPHONE MIXING You can mix audio through a microphone during playback To MIC To VIDEO IN 1 To AUDIO IN 1 i Y allow YY White LR To2. a a J E AA To Video Audio Output Cord AUDIO iN WIDEO IN provided j White r 1 Connect the video audio output cord to AV OUT of your camera recorder 2 Connect the other ends to AUDIO IN VIDEO IN of your VCR as shown in the diagram above 3 Play the tape on the camera recorder and record it on the VCR 76 FLYING ERASE HEAD A rotating erase head which eliminates glitches and rainbow noise that occurs at the joints between recorded segments HOW TO ATTACH THE SHOULDER STRAP Attach the shoulder strap provided as illustrated Shoulder Strap 78 ATTACHING THE DC CAMERA LIGHT Optional Accessory Use the DC camera light it you wish to shoot objects in dark places 1 Make sure that a fully charged battery pack or AC adaptor charger is attached 2 Check that the camera recorder is turned off POWER Switch 79 ATTACHING THE DC CAMERA LIGHT Optional Accessory 4 Place POWER switch to CAM and then press the POWER button of the DC camera light when required POWER Button 5 To remove the camera light slide the camera light to the direction of arrow while pressing the lock button bock Button 80 ATTACHING THE DC CAMERA LIGHT Optional Accessory To remove and replace the front case of DC camera light To remove the front case press and hold the tab then remove the front case To replac
3. button Video dubbing will start and will stop when the counter reads 0 00 00 6 Press STOP button to stop audio dubbing 70 VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV To play back a tape recorded on your camera recorder and view it on your TV receiver you must connect the camera recorder to the TV receiver using either video audio output cord provided or RF converter unit optional You also may play back the tape recorded by your camera recorder on any other VHS video cassette recorder The camera recorder records and plays back in VHS standard speed SP A tape recorded in long play LP or extra long play EP cannot be played back on this camcorder Example 1 If your TV has VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks Video Audio Output Cord To VIDEO IN To AUDIO IN iprovidadi Yellows y White 1 Connect the video audio output cord provided to AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN of your TV 2 Connect the other end of the video audio output cord to AV OUT of your camera recorder 3 Turn on TV 4 Press EJECT button on the camera recorder and then insert the cassette 5 Place POWER switch in VIDEO position 6 Press PLAY button 7 After playing press STOP button Example 2 If you have a VHS VCR 1 Insert the recorded tape into your VCR 2 Press PLAY button of your VCR 71 VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV Example 3 If your TV is a regular TV Diagram
4. pum _ lh a E FOCUS AUTO MAN Switch Zoom Ring MACRO Switch 1 Set FOCUS AUTO MAN switch to MAN position 2 Turn the zoom lever to MACRO while pressing MACRO switch 3 Turn the zoom ring within the MACRO range orange line on the zoom ring for focusing You can shoot objects at a distance with maximum magnification as follows This is convenient when shooting objects such as a butterfly on a flower as you cannot approach it too closely You can shoot objects up to 60 cm from them 1 Set FOCUS AUTO MAN switch to AUTO position 2 Zoom up the object fully by pressing the T side on the power zoom switch The object will be auto focused 46 FADE IN FADE OUT This feature lets you add a professional touch to your home recordings When you fade into a scene the recording will start with a blank scene and the picture will gradually appear The picture gradually disappears when fading out FADE IN 1 Press the FADE button to display FADE A in the viewfinder e When it is pressed again FADE A will disappear 2 Press record start stop button to start recording After a few seconds the picutre will gradually appear on a blank screen FADE OUT 1 Press the FADE button during recording to display FADE A in the viewfinder 2 Press the record start stop button to stop recording The picture will gradually disappear from the screen The REC indicator in the viewfin
5. POWER SOURCES WHEN USING WITH THE BATTERY Provided To attach align the mark of the battery with that of the camera recorder so that the battery fits into the groves and slide the battery downward as illustrated Mark iK B Ba To remove the battery Push and hold BATTERY release lever then slide the battery to the upside and remove HE TIERY Ralaasea Laver Battery 16 POWER SOURCES WHEN USING WITH THE AC ADAPTER CHARGER Provided see the rating label of the AC adaptor charger E D G Te la e i bak E BUR P M NF 2 d p 2 ses g My rs r L c M To DC IN Sev 1 N E K J am TA Sie IL y Eal un To DC OUTPUT L7 rd 1 Plug the AC adaptor charger power cord into AC electrical outlet 2 Connect one end of the DC cord provided to the DC IN 9 6V of the camera recorder Connect the other end of the DC cord to the DC OUTPUT of the AC adaptor charger WHEN USING WITH THE CAR BATTERY By using optional car battery cord Hitachi VM CC70A p n as 4 lo cigarette lighter F i P e sockat Car battery cord 1 Connect the small plug of the car battery cord to the DC IN 9 6V jack of the camera recorder 2 Connect the other end of the car battery cord to the car s cigarette lighter socket 17 POWER SOURCES CHECKING THE BATTERY When the
6. press TITLE button to remove the title graphics from the viewfinder Now title graphics is stored in memory Correcting Errors During Title Storage 1 Press Shift button repeatedly until the character to be corrected will flash 2 Press either or button until the correct character appears or Button SHIFT Button TNO Recording Titles on a Tape in the Camera Recorder Slide POWER switch to VIDEO Locate the position on the tape that you wish to record the title Set POWER switch to CAM Press TITLE button to display the title graphics Press PAGE button until the title you wish to record appears in the viewfinder Press record start stop button or STILL REC PAUSE button to start the title recording oci 64 TITLE RECORDING 7 Press TITLE button to remove the title graphics from the viewfinder The camera recorder will now record as normal 65 TITLE RECORDING Recording Titles on Another VCR while playing a Tape Back with the camera Recorder 1 Connect the camera recorder and VCR See page 41 2 Select the title you wish to record from page 1 or page 2 The last title selected will appear first Press TITLE button to turn title off 3 Set the VCR in the recording mode and camera recorder in the playback mode 4 Press TITLE button when you see the scene where you want to record the title 5 Press TITLE button to erase the display
7. POWER Switch EJECT Button 25 MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING 26 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS Diagram of camera Accessory Shoe Used to attach the DC camera light optional Record Indicator This indicator lights up to indicate that the camera recorder is recording During self timer operation this light flashes to indicate recording is about to begin then stays on to indicate recording has started Zoom Ring Manual Zooming The picture size can be magnified 12 times with the use of the zoom feature Just rotate the zoom ring for a close up T or wide angle W picture Macro close up as close as 1 cm from object is feasible Focus Ring Used to acheive manual focus Do not attempt to manually turn the focus ring when the camera recorder is in the auto focus mode Lens F2 2 6 7 80 4 mm 12 1 power zoom lens features auto focus and auto iris functions Auto Focus Window To automatically focus the camera lens this window transmits and receives infrared light which is reflected off the object Make sure you don t obstruct this window when recording Microphone Sensitive to source coming from the direction in which the camera is pointed PUSH AUTO Focus Button Auto focusing can be also performed during manual focus mode by pushing this button FOCUS AUTO MAN Switch oet this switch to the AUTO position for automatic focusing and to the MAN position for focusing with the focus r
8. UP is displayed in the viewfinder Pickup device 1 3 CCD Lens diameter 3 mm HOTLINE For U S A only HITACHI Service Hotline To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit However should you require service a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance Our service Hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding in warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 Tel 404 279 5600 Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii 3219 Koapaka St Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 ACCESSORY TO ADD MORE EXCITEMENT You re ready to add more excitement to your home videos and Hitachi s right there with you With our new line of video accessories you
9. a major factor in the design of every instrument But safety is your responsibility too This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Camera Recorder and accessory equipment Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating and use instructions ML n Pe ry im l i f jis i 1 E Al w 2 Retain Instruction The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions 4 Polarized Plug This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure If you need an extension use a polarized cord P ma fpa 5 Power Sources This video pr
10. can go anywhere your imagination takes you Now that you know how much fun video recording can be you ll want to add new dimensions to your home videos With convertor lenses adaptors extra We are preparing two kinds of accessory 1 INCLUDED ACCESSORY See page 3 2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORY Chart of Accessories If you want to place an order for these items you can 1 Call the toll free number 1 800 HITACHI 2 Mail to HITACHI with attached form see page 51 More Accessories You need optional VM SR81 lens adaptor for attachment HOW TO ORDER USA only In Canada Please use Canadian order form in French version of this manual page 51 BY PHONE To place your order by phone have your VISA MASTER CARD or AMERICAN EXPRESS card ready and call this toll free number anytime 24 hrs day 7 day a week 1 800 HITACHI BY MAIL To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency payable to HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC to the following address HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC PARTS DIVISION 401 WEST ARTESIA BLVD COMPTON CA 90220 93
11. depending on how much you use zoom and pause 3 Charge the battery after use and store it at normal room temperature 4 Recharge the battery at least once every six months The battery is a lead acid battery This battery tends to discharge if not used for an extended period of time If the battery is stored for an extended length of time without being recharged you may not be able to recharge it 5 A battery charged after being stored for a long period may not supply power for the specified time Additional rechargings will help restore the battery s operation time 6 The battery should be charged at a temperature of 50 F 86 F 10 C 30 C to prevent damage 7 Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14 F 10 C or above 95 F 35 C The battery may be damaged if operated at temperatures above 122 F 50 C Operation time will decrease at extremely low temperatures 8 After repeated chargings and use the operation time will gradually decrease When 20 CHARGING A BATTERY operation time becomes too short to be useful it is time to replace the battery 9 If CHARGE and POWER lights on the AC adaptor charger start flashing remove the battery and then reattach it If after several attempts both lights continue to flash this means your battery cannot take a charge and must be replaced with a new one The CHARGE light will not light if a hot battery is attached to the AC adaptor charger Attaching an extre
12. indication appears in the viewfinder and flashes while the camera recorder is being operated with a battery provided it indicates that the battery charge Is low Charge it or replace it with a charged battery ls i pess wa p i A c E gt LM t After several minutes the symbol will change to When the battery is very near empty the symbol will change to and start blinking You should find an alternative power source or recharge the battery before continuing to use your camera recorder z T 19 CHARGING A BATTERY 1 Plug the AC adaptor charger power cord into AC electrical outlet 2 Attach the battery to the AC adaptor charger Align the reference arrow on the battery with that of AC adaptor charger and push the battery flush with the AC adaptor charger and slide it in the direction of arrow NOTE You must remove the DC cord from the AC adaptor charger to charge the battery If the DC cord is connected CHARGE light will not light 3 The CHARGE light will be lit while the battery is accepting a charge and will go out when the battery is fully charged CHARGE Light POWER Light NOTES 1 The time required for charging the battery is approx two hours for VM BP66 and three hours for VM BP67 2 When fully charged the battery should supply approx 90 120 minutes of operating time for VM BP67 45 60 minutes for VM BP66
13. into the record pause mode This allows you to search forward or backward fast forwarding or rewind the tape in the camera recorder without disturbing the tape in the VCR To search forward or backward press F FWD or REW button When you press PLAY button the camera recorder will resume normal playback To begin copying 83 SYNCHRO EDIT again press STILL REC PAUSE button and then the REVIEW button To fast forward or rewind the tape press STOP then F FWD or REW To begin copying again press STOP then PLAY then STILL REC PAUSE to pause the camera recorder and REVIEW to begin copying 84 AUTOMATIC REWIND When the tape reaches its end during playback it automatically rewinds to the beginning and stops TROUBLESHOOTING Your camera recorder is a highly sophisticated instrument It has been carefully checked and adjusted at the factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems However should problems develop check the following points and take the necessary corrective measures INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE Symptom Check Point amp Correction Cassette holder cannot be opened Connect the power source when you slide EJECT button Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette compartment arrow on cassette Cassette window must be toward outside CAMERA RECORDING Symptom Check Point amp Correction Pict
14. of Hookup 1 Disconnect the VHF antenna leads from the rear of the TV receiver 2 Connect the VHF antenna lead to IN FROM ANT on the RF converter unit If the cable is round 75 Ohm it will connect directly to the IN FROM ANT If it is the flat type 300 Ohm connect it to the antenna adaptor 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm and slip the adaptor on to the IN FROM ANT terminal 3 Connect the 75 Ohm coaxial cable with antenna adaptor to OUT TO TV on the RF converter unit 4 Connect the other end to the VHF antenna terminal on the TV as illustrated 5 Connect the connector cable from RF converter unit to AV OUT jack on the camera recorder 6 Turn on the TV and set to channel 3 unless channel 3 is one of the TV stations in your area If channel 3 is used in your area set your TV to channel 4 7 Set the RF channel selector on the RF converter unit to CH3 or CH4 to match the channel selector on your TV 8 Perform same procedures in steps 4 through 7 of Example 1 72 STILL When STILL REC PAUSE button is pressed during playback a still picture can be seen To start again press STILL REC PAUSE button and playback will be resumed 73 FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH When you press F FWD or REW button during playback the tape will be played back at a speed about 3 times faster than normal playback speed and you can easily locate a certain spot on the tape Press PLAY button to return to normal playback mo
15. pressed camera recorder channel 3 or 4 depending upon the selected channel on the RF channel select switch of the RF converter unit TV is connected to the camera recorder by using converter unit Interference on playback picture Adjust the tracking using TRACKING control power zoom Switch When you see the playback picture on your TV adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture The pre recorder tape is EP on LP recording This camera recorder is 87 TROUBLESHOOTING for use in SP recording only Picture bends at the top of the TV TV receiver is older type It needs Screen to be modified to work properly with another cassette Tape is damaged Try another cassette Color of your TV screen is too TV set has VIR circuit Turn off bright too faint or change during playback CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER If dust or foreign matter adheres inside the viewfinder clean it by using the following procedure 1 Rotate and remove eye cup 2 Clean the picture tube face and lens To prevent scratching use a soft non abrasive cloth swab or lens cleaning paper 3 Align the reference mark and rotate the eye cup in the direction of arrow 88 HEAD CLEANING Picture playback may become blurred or be interrupted This does not mean that the recorded program has been erased Dirt accumulated on the head after long periods of use causes this problem In this case he
16. reflects this light Auto focusing can be alsa FOCUS At performed while in the manual VL Miriam BARN a a ALTO hte focus mode by pushing this button When the FOCUS AUTO MAN switch is set to AUTO position ordinary objects are automatically in optimum focus OBJECTS HARD TO AUTO FOCUS Object with continuous variation from far to near positions 38 AUTO FOCUS qo ery x 5 Black object or water which does not reflect infrared light 6 Object always moving such as a crowd 7 Object in the snow or fog t y3 8 Objects more than 50 feet away MANUAL FOCUS 1 Set FOCUS AUTO MAN switch to MAN position 2 Zoom in on the object by pressing the power zoom switch on the T side 3 Focus on the object by turning the focus ring 4 Then zoom out from the object as desired The object will remain in focus AUTO FOCUS Power Zoom Switch 40 EXPOSURE CORRECTION This camera recorder is provided with an auto iris mechanism which automatically adjusts the lens aperature in accordance with the available light When the object is dark the iris opens automatically and it closes when the object is bright When the power is switched off the iris is automatically set to the fully closed position When the background is brightly lit and the subject appears too dark press and hold down BACKLIGHT button durin
17. AV OUT Video Audio Output Cord provided 1 Set MIC MIX switch on the bottom of the camera recorder to ON 2 Place POWER switch to VIDEO position 3 Press PLAY button to play a tape e The picture appears on the TV and sound is output When you speak to the built in microphone your voice is also output from the TV When external equipment is connected the sound from it is also output from the TV MIC MIX Switch 60 RECORDING TV PROGRAMS lf your TV or VCR has video audio out jacks you can record the TV program with camera recorder To AUDIO OUT White WIDEO OUT allow To AV IN Fi F To AUDIO OUT Whitel uu VIDEO OUT Yellow Video Audio Input Cord loptionall POWER Switch EJECT Button STILL REC PAUSE Button 1 Connect the video audio input cord to AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT of your TV or VCR 2 Connect the other end to AV IN of camera recorder 3 Insert the cassette 4 Press and hold the small button on POWER switch and then slide it to CAM position The POWER indicator will light 5 Turn on your TV or VCR and tune it to the channel you wish to record 6 Press record start stop or STILL REC PAUSE button to start recording You are 6 RECORDING TV PROGRAMS now recording the TV program 7 Press record start stop or STILL REC PAUSE button to stop recording 8 After recording place POWER switch in OFF a
18. Asmaining Removes Display Display 52 LINEAR TIME COUNTER Shows length of tape run in hours minutes and seconds Press DISPLAY button to select the linear timer counter display Load a cassette into the camera recorder and perform recording or playback the counter indicates the elapsed time mr ae E E Qu I a wh Lan 2 AE NA d 1 4 NY a EE mmm L br E ii ia o Second DISPLAY Button Minute Hour 53 TIME REMAINING When the linear time counter is present in the viewfinder pressing DISPLAY button again will change the display to a read out showing the amount of recording or playback time left on the tape Pressing DISPLAY button once more clears all graphics from the viewfinder DISPLAY Button RESET 17 160 T 180 Button 54 SELF TIMER The self timer allows you to automatically start recording after about ten seconds Press SELF TIMER TIME LAPSE button once while in the record pause mode The SELF 30REC 0 10 appears in the viewfinder The camera recorder will automatically start recording after ten seconds when the record start stop or STILL REC PAUSE button is pressed and will continue to record for approx 30 seconds If you press the SELF TIMER TIME LAPSE button twice the SELF RECORD 0 10 appears in the viewfinder The camera recorder will automatically start recording after ten seconds when the record start st
19. Communications Caution to the user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment CAUTION Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold area to a warm humid area Give the camcorder 2 to 3 hours to acclimate to the surroundings before inserting a video cassette When moved from a cold area to a warm humid area moisture may condense on the head drum inside the machine This moisture could cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape PRECAUTIONS Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered by our warranty Be careful that no water dust or sand enters the camera recorder When you are not using the camera recorder switch off the power and attach the lens cap When you shoot at a scene which contains an extremely bright object such as the the sun or a light source a bright vertical bar may appear in the picture Your camera recorder is functioning properly but the solid state pickup device CCD usually causes this as an inherent characteristic Try to avoid shooting an excessive bright object directly Be sure not to leave it in a place where the temperature exceeds 120 F 49 C or the pickup device may be damaged Dangerous includes e Inside a car with the windows closed and in direct sunshine e Near heating appliances Do not leave the viewfin
20. TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI Instruction Manual Video Camera Recorder VM 1600A VM 2600A VM 1600A VM 26004 Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 3300 Trans Canada Hwy Pointe Claire Tel 404 279 5600 Quebec H9R1B1 CANADA Tel 514 697 9150 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII INC 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 E72900 E72118 P4707085 Hitachi Ltd 1993 Printed in Japan KM M N TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS FEATURES TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION HEN X RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOcK M x DO NOT OPEN f x This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of
21. ad cleaning requiring highly technical care is necessary e Consult your nearest dealer or VCR service center before using a head cleaning tape Len uui ME x CES sete ir x ELO s sa FL arth P 89 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE The video camera recorder is a precision electromechanical device which will require periodic maintenance after a period of normal use We expect that no maintenance other than head cleaning will be required during the warranty period of most users unless the video camera recorder is heavily used or seldom used Normal maintenance is the responsibility of the user although defective parts are covered during the warranty period Consult your VCR service center to determine recommendations for normal maintenance based upon your location use patterns and machine age SPECIFICATIONS General Power requirements 9 6V DC Power consumption 8 watts nominal Dimensions 4 13 16 W x 7 13 16 H x 14 1 2 D 122 W x 198 H x 369 D mm Weight 4 6 Ibs 2 1 kg Video Recorder Section Format VHS Record playback system Two video record playback heads plus a flying erase head Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Tape speed 33 35 mm sec Video output 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm Audio output 7 8 dBs 316 mVrms less than 1 kohm Fast forward rewind time Less than 6 minutes with T 120 cassette Camera Section scanning 525 lines 60 fields 30 frames Required minimum illumination 1 lux when GAIN
22. de or press STOP button to stop tape movement i REW Button 74 MEMORY When the tape counter with memory indication appears in the viewfinder a tape that is being rewound automatically stops when the counter reads approximately 0 00 00 This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to review immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times in a row STOP Button REW Button l i DISPLAY Button MEMORY Button HESET T 180 T 1B0 Button 1 Press DISPLAY button until the linear time counter is displayed 2 Press MEMORY button The indicator M appears beside the linear time counter 3 Start playing or recording a tape 4 At the point you want playback to start press RESET T 160 T 180 button to reset the counter to 0 00 00 5 Continue to play back or record 6 Press STOP button 6 Press REW button The tape will be rewound to the preselected point at approximately 0 00 00 indication 75 CAMERA RECORDER TO VCR DUBBING If you wish to exchange or copy some of your friend s favorite home recordings the following instructions can be used to connect camera recorder to VCR for this purpose Camera Recarder Play VCR Record ANT IU picti 7 8 di p ilii La i EL 8 me M f i 1 f To AV OUT I r Ei pM
23. der flashes during fading out When the PAUSE indicator lights instead of the flashing REC the picture will appear in the viewfinder again Eon unes FADE Button 47 QUICK EDIT EDIT SEARCH The quick edit feature allows you to search for the end of previously recorded material or find a particular spot on your tape to begin your editing or recording new material Quick edit is used while the camera recorder is in the record pause stand by mode By holding down the F FWD REW or PLAY button you can visually search or play your tape Releasing the buttons F FWD REW or PLAY immediately stops the tape at that position CREW Button PLAY Button F PWD Button 48 INSTANT REVIEW 1 In record pause stand by mode press REVIEW button and the last few seconds on the recorded scene is played back in the reverse direction and then played back in the forward direction REVIEW Button 2 When the tape reaches the end of the scene you have just recorded the camera recorder returns to the record pause stand by mode Recording starts again when the record start stop button is pressed again Record Start Stop Button SS 49 VARIABLE SHUTTER SPEED Use this feature to shoot tennis and golf shots that contain rapid movement You can replay the still pictures at the crucial moments without any fluctuations Normally the program AE feature operates and selects the optimum shut
24. der lens facing sunlight for a prolonged period or the phosphorescent surface of the cathode ray tube may be damaged Thank you for choosing the video camera recorder For maximum pleasure and convenience please read these simple instructions before operating your camera recorder This video camera recorder with this marking incorporates high quality picture technology and is compatible with any video tape recorder bearing the mark WARNINGS FEATURES Digital zoom up to X 24 only for VM 2600A e Solid state camera pickup e High Quality picture technology e Auto focus power zoom Lens with macro feature Full record and playback capability with standard cassette e High speed shutter ime lapse and one shot recording Flying erase head e Video dub e Audio dub e Time and date Titler e Index signal ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following components and accessories besides the camera recorder unit itself before disposing of the packing material 1 Video Audio Output Cord 2 Lead acid Rechargeable Battery 3 AC Adaptor Charger 4 Battery for Date Time 5 DC cord 6 Shoulder strap WARNING Keep this bat tery away from children if P swallowed consult physician immediately for emergency treten g IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product safety is
25. dubbing the source of the video dub is whatever you are seeing in the viewfinder To VIDEO IN To AUDIO IN White Yellow epo PERSE TIPP Video Audio Output Cord provided To Av OUT E Fi To AV IN To VIDEO OUT Yellow za pu p 7 Video Audio Input Cord loptional POWER Switch Button PLAY Button F FWD Hutton STILL REC PAUSE Button VIDEO DUB Button 1 Insert a recorded tape Be sure that the record safety tab is not missing 2 Place POWER switch in VIDEO position 3 Press PLAY button and then REW or F FWD button to search to the 69 VIDEO DUBBING approximate area on the tape where you want to begin your dub 4 Press PLAY button again to search for the exact position that you want to stop dubbing then press STILL REC PAUSE button 5 Press DISPLAY button so that the linear timer counter appears and then press RESET T 160 T 180 button to set the counter reading to 0 00 00 6 Press MEMORY button so that the counter memory M appears 7 Press REW button to rewind the tape to the approximate area that you want to start dubbing 8 Press PLAY button and when the exact position that you want to start to dub is reached press STILL REC PAUSE button 9 Press VIDEO DUB and PLAY buttons simultaneously V DUB appears in the viewfinder and at the same time the picture to be dubbed appears 10 Press STILL REC PAUSE
26. e the front case pass the lamp through the hole of the reflection plate then attach the upper hooks to the DC camera light and then attach the lower hook to the DC camera light while pressing the tab 81 EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on adjust the diopter control for optimum focus adjustment Diopter Control 82 SYNCHRO EDIT synchro edit allows your camera recorder to control a compatible VCR one that has a camer pause jack while tapes are being copied from the camera recorder to the VCR t ttt JL IL 4 ra L ij To PAUSE j ant To AUDIO IN ILI RI ree To VIDEO IN E sl To AV OUT Synchro Edit Cord us laptional A 1 Connect your camera recorder to a compatible VCR as shown above An optional synchro edit cord is required 2 Insert the recorded tape into the camera recorder 3 Insert the blank tape into the recording VCR 4 Press PLAY button on the camera recorder and then press STILL REC PAUSE button where you want to copy 5 Press RECORD button on the VCR The VCR automatically enters record pause mode 6 Pressing REVIEW button on the camera recorder puts the camera recorder in the review mode for several seconds and then into the playback mode The recording VCR starts recording automatically 7 Pressing REW F FWD STOP or STILL REC PAUSE on the camera recorder automatically put the VCR
27. en slide it to the CAM position The POWER indicator will light and the camera recorder will enter record pause mode automatically POWER Switch IH a E ed es 22 MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING 5 Set FOCUS AUTO MAN switch to AUTO 23 MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING FOCUS AUTOS MAN 6 Now press record star stop or STILL REC PAUSE button to start shooting the picture The REC indication appears in the viewfinder and you are now recording the picture you see through the viewfinder 7 Press record start stop or STILL REC PAUSE button to stop recording Press the button again to resume recording The PAUSE indication will appear in the viewfinder instead of REC while the camera recorder is in the record pause stand by mode Record Start Stop Button STILL REC PAUSE Button 8 After recording press and hold the small button on the POWER switch and then Slide it to VIDEO The camera recorder will now be in the stop mode 24 MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING POWER Switch 9 Press REW button The tape will be rewound to the beginning 10 Press PLAY button The picture you just recorded will be seen through the viewfinder 11 After playing press STOP button REW Button PLAY Button STOP Button 12 Slide the POWER switch to OFF position to turn off the camera recorder Press EJECT button to remove the cassette
28. ess STOP button to stop tape movement STOP Button The STOP button is used to stop playback rewind and fast forward operations The STOP button has no effect during record operation AUDIO DUB Button This button is used to record new audio in place of existing audio without erasing the video See page 36 VIDEO DUB Button This button is used to record new video in place of existing video without erasing the audio See page 37 TRACKING Button Used when playing a tape recorded on another VCR Adjust for best picture Ejecting the cassette returns the tracking to the normal position STILL REC PAUSE Button When this button is pressed during recording the tape stops and the camera recorder enters the record pause stand by mode When this button is pressed again the tape begins recording This button may be also used to display a still picture during playback mode REW PLAY F FWD and STOP EJECT 3l IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS These buttons are used for title making buttons when the TITLE button is pressed See TITLE RECORDING on page 34 e These buttons may be also used to set the date and time during pause stand by mode See DATE TIME SETTING on page 22 Diagram of Camera Cassette Holder Press EJECT button to open the cassette holder Be aware of the cassette direction when inserting Clock Battery Compartment Pull the battery holder and install the clock batte
29. from the viewfinder Chart of characters available in the titler AB CDEFGHIJKLMNMOPAOGHR STUVWHYZO1T23 45 7 9 1 j iuis m AUDIO DUBBING The audio dubbing feature lets you record new audio Sound on a previously recorded tape without erasing the original video picture When you audio dub a tape the previous audio is erased and replaced with new sound To MIC ii A J s L To Ji J To AUDIO IN OPE au r MIDEO IN Y White E l Yellow iis To AV IN F l i j A Video Audio Ou tput Cord provided POWER Switch PLAY Button STOP Button STILL REC PAUSE Button AUDIO DUB Button 1 Insert a recorded tape Be sure that the record safety tab is not missing 67 AUDIO DUBBING 2 Place POWER switch in VIDEO position 3 Play the tape and press STILL REC PAUSE button where you want to dub audio The camera recorder enters the still play mode 4 Press AUDIO DUB and PLAY buttons at the same time e A DUB appears in the viewfinder 5 Press STILL REC PAUSE button to start audio dubbing 6 Press STOP button to stop audio dubbing VIDEO DUBBING The video dubbing feature lets you record new pictures on a previously recorded tape without erasing the original audio Sound When you video dub a tape the previous video is erased and replaced with new pictures In video
30. g recording While BACKLIGHT button is depressed you can correct the back light BACK LIGHT Button POWER ZOOM Press power zoom switch on the W side and the picture gradually widens Power Zoom Switch i Press power zoom switch on the T side and the picture gradually becomes telescopic 42 DIGITAL ZOOM Only form VM 2600A This feature allows you to increase the magnification of the image at the center of the screen up to 2 times greater than the extreme telephoto position Power Zoom Switch Press and hold T side of the power zoom switch The digital zoom functions from the extremely telephoto position of X12 The digital zoom enlarges the image from X12 to X24 You can control the digital enlargement ratio by pressing the T or W side of the power zoom switch When the zoom ratio falls below X12 the normal zooming function is restored 43 ATTACHING THE TELEPHOTO OR WIDE ANGLE LENS 1 To remove the lens hood turn the focus ring to the 0 7 meter position then turn it counterclockwise as shown in the figure Align 2 Remove both caps of the telephoto or wide angle lens 3 Attach the lens adaptor optional to the lens and then screw the lens into the threads on the front of camera recorder lens assembly 44 ATTACHING THE TELEPHOTO OR WIDE ANGLE LENS 45 MACRO It permits you to shoot objects as close as 1 16 inches from the lens tip Power Zoom Switch
31. ics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition 21 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER CHARGER 1 Save these instructions This page contains important safety and operating instructions for AC Adaptor Charger Model VM AC66 2 Before using AC Adaptor Charger read all instructions and cautionary markings on 1 AC Adapter Charger 2 battery and 3 product using battery 3 Also read all instructions on pages 4 and 5 5 Do not expose charger to rain or snow 6 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 7 To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger 8 Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress 9 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug replace them immediately 10 An extension co
32. ing BATTERY Release Lever IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS Releases the battery attached to the video camera recorder LOW LIGHT Button Press this button when shooting in a dark place such as outdoors at night You can record the subject as a bright picture DISPLAY Button Pressing this button once cause a 5 digit linear timer counter and battery indicator to appear in the camera recorder s viewfinder Pressing the button again will cause battery indicator and the amount of time remaining on the cassette in the camera recorder Press a 3 time to delete all displays SHUTTER Button Used to control the shutter speed during recording and or record pause stand by mode See VARIABLE SHUTTER SPEED on page 28 Diagram of Camera Diopter Control To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on turn this control knob for your optimum focus adjustment Cover for DC camera Light Terminal When the DC camera light is attached to the accessory shoe this cover slides and power can be supplied to the DC camera light Electronic Viewfinder EVF Displays what the camera recorder lens sees The electronic viewfinder also functions as a convenient black and white monitor during playback of recorded material BACK LIGHT Button When the subject is lit from behind press and hold this button to compensate for the back lighting REVIEW Button IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS Used to review the la
33. ion 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See example below EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 13 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer USE 14 Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 15 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product 16 Lightning For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm or when it its left unattended and unused for long periods of ti
34. just to best fit your hand 33 DATE TIME SETTING The date and time can be recorded on your tape to act as a handy reference when viewing them at a later time Since camera recorder has a dual timer feature if you go abroad to a country with a time difference you can also record the time at the site together Use the following procedure to set up this display for the current date and time DATE TIME Button To set the first clock 1 Load the camera recorder s date time battery as described on page 8 2 Press and hold the small button on POWER switch and then slide it to CAM position 3 Press DATE TIME button Date and time appear in the viewfinder and 1 flashes 4 Press F FWD button to select correct month Hold button down to advance rapidly If you go past the month you want to set press REW button When the correct month appears press STOP button 5 Press F F WD button to select correct date Hold button down to advance rapidly If you go past the date you want to set press REW button When the correct date appears press STOP button v 6 Press F FWD or REW button to select year and then press STOP button 7 Press F FWD or REW button as many times as may be required to select the correct hour and then press STOP button 8 Repeat step 7 to select minute and AM PM 34 DATE TIME SETTING 9 After setting AM or PM press STOP button to change the dis
35. me unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 10 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SERVICE 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product c If the video product has been exposed to rain or water d If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characterist
36. mely hot battery to the adaptor charger is not recommended it should be allowed to cool down before being attached 10 Do not short the battery s terminal 11 Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery There are no user serviceable parts inside 12 Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing the battery to excessive heat over 149 F 65 C could be hazardous 13 Be sure to set the POWER switch to the OFF position before removing the battery ATTENTION The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal eb 2 MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING 1 Connect the POWER SOURCE See pages 9 and 10 2 Press EJECT button and insert the cassette so the transparent window is toward you and the arrow toward the cassette holder Slide the cassette into cassette holder as far as it will go 3 Press the cassette holder The holder will latch in the operating position EJECT Buttan Vm em b m Py T omar Er ed Ep j des dA P pm L a fi m 4 1 a I I Hee e ie all 1 Cassette Holder 4 Press and hold the small button on POWER switch and th
37. nd then press EJECT button to remove the cassette 62 TITLE RECORDING You can easily create and record personalized titles on your videos with the camera recorder s built in titler The titler will store 2 different title pages in memory Once a title is stored it can be displayed and recorded at any time Each title page can contain two lines of 16 characters each The titler contains 47 different characters for creating titles PAGE PLAY Button SHIFT STOP Button YE EJECT PLAY STOR AUD The EM Ea tec rouse Opusa and i Buttons TITLE Button Creating a title 1 Attach a power source to the camera recorder and slide POWER switch to either CAM or VIDEO position 2 Press TITLE button The flashing cursor will appear in the viewfinder 3 Press SHIFT button repeatedly to move the flashing cursor to the place you want to begin your title 4 Select the first character for your title by pressing the or button repeatedly until the desired character appears 5 After you have selected the first character press SHIFT button to move the flashing cursor to the place you want the next character 63 TITLE RECORDING k E B 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed the title 3 7 After completing your title press PAGE button and create the title on another page 8 After creating the title
38. oduct should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer or local power company For video products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 6 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous and so are frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS They may result in shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation 7 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 8 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating These Openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register Thi
39. op or STILL REC PAUSE button is pressed and will continue until the record start stop or STILL REC PAUSE button is pressed STILL IREC PAUSE Button Record Indicator SELF TIMER TIME LAPSE Button 55 TIME LAPSE RECORDING This function is convenient to record the blooming of flowers etc as it starts and stops recording at a predetermined interval For example this function allows recording for one second after a pause of 30 seconds and repeats this procedure 1 In the record pause stand by mode press SELF TIMER TIME LAPSE button repeatedly until the length of time you want between recordings appears in the viewfinder The display is changed from SELF 30REC 0 10 to SELF RECORD 0 10 INTERVAL 0 30 30 seconds INTERVAL 1 00 1 minute INTERVAL 2 00 2 minutes INTERVAL 5 00 5 minutes INTERVAL MAN Manual and again to SELF 30REC 0 10 every time the button is pressed I c 2 Press the record start stop or STILL REC PAUSE button STILL REC PAUSEI Button r prm b f T Ea SELF TIMER TIME LAPSE Button e The clock starts counting and when it reaches 0 00 a recording is performed for one second and then the record pause stand by mode is entered After 30 seconds recording is repeated for another second 3 Press the record start stop or STILL REC PAUSE button to stop recording 56 TIME LAPSE RECORDING
40. play and start the internal clock 10 Press DATE TIME button after setting the clock The display will change as follows each time the button is pressed Time amp Date Date only re Removes Display 35 DATE TIME SETTING To correct date time information after starting the date time 1 Press and hold DATE TIME button and then press STOP button The month starts flashing 2 Correct the incorrect digit by using F FWD REW and STOP buttons correct date time information during programming 1 Press STOP button repeatedly until the flashing cursor will be removed from the viewfinder 2 Follow steps 1 and 2 of To correct date time information after starting the date time To set the second clock The first clock operates even if you do not set the second clock Before setting Set the first clock first The second clock cannot be set unless the first clock has been set Example When you go abroad where there is a time difference of minus 5 hours 1 Press the DATE TIME button to display the second clock 2 Select the month day year following the same steps as To set the first clock 3 Select the correct hour and then press STOP button 36 DATE TIME SETTING 5 After setting AM or PM press STOP button to erase the flashing cursor AUTO FOCUS Auto Focus Window The auto focus system utilizes infrared light and will focus on the nearest object that
41. rd should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure A That the pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger B That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and C That wire size should be met below Minimum AWG size Length of extension cord feet 18 Equal to or less than 100 16 Equal to or less than 150 11 Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified serviceman 12 Do not disassemble charger take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire 13 To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF You can adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder so you can see through it easily with your left eye as well as your right eye LOADING BATTERY FOR DATE TIME You may want to install the date time battery provided immediately to prevent misplacing it 1 Pull the battery holder with coint etc Battery Holder 3 Fully insert the battery holder into the camera recorder fe mn J E us NS F li 2 lS e 14 LOADING BATTERY FOR DATE TIME
42. ry provided DC IN 9 6V Jack When using the AC adaptor charger provided or the car battery cord optional connect this jack and the DC OUTPUT of the AC adapter charger or the car s cigarette lighter socket MIC MIX ON OFF Switch This switch lets you add additional comments or music to a tape while you are copying a tape from your camera recorder onto another VCR AV OUT Jack Connec the video audio output cord provided to this jack and to the audio and video inputs of your TV monitor receiver You may also connect the RF converter unit to this jack and your TV receiver AV IN Jack Use this connector jack when you want to send signals from another device into your camera recorder for recording Record Start Stop Button This button is used to control the camera recorder When the POWER switch is set to the CAM position pressing this button starts the tape to begin recording REC appears in the viewfinder When this button is pressed again PAUSE appears instead of REC and the tape stops and the camera recorder enters the record pause stand by mode Power Zoom Switch IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS This switch performs zooming electrically W Picture becomes wider gradually T Picture becomes telescopic gradually Lens Cap Tab Place the lens cap on this tab when you are ready to record a scene The tab also prevents the lens cap from swinging around on its cord Hand Strap Ad
43. s video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer s instructions have been followed DEE ee LEI 9 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 11 Accessories Do not place this video product on an unstable card stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 11A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to 8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS overturn 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Sect
44. st few seconds of the recorded segment in the record pause mode TITLE Button Press this button to create and record personalized titles on your videos with the camera recorder s built in titler See TITLE RECORDING on page 34 RESET T 160 T 180 Button When the linear time counter is displayed in the viewfinder pressing this button resets the counter to 0 00 00 When the time remaining read out is displayed pressing this button changes the display for extended length T 160 or T 180 tape T 160 or T 180 will appear in the viewfinder FADE Button During recording you can add a professional touch to your recordings by fading in and out of scenes CAUTION Do not hold the unit by the electronic viewwtrmder when carrying as this could cause a malfunction 2 F7 SE P n m SELF TIMER TIME LAPSE Button This button allows time lapse one shot and self timer recording See pages 30 and 31 DATE TIME Button Press this button to display the date and time in the viewfinder Whenever the date and time appear in the viewfinder they will be recorded on the tape 29 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS Diagram of buttons PLAY Button Used for playback of tape recorded in the SP mode REW Button Press this button during stop or fast forward mode and fast rewinding starts REWIND appears in the viewfinder whenever the tape counter or time remaining is present Press
45. ter speed 1 60 1 100 1 120 or 1 250 according to the brightness of the subject To increase the shutter speed follow the procedure below STILL REC PAUSE Button SHUTTER Button DISPLAY Button 1 In record pause stand by or record mode press DISPLAY button to display batter level indicator in the viewfinder 2 Press the SHUTTER button until the desired speed appears in the viewfinder The speed changes from AE mode to 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 1000 1 2000 1 10 1000 and back to AE mode each time the button is pressed For example the speed is 1 1000 seconds S 1000 will be displayed in the viewfinder 3 Press record start stop or STILL REC PAUSE button to start recording GAIN UP This function raises the sensitivity of the camera recorder when you shoot a subject in low lighting so a bright picture can be recorded AEN 2 WS LOW LIGHT Button 1 In the record pause stand by or record mode press the LOW LIGHT button to display GAIN UP in the viewfinder e When the button is pressed again GAIN UP will disappear 2 Press the record start stop or STILL REC PAUSE button to start recording After using the gain up function press the LOW LIGHT button so that GAIN UP disappears from the viewfinder 51 DISPLAY BUTTON Pressing the DISPLAY button lets you check several special displays inthe viewfinder ist press Linsnr Time Counter Time
46. the button during playback of tape and the tape is played back in the rewind direction approximately 3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded contents Press PLAY button to return to normal playback mode or press STOP EJECT button to stop tape movement EJECT Button Operates with POWER either on or off if a power source is connected to the camera recorder POWER Light POWER Switch This switch changes the camera recorder to the record mode or to the playback mode Press and hold the small button on this switch and then slide it to CAM OFF or VIDEO EAR phone Jack Sound being recorded by the microphone or played back may be monitored by attaching earphone Not supplied to this jack MIC Jack Connect an external microphone Not supplied here to record sound from the external microphone 30 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS MIC WIND NORM Switch This switch is used to reduce noise that occurs due to wind Place the switch in the NORMAL position for normal use F FWD Button Press this button during stop or rewind mode and fast forwarding starts FAST FWD appears in the viewfinder whenever the tape counter or time remaining is present Press the button during playback of tape and the tape is played back in the forward direction approximately 3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded content Press PLAY button to return to normal playback mode or pr
47. ure does not appear in the viewfinder Remove the lens cap Set POWER switch to CAM The camera recorder can not go into The cassette has had the erase the recording mode even when prevention tab removed Stick record start stop button is pressed a piece of cellophane tape over the erase prevention hole or select a different cassette Picture is out of focus The camera recorder is set to MACRO mode Auto focus does not operate Release the MACRO mode and then focus on the object Auto focus does not operate if the wide angle or telephoto lens is attached BATTERY CONDITION Symptom Check Point amp Correction 86 TROUBLESHOOTING The em indication in the electronic viewfinder Try another battery or charge the flashes to indicate battery is discharged battery RECORDING TV PROGRAMS OFF THE AIR Symptom Check Point amp Correction The camera recorder can not go into the recording Ihe cassette has had the erase mode even when record start stop button is pressed prevention tab removed Stick a piece of cellophane tape over erase prevention tab hole or select a different cassette Set POWER switch to CAM position Connect the camera recorder and TV orVCR PLAYBACK OF PRE RECORDED CASSETTE SYMPTOM CHECK POINT amp CORRECTION PLAY button cannot be engaged Set the POWER switch to VIDEO position No picture appears on television Set the television to the screen when PLAY is
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