Table of Contents
Using Forward and Reverse Search ...............................................................................................37
To Play Back a Recording at Double the Normal Speed.............................................................37
Advanced Techniques ............................................................................................................................... 39
Date Recording ...................................................................................................................................39
Using the Power Zoom ......................................................................................................................40
Using the Digital Zoom ......................................................................................................................41
Using the INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button..............................................................................41
Using Auto Focus ...............................................................................................................................42
Using Manual Focus ..........................................................................................................................43
Using Instant Review .........................................................................................................................43
Using Quick Edit .................................................................................................................................44
Using Macro ........................................................................................................................................44
Date Search.........................................................................................................................................44
Dubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR.......................................................................................... 45
Remote Control Range......................................................................................................................45
Using Memory..................................................................................................................................... 46
Using the Display Button...................................................................................................................47
Creating and Recording A Title ........................................................................................................47
Creating a Title....................................................................................................................................48
Correcting Errors ................................................................................................................................48
Recording Title on a Tape in the Camcorder.................................................................................48
Recording a Created Title while Transferring a Tape...................................................................49
Using Audio/Video Dubbing..............................................................................................................50
Simple Programmable Edit (The edit remote control is optional) ...............................................50
Programming the Remote Control for the VCR.............................................................................50
Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 52
To End Programmable Simple Edit .................................................................................................53
Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ...................................................................54
Attaching the Optional DC Camera Light ....................................................................................... 54
Removing the DC Camera Light ......................................................................................................55
Replacing the DC Camera Light Bulb .............................................................................................55
Viewfinder Bright, Color and Tint Control .......................................................................................56
General Maintenance.................................................................................................................................57
Cleaning the camcorder Heads........................................................................................................57
Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder .............................................57
Periodic Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 57
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................58
CAMERA RECORDING ....................................................................................................................58
Symptom..............................................................................................................................................58
Check Point & Correction..................................................................................................................58
Picture does not appear in the viewfinder. .....................................................................................58
Remove the lens cap......................................................................................................................... 58
Slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to CAM.................................................................................... 58
The camcorder cannot go into the recording mode, even when the start/stop button is
pressed. ...............................................................................................................................................58
Check the record protect tab on the cassette................................................................................58
Push the cassette holder embossed PUSH LOCK to close it.....................................................58
Slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to CAM.................................................................................... 58
Picture is out of focus. .......................................................................................................................58