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Table of Contents
Video Cassettes
• Erase Protection ................................20
• Recording and Playback Speed and
Times..............................................20
• Inserting and Removing
Cassettes.........................................21
• Cassette Care and Storage.................21
Recording Features
• Microphone .......................................22
• Flying Erase Head.............................22
• Tally Light.........................................22
• Quick Review....................................22
• Edit Search ........................................23
• Tape Positioning ...............................23
• Time Remaining Display ..................24
• Program AE (Auto Exposure)...........24
• Date Search .......................................25
• Date and Time Display
• Set the Date and Time ....................26
• Record the Date and Time,
Date, or Date and Title.................27
• Install the Clock Lithium Cell........28
• Viewfinder
• Eyepiece Focus Control .................29
• COLOR, TINT, and BRIGHT
Controls........................................29
• Tilt Adjustment ..............................29
• Displays in Viewfinder................30-31
• Focusing
• Auto Focus .....................................32
• Manual Focus .................................33
• Macro Focus...................................33
• Zooming............................................34
• Time Counter with Memory Stop .....35
• Titler
• Creating a Title...............................36
• Recording Titles .............................37
• Audio/Video Dubbing .................38-39
• Synchro Edit ................................40-41
• Recording from VCR or
TV Monitor...............................42-43
Optional Color Enhancement
Light.........................................44-45
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ...........46
Removing the Lens Hood ..................46
Recording and Traveling Tips..........47
Playback
• Viewfinder Playback.........................48
• Playback Features
• Stop-Action Pause..........................49
• Visual Searching ............................49
• Playback on TV (or VCR) with
AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks.......50-51
• Playback on TV without
Audio and Video Inputs............52-53
Care and Maintenance ......................54
Optional Accessories.....................55-61
• Accessory Order Form.................59-61
Trouble Checks.............................62-63
Specifications......................................64
User Information................................64
Assistance............................................65
Limited Warranty.........................66-67
Index (Alphabetical).....................68-69