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  • Table of Contents
    • ADVANCED OPERATIONS
  • Nomenclature
    • 1. Attach a power source.
    • 2. Turn the camera on.
    • 3. Load a cassette.
    • 4. Press the SP/LP button to select the tape speed.
    • 5. Pull out the finder.
    • 6. Turn the grip to the desired position.
    • 7. Press the start/stop button.
    • 8. Press the start/stop button again to pause recording. IWil
    • 9. When recording has ended, remove the cassette.
    • 10. Turn the camera off.
    • Tape Counter
    • Recording Reminder * •
    • Video Cassette Warnings i3 a
    • Battery Pack Warning 13-в
    • Recording Using Tripod 13-c
  • Viewfinder Displays
  • Power Sources
    • Using AC Power
    • CA-100 Compact Power Adapter BEffl
    • Using Car Battery
    • CB-110 Car Battery Adapter (option)
    • Attaching DC Coupler Itga
    • 1. Insert DC-100 DC Coupler into power source compartment.
    • 2. Connect DC-100 cable to compact power adapter (or car battery adapter).
    • Attaching Battery Pack ШЯЯ
    • 1. Slide battery pack into power source compartment.
    • 2. Press battery pack until it clicks and locks in place.
    • Removing Battery Pack 1ЯЯ
    • 1. Slide and hold ВАТТ EJECT switch.
    • 2. Pull battery pack out as shown.
    • Charging Battery Pack iTgl
    • Using Your Battery Packs Effectively
    • Keep the following in mind:
    • Charge the battery pack before using:
    • Observe the following:
    • To charge battery packs effectively:
    • COLD WEATHER USE:
    • To use the battery pack effectively:
    • Terminology
  • Loading and Unloading Video Cassettes
    • 1. Press the A (EJECT) button.
    • 2. Load/unload the cassette.
    • 3. Close the cassette compartment.
    • Video Cassette Notes
    • Video Cassette Erasure Prevention Switch
  • Camera Preparations
    • Attaching Straps
    • SS-300 Shoulder Strap Blgi
    • WS-20 Wrist Strap (option) WSgi
    • Adjusting the Grip Belt 25-c
    • Attaching the Lens Cap Cord 26-a
    • 1. Pass the cord through the eyelet on the lens cap.
    • 2. Pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord as shown.
    • Removing and Attaching the Lens Cap and Lens Hood 26-b
    • Using the Finder 26-c
    • Adjusting the Dioptre 27-A
    • Adjusting the 180"^ FlexiGrip 27-B
    • Removing and Attaching the Finder
  • Zooming
    • Power Zoom 2s-a
    • Wireless Zoom 2s-s
  • Setting Date and Time
    • 1. Turn the camera on by pressing the OPERATE button.
    • 2. Press and hold the DATE button for more than 3 seconds. Rigi
    • 3. Press the + and - buttons to scan the year display.
    • 4. Press the SHIFT button when the correct year is
    • shown.
    • 5. Press the + and - buttons to scan the month display. ИДЯ
    • 6. Press the SHIFT button when the correct month is shown.
    • 7. Press the + and - buttons to scan the day display.
    • 8. Press the SHIFT button when the correct day is
    • shown.
    • 9. Press the + and - buttons to scan hour display.
    • 10. Press the SHIFT button when the correct hour is shown.
    • 11. Press the + and - buttons to scan the minute display.
    • 12. Press the DATE button when the correct minute is shown. * •
  • Recording Date and Time
    • 1. While recording or in record pause mode, press the DATE button. ШЯЯШ
    • 2. Press the DATE button again to end date and time recording.
  • Age Insert
    • Registering a Birthday
    • 1. Turn the camera on.
    • 2. Press and hold the AGE button for more than 3 seconds. KfflU
    • 3. Press the + and - buttons to scan the year display, ига
    • 4. Press the SHIFT button when the correct year is
    • shown.
    • 5. Press the + and - buttons to scan the month display, itimi
    • 6. Press the SHIFT button when the correct month is shown.
    • 7. Press the + and - buttons to scan the day display.
    • 8. Press the AGE button when the correct day is shown.
    • Recording an Age
    • 1. While recording or in record pause mode, press the AGE button.
    • 2. Press the AGE button again to end age recording.
  • WL-52 Wireless Controller
    • Operation
  • Playback Connection
    • Using a TV (or VCR) with Audio/ Video Input Terminals
    • Connection Procedure iïE
    • Connection Procedure
    • Using TV (or VCR) with SCART Terminals
    • Connection Procedure STE
    • Connection Procedure
    • Selecting the Video Channel (European model)
    • 1. Turn the TV on.
    • 2. Turn the camera on.
    • (STOP) button to select playback
    • 4. Press the < (PLAY) button to start playback.
    • 5. Set the RF unit’s G/l selector using flat-edge screwdriver.
    • 6. Set the TV and the video channel selector to the video channel (the video channel selector is factory-set to CH 32).
    • Selecting the Video Channel (Australian modei)
    • 1. Turn the TV on.
    • 2. Turn the camera on.
    • (STOP) button to seiect piayback
    • 4. Press the A (PLAY) button to start playback.
    • 5. Set the TV and the video channel selector to the video channel (the video channei selector is factory-set to 1CH) using a flat-edge screwdriver.
  • Playback Procedure
    • 1. Turn the camera on.
    • 2. Load the cassette.
    • 3. Press the ■ (STOP) button to select playback mode.
    • 4. Locate the playback start point.
    • 5. Press the PLAY button to start playback.
    • Special Playback Methods
    • A. Fast Forward Playback
    • B. Rewind Playback
    • C. Still Playback
  • Focusing
    • Autofocus
    • Manual Focus
    • 1. Press the FOCUS |A]/M button to select manual focus.
    • 2. Press the T button to zoom into the telephoto end.
    • 3. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the focusing ring to focus on the subject.
    • 4. Use zoom buttons to frame subject properly.
    • Focus Lock
  • Macro Recording
  • Program AE
    • How to Use Program AE
    • 1. Place the camera in record pause mode.
    • 2. Press the PROGRAM AE button.
  • White Balance
  • Shooting with Pop-up Light
    • 1. Place the camera in record pause mode. BiH
    • 2. Slide the POP-UP LIGHT switch.
    • 3. Make your recording.
    • 4. When recording is complete, push the pop-up light down.
    • Replacing Bulb 59-a
    • 1. Loosen the screw of the protector.
    • 2. Remove the protector.
    • 3. Remove the old bulb and insert the new bulb as shown.
    • 4. Attach the protector.
    • 5. Tighten the screw.
  • High-Speed Shutter
    • 1. Point the camera at the subject and compose the scene in the viewfinder.
    • 2. Press the SHUTTER button.
    • 3. Make your recording.
    • 4. Press the SHUTTER button to return to normal shutter speed.
  • Fade
    • Fade Out
    • 1. Press and hold the FADE button during recording.
    • 2. Press the start/stop button when the scene has disappeared compietely.
    • 3. Reiease the FADE button.
    • Wireless Fade
    • 1. Place the camera in record pause mode.
    • 2. Press the F. START/STOP button.
    • 3. When the scene is recorded, press the F. START/ STOP button again.
  • To Resume Recording
    • Record Search
    • 1. Place the camera in record pause mode. BgWl
    • 2. Press the REC SEARCH + or - buttons to scroll forwards or backwards to locate the recording start position.
    • 3. Press the start/stop button.
    • Record Review
    • 1. Place the camera in record pause mode.
    • 2. Press the O button.
    • 3. Press the start/stop button to resume recording.
    • Record search (to resume recording)
    • Record review Bilsl
    • Edit-erase
    • 1. Make sure that 3k (asterisk) is displayed, then press the start/stop button to pause recording.
    • 2. Press the E. ERASE button.
    • 3. Press the start/stop button to resume recording.
  • Tape Return
    • 1. During playback, press the COUNTER RESET button if you come across a scene that you want to watch again later.
    • (STOP) button when playback
    • 3. Press the TAPE RETURN button.
    • 4. Press the ► (PLAY) button.
  • Adding Titles to Recordings
    • Creating Character Titles
    • 1. Press the C. TITLE button for more than 3 seconds to display the title lines in the viewfinder.
    • 2. Press the SHIFT button to move the cursor to the position where you want to start the title. ISCffi
    • 3. Use the + and - buttons to scan the list of title characters.
    • When the character you want is displayed, press the SHIFT button again to move to the next cursor position. Kigj
    • 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until your title is complete.
    • 6. When the title is finished, press the C. TITLE button. Wi&M
    • Recording Titles
    • 1. While recording or in record pause mode, press the C. TITLE button.
    • 2. Press the C. TITLE button again to end title recording.
  • Editing to Another VCR
    • Connection Procedure STilFSi© BgW
    • Connection Procedure ii)©©©©©©L
    • Preparations ИЯЯ TV
    • VCR
  • Carrying Cases
    • SC-300 Soft Carrying Case
    • HC-500 System Case
  • Optional Accessories
    • CB-110 Car Battery Adapter
    • BP-E718 Battery Pack
    • BP-E722 Battery Pack
    • BP-E722D Battery Pack
    • MC-100 Multi-battery Charger (available soon)
    • RS-500 Rain Shield
    • VL-20 Battery Video Light
    • TL-37 Tele-converter
    • WD-37 Wide-converter
    • WA-37 Wide Attachment
    • FS-37 Filter Set
    • FS-37U Filter Set
    • SA-1 Adapter Bracket
  • Problems and Troubleshooting
    • The following warnings may appear in viewfinder:
    • Smear
    • Poor playback picture on TV monitor Baa
  • Condensation (DEW)
    • What is condensation?
    • Condensation is likely to occur when:
    • Preventing condensation
    • When condensation is detected
    • To start using the camera again
  • Cautions
    • F. Always Replace the Lens Cap.
    • G. Do Not Expose the Camera to Shock or Vibrations.
    • H. Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature.
    • I. Do Not Disassemble the Camera.
    • J. Use the Battery Pack Correctly, and Only Use Recommended Accessories.
    • Maintenance
    • Keep the Heads Clean.
    • Clean the Camera with a Soft, Dry Cloth.
    • Store the Camera Properly.
    • Store Cassette Tape Properly.
    • Check the Operation of Each Component.
  • Specifications
    • Pop-up Light
    • RF Unit RU-100
    • European model
    • Austraiian model
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