Hitachi VM-C52E User manual

© HITACHI
VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
VM-C52E
Instruction manual page 2
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ENGLISH
FEATURES
Single-Unit Convenience and Ease of Operation
Your VM-C52E video camera/recorder combines the
functions of a video camera and a video tape recorder
in one lightweight, easy-to-use instrument. This elimin-
ates interconnecting cables and simplifies operation.
Full Record and Playback Capability
Record — Your VM-C52E can record directly from the
built-in video camera.
Playback — Video/audio played back by the VM-C52E
video recorder or fed directly from the VM-C52E camera
may be viewed and heard on a TV receiver/
monitor by feeding the VM-C52E video/audio to the
receiver/monitor inputs through the audio/video output
cable. Additionally, the audio/video from the VM-C52E
may be viewed and heard on a standard TV by using the
RF converter unit.
VHS Compact Video Cassette
In the interest of achieving a lighter and even more con-
vient to handle video camera/recorder, the VM-C52E
has been designed to use the smaller and simpler VHS-
C cassette. This not only reduces the weight, but actu-
ally allows the tape drive mechanism to be simplified
and made more reliable.
The provided cassette adaptor allows playing your tapes
on a standard VHS VTR.
Auto Focus Power Zoom Lens
The 8:1 autofocus zoom lens uses an infrared beam to
automatically maintain focus and to allow you to zoom
in and out for close-ups or wide angle shots at just the
touch of the zoom button. Macro feature permits use
as close as 1 cm from the subject.
Automatic White Balance
Your Video Camera/Recorder will automatically main-
tain white balance as lighting conditions change.
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
The black-and-white electronic viewfinder allows you to
see exactly what is being recorded. During playback
Operation, recorded material can be viewed on the elec-
tronic viewfinder.
High Speed Shutter
Use this feature to shoot tennis and golf shots that con-
tain rapid movement. You can replay the still pictures
at the crucial moments without any fluctuations.
Video/Audio Dub
Video and audio dubbing allow you to simply and
quickly insert new video or new audio into existing
tapes.
PRECAUTION
@ No water, dust or sand
Be careful that no water, dust or sand enters the
Camera/Recorder because it may cause trouble and
accidents.
@ Do not leave the viewfinder lens facing sunlight for
a prolonged period, or the phosphorescent surface of
the cathode ray tube may be damaged.
Moisture condensation
“DEW” (“OPERATE”) light indicates conden-
sation on the recorder mechanism. If the camera/
recorder is moved from a cold area to a warm area
and the humidity is high, moisture can form on the
metal surface of the recording mechanism. If this
happens, the tape could be damaged. To prevent
damage the camera/recorder will not operate ex-
cept for EJECT. Should “DEW” (“OPERATE”)
light flash with the power on, press EJECT and re-
move the cassette. Wait for the moisture to dry
{until ‘“‘DEW"’ light stops flashing).
BE SURE NOT TO LEAVE IT INA
PLACE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE EX-
CEEDING 50°C, OR ITS INTERNAL
PARTS MAY DETERIORATE. BE
CAREFUL NOT TO LEAVE THE UNIT
IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES:
* Inside a car with the window closed and in
direct sunshine.
* Near heating appliances.
* In direct sunshine in summer.
The Video Camera/Recorder with this
marking incorporates [VHS] high-quality
picture technology and is compatible with
any Video Camera/Recorder bearing the
VHS] mark.
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ACCESSORIES
@) Shoulder Strap
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@) Carrying Case @) AC Adaptor/
Charger
@ DC Cord () Battery Pack
©) Earphone
£2
@) Batteries for Clock and Multi
Image Generator
Cassette (1) Battery for @2) Multi Image
Adaptor Cassette Generator
Adaptor
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Controls and functions .............cccceeeeeceeeeeeeee ees 4
Electronic viewfinder position adjustment........ 8
Loading a battery for date/clock ..................008 8
POWeYF SOUICES .......ccccececeeeseteesecteneseeseeeesessessene 9
Checking the battery pack ................cc0ccuceeeees 10
Charging the battery pack ..............ccceceeeeeeseees 11
Insertion and removal of cassette ................0.. 11
Camera recording .........c.c.ccseceeeenececseususaeeeeeues 12
Using the auto focus feature ...................c00000 13
Using the power zoom feature...............c.c0c000s 14
Using the instant review feature...................0. 15
Using the auto iris feature..............ccccceceeseeeees 15
Eyepiece adjustMent ..............c.ccceeeeeecucecesereees 15
Using the shutter speed control feature .......... 16
Using the negative/positive inversion feature ..16
Using the self timer feature..................0c0esceees 17
Using the fade-in/fade-out feature .................. 17
Using the time-lapse recording feature............ 18
Using the one shot recording feature.............. 18
Using the display button ...............ccccseceseseeeees 19
Using the memory feature.............cccsccceseseseeee 19
Using the time remaining feature.................... 19
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Battery Pack Car Battery Cord
VM-BP71
VM-CC70E
Date/clock setting ...........cccceeeeeesceceeeeaveeseeeuees 20
Using the audio dubbing feature..................... 21
Using the video dubbing feature ..................... 22
Microphone Mixing ............cccceceeeeeeeeetecceteseuees 23
Index signal recording ............cc.cccsceeeeeeeeeenenes 23
Playing back VHS-C cassette with
standard VHS VTR ............ccccccceseeseeeeneeneneees 24
Viewing the picture played back on your TV ...25
Video channel setting................ccccccesseceuseesuees 26
Using the F-search and R-search features........ 27
Using the still feature................ccccccceeeeeee ences 27
Using the edit search feature.................c:cc0ee 27
Flying erase head ...............cccccecceeeeceeeceseeseeeees 27
Camera/recorder to VTR dubbing ...............00 28
Troubleshooting ............ccceccecsecccecseceeeeseeeuvaeees 29
How to install the shoulder strap.................0. 29
Using the multi image generator....................- 30
Maintenance. .............ccccccceeceucevecceecceseeeceeeenens 30
Specifications ............cccccceveecsceseseececcusaueeveeees 31

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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1. Microphone 6. SELF TIMER Switch
Sensitive to sounds coming from the direction in This switch allows you to start recording after
which the camera is pointed. about 10 seconds when the switch Is slid.
2. 60 Hz Detection Sensor 7. Power Zoom Switch
When a subject is shot under fluorescent lighting in This switch performs zooming electrically.
areas where the power frequency is 60 Hz (in “W'': Picture becomes wider gradually.
U.S.A., Canada, etc.) flickering occurs in the “T": Picture becomes telescopic gradually.
pietare: 8. TIME LAPSE Button
When this sensor detects 60 Hz, it changes the : ; :
: : . This button allows time lapse and one shot
shutter speed automatically so that no flickering .
recording.
occurs.
. . 9. DATE Button
3. Zoom Ring (Manual Zooming) : . Press this button to display the date and clock in the
The picture size can be magnified 8 times with the er .
. viewfinder. Whenever the date and clock appear in
use of the zoom feature. Just rotate the zoom ring Bh ee .
‘ : the viewfinder, they will be recorded on the tape.
for a close up (T) or wide angle (W) picture. Macro
close-up, as close as 1 cm from object, is feasible. 10. Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Displays what the camera/recorder lens sees. The
4. Accessory Shoe ie can . :
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Used to attach a light weight video accessory to bl ‘ , z
ack-and-white monitor during playback of re-
your camera/recorder. Kopdsd canter
NOTE: Do not use this shoe to mount a camera :
light on the camera/recorder. Excessive heat from 11. Diopter Control
a light could damage the camera/recorder’s case.
. Record Indicator
Flashes for about 10 seconds when the SELF
TIMER switch is slid during record/pause (stand-
by) mode and stays on to indicate recording starts.
To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses
on, turn this control knob for your optimum focus
adjustment.

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Cassette Holder
Slide EJECT switch to open the cassette holder.
Be aware of the cassette direction when inserting.
NOTE: Power source must be connected to open
the cassette holder.
INDEX Button
When this button is pressed during a recording, the
camera/recorder records an invisible index mark on
the tape.
This is useful later when the tape is played back in
a VTR that features the indexing system called
“VHS Index Search System” because you will be
able to quickly locate each index mark.
RESET Button
When the tape counter is displayed in the view-
finder, pressing the button resets the counter to
“0000’’.
DISPLAY Button
Pressing this button once causes a 4 digit tape
counter and battery indicator to appear in the
camera/recorder’s viewfinder. Pressing the button
again will cause counter memory mark ‘’M" to ap-
pear.
Pressing the button third time will cause battery in-
dicator and the amount of time remaining on the
cassette in the camera/recorder.
Press a 4th time to delete all displays.
IRIS Control
When this control is in the ‘“AUTO” position, the
iris is controlled automatically. Turn this control to
the right or left for manual iris control.
SHUTTER SPEED Control Switches
Used to control the shutter speed during recording
and/or record/pause (stand-by) mode.
AUTO/MAN FOCUS Switch
Set this switch to the ‘“AUTO” position for auto-
matic focusing, and to the “MAN” position for
focusing with the focus ring.
PUSH AUTO Focus Button
Auto focusing can be also performed during
manual focus mode by pushing this button.
REVIEW Button
Used to review the last few seconds of the recorded
segment in the record/pause mode.
FADE Button
During recording you can add a professional touch
to your recordings by fading in and out of scenes.
NOTE: When you use FADE button to fade in and
out, the sound will also fade in and out with the
picture.
. IMAGE Switch
Normally set to ‘‘POS”.
Set to ‘“‘NEG” for special effects as in a negative
film.
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Focus Ring
Do not attempt to manually turn the focus ring
when the camera/recorder is in the auto focus
mode.
Lens
F1.6 (11.5 ~ 92 mm) 8:1 power zoom lens features
with auto focus and auto iris functions.
Auto Focus Window
To automatically focus the camera lens, this win-
dow transmits and receives infrared light which is
reflected off the subject. Make sure you don’t ob-
struct this window when recording.
BATTERY Indicator
Indicates the battery condition;
¢ When the battery is fully charged, the display
reads ‘‘E———F”. When the battery is very
near empty, only one dash remains. When the
last dash starts blinking, you should find an alter-
native power source or recharge the battery.
TAPE Indicator
When the record start/stop button is pressed, if a
cassette without its safety tab is inserted or there is
no cassete, ‘“TAPE" blinks for several seconds.
DATE/TIME Indicator
Indicate the date/clock during the record or record/
pause (stand-by) mode. You can record the clock
and/or date with object when recording.
MODE Indicator
Indicates the operating modes;
e “REC” appears during the record mode.
e “REWIND” appears during the rewind mode.
“FAST FWD" appears during the fast forward
mode.
¢ “PAUSE” appears during the record/pause
(stand-by) mode.
TAPE COUNTER
Shows tape counter (0000 — 9999) and time re-
maining.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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(the mode shifter is slid up)
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DATE/TIME Set Buttons
These buttons are used to set the clock (time and
date) in your camera/recorder so it can be recorded
on your tapes for future reference.
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 VTR.
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MIC Jack
Connect an external microphone (Not supplied)
here to record sound from the external microphone.
NOTE: Connecting an external microphone auto-
matically switches off the built-in microphone.
MIC NORMAL/WIND Switch
This switch is used to reduce noise that occurs due
to wind. Place the switch in the ‘‘NOR” position
for normal use.

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Hand Strap
Adjust to best fit to your hand.
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.
DC IN 9.6V Jack
When using the AC adaptor/charger, connect one
end of the DC cord (provided) to this jack and the
other end to ‘DC OUTPUT” of the AC adaptor/
charger. When using the car cord (optional), con-
nect this jack and the car's cigarette lighter socket.
Record Start/Stop Button
This button is used to control the camera/
recorder. When this button is pressed with the
camera/recorder set to the recording mode, the
tape runs to start recording.
When this button is pressed again, the tape stops
and the camera/recorder enters the record/pause
(stand-by) mode.
TRACKING Control
Used when playing a tape recorded on another
VTR. Adjust for best picture. At all other times
leave it in the center position, which can be found
as a small detent in the movement of the knob.
EARPHONE Jack
Sound being recorded by the microphone or played
back may be monitored by earphone to this jack.
AV OUT Jack
Connect the audio/video output cable to this jack
and to the audio and video inputs of your TV/moni-
tor receiver. You may also connect the RF con-
verter unit to this jack and your TV receiver.
EJECT Switch
Slide to insert or remove the cassette.
Mode Shifter
Uses this mode shifter to switch the camera power
and VTR power on and off.
. OPERATE/Dew Indicator Light
Flashing of the light indicates dew condensation on
camera/recorder mechanism. While this light is
flashing, the unit will not operate. If this ocurs,
eject the tape and leave the power on. When the
light stops flashing, the unit can be operated.
PLAY Button
Used for playback of tape.
NOTE: When the camera/recorder is record/pause
(stand-by) mode, pressing and holding this button
will play the tape at normal.
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F.FWD Button
Press this button during stop or rewind mode, and
fast-forwarding starts. ‘““FAST FWD” indication
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 (SP recorded
tape) or 7 times faster than the normal speed (LP
recorded tape) to confirm the recorded content.
Press PLAY button to return to normal playback
mode or press STOP button to stop tape
movement.
NOTE: You can also visually scan forward when
the camera/recorder is record/pause (stand-by)
mode by pressing and holding this button.
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 Switch
This switch is used to record new audio in place of
existing audio without erasing the video.
PAUSE Button
This button is used to display a still picture during
playback mode.
REW Button
Press this button during stop or fast forward mode,
and fast-rewinding starts. ‘““REWIND” indication
appears in the viewfinder whenever the tape coun-
ter or time remaining is present. Press the button
during playback of tape, and the tape is played back
in the rewind direction approximately 3 times faster
than the normal speed (SP recorded tape) or 7
times faster than the normal speed (LP recorded
tape) to confirm the recorded contents. Press
PLAY button to return to normal playback mode or
press STOP button to stop tape movement.
NOTE: You can also visually scan backward when
the camera/recorder is record/pause (stand-by)
mode by pressing and holding this button.
TAPE SPEED Switch (LP/SP)
This switch selects the recording speed. ‘’SP’’ pro-
vides the best picture quality but the shortest
recording time (30 minutes).
“LP” provides slightly reduced picture quality, but
longer recording time (1 hour).
NOTE: Tape speed switch has no effect during
playback. When playing tapes, the tape speed is
selected automatically.
VIDEO DUB Switch
This switch is used to record new video in place of
existing video without erasing the audio.

ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER POSITION ADJUSTMENT
You can change the angle of the electronic viewfinder matching the angle of shooting.
* When viewing with your left eye
1. Turn the eye cup in the direction of the arrow to re-
move it.
2. Correct the direction of the eye cup to the reverse on
the left and right, then match the markings and insert
it.
If you wear glasses
Fold the eye cup as shown
in the figure; it will not
disturb your viewing.
LOADING A BATTERY FOR DATE/CLOCK
You may want to install the clock battery (provided) im-
mediately to prevent misplacing it.
1. Remove the battery cover and expose the com-
partment.
2. Insert the clock battery with the “+ “’ terminal facing
out.
3. Attach the battery cover until it snaps into place.
NOTES:
¢ When replacing the batteries, use 3V micro lithium
battery such as Maxell CR2025 or equivalent.
¢ Instructions for setting the time and date are on page
20. You can do that later if desired after you’re more
familiar with your camera/recorder.

POWER SOURCES
@ WHEN USING WITH THE BATTERY
For battery operation, you will need to attach the battery to the AC adaptor/charger first and charge the battery.
(See page 11.)
1. Puli the battery release lever downward. 4. Return the battery release lever upward to lock the
battery in position.
Battery Release Lever
2. Align the reference arrow on the battery with that on
the camera/recorder. 5. To remove the battery, pull the battery release lever
3. Push the battery flush against the camera/recorder downward while holding the battery.
and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
For use the battery pack, read the ‘‘CAUTION |
FOR BATTERY PACK” on page 31.
Reference Arrow
To “DC IN 9.6V"’
1. Plug the AC adaptor/charger power cord into AC
electrical outlet.
NOTE: This adaptor/charger is universal for use with
AC 100 — 240V around the world.
2. Connect one end of the DC cord (provided) to the
“DC IN 9.6V” jack of the camera/recorder.
Connect the other end of the DC cord to the ‘DC
OUTPUT” of the AC adaptor/charger.

POWER SOURCES (Cont'd)
@ WHEN USING WITH THE CAR BATTERY (By using optional car cord Hitachi VM-CC70E)
To cigarette lighter
socket Car cord
1. Connect the small plug of the car cord to the ‘‘DC IN
9.6V" jack of the camera/recorder.
2. Connect the other end of the car cord to the car’s
cigarette lighter socket.
CHECKING THE BATTERY PACK
When the ‘’E”’ indication in the electronic viewfinder ap-
pears and flashes while the video camera/recorder is
operated with a battery pack during recording, it indi-
cates that the battery charge is insufficient. Then,
charge it or replace it with a charged battery pack.
NOTE: Whenever the tape counter or time remaining
display is present in the viewfinder, it appears with a
3-dash_ read-out indicating the condition of
camera/recorder battery power. When the battery is
fully charged, the display reads “‘E———F’’. After
several minutes, only two dashes appear.
When the battery is very near empty, only one dash re-
mains. When the last dash starts blinking, you should
find an alternative power source or recharge the battery
before continuing to use your camera/recorder.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
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 flash.
3. The charge light will be lighted while the battery is
accepting a charge, and will go out when the battery
is fully charged.
Charge Light
ery, ome very hot, is at-
“tached to the AC adaptor/ charger the “POWER”
light of the AC adaptor/charger flashes. In. this
rging
‘the
battery
is
Ber boris ate :
to the AC adaptor/ charger is not recomme| ded: :
it should be allowed to cool down before being at-
tached.
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NOTES:
er
battery
pack
will
iearintge:
on
its
own,
and
its
ie capa C ity ‘will:be teduced even if it is left unused.
Be sure to. charge before: using it.
° When ‘the: cameta/recorder is -turnéd on, the
capacity ‘of ‘the battery: pack will: be.reduced even
if the camera/recorder is not recording. Turn off
the camera/recorder when not using it.
If the record pause mode is: used too often or the
battery.is used at-low temperatures, the time for
which ‘the battery can be used will be shortened.
INSERTION
AND
REMOVAL
OF
CASSETTE
Before
inserting
or
removing
a
cassette,
be
sure
to
con-
nect
the
power
source.
@ Insertion
1. Slide EJECT switch 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.
NOTE: If the power source is not connected to
camera/recorder, the cassette holder will not open.
2.
Press
the
cassette
holder.
The
holder
will
latch
in
the
operating
position.
m Removal
1. Slide EJECT switch and remove the cassette.
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EJECT Switch
Cassette Holder
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CAMERA RECORDING
SHUTTER Switch
IRIS Control
IMAGE Switch A UTO/MAN FOCUS Switch
OPERATE Indicator
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Record Start/Stop Button
EJECT Switch
Mode Shifter
TAPE SPEED Switch
SOD OF WL
. Connect either one of the ‘‘POWER SOURCES” on
pages 9 and 10.
. Insert the cassette so the transparent window is
toward you and the arrow toward the cassette
holder.
. Set IRIS control to “AUTO”.
. Set AUTO/MAN FOCUS switch to ‘‘AUTO”.
. Set IMAGE switch to “POS”.
. Set SHUTTER switch to “AUTO”.
. Set TAPE SPEED switch to either “SP” or “LP”.
NOTE:
¢ SP will record 30 minutes and LP will record 60
minutes with an EC-30 tape.
¢ It is recommended that the TAPE SPEED switch
is set to ‘‘SP” to obtain better picture and sound
quality.
. Slide the mode shifter fully downward to turn on
the camera power. The OPERATE indicator will
light. The camera/recorder will enter record/ pause
mode automatically.
NOTE: If the erase prevention tab on the cassette
is removed or no cassette is inserted, the ‘‘TAPE”
indication in the viewfinder flashes for several
seconds and the camera/recorder will not enter
record/pause mode.
9.
Now,
press
record
start/stop
button
of
handgrip
to
Start
shooting
the
picture.
You
are
now
recording
the
picture
you
see
through
the
electronic
view-
finder.
The
“REC”
indication
in
the
electronic
viewfinder
will
appear.
10.
Press
record
start/stop
button
to
stop
recording.
Press
the
button
again
to
resume
recording.
The
“REC”
indication
in
the
electronic
viewfinder
goes
off
in
the
record/pause
(stand-by)
mode.
11.
After
recording,
slide
the
mode
shifter
to
turn
off
camea
power.
12.
Slide
EJECT
switch
to
remove
cassette.
13.
Always
remove
the
power
source
from
the
video
camera/recorder after use.
NOTE:
If
you
have
a
cassette
tape
that
has
already
been
partially
recorded
on
and
you
want
to
record
the
remaining
blank
section,
see
“USING
THE
EDIT
SEARCH
FEATURE”
on
page
27.
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MODE
SHIFTER
(Switching
of
camera
power/VTR
power)
Uses
this
mode
shifter
to
switch
the
camera
power
and
VTR
power
on
and
off.
To turn camera power on:
Press the lock button, and while holding it, slide the
mode shifter fully downward until it clicks.
To turn VTR power on:
Press the lock button, and while holding it, slide the
mode shifter fully upward until it clicks.
To turn power off:
Set the mode shifter to the approximate center
where it clicks.
*
You
need
not
press
the
lock
button
when
turning
the
power
off;
you
can
move
the
mode
shifter
up
and
down.
Slide up to turn
VTR power on
Lock Button
Mode Shifter
Slide down to turn
camera power on
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USING THE AUTO FOCUS FEATURE
Auto Focus Window
The auto focus system utilizes
infrared light and will focus on
the nearest object that reflects
this light.
PUSH AUTO Focus Button
Auto focusing can be also
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performed during manual PUSHARO MANUeusa eu?
focus mode by _ holding
down this button. —Focus——
With
the
AUTO/MAN
FOCUS
switch
set
to
“AUTO”
position,
ordinary
objects
are
automatically
in
optimum
focus.
m OBJECTS HARD TO AUTO FOCUS
The
distance
between
the
auto
focus
window
and
the
object
is
measured,
and
the
focus
ring
is
automatically
turned
for
focusing.
However,
with
the
scenes
such
as
shown
below,
the
auto
focusing
may
not
operate
properly.
Then,
perform
the
manual
focus.
See
next
page.
1.
Object
is
not
in
the
2.
Objects
in
far
and
near
3.
Object
with
continuous
4.
center.
positions
at
the
same
variation
from
far
to
time.
near
positions.
5.
Black
object
or
water
6.
Object
always
moving
7.
Object
in
the
snow
or
8.
Objects
with
equal
which
are
hard
to
re-
such
as
a
crowd.
fog.
pitches.
flect
infrared
light.
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m@ MANUAL FOCUSING
— .
Set
AUTO/MAN
FOCUS
switch
to
“MAN”
position.
Power
Zoom
Switch
.
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.
No
So
NOTE: If focusing is performed without zooming up
first, the picture may become out of focus when the
zoom-up is done during actual picture taking.
4. Then, zoom back the object as desired.
AUTO/MAN FOCUS Switch
Focus Ring
bi
Far
Object
Zoom
Up
Focused
Zoom
Back
m@ MACRO FOCUS
It permits you to shoot objects as close as 1 cm from
the lens tip.
1. Set AUTO/MAN FOCUS switch to MAN" position.
2. Turn the zoom lever to “MACRO” while pressing
MACRO switch.
3. Turn the zoom ring within the ‘‘MACRO” range
(green line on the zoom ring) for focusing.
Zoom Ring
MACRO Switch
AUTO/MAN FOCUS Switch
USING THE POWER ZOOM FEATURE
*
Press
power
zoom
switch
on
the
‘’W”
side,
and
the
picture
gradu-
ally
widens.
Power Zoom Switch
*
Press
power
zoom
switch
on
the
“T”
side,
and
the
picture
gradually
becomes
telescopic.
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USING THE INSTANT REVIEW FEATURE
1. In record/pause (stand by) mode, press REVIEW
button, and the recorded scene of the last few
seconds is played back in the reverse direction and
then played back in the forward direction.
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.
NOTE: Sound is muted in the instant review mode.
REVIEW Button
USING THE AUTO IRIS FEATURE
This camera/recorder is provided with an auto iris mechanism which automatically adjusts the lens aperture in ac-
cordance with the incident light when the IRIS control is placed in “AUTO” position. 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 automati-
cally set to the fully closed position.
@ To manually adjust the iris a
You can also adjust the iris manually.
¢ When the object is in bright light and the background
is dark, adjust the IRIS control counterclockwise to
narrow the iris opening.
¢ When the background is in bright light and the object
appears to be too dark, adjust IRIS control clockwise
to widen the iris opening.
IRIS Control
EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT
To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on, ;
adjust the diopter control for optimum focus adjust- Diopter Control
ment.
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USING THE SHUTTER SPEED CONTROL FEATURE
Because your camera/recorder has a variable shutter,
you can choose one of five possible shutter speeds to
record fast-moving action.
1. In record/pause (stand-by) or record mode, press
DISPLAY button to display battery level indication in
the viewfinder.
2. Set SHUTTER switch as described below.
e¢ When SHUTTER switch is in the “AUTO”
position, your camera/recorder automatically
selects the best higher shutter speed (from 1/50 to
1/250) according to the lighting condition. Your
camera/recorder will display ‘‘S:AUTO”’ in the
viewfinder to let you know the SHUTTER switch
is in the ‘‘AUTO” position.
¢ When the SHUTTER switch is in the “MAN”
position, you can select five shutter speed (1/50,
1/100, 1/250, 1/1000, 1/2000) by pressing the
SHUTTER SPEED button. The shutter speed is
displayed in the viewfinder.
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NOTE: When the shutter speed is set to 1/50
second, no display appears in the viewfinder.
3. Press record start/stop button to start recording.
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SHUTTER Switch
DISPLAY Button
SHUTTER SPEED Button
NOTES:
¢ When shooting at the 1/1000 or 1/2000 speed, more
light is required because the pictures become darker
than the normal shooting at 1/50 speed. When there
is insufficient light, the speed indication flashes to
warn you.
¢ When a tape that was recorded using the high speed
shutter feature is played back, scenes changes will
not be seen as a smooth motion.
¢ When the camera is pointed at an object that is
moving rapidly, it may not be focused in the auto
focus mode. In this case, focus manually.
¢ When recording with the illumination such as a
fluorescent lamp, a mercury vapor lamp or a sodium
lamp, the picture may become bright or dark
(flickering).
USING
THE
NEGATIVE/POSITIVE
INVERSION
FEATURE
You
can
record
a
subject
while
inverting
the
colours
and
black/white
as
in
a
negative
film.
¢ Normally set to ‘‘POS”.
¢ Set to “NEG” for special effects.
Positive picture
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IMAGE Switch

USING THE SELF TIMER FEATURE
The self timer allows you to automatically start recording after about ten seconds.
Slide SELF TIMER switch once while in the record/
pause mode.
The camera/recorder will automatically start recording
after ten seconds when the switch is slid and will
continue to record for approx. 30 seconds.
If you slide the SELF TIMER switch twice, the camera/
recorder will automatically start recording after ten
seconds when the switch is slid and then recording will
continue until the record start/stop button is pressed.
NOTES:
¢ Record indicator flashes for about 10 seconds to in-
dicate self timer mode when you slide SELF TIMER
switch and stays on during recording.
e Sliding SELF TIMER switch a third time before
recording starts releases the self timer mode.
¢ To stop the camera/recorder during self timer
recording, press record start/stop button and the
camera/recorder will enter the record/pause (stand-
by) mode.
e The SELF TIMER switch has no effect during normal
recording.
USING THE FADE-IN/FADE-OUT FEATURE
This
feature
lets
you
add
a
professional
touch
to
your
home
recordings.
When
you
fade
into
a
scene,
the
recording
Record Indicator
SELF TIMER Switch
will
start
with
a
blank
scene
and
the
picture
will
gradually
appear.
The
picture
gradually
disappears
when
fading
out.
@ FADE-IN
1. While the camera/recorder is in the record/pause
mode, press and hold FADE button.
2. Press record start/stop button to start recording.
3. Release FADE button after a few seconds. The pic-
ture will gradually appear on a blank screen.
m FADE-OUT
1. While the camera/recorder is recording, press and
hold FADE button. The picture will graudally disap-
pear from the screen.
2. Continue to hold FADE button, and press record
start/stop button to stop recording.
3. After the recording has stopped, release FADE but-
ton. The picture will reappear in the viewfinder.
NOTE: When using FADE button, both picture and
sound will gradually appear and disappear. The fade
speed is automatically controlled by the camera/
recorder.
FADE Button
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USING THE TIME-LAPSE RECORDING FEATURE
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 TIME
LAPSE button repeately until the length of time you
want between recordings appears in the viewfinder.
¢ The interval is changed from 0:30 (30 seconds) to
1:00 (1 minute), 2:00 (2 minutes), 5:00 (5 minutes),
MAN (manual) and again to 0:30 every time the
button is pressed.
INTERVAL 0:30
2. Press the record start/stop button.
INTERVAL 0:30
INTERVAL 0:00
STANDBY REC
¢ The clock starts counting, and when it reaches
“0:00”, a recording is performed for a 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 button to stop recording.
TIME LAPSE Button
NOTES:
Do not continue to time-lapse record for more than
48 hours.
The interval time can be changed any time (even
during time-lapse recording) by pressing the TIME
LAPSE button.
If “MAN” is selected for the interval time, one shot
recording can be done. See below for operations.
When tapes recorded using the time-lapse and one
shot recording features are played back, pictures
may be distorted or colour may disappear with some
TVs, however, this does not indicate a fault.
USING THE ONE SHOT RECORDING FEATURE
This function is convenient to produce an animated
video.
One shot (a few frames) each is recorded every time the
record start/stop button is pressed. Shoot a doll, etc.
while moving it slightly between shots to produce an
animated video of your own.
1. In the record/pause (stand-by) mode, press TIME
LAPSE button repeatedly to select “INTERVAL
MAN”.
2. Press the record start/stop button.
e One shot (a few frames) is recorded every time the
button is pressed.
3. Press the TIME LAPSE button so that INTERVAL
MAN disappears to stop recording. .
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TIME LAPSE Button

USING THE DISPLAY BUTTON
Pressing the DISPLAY button lets you check several special displays in the viewfinder.
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Battery Level and Tape Battery Level and Tape Battery Level and Time- Removes Display
Counter Counter with Memory Remaining Display
USING THE MEMORY FEATURE
When the tape counter with memory indication appears
in the viewfinder, a tape that is being rewound auto-
matically stops when the counter reads approximately
0000". 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.
REW Button
1. Press DISPLAY button until the tape counter with
memory is displayed.
2. Start playing or recording a tape.
3. At the point you want playback to start, press RESET |
button to reset the counter to ‘0000’.
4. Continue to play or record.
. Press STOP button. |
6. Press REW button. The tape will be rewound to the i
preselected point, at approximately ‘‘0000’’ indi-
cation.
on
STOP Button
NOTE: The tape will also stop approximately at ‘‘0000" RESET Button
during
fast
forward
mode.
DISPLAY
Button
|
USING THE TIME REMAINING FEATURE
When the tape counter with memory is present in the
viewfinder, pressing DISPLAY button again will change
the display to a read-out showing the amount of record-
ing or playback time left on the tape. Pressing DIS-
PLAY button once more clears all graphics from the
viewfinder.
DISPLAY Button
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DATE/CLOCK SETTING
The date and clock can be recorded on your tapes to act as a handy reference when viewing them at a later time.
Use the following procedure to set up this display for the current date and time.
TIME LAPSE DATE
DATE Button
SET Button
SHIFT Button
. Load the camera/recorder’s date/clock battery as
described on page 8.
. Slide the mode shifter downward to turn on the
camera power.
. Press DATE button.
“0:00” and ‘‘1/1/89" appears in the viewfinder and
“4"" flashes.
. Press SET button to select correct date. Hold but-
ton down to advance rapidly. When the correct
date appears, press SHIFT button.
. Press SET button to select correct month. Hold but-
ton down to advance rapidly. When the correct
month appears, press SHIFT button.
. Press SET button to select year, and then press
SHIFT button.
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. Press SET button to select correct hour, and then
press SHIFT button.
. Press SET button to select correct minute.
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. After setting correct minute, press SHIFT button
again to erase the flashing cursor and start the
internal clock.
NOTES:
To correct date/clock information during pro-
gramming or after starting the date/clock, press
SHIFT button until the incorrect digit is flashing.
Then use SET button to enter the correct digit.
The date/clock graphics will be recorded whenever
they appear in the viewfinder. To display date and
clock together, press DATE button. To display date
only, press DATE button again. Pressing DATE but-
ton a third time removes both graphics.