Pentax MOVIE 8 User manual

8mm
VIDEO
CAM
ERA/RECORDER
-
море.
PV-C909A
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
—
PENTAX
МОШЕ
El

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN Д
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER
—
SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
PREVENT
BLADE
EXPOSURE.
This
digital
apparatus
does
not
exceed
the
CI
MOISTURE
Moisture
may
occur
if
the
video
camera/recorder
is
moved
from
a
cold
area
to
a
warm
humid
area.
A
flashing
“POWER”
light
indicates
that
moisture
is
on
the
recorder
mechanism,
which
could
result
in
tape
damage.
When
the
"POWER"
light
is
flashing
the
unit
will
not
operate.
When
this
happens,
slide
the
“EJECT”
switch,
remove
the
tape,
and
wait
for
the
moisture
to
dry
.....
the
“POWER”
indicator
will
stop
flashing.
PRECAUTIONS
Any
problems
that
occur
as
a
result
of
any
of
the
follow-
ing
conditions
will
not
be
covered
by
our
warranty.
Ш
No
water,
dust
or
sand
Be
careful
that
no
water,
dust
or
sand
enters
the
camera/recorder.
@
The
solid-state
image
sensor
is
basically
immune
to
direct
sunlight
or
excessively
bright
objects,
but,
avoid
prolonged
exposure.
Ш
When
you
аге
not
using
the
camera/recorder,
switch
off
the
power
and
attach
the
lens
cap.
Ш
When
you
shoot
at
a
scene
which
contains
an
ex-
tremely
bright
object
such
as
the
sun
or
a
light
Source,
a
bright
vertical
bar
may
appear
in
the
picture.
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WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
SH
EXPOSE
THIS
UNIT
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
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
TO
ass
B
limits
for
radio
noise
emissions
from
digital
acoaratus
set
out
in
the
Radio
Interference
regulations
of
the
Canadian
Department
of
Communications.
OCK
HAZARD,
DO
NOT
This
symbol
warns
the
user
Tat
uninsulatæ=
voltage
within
the
unit
may
have
sufficien-
magnitude
==
cause
electric
shock.
Therefore,
it
is
dangerous
to
make
алу
kind
of
con-
tact
with
anv
inside
part
of
175
unit.
This
symboi
alerts
the
user
at
importart
itterature
con-
ceming
the
operation
and
mamtenance
zr
mis
unit
has
been
included.
Therefore,
т
Should
be
"ma
carefully
in
order
to
avoid
any
problems.
Your
camera/recorder
is
functioning
sroperly,
but
the
solid-state
pickup
device
(C.C.D)
usually
causes
this
as
an
inherent
characteristic.
Try
t
avoid
shoot-
ing
an
excessive
bright
obiect
directly.
Be
sure
not
to
leave
it
in
a
place
where
the
temperature
exceeds
120°F,
or
the
рісіє
о
device
may
be damaged.
Dangerous
includes:
*
Inside
a
car
with
the
wincows
closec
and
in
direct
sunshine.
*
Near
heating
appliances.
Do
not
leave
the
viewfinder
lens
facirc
sunlight
for
a
prolonged
period,
or
the
phosphoresce-1
surface
of
the
cathode
ray
tube
may
be
damagec_

Congratulations
on
buying
the
El
video
camera/recorder.
For
maximum
pleasure
and
convenience
ріеаѕе
read
these
simple
instructions
before
operating
your
camera/recorder.
WARNING:
Many
television
programs
and
films
are
copyrighted.
In
certain
circumstances,
copyright
law
may
apply
to
private
in-home
video
taping
of
copyrighted
materials.
FEATURES
Solid-state camera pickup
Program AE (Auto Exposure)
Auto
Focus
Power
Zoom
Lens
with
macro
feature
High
speed
shutter
Interval and one-shot recording
ACCESSORIES
Check
to
make
sure
you
have
the
following
components
and
accessories
(besides
the
camera
/recorder
unit
itself)
before
disposing
of
the
packing
material.
. AV Output Cable
. Battery Pack PV-BT901
.
AC
Adapter/Charger
PV-A909A
. RF Converter Unit PV-RF909A
.
75-ohm
Coaxial
Cable
with
Antenna
Adapter
.
Antenna
Adapter
(300-ohm
to
75-ohm)
.
Shoulder
Strap
. Battery for Clock/Date
. AC Plug Adapter
. AC Adapter Cable
. AV Input Cable
. 8mm Video Tape P6-60
Flying Erase Head
Audio/Video dub
Time and date
Titler
WARNING: «әзер this
battery awew from
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
In
addition
to
the
careful
anention
devoted
to
quality
standards
in
the
manufacture
of
your
video
Product.
safety
5
=
—auor
factor
іп
the
design
of
every
instrumera.
But.
safety
is
your
responsibility
too.
This
page
lists
important
miormation
that
will
help
to
assure
your
enjoyment
and
proper
use
of
a
Video
Camera/Aec
and
accessory
equipment.
Please
read
n
carefully
before
operating
your
video
product
and
keep
it
in
а
handy
place
for
future
-ererance
INSTALLATION
1 Read and Follow Instructions—All the safety and operat-
ing instructions Should be read before the video product
is operated. Follow ай operating and use instructions.
2 Retain Instructions—The safety and operaung instruc-
tions 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 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 electnc shock do not use this polarized plug
with an extension cord. receptacle or
other outlet unless the 5ades сап be
fully inserted without blage exposure. If
you need an extension, use a polanzed
cord.
5 Power Sources—' his video product 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 operanng instructions.
6 Overtoading—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
corcs.
damaged
or
cracked
wire
insulation
and
broken
plugs.
They
may
result
in
a
shock
or
fire
hazard.
Penodicalty
examine
the
cord
and
have
it
replaced
by
your
service
technician
if
appearance
ngicates
damage
or
deteriorated
insu-
lation.
Е4
7
Power-Cord
Protection—©swer-suzcr.
=отсѕ
should
be
routed
so
that
they
are
not
likely
to
зе
лайга
on
or
pinched
by
items
placed
upon
or
against
tnem.
paying
zaticular
attention
to
cords
at
plugs.
convenience
receptactes.
ze
me
point
where
they
exit
from
the
appliance.
8
Ventilation—Siots
and
openings
in
me
сашпе!
are
pro-
vided
for
ventilation
to
ensure
reliable
aoe-anon
of
the
video
product
and
to
protect
it
from
Overneating.
es
openings
must
not
be
blocked
or
covered.
The
openings
shou
ever
be
Diocked
by
placing
the
video
product
on
a
ded,
sofa.
xz.
or
other
similar
surface.
This
video
product
should
never
be
2aced
near
or
over
a
radiator
or
heat
register.
This
video
pocu
should
not
be
placed
in
a
built-in
installation
sucn
as
a
Doc«-zxe
or
rack
unless
proper
ventilation
is
provided
or
the
video
огос
х:
manufacturer
s
instructions
have
been
followed.
9
Attachments—Do
not
use
апастг-е-пе
unless
rec-
ommended
by
the
video
product
manufaczurer
as
they
may
cause
hazards.
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerire xperated equip-
ment
or
accessories
connected
to
this
unit
sose
Dear
the
UL
hst-
ing
mark
or
CSA
certrfication
mark
on
the
accessory
itself
and
Should
not
have
been
modified
so
as
to
defear
Ye
safety
features.
This
will
help
avoid
any
potential
hazara
for
secme
shock
or
fire. 1f in doubt, contact qualifiea service cersomel.
1 0 Water and Moisture—Do not use this «O20 product near
water—for example. near a bath tub. aesn bowl. krtchen
Sink, or laundry tub. in a wet basement. or near = swimming pool.
and the like.
11 Accessories—Do not place this маес zr»ouct on an un-
stable cart. stand, tripod. bracket. cr zie. The video
product may fall, causing serious injury 10 а гис or acuh. and
serious damage to the appliance. Use ons wm a cart. stand.
tripod, bracket, or table recommended бу те —anuiacturer. or
sold with the video product. Any mounting 27 Te product should
follow the manufacturer's instructions. and <гомс use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacture
11 A An appliance and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops. ex-
cessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
531252

12
Outdoor
Antenna
Grounding—lf
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.
Sec-
tion
810
of
the
National
Electrical
Code,
ANSI/NFPA
No.
70-1984,
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
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20
> GROUNDING
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
POWER
SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART Hy
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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
approach-
ing
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
1
4
Cleaning—Unpiug
this
video
product
from
the
wall
outlet
before
cleaning.
Do
not
use
liquid
cleaners
or
aerosol
cleaners.
Use
a
damp
cloth
for
cleaning.
1
5
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 vicieo product
during a lightning storm. or when it is left unattended
and
unused
for
long
periods
of
time,
unplug
it
from
the
wail
outlet
and
disconnect
the
antenna
or
cable-systern.
This
wiil
prevent damage to the video product due to licmtning and
power-line surges.
SERVICE
17 Servicing—Do not attempt to service this vilipo procuct
yourself
as
opening
or
removing
covers
may
ежроѕе
you
10
dangerous
voltage
or
other
hazards.
Refer
ай
servicmg
to
quali-
fied
service
personnel.
1
8
Conditions
Requiring
Service—Unplug
this
vicieo
product
from
the
wall
outlet
and
refer
servicing
to
quaiiified
service
personnel
under
the
following
conditions.
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is датадесі.
b.
If
liquid
has
been
spilled.
or
2ojects
have
fallen
imo
the
video
product.
с.
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
inszructions.
Improper
acijustment
of
other
controis
may
result
in
damage
and
will
citten
require
extensive
work
by
a
qualified
technician
to
restore
the
video
product
to
its
normal
operation.
е.
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.
1
9
Repiacement
Parts—When
replacement
parts
are
re-
quired.
have
the
service
technician
verify
that
tne
replace-
ments
he
uses
have
the
sarne
safety
characteristics
as
the
orig-
inai
parts.
Use
of
replacements
specified
by
the
vicieo
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
‘he
service
techniciam
to
perform
safety
checks
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
то
determine
that
the
video
product
is
in
safe
operating
condition.

Supplement
When you make a camera recording, do not connect the AV in-
put cable (Accessory No. 11) to the camera/recorder.
Supplément
Quand un enregistrement doit étre réalisé avec la caméra vidéo,
ne pas raccorder le cable d’entrée AV (accessoire no. 11) au
camescope.
Printed in Japan (N)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ғеачигев................................... ОРТА РРР 3
Ассөѕѕогіез................-...
«о.е
ненен
3
Important
заҒедиага8.......................................
4
Important safety instructions for
AC
адартег/сһагдег.................................-....
6
Electronic
viewfinder
position
adjustment.........
8
How
to
install
the
shoulder
strap
.....................
8
Loading
battery
for
date/clock
.........................
8
Turning
on
your
camera/recorder
.....................
9
Power
SOUFCBS
...............................................
9
Checking
the
battery...
11
Charging
the
Баббагу......................................
12
Insertion
and
removal
of
cassettes..................
13
Making
a
sample
camera
recording.................
14
identification
and
operation
of
controls...........
16
Date/clock
setting
.........................................
20
Auto
focus
..........................................
‚кзз
21
Exposure
correction
.....
PR
ерес
ьс
"m
22
Power
zoom
...........
wae
енг:
P
TES
...22
Macro
..........
ВЯ
ТРА
Е
Т
к.
Fade
in
fade
out
...........................................
23
Instant
review...
24
Variable
shutter
вреей....................................
24
Display
button...
25
Linear time counter... 25
Memory ....................................................1... 25
Time гетдіпіпд............................................... 26
Self timer ......................................л..ТҮ2..2... 26
Eyepiece adjustment ..................................... 26
Interval гесогаіпд........................................... 27
One
shot
recording
.......................................
27
Audio/video вішіБіпд...................................... 28
Recording
TV
program
...................................
29
Title recording ............................................... 30
Viewing
the
picture
played
back
on
your
TV
...32
САН
Л
УЛЛУЛА
—
34
F-search
and
R-search
....................................
34
Attaching
the
tele
or
wide
ME
Camera/Recorder
to
VCR
dubbing
..................
35
Camera
search
..............-.
жұманы
нас
Шыт
35
Flying
erase
head
...............
алынып
И
ҮҮ
35
ТгочМевһоотіпа..................................
36
Head
cleaning...
38
Periodic
таіптепапсв....................................
38
бресіНсатіопв.................................4.44.......
38
Optional
accessories
.....................................
39
"Note
to
CATV
system
installer:
This
reminder
is
provided
to
call
the
CATV
system
instailer's
attention
to
Article
820—
22
of
the
NEC
that
provides
guidelines
for
proper
grounding
and,
in
particular,
specifies
that
the
cable
ground
shall
be
connected
to
the
grounding
system
of
the
building,
as
close
to
the
point
of
cable
entry
as practical".
E7

ELECTRONIC
VIEWFINDER
POSITION
ADJUSTMENT
:
Adjust
the
electronic
viewfinder
to
a
position
where
*
Put
the
viewfinder
back
to
original
position
while
you
can
see
through
it
easily,
as
shown
in
the
figure
holding
the
“ЕМЕ
RELEASE”
button
depressed.
below.
“EVF RELEASE” Button
NOTE: Put the viewfinder back to original position
when storing “зе camera/recorder into the carrying
case or carrying the camera/recorder.
HOW
TO
INSTALL
THE
SHOULDER
STRAP
Attach
the
shoulder
strap
(Accessory
No.
7),
as
illustrated.
LOADING
BATTERY
FOR
DATE/CLOCK
You
may
want
to
install
the
clock
battery
(Accessory
No.
8)
immediately
to
prevent
misplacing
it.
1. Pull the tab to open the cover and expose the
compartment.
2. Insert the clock battery with the ” +” terminal facing
out (as illustrated inside the battery cover).
3. Gently push the cover closed until it snaps into place.
NOTES:
* When replacing the batteries, use 3V micro lithium
cell 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.
£8

:
TURNING
ON
YOUR
CAMERA/RECORDER
The
camera/recorder
has
two
power
controls
—
the
"POWER"
switch
and
power
save
lever.
ш
To
turn
on
the
camera's
power
W
To
turn
on
the
VCR's
power
Slide
the
“POWER”
switch
to
"CAM"
and
then
set
the
Slide
the
"POWER"
switch
to
“VCR”.
power
save
lever
to
"NORMAL".
e
The
power
save
lever
has
no
effect
when
the
e
Hold
the
small
red
button
іп
the
"POWER"
switch
"POWER"
switch
is
in
the
“VCR”
position.
depressed
to
slide
the
switch.
|
e
To
turn
off
the
VCR
power,
slide
the
"POWER"
e
To
turn
off
the
camera's
power,
slide
the
“POWER”
switch
to
"OFF".
switch
to
"OFF"
or
set
the
power
save
lever
to
"POWER
SAVE”.
"POWER"
Switch
"POWER" Switch
Power Save Lever
POWER SOURCES
E
WHEN
USING
WITH
THE
BATTERY
(Accessory
No.
2)
NOTE:
The
battery
must
be
charged
before
it
can
be
used
for
the
first
time.
Refer
to
"CHARGING
THE
BAT-
TERY”
on
page
12.
|
1.
To
attach
the
battery,
align
the
“>”
mark
on
the
3.
To
remove,
slide
the
battery
to
the
left
and
off
while
battery
with
that
of
the
camera/recorder.
sliding
and
holding
the
“BATTERY”
release
lever.
2.
Hold
the
battery
flush
against
the
camera/recorder
and
slide
it
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow.
"BATTERY"
Release
Lever
NOTE:
Lift
the
viewfinder
so
the
battery
can
be
attached
and
detached
more
easily.
Mark “>”
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ш
WHEN
USING
WITH
THE
АС
ADAPTER/CHARGER
(Accessory
No.
3)
АС
Adapter/Charger
—
<
AC Adapter Cable
(Accessory No. 10)
1.
Attach
the
AC
adapter
cable
(Accessory
No.
10)
to
the
camera/recorder
as
shown
in
the
figure.
Align
NOTES:
|
the
marks
and
hold
the
AC
adapter
cable
flush
*
This
AC
adapter/charger
is
universal
for
use
against
the
camera/recorder
to
attach
it
by
the
same
with
AC
100
—
240V
around
the
worid.
If
you
procedure
as
when
attaching
the
battery.
use
the
camera/recorder
іп
some
foreign
2.
Connect
the
AC
adapter
cable
plug
to
the
"DC
OUT-
countries,
an
AC
plug
adapter
(Accessory
No.
PUT”
jack
of
the
AC
adapter/charger.
9)
may
be
necessary.
3.
Plug
the
AC
adapter/charger
power
cord
into
an
AC
АС
200
~
220v
electrical
output;
the
“POWER”
indicator
on
the
AC
—
,
ш
EL
-
2:
;
adapter/charger
will
come
on.
—
4.
To
remove
the
AC
adapter
cable
from
the
camera/
AC
Plug
recorder,
perform
the
same
procedure
as
when
Su
edi
removing the battery.
When
using
the
AC
adapter/
charger
to
power
the
camera
/recorder,
the
battery
level
indicator
may
display
"E—
—"'.
This
indicator
is
used
for
battery
operation
and
has
no
meaning
when
using
the
AC
adapter/charger
tc
power
the
camera/recorder.
Ш
WHEN
USING
WITH
THE
CAR
BATTERY
(By
using
optional
car
battery
cord
Pentax
PC-YC909A)
2”
Car Battery Cord "m i
2;
Ж
To
cigarette
lighter
To
“DC
отит
1р7
To
cig
1%
АС Adapter Cable (Accessory Мо. 10)
1.
Connect
the
AC
adapter
cable
(Accessory
No.
10)
to
the
camera/recorder,
as
illustrated.
* Attach
it
by
the
same
procedure
as
when
attach-
ing the battery.
2. Connect the small plug of the AC adapter cable to
"DC OUTPUT” of the car battery cord.
3.
Connect
the
car
battery
cord
to
the
car's
cigarette
lighter
socket.
NOTES:
*
The
car
battery
cord
is
designed
їс
5e
used
only
with
automobiles
having
а
12/24-»ott
negative
ground
system.
*
To
prevent
fire
or
shock
hazard
or
damage
to
your
camera/recorder,
please
use
only
with
Pentax's
car
battery
cord
model
2C-vYC909A.
£70

CHECKING
THE
BATTERY
When
the
“E”
indication
in
the
viewfinder
appears
and
flashes
while
the
camera/recorder
is
operated
with
a
battery
(Accessory
No.
2)
during
recording,
it
indicates
that
the
battery
charge
is
insufficient.
Then,
charge
it
or
replace
it
with
a
charged
battery.
NOTE:
Whenever
the
linear
time
counter
or
time
re-
maining
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——C-—F'.
When
the
battery
is
very
near
empty,
only
one
dash
re-
mains
and
starts
blinking.
You
should
find
an
alterna-
tive
power
source
or
recharge
the
battery
before
continuing
to
use
your
camera/recorder.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
1. Plug the AC adapter/charger power cord into AC
electrical outlet.
2. Attach the battery to the AC adapter/charger. Align
the reference arrow on the battery with that of AC
adapter /charger and push the battery flush with the
AC adapter/charger and slide it in the direction of
arrow.
3.
The
“CHARGE”
light
will
be
lit
while
the
battery
is
accepting
a
charge,
and
will
go
out
when
the
battery
is
fully
charged.
E12
2.
NOTES:
1.
The
time
required
for
charging
the
battery
is
ap-
prox.
one
hour.
When fully charged, the battery should supply
approx.
45
~
60
minutes
of
operating
time
(de-
pending
on
how
much
you
use
zoom
and
pause).
.
An
optional
long
play
battery
may
also
be
charged
by
the
AC
adapter/charger.
The
time
for
battery
charging
is
approx.
two
hours.
.
Charge
the
battery
before
use
and
store
it
at
normal room temperature.
.
The
battery
should
be
charged
at
a
temperature
of 32°F — 95°F (09C — 35°C) to prevent
damage.
.
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 tempera-
tures above 122°F (50°C). Operation time will
decrease at extremely low temperatures.
.
After
repeated
chargings
and
use,
the
operation
time will gradually decrease. When operation
time becomes too short to be useful, it is time to
replace the battery.
.
When
a
battery
is
attached
to
the
AC
adapter/
charger,
do
not
turn
them
upside
down.
The
.
battery
may
fall
off
and
be
damaged
or
cause
injury.
10.
11.
12.
13.
i
"CHARGE" Light :
"POWER" Light
.
If
"CHARGE"
and
“POWER”
lights
оп
+e
АС
adapter/charger
start
flashing,
remove
тте
bat-
tery
and
then
reattach
it.
If
after
severai
at-
tempts
both
lights
continue
to
flash,
this
means
your
battery
cannot
take
a
charge
and
rus:
be
replaced
with
a
new
one.
Both
lights
will
also
flash
if
a
hot
battery
is
attached
to
the
AC
adapter/charger.
Attaching
an
extremely
hot
battery
to
the
AC
aczrrer/
charger
is
not
recommended;
it
should
те
ai-
lowed
to
cool
down
before
being
attachec.
Do not short the battery's terminal.
Do
not
attempt
to
disassemble
or
modify
тте
5at-
tery.
There
аге
no
user
serviceable
parts
rsice.
Throwing
the
battery
into
a
fire
or
exposing
the
battery
to
excessive
heat
—
over
149°F
&s?C)
could
be
hazardous.
Set
the
mark
switch
of
any
battery
whic
has
already
been
charged
to
red
as
shown
m
the
figure.
This
lets
you
discriminate
becwesn
charged
and
uncharged
batteries
easily
.
Mark Switch

INSERTION
AND
REMOVAL
OF
CASSETTES
Before
inserting
or
removing
a
cassette,
be
sure
to
con-
3.
Press
the
cassette
holder.
nect
the
power
source.
When
a
power
source
is
con-
Push
the
section
marked
“(PUSH)”
of
the
holder
nected,
the
cassette
can
be
ejected
and
removed
until
a
click
is
heard.
whether
the
power
is
on
or
off.
The
camera/recorder
will
automatically
close
the
top
ш
insertion
of
the
cassette
compartment.
Do
not
press
the
door
down, or you may damage your camera/recorder.
1. Slide the “EJECT” switch.
The cassette door will open.
“EJECT” Switch
2. Insert a cassette so the transport window is toward
you
and
the
arrow
toward
the
cassette
holder.
Slide
the
cassette
into
cassette
holder
as
far
as
it
will
go.
.
Mark
"[PUSH|"
Ш Removal ji
Slide the “EJECT” switch and remove the cassette.
8mm Video Cassette
An
8mm
Video
Cassette
has
a
record-protect
tab
on
To
prevent
accidental
erasure,
the
side
of
the
cassette
that
can
be
slid
to
prevent
slide
the
record-protect
tab
in
accidental
erasure
of
recorded
material.
the
direction
of
the
arrow
until
the
red
tab
is
completely
visible.
To record on the cassette
again, slide the record-protect
tab in the direction of the
arrow. The red tab will dis-
appear behind the cassette
case.
Record-Protect Tab
E13

MAKING
A
SAMPLE
CAMERA
RECORDING
6.
Set
"FOCUS"
switch
to
"AUTO".
NOTE:
See
page
26
for
"EYEPIECE
ADJUST-
MENT".
1.
2.
4.
5.
E74
Connect the POWER SOURCE.
through 11.)
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.
(See pages 9
. Press the cassette holder. The holder will latch in
the operating position.
"EJECT" Switch
Cassette Holder
Set the power save lever to "NORMAL".
Slide
"POWER"
switch
to
on.
The
camera/
recorder
will
enter
record/pause
mode
automati-
cally.
NOTE: If the red record-protect tab on the cassette
is closed 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.
"POWER" Switch
Power Save Lever
"FOCUS" Switch
.
Now,
press
"REC
START/STOP”
button
to
start
shooting
the
picture.
“ВЕС”
indication
appears
in
the
viewfinder
and
you
are
now
recording
the
pic-
ture
you
see
through
the
viewfinder.
.
Press
"REC
START/STOP”
button
to
stop
re-
cording.
Press
the
button
again
to
resume
record-
ing.
The
"PAUSE"
indication
in
the
viewfinder
appears
instead
of
“ВЕС”
in
the
record/pause
(stand-by)
mode.
NOTES:
*
The
“TAPE
END”
indication
in
the
viewfinder
starts
flashing
when
there
is
less
than
three
minutes
recording
time
left
on
the
cassette.
*
If
the
record/pause
mode
continues
for
more
than
5
minutes,
the
camera/recorder's
power
is
automatically
turned
off.
To
tum
on
again,
press
“REC
START/STOP"
button.
The
camera/recorder
enters
record/pause
(stand-by)
mode.
“REC
START/STOP”
Button

9.
10.
11.
After recording, slide “POWER” switch to” VCR”,
and the camera/recorder will be now in the stop
mode.
Press “REW” button. The tape will be rewound to
the beginning.
Press “PLAY” button. The picture you just re-
corded
will
be
seen
through
the
viewfinder
and
sound can be heard by earphone (Not supplied).
NOTE: If you connect the camera/recorder to your
TV, you can see the picture played back on your
TV. Refer to “VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED
BACK ON YOUR TV" on page 22.
12. After playing, press “STOP” button.
13.
Slide
"POWER"
switch
to
"OFF"
and
then
slide
"POWER" Switch
“REW” Button
“PLAY” Button
“EJECT” switch to remove cassette.
“EJECT” Switch
“POWER” Switch
14. Always remove the power source from the
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
“CAMERA SEARCH” on page 35.
E15

IDENTIFICATION
AND
OPERATION
OF
CONTROLS
E16
18 17
. “SHUTTER” Speed Control Button
Used to control the shutter speed during recording
and/or
record/pause
(stand-by)
mode.
(See
“VARIABLE SHUTTER SPEED” on page 24.)
. "BLC" Button
When the subject is lit from behind, press and hold
this button to compensate for the back-lighting.
. "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.
16 15
. “DATE/TIME” Set Buttons
These
buttons
are
used
to
set
the
clock
(time
and
date)
in
your
camera/recorcer
so
it
can
be
re-
corded
on
your
tapes
for
fuuure
reference.
(See
page
20.)
. Diopter Control
To
use
the
electronic
viewtimder
without
eye-
glasses
on,
turn
this
control
irg
for
your
optimum
focus
adjustment.
. “BATTERY” Release Lever
Releases
the
battery
or
AZ
adapter/charger
attached
to
the
camera/recercer.
Clock Battery Compar=ment
Pull
the
tab
to
open
the
cover
and
install
the
clock
battery (provided).

в
8.
“REC
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.
“ВЕС”
appears
in
the
viewfinder.
When
this
button
is
pressed
again,
"PAUSE"
ap-
pears
instead
of
“REC”
and
the
tape
stops
and
the
camera/recorder
enters
the
record/pause
(stand-
by)
mode.
. "EVF RELEASE" Button
10.
11.
12.
13
14.
15
16
Press
and
hold
this
button
to
set
the
EVF
(Elec-
tronic
Viewfinder)
back
to
its
original
position
after
use.
This
button
has
no
effect
when
the
view-
finder
is
being
pulled
out.
"TITLE" Button
Press
this
button
to
create
and
record
personalized
tiles
on
your
videos
with
the
camera/
recorder's
built-in
titler.
(See "TITLE RECORDING" on page 30.)
“INT.REC/SELF TIMER" Button
This
button
is
used
when
performing
self-timer,
interval
and
one-shot
recording.
See
pages
26
and
27.
“AV DUB” Button
This button is used to record new audio and video
in place of existing audio and video. See page 28.
"C.RESET" Button
When
the
linear
time
counter
is
displayed
in
the
viewfinder,
pressing
this
button
resets
the
counter
to
“0:00:00”.
“DISPLAY” Button
Pressing
this
button
once
causes
a
5
digit
linear
time
counter
and
battery
indicator
to
appear
in
the
camera/recorders
viewfinder.
Pressing
the
button
again
will
cause
the
battery
indicator
and
linear
time
counter
with
memory
to
appear.
Pressing
a
3rd
time
will
cause
battery
indicator
and
amount
of
time
remaining
on
the
cassette
to
appear.
Press
a
4th
time
to
delete
all
displays.
“DATE/TIME” Button
Press
this
button
to
display
the
date
and
clock
in
the viewfinder.
Whenever
the
date
and
clock
appear
in
the
view-
finder,
they
will
be
recorded
on
the
tape.
“REVIEW” Button :
Used
to
review
the
last
few
seconds
of
the
re-
corded
segment
in
the
record/pause
mode.
17. "FOCUS" Switch
48
Set this switch to the ““AUTO” position for auto-
matic focusing, and to the "MANUAL" position
for focusing with the focus ring.
Auto focusing can also be performed during the
manual focus mode by pressing and moving this
switch to the left.
Zoom Ring (Manual Zooming)
The
picture
size
can
be
magnified
6
times
with
the
use
of
the
zoom
feature.
Just
rotate
the
zoom
ring
for
a
close
up
(T)
сє
wide
angle
(W)
picture.
Macro
close-up,
as
cicse
as
1
cm
from
object,
is
feasible.
CAUTION:
Do
not
hold
the
unit
by
the
electronic
viewfinder
when
carrying
as
this
could
cause
a
malfunction.
E17

19.
20.
21.
E18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25. 26
39 38 37 36 35
Power Zoom Switch
This switch performs zooming electrically.
“уу” Picture becomes wider gradually.
“Т”: Picture becomes telescopic gradually.
"PAUSE" Button
When this button is pressed in the playback mode,
the tape stops and you can view a still picture.
When this button is pressed again, the tape runs
to resume playback.
“STOP” Button
The “STOP” button is used to stop playback, re-
wind, and fast forward operations. The “STOP”
button has no effect during camera record
operation.
27 28
22. “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
ap-
proximately
9
times
faster
than
the
normai
speed
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
hoiding
this
button.

| 23.
24.
29.
30.
"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
speed.
“REW” Button
Press
this
button
during
stop
or
fast
forward
mode,
and
fast-rewinding
starts.
“REWIND”
in-
dication
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
rewind
direction
approxi-
mately
7
times
faster
than
the
normal
speed
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.
“REC” Button
Use
this
button
to
record
pictures
from
an
external
input
connected
to
the
“AV
IN/OUT”
jack.
This
can
be
used
as
a
record
button
only
when
the
“POWER?”
switch
is
set
to
“VCR”.
"POWER" Switch
This
turns
the
camera/recorder
on
and
off
and
also
switches
between
the
camera
and
VCR
modes.
Set
the
switch
to
“САМ”
to
turn
the
camera's
power
on
and
to
“VCR”
to
turn
the
VCR's
power.
Press
and
hold
the
small
red
button
in
the
switch
to
switch
it.
"EJECT" Switch
Operates
with
“POWER”
either
on
or
off,
if
a
power
source
is
connected
to
the
camera/
recorder.
Record Indicator
Flashes
for
about
10
seconds
when
the
“INT.
REC/SELF
TIMER”
button
is
pressed
during
record/pause
(stand-by)
mode
and
stays on
to
in-
dicate recording starts.
Microphone
Sensitive
to
source
coming
from
the
direction
in
which the camera is pointed.
Focus Ring
Do
not
attempt
to
manually
turn
the
focus
ring
when
the
camera/recorder
is
in
the
auto
focus
mode.
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31.
32.
36.
37.
Lens
F1.8 (8 — 54 mm) 6:1 power zoom lens features
auto focus and auto iris functions.
Auto Focus Window
To autornatically 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.
"AV
IN/OUT"
Jack
;
Use
the
AV
output
cable
(Accessory
No.
1)
to
con-
nect
this
‘ack
to
a
TV
to
view
the
pictures
played
back
by
the
camera;
recorder.
Use
the
AV
input
cable
(Accessory
No.
11)
to
con-
nect
this
jack
to
a
TV
or
VCR
to
record
pictures
from
the
VCR
or
TV.
"EARPHONE" Jack
Sound
being
recorded
by
the
microphone
or
played
back
may
be
monitored
by
attaching
ear-
phone
(Not
supplied)
to
this
jack.
. "MIC WIND/NORMAL” Switch
This switcr is used to reduce noise that occurs due
to wind. Place the switch in the NORMAL
position for normal use.
Lens Cap Tab |
Place the Jens 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.
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.
Hand Strap
Adjust to best fit to your hand.
Power Save Lever
When
the
"POWER"
switch
is
set
to
"CAM",
this
lever
turns
the
camera's
power
on
and
off.
This
is
convenient
during
camera
recording
be-
cause
it
is
not
necessary
to
set
the
"POWER"
switch
to
"OFF"
when
you
want
to
turn
camera's
power
off
and
then
on
again.
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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.
“SHIFT” Button
“SET” Button
“DATE/TIME” Button
1. Load the camera/recorder's date/clock battery as 7. Press “SET” button to select year, and then press
described on page 8. "SHIFT" button.
2. Slide the "*POWER"' switch to “САМ” while hold-
ing the small red button in the “POWER” switch
down.
3. Place the power save lever to "NORMAL". ;
4. Press “DATE/TIME” button. 12; 00AM
Date and time appear in the viewfinder and “1” 11/ 5/91
flashes.
8. Press “SET” button as many times as may be re-
quired to select correct hour, and then press
“SHIFT” button.
9. Repeat steps 8 to select minute and AM/PM.
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/ 1/90
5. Press “SET” button to select correct month. Hold
button down to advance rapidly. When the correct S :30АМ
month appears, press “SHIFT” button. 6 923!
10. After setting AM or PM, press “SHIFT” button
again to erase the flashing cursor and start the
internal clock.
| | 2 ORAM NOTE:
62429 * To correct date/clock information during рго-
7
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gramming
or
after
starting
the
date/clock,
press
B.
Press
ВЕТ
buttoh'to
select
carrect
date.
-Hold
“SHIFT”
button
until
the
incorrect
digit
is
flashing.
button down to advance rapidly. When the correct Then use “SET” button to enter the correct digit.
чаге-аррезы,
press:
НІНЕ
burton.
*
The
date/clock
graphics
will
be
recorded
whenever
they
appear
in
the
viewfinder.
To
display
date
and
clock
together,
press
"DATE/TIME".
To
display
date
only,
press
“DATE/TIME”
again.
Pressing
“DATE/TIME”
a
third
time
removes
both
graphics.
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