Sanyo VM-EX25P User manual

Instruction 8 mm VM-EX25P
Manual Camcorder

PRECAUTIONS
Condensation is the moisture that forms on the outside of
a glass when you fill it with cold water.
Your camcorder incorporates a special safety device to
avoid damage to the unit and to protect the internal
mechanisms and tape when condensation is detected
inside the unit.
Conditions where condensation might appear
@ If the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place
to a warm, humid one, or vice versa.
elf a heater has been turned on to quickly heat the room,
or if the level of humidity is high.
@ If taken from an air conditioned room, or car to a hot
humid place.
Condensation warning indicator
ef condensation is detected inside the camcorder, the
warning indicator illustrated below (A) will flash in the
viewfinder.
As condensation may also appear inside the cassette
casing, the warning indicator (B) might also flash when
the cassette is loaded. When one of those indicators is
displayed, the controls will be inoperative, except to
unload the cassette. In such a case, eject the cassette
and wait for 1- 2 hours for the condensation to dry up.
The time required to completely eliminate condensation
may vary according to conditions.
@ The first sign of condensation is fogging of the
camcorder lens and viewfinder. As condensation may
not have yet reached the inside of the camcorder the
warning indicators will not appear. To stop the formation
of condensation, wrap the camcorder in a cloth until the
fogging on the lens and in the viewfinder disappears.
To prevent formation of condensation
In places like ski slopes, where the camcorder is subject
to temperature variations, place the camcorder in a
plastic bag before using it outside. When bringing back
the camcorder indoors, leave it in the plastic bag for
about one hour.
DO NOT OPEN THE CAMCORDER CASING
@ Do not allow rain, steam, dew, salt water, sand, oily
smoke, metal objects, etc. to enter the unit.
@ Do not let direct sunlight or strong light hit directly on
the lens or the viewfinder, as that may cause damage to
the unit.
@ If you notice anything unusual (smoke, strange noise or
odour, etc.), stop using the unit and switch it off
immediately. Consult the dealer where the unit was
purchased, or contact a Sanyo authorized service
centre.
Precautions during recording or playback
@ Do not wrap the camcorder in a cloth, as the
temperature inside will raise and damage the unit.
@ Do not approach the camcorder to magnets, or
magnetic fields as they may damage the recordings on
the tape.
@ Do not approach the camcorder to transmitting
antennas, as this might cause the unit to malfunction.
@ Do not use the unit for monitoring. If the unit is used to
record the same subject for a long time (e.g. for
surveillance), the picture quality will deteriorate.
Storage
Do not store the unit in the following locations:
@ where it will be subject to direct sunlight (e.g. on a car
dashboard, etc.),
@ near bright light sources, or where the humidity level is
high,
@ in a closed car on warm or hot days, or close to a heat
source (e.g. heater, stove, etc.),
@ in presence of excessive dirt or dust,
@ where it will subject to strong vibrations, or near strong
magnetic fields.
ABOUT COPYRIGHTS
Your recordings should only be used for personal
purposes. The public showing of such material may be
contrary to applicable laws.

(MD AC adaptor/charger (VAR-S15B)
@) DC connecting cord
(B) RF converter
@ RF connecting cable
©) Battery pack (NP-55)
© Lithium battery (CR2025)
@) Shoulder belt and lens cap cord
Remote control unit
8x power zoom
Fuzzy logic system
@ Full range auto focus
@ Auto exposure
@ Auto white balance
User-friendly operation
@ 6 Preset modes
@ Stand-by switch
Infrared remote control
Fade-in, Fade-out
CONTENTS
CAMCORDER PARTS NAMES ................0005 8
@ Rear 1
@ Rear 2
@ Front
REMOTE CONTROL PARTS NAMES .............. 5
@ Using the remote control
RECORDING BASIC STEPS...............0 0c eeu 6
BATTERY PACK ......... 0c cece cece eee ens 8
@ Installing the battery pack on the AC adaptor/charger
@ Recharging the battery pack
@ Refreshing the battery pack
@ Charging/Operating time
@ Installing the battery pack
INDOORS RECORDING ........... 00.0: e eee eee 10
@ AC adaptor/charger
LOADING AND UNLOADING THE CASSETTE ...... 11
CAMCORDER OPERATION ....200 00 eee 12
@ Using the stand-by switch
@ Setting the recording tape speed mode
@ Recording the date and time
@ Recording review
e Fade-in, Fade-out
@ Zooming
@ Linear time counter
INSTALLING THE LITHIUM BATTERY ............. 14
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME.................. 15
FOCUS LL 16
PRESET MODES........... 0c cece eee eens 17
PLAYBACK 6... 18
EDITING Sl 19
@ Tape copy
@ Transition recording
CONNECTIONS ........ nn 20
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPARATELY ... 22
MAINTENANCE .......... 0.00 ccc eee ee eee 23
@ Cleaning the viewfinder
@ Using the camcorder abroad
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................005, 24
SPECIFICATIONS 2. 25
INDICATORS 6... 26

CAMCORDER PARTS NAMES
Q Viewfinder
@ Eyesight compensation ring
© Control panel (1)
© Preset mode selector
© Control panel (2)
Q Battery release button (BATT)
@ Shoulder belt hook
© Battery pack holder
© DC input terminal
Control panel (1)
@ Rewind/Reverse search button (REW)
@ Playback button (PLAY)
© Fast-forward/Forward search button (FF)
0 Still button (STILL)
© Stop button (STOP)
Q Tape speed select button (SP/LP)
(A On-screen display button (DATA ON SCREEN)
© Cassette eject button (EJECT)
Control panel (2)
(D Auto focus/Manual focus select button
(FOCUS AF/MF)
@ Counter reset button (COUNTER RESET)
@ Counter memory button (COUNTER MEMO)
@ Date/Time select button (DATE)
(B) Fade button (FADE)

CAMCORDER PARTS NAMES
@ Power switch (POWER; CAMERA, OFF, PLAYER)
@ Tripod screw mount
© Date and time adjustment button (ADJ)
B Recording start/stop button (REC START/STOP)
@ LANC terminal (@)
@ Stand-by switch (STANDBY, POWER SAVE)
@ Terminals cover
@ Remote control terminal (REMOTE)
© External microphone jack (MIC)
@ Video output terminal (VIDEO)
B DC output terminal
@ Audio output terminal (AUDIO)
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@ Power zoom button (T, W)
@ Scene search buttons (SCENE SEARCH +, -)
© Accessory shoe (hot shoe)
© Microphone (monaural)
© Recording indicator
Q Manual focus dial (MANUAL FOCUS)
(B Lithium battery tray
@ Remote control sensor
(Press to expose it, it can then be turned 360° to face
the remote control location.)

REMOTE CONTROL PARTS NAMES
Q Recording start/stop button (REC START/STOP)
B Rewind/Reverse search button (REW)
© Pause/still button (STILL)
© On-screen display button (DATA ON SCREEN)
© Counter reset button (COUNTER RESET)
© Counter memory button (COUNTER MEMORY)
@ Scene search buttons (- SCENE SEARCH +)
© Fast-forward/Forward search button (FF)
© Stop button (STOP)
@ Playback button (PLAY)
Inserting the batteries
Open the battery compartment lid, and insert two AA 1.5
volt batteries (sold separately), respecting the (+) and (—)
polarity indicated inside the battery compartment.
Close the battery compartment lid.
Using the remote control
The remote control can be used within a range of 5m
(16 ft) from the front of the sensor window. If the range
seems to decrease or the remote control does not
function, replace the remote control batteries.
1 Press on the remote control sensor to expose it. The
remote control sensor on the camcorder can then be
turned to face any direction. Press it again to conceal it
when not using the remote control.
Direct the remote control toward the remote control
sensor window, press the desired buttons to operate
the camcorder.
During recording, the recording indicator (A) will light.
It will flash during a recording pause.
p= Note: Remote control operation is not possible if:
@ a strong light or sunlight is directed at the remote
control sensor,
@ there is an obstacle between the remote control unit
and the camcorder.
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RECORDING BASIC STEPS
1 Install a charged battery pack on the camcorder. (See
pages 8 and 9.)
2 Load a cassette tape. (See page 11.)
3 Set the POWER switch to 'CAMERA'.
Set the POWER switch while holding down the small
button in the centre of the switch.
4 Set the preset mode selector to “AUTO”. (See page
17.)
5 Set the stand-by switch to “STANDBY”. (See page 12.)
6 Press the REC START/STOP button to start recording.
“REC’ is displayed in the viewfinder.
To stop recording, press the REC START/STOP button
again. Recording will stop and “PAUSE” will be displayed
in the viewfinder. To resume recording press the REC
START/STOP button again.
When finished recording, press the REC START/STOP
button, then unload the cassette tape and set the POWER
switch to “OFF”.
is Notes:
@ Vertical stripes may appear when recording, ina
dark place, a light source such as a candle light, etc.
elf a recording pause continues for more than 5
minutes, the power is cut to prevent the tape from
being damaged. To resume recording, press the
REC START/STOP button twice.

RECORDING BASIC STEPS
Installing the tripod
A:
To
remove
the
lens
cap,
press
on
both
sides,
as
Align
the
tripod
mounting
screw
with
the
tripod
mounting
illustrated.
hole
in
the
bottom
of
the
unit.
Then,
securely
tighten
the
mounting
screw.
Holding the camcorder
A: Keep your feet slightly apart, and the upper arms close
to the body. Hold the camcorder horizontally. When
possible rest your elbows on a table, or your back on a
B: To prevent losing the lens cap, attach it to the wall, etc. for more stability.
camcorder using the cord. B: Raise the viewfinder, for a comfortable low angle
recording position.
C: Use a tripod for jitter-free pictures.
A fia.
Adjusting the grip belt
Adjust the grip belt as illustrated, so that it is tight around
the hand when the REC START/STOP button and the
power zoom button are reached with the tip of the fingers.
Eyesight compensation ring
Turn the camcorder on, then while looking into the
viewfinder turn the ring (A), to the right or to the left, to
obtain the clearest possible picture.
Installing the shoulder belt
Install the shoulder belt as illustrated.
1 = 2
°
TA
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4

BATTERY PACK
Installing the battery pack on the AC adaptor/
charger
1 Align the marks on the battery pack with the ones on
the AC adaptor/charger and while pressing it down,
slide it in the direction of the arrow until a click is heard.
2 Plug the AC adaptor/charger power cord into an AC
outlet. The POWER indicator (A) lights.
Recharging the battery pack
When the battery pack is installed on the AC adaptor/
charger and the power cord is plugged in an AC outlet,
the CHARGE indicator (B) will light and the battery pack
is automatically recharged. When it is fully charged, the
indicator will go off. Remove the battery pack in the
reverse order of installation.
Refreshing the battery pack
Instail the battery pack on the AC adaptor/charger, then
press the REFRESH button (C). The CHARGE indicator
(B) will flash (slow cycle), and the remaining charge of the
battery pack is discharged, then the CHARGE indicator
will stop flashing and the battery pack is automatically
recharged.
IG Notes:
elf the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly, remove the
battery pack immediately, then try again making
sure the battery pack is correctly installed. If the
CHARGE indicator still flashes rapidly it may
indicate that the battery pack cannot be used.
Please consult your dealer for assistance.
@ When finished, make sure to unplug the AC
adaptor/charger power cord from the AC outlet.
@ Do not use the AC adaptor/charger for a purpose
other than charging the battery pack or supplying
power to the camcorder.
Charge condition indicator switch
When the battery pack is fully charged, slide the switch on
the end of the battery in order to reveal the red circle.
Once it is exhausted, slide the switch to cover the red
circle.
This switch is used as a reminder only, it has no function
in the operation of the battery pack.
Battery pack low power indicator
The low power indicator $S flashes in the viewfinder when
the remaining charge of the battery pack is low and there
are only a few minutes of operation left before the power
to the camcorder is cut off. The battery pack should be
recharged, or replaced with a charged one.
ig Notes:
@ Do not short-circuit the battery pack terminals, and
never try to disassemble or modify it.
@ Do not throw in the fire, as it may explode.
@ Before recharging the battery pack, exhaust the
available charge or use the Refresh function of the
AC adaptor/charger. Recharging a battery pack
when it is not completely discharged will shorten the
operating time it provides.
@ If a charged battery pack is not used for 2— 3
months or more, its charge will last shorter than
normal. To restore the charge to its original level, it
should be used until completely discharged and
recharged two or three times.

BATTERY PACK
Charging /Operating time Installing the battery pack
When the battery pack is fully charged, the approximate
available operating time (the camcorder in recording
mode), at normal temperatures, is as described below.
NP-55
(supplied)
NP-77
(sold 130 min.
separately)
NP-77H
(sold 480 min. 150 min.
separately)
Ni-MH battery pack
This AC adaptor/charger can also be used to charge
Ni-MH battery packs (model NP-S88A, sold separately).
For more details, please consult the dealer where the unit
was purchased.
is Notes:
@ The following operations also require power, and will
shorten the operating time indicated above. It is
therefore recommended to have available charged
battery packs to last 2 or 3 times the actual planned
recording duration.
E Recording pause mode
IB Using the power zoom
IB Loading and unloading the cassette
W Using a video light (sold separately)
IB Monitoring the recording on the remote control
colour monitor (sold separatelv)
@ When the battery pack is used for the first time, the
operating time will be slightly shorter than normal. It
should be used until completely discharged and
recharged two or three times before the complete
charge is available.
@ Charging the battery pack is possible within a
temperature range of 5° — 35°C. For best results, a
temperature range of 10° — 30°C is recommended.
@ if the camcorder is not used for a long period,
remove the battery pack. If not, the battery pack will
slowly loose its charge.
@ Do not store a battery pack where it could reach
high temperatures.
@ Battery packs last shorter when used in low
temperatures.
The supplied battery pack has not been charged,
make sure to charge it before using it on the
camcorder for the first time.
1 Set the POWER switch to “OFF”.
2 Align the marks on the battery pack with the ones on
the camcorder and while pressing it down, slide it in
the direction of the arrow, until a click is heard.
Removing the battery pack
To remove the battery pack, push and hold down the
BATT button, then slide the battery pack in the opposite
direction of the arrow.

INDOORS RECORDING
The AC adaptor/charger is used to power the camcorder
indoors, where an AC outlet is available. It is also used to
recharge your battery pack(s).
The supplied AC adaptor/charger can be used in any
country where the standard voltage is between 100 V and
240 V AC. However, you will have to use a plug adaptor
where the plug standard is different.
1 Connect to DC connecting cord from the DC output
terminal on the AC adaptor/charger to the DC input
terminal on the back of the camcorder.
Plug the AC adaptor/charger power cord into an AC
outlet.
2
IS Note: For this product use the supplied AC adaptor/
charger (conforming to the EIA Japanese
standard, with a unified polarity type plug). Use
of another AC adaptor/charger may cause
trouble.
10
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF-KEEP DRY
This cord is already fitted with a moulded plug
incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on
the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be
replaced, an ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be
used of the same rating, marked thus 6.
if the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with
the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is
required ensure, it is of the same colour as that visible
on the pin face of the plug (ie red or orange). Fuse
covers are available from the Parts Department
indicated in your User Instructions.
If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket
outlet, it should be cut off and destroyed. The end of
the flexible cord should be suitably prepared and the
correct plug fitted.
WARNING: A PLUG WITH BARED FLEXIBLE
CORDS IS HAZARDOUS IF ENGAGED IN A LIVE
SOCKET OUTLET.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to
the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
N or coloured Blue or Black. The wire which is
coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or
Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO
THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH
THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL .L OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
Biue = Neutral
Brown = Live

LOADING AND UNLOADING THE CASSETTE
A charged batterv pack must be installed on the To prevent accidental erasure of recorded material, use
camcorder for cassette loading and unloading. the erasure-prevention switch, as described below.
1 Press the EJECT button, the cassette holder will open. A: Recording is possible
2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing B: Recording is not possible
outwards.
3
Gently
press
on
the
indication
“PUSH”
on
the
cassette
f
e-—-Z
TA
(A)
holder
until
it
clicks
into
place.
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1
f
‘|
Before loading the cassette
Recorded cassettes or new cassettes tapes may be
loosely wound. Loose tape winding can be eliminated by
gently turning with a finger the left reel, see illustration, at
the bottom of the cassette.
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Notes:
@ Do not cover the holes at the bottom of the cassette.
@ Store the cassettes in their case, away from strong
light or heat sources, standing upright (vertical) to
prevent dust from entering, as well as uneven tape
winding.
Unloading the cassette
1 Press the EJECT button, the cassette holder will open.
2 Remove the cassette.
3 Gently press on the indication “PUSH” on the cassette
holder until it clicks into place.
11

CAMCORDER OPERATION
When the POWER switch is set to “CAMERA”, the The date and time will be recorded on the tape as
stand-by switch is used as follows: displayed in the viewfinder. The date and time will not be
A: “STANDBY” position: displayed if they have not been set. (See pages 14 and
For recording; press the REC START/STOP button to 15.)
start recording or to go into recording pause mode. Press the DATE button to select the desired displav
B: 'POWER SAVE' position: mode, as shown below.
When not recording momentarilv; the power to the
viewfinder is cut in order to save the batterv pack
charge.
Recording review
Setting the recording tape speed mode If the camcorder is in recording pause mode, press and
; l release the SCENE SEARCH (~) button once to review, in
When the camcorder is turned on, the SP mode (high
, eer the viewfinder, the last few seconds of the recording.
quality recording) is set automatically. No tape speed Then, the camcorder will automatically return to recording
mode display indicates that the SP mode is selected.
pause mode at the exact point where it previously was.
The tape speed cannot be modified while recording.
A: To set the tape speed to LP mode, the longest ig Note: Do not hold the SCENE SEARCH (-) button as
recording duration (double the standard recording the camcorder will go into scene search mode.
duration), press the SP/LP button for about two
seconds.
If the camcorder is turned off and on again (with the ii. ĦU SCENE SEARCH
POWER switch) the tape speed mode is automatically
reset to SP mode.
————_—_—_—_——— >
B: To set the tape speed to SP mode, for high quality
recording, press the SP/LP button for about two
seconds.
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CAMCORDER OPERATION
The fade-in will bring the picture and sound gradually. Press the 'T' side of power zoom button for a close-up
Fade-out will do the reverse, gradually erasing the picture shot (A: Zoom-in) and the 'W' side for a wide-angle shot
and sound. (B: Zoom-out).
1 For example, after recording a title, set the camcorder
to recording pause mode, then press the FADE button.
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2 Press the REC START/STOP button. The picture and
sound will gradually fade in from a white background.
IS Note: During the fade-in or fade-out “FADE” flashes
in the viewfinder. Do not press the REC
START/STOP button while “FADE” is flashing
in the viewfinder, as that will cancel the fade-in
function.
3 Press the REC START/STOP button again. The
picture and sound will gradually fade out to a white
background, and the camcorder will go into recording
pause mode and the fade function is cancelled. IS Notes:
@ Picture vibration is more noticeable when Zooming in
to record a close-up shot. If possible, use a tripod or
make sure that the camcorder is kept steady.
@ When the POWER switch is set to “OFF”, the zoom
will automatically return to the full zoom-out position.
i Note: During recording, the fade-out function can be
cancelled or turned on by pressing the FADE
button.
13

INSTALLING THE
LITHIUM BATTERY
After the lithium battery is installed, the time and date will
The linear time counter indicates the tape run time in need to be set. (See page 15.)
hours, minutes and seconds. 1 Open the lithium battery tray (at the bottom of the
@ Press the COUNTER RESET button to reset the counter camcorder), using a coin as shown below.
to
“0:00:00”.
If
you
reset
the
counter
at
the
beginning
of
2
Insert
the
lithium
battery
in
the
tray
with
the
(+)
sign
the tape, you can determine the recording duration. facing up.
e Press the COUNTER MEMO button and “M” is 3 Insert the tray back into the camcorder.
displayed. When “M” is displayed, the “0:00:00” point is
memorized (not the point where the COUNTER MEMO
button was pressed). Press the COUNTER MEMO
button again to erase the “M” and cancel the memory
function.
Using the memory function
1 Press the COUNTER RESET button.
2 Press the COUNTER MEMO button.
3 Set the POWER switch to “PLAYER”.
4
Press the REW button. The tape will be rewound and
will automatically stop at the counter reading “0:00:00”.
iss Notes:
@ Before use, wipe the battery clean with a dry soft
cloth to assure good contact.
@ Never use metallic tweezers to hold the battery, and
never short circuit the (+) and (—) sides of the battery.
@ Under normal conditions, the lithium battery should
last about 1 year. If the lithium battery is expired
'88:88' will flash in the viewfinder.
WARNING:
@ The lithium battery must only be replaced with a lithium
battery model number Sanyo CR2025 (3 V].
ua
Notes:
Use
of
another
lithium
battery
may
present
the
risk
of
@
When
pressing
the
REW
button,
the
tape
might
not
fire
or
explosion.
stop
at
the
exact
“0:00:00”
location.
@
Keep
the
batteries
away
from
children.
@
if
tape
is
rewound
past
“0:00:00”,
the
counter
ef
a
battery
is
swallowed,
see
a
doctor
immediately.
reading
will
indicate
a
negative
'—'
value.
e
Dispose
of
used
lithium
batteries
promptly,
in
a
safe
manner
that
complies
with
all
applicable
laws.
@ The lithium battery may present the risk of fire or
chemical burn if mishandled. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or dispose of in
the fire.
14

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
Example: Setting the date and time to 2:10 P.M.,
December 24, 1994.
When holding the DATE button to set the date and time,
the numbers will change rapidiv. When the desired setting
approaches, release the button, then press it repeatedly
so that the desired number is not missed.
Use a thin object, such as a pen, to press the ADJ button
on the bottom of the camcorder.
1 Setthe POWER switch to 'CAMERA'.
2 Press the ADJ button for about two seconds. The reset
time (0:00:00) and date (1. 1. 1993) are displayed
flashing.
3 Press the DATE button until the desired day (24) is set,
then press the ADJ button.
4 Press the DATE button until the desired month (12) is
set, then press the ADJ button.
5 Press the DATE button until the desired year (1994) is
set, then press the ADJ button.
6 Press the DATE button until the desired hour (14 (2
P.M.)) is set, then press the ADJ button.
7 Press the DATE button until the desired minutes (10)
are set.
The seconds counter will start counting from “00”
when the ADJ button is pressed after setting the
minutes. To set the seconds accurately, press the ADJ
button in coordination with the actual time indication
(radio signal, etc.).
t Notes:
@ The date and time are not displayed when the
POWER switch is set to “PLAYER”.
@ The date and time cannot be set while in recording
or playback mode.
elf “88:88” is displayed flashing, it indicates that the
lithium battery is exhausted. Replace it with a new
one, and reset the date and time.
@ The date and time need to be set only once.
However, they will need to be reset after the lithium
battery is replaced.
15

With the POWER switch set to “CAMERA”, set the preset
mode selector to “AUTO” and the auto focus mode will be
set. The camcorder will automatically focus on any
subject at a distance of 1.1 m or more from the lens.
In the following recording conditions the focus may not
adjust properly. It is recommended to switch to manual
focus or change the preset mode selector setting to get a
focused picture. (See page 17.)
A: When recording two subjects, one nearby and one
distant.
B: When recording through a dirty or wet window.
C: When recording a dark subject.
D: When recording subjects without contrast (a white wall,
etc.).
E: When recording a horizontally stripped subject.
F: When recording very bright subjects.
E When recording a fast moving subject.
W When using a filter or conversion lens.
ta Note: When zooming in to record a distant subject, at
close-range, the auto focus might not function
properly due to the instability of the picture. In
that case, use a tripod for stable focused
pictures.
16
Close-up recording
When recording a subject closer than 1.1 m, change to
wide-angle (the subject is as small as possible in the
viewfinder). At full wide-angle, the focus is automatically
set at distances as close as 1 cm from the lens.
(See close-up mode, page 17.)
xi.
Press the FOCUS AF/MF button.
'MF' is displaved in the viewfinder.
Press 'T' of the power zoom button to zoom in on the
subject.
Turn the manual focus dial to adjust the focus.
If vou set the focus on a zoomed out picture, then the
picture will not be in focus when zooming in.
Press 'W' of the power zoom button to select the
desired recording field.
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PRESET MODES
BV
turning
the
preset
mode
selector,
vou
can
set
one
of
the
preset
modes
by
aligning
the
arrow
with
the
mode
indicator.
Using
preset
modes
you
can
easily
record
fast
moving
subjects,
record
under
insufficient
light
conditions,
etc.
When a preset mode is selected, the corresponding
indicator will appear in the viewfinder.
03> Note: When a preset mode is set or changed, the
focus is automatically reset to auto focus mode.
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centre
1/50
—
1/250
sec.
frame
area
only
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1/250 — 1/10,000 sec.
1/50 sec.
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@ Flickerlessmode 77°35
This mode is used to record under fluorescent lighting, if
a flickering picture is seen in the viewfinder. This may be
useful when recording under fluorescent lamps in a
foreign country where the current is 60 Hz.
W Auto mode (AUTO
Normally, this mode should be used under normal
recording conditions.
In the Auto mode no indicator will appear in the
viewfinder. The shutter speed is set to 1/50 sec. and the
auto focus range to 1 cm — a, for best recording under
normal conditions.
FIA
IB Sports mode $. L J
This mode is used for recording football games, or other
fast-moving subjects. When using this mode the main
subject should be kept in the frame area at the centre of
the viewfinder for the focus to function properly.
Colours may change if this mode is used indoors under
fluorescent lighting.
th
E Twilight mode =
Use this mode to capture the colours of sunrise or sunset.
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E Low Light mode L
This mode will give the best results when recording
indoors under low light conditions. Brighter pictures will
be recorded but the picture quality will be coarser.
Should not be used if the lighting is sufficient.
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W Auto High Speed Shutter mode X
For recording verv fast movements such as a golf swing,
a tennis stroke, etc., that will give a clear plavback picture.
Colours mav change if this mode is used indoors under
fluorescent lighting.
W Close-up mode ¥
This mode will permit you to record small subjects such
as flowers, insects, etc. at short distance. The zoom will
be automatically set to full wide-angle position.
17

PLAYBACK
The camcorder can be used to play back a recorded tape
and view it on a TV receiver.
For playback, a stable power supply to the camcorder is
necessary, it is recommended to use the AC adaptor/
charger. (See page 10.)
Load the recorded tape into the camcorder, then set the
POWER switch to “PLAYER”.
Using the PLAY, STILL, and STOP buttons
@ Press the PLAY button to start playback.
@ Press the STILL button for a still picture. Press the
STILL button again to resume playback.
@ Press the STOP button to stop playback.
Using the REW and FF buttons
@ Press the REW button to rewind the tape.
@ Press the FF to advance the tape.
To stop the tape, press the STOP button.
Special playback mode A
@ Press and hold the REW button while the tape is being
rewound to watch the reverse picture playback.
@ Press and hold the FF button while the tape is being
advanced to watch the picture playback.
@ Press the REW or FF button again to resume normal
tape rewind or advance.
Special playback mode B
@ Press and hold the REW button during playback to
watch the reverse picture playback.
@ Press and hold the FF button during playback to watch
the picture playback.
@ Press the REW or FF button again to resume normal
playback.
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Using the SCENE SEARCH buttons
@ Press and hold the SCENE SEARCH (-) button during
still picture playback to watch reverse picture playback.
@ Press and hold the SCENE SEARCH (+) button during
still picture playback to watch forward picture playback.
@ Release the SCENE SEARCH button to resume normal
still picture playback.
iF Notes:
@ The sound is muted during playback modes other
than normal playback.
@ During reverse picture playback there will be some
noise bands in the picture, this is normal and does
not indicate a malfunction.

Tape copy
Please
refer
to
page
20
on
how
to
connect
the
camcorder.
1
Connect
the
camcorder
to
a
VCR.
2
Load
the
recorded
tape
into
the
camcorder.
Set
the
erasure-prevention
switch
so
that
the
tape
cannot
be
recorded
on.
(See
page
11.)
Set
the
camcorder
POWER
switch
to
“PLAYER”.
Turn
on
the
VCR
and
load
the
tape
for
recording.
Set the VCR to external input mode, then set it to
recording pause mode.
Press
the
PLAY
button
on
the
camcorder,
to
start
playback.
Start recording on the VCR.
When
finished,
stop
recording
on
the
VCR,
then
press
the STOP button on the camcorder.
is Notes:
@
When
copying
a
tape,
the
picture
and
sound
will
not
be
as
good
as
on
the
original
tape.
@
During
editing
operations,
it
is
recommended
to
connect
the
camcorder
to
an
AC
outlet
with
the
AC
adaptor/charger.
O A U
o
7
8
On-screen display
When the camcorder is connected to a TV receiver, the
indications appearing in the viewfinder can be displayed
on
the
TV
screen
by
pressing
the
DATA
ON
SCREEN
~
button. Pressing this button again will cancel the
on-screen display. Please refer to pages 20 - 21 on how
to connect the camcorder.
ng
Note:
If
the
on-screen
display
is
activated
during
tape
copy,
it
will
be
recorded
on
the
tape
along
with
the
picture
and
sound.
LANC terminal
The symbol @ identifies the LANC (Local Application
Control
Bus
System)
terminal.
If
you
are
using
an
edit
controller or a computer for special editing functions, the
external equipment is connected to the LANC terminal to
precisely
control
all
the
tape
transport
functions
of
your
camcorder.
Please
refer
to
the
concerned
equipment
instruction manual for detailed operation.
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If at the end of a recording, some unwanted pictures and
sound have been recorded, they can be eliminated by
replacing them with newly recorded pictures and sound.
Example: To replace unwanted pictures (A) by new
pictures (B).
Set the camcorder to recording pause mode.
Press and hold the SCENE SEARCH (+ or -) button
until the beginning of the unwanted pictures. When the
button is released the camcorder will go back to
recording pause mode.
Press the REC START/STOP button to start recording
the new pictures.
1
2
3
te Note: At playback, during scene search operations,
white bars will appear at that position.