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IMPORTANT NOTICE Please make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. We regret any inconvenience this manual's Assistance section listed above the Table of the corrections to this may cause. We want to make a note of Contents on page 1. For Camcorder Exchange Warranty information, see pages 51-57. For Camcorder Accessories information, see pages 66-67. For Camcorder Customer Service information, see page 65.
IMPORTANT NOTICE Please make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. We regret any inconvenience this manual's Assistance section listed above the Table of the corrections to this may cause. We want to make a note of Contents on page 1. For Camcorder Exchange Warranty information, see pages 51-57. For Camcorder Accessories information, see pages 66-67. For Camcorder Customer Service information, see page 65.
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...before you if needed. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. FCC Regulations state that presents a risk of purchase to this camcorder. Model No: Serial No: Purchase Date: Purchased From: _C_C_4_3_5_2 i Cautions Safety Information CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade... of the camcorder. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that unauthorized changes or ...
...before you if needed. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. FCC Regulations state that presents a risk of purchase to this camcorder. Model No: Serial No: Purchase Date: Purchased From: _C_C_4_3_5_2 i Cautions Safety Information CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade... of the camcorder. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that unauthorized changes or ...
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...) Accessories 800-338-0376 (pages 59-62) Table of Contents Safety Information ii First Time Operation 3 Assistance 3 Unpacking the Camcorder and Accessories 3 Adapter/Charger 12 Attaching 12 Removing 12 Powering Your Camcorder .. 12 Using the Battery 13 Charging 13 Attaching 14 Removing 14 Battery Level Indicator ........ 15 Battery Care 16 Battery Storage...
...) Accessories 800-338-0376 (pages 59-62) Table of Contents Safety Information ii First Time Operation 3 Assistance 3 Unpacking the Camcorder and Accessories 3 Adapter/Charger 12 Attaching 12 Removing 12 Powering Your Camcorder .. 12 Using the Battery 13 Charging 13 Attaching 14 Removing 14 Battery Level Indicator ........ 15 Battery Care 16 Battery Storage...
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... 47 Copying Tapes on Your VCR ........ 47 Viewing What the Camcrder is Seeing 47 Playback Operation 49 Normal TV Viewing 49 Troubleshooting 58 Cleaning the Camcorder 62 Cleaning the Lens 62 Clean the LCD Monitor 62 Cleaning the Viewfinder .......... 62 Proper Care and Storage .......... 63 Things to Avoid 63 Specifications 64...
... 47 Copying Tapes on Your VCR ........ 47 Viewing What the Camcrder is Seeing 47 Playback Operation 49 Normal TV Viewing 49 Troubleshooting 58 Cleaning the Camcorder 62 Cleaning the Lens 62 Clean the LCD Monitor 62 Cleaning the Viewfinder .......... 62 Proper Care and Storage .......... 63 Things to Avoid 63 Specifications 64...
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... Operation This section describes the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder. Refer to the other than charging the EP096FS or EP096FL battery pack or supplying power to the camcorder. (continued on next page) 3 Model CC4352 WARNING: LEAD-ACID BATTERY. Camcorder Exchange Warranty 800-283-6503 Customer Service 800-336-1900 First Time...
... Operation This section describes the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder. Refer to the other than charging the EP096FS or EP096FL battery pack or supplying power to the camcorder. (continued on next page) 3 Model CC4352 WARNING: LEAD-ACID BATTERY. Camcorder Exchange Warranty 800-283-6503 Customer Service 800-336-1900 First Time...
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... CHARGE 1. Attach one end of the adapter/ charger's DC cable to the handstrap as shown. Details are on the side of the cable to the camcorder. 1. To AC 120V, 50/60 Hz POWER CHARGE Adapter/ Charger DC OUTPUT Jack DC Cable Since the battery must be used the first time, attach... page 12. 3. Attaching the Adapter and Charger. Adjusting the Handstrap, Removing the Lens Cap, and Attaching it to fit your hand. 4 Lens Cap on the camcorder. 3. Attach the other end of the adapter/charger. Open the handstrap, insert your hand, and adjust the handstrap to the...
... CHARGE 1. Attach one end of the adapter/ charger's DC cable to the handstrap as shown. Details are on the side of the cable to the camcorder. 1. To AC 120V, 50/60 Hz POWER CHARGE Adapter/ Charger DC OUTPUT Jack DC Cable Since the battery must be used the first time, attach... page 12. 3. Attaching the Adapter and Charger. Adjusting the Handstrap, Removing the Lens Cap, and Attaching it to fit your hand. 4 Lens Cap on the camcorder. 3. Attach the other end of the adapter/charger. Open the handstrap, insert your hand, and adjust the handstrap to the...
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...then back to Close 3. Press the cassette down gently until it to CAMERA. Details are on the Camcorder. The camcorder enters recordpause. • The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you must set it remains in recordpause for five minutes. STOP/EJECT Button Cassette Holder 1. Safety...the cassette compartment. 2. Press STOP/EJECT to record (CAMERA), turn the power off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR). • The camcorder automatically turns off if it . Turning on page 19. CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch Note: If you want the date and time displayed on next page...
...then back to Close 3. Press the cassette down gently until it to CAMERA. Details are on the Camcorder. The camcorder enters recordpause. • The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you must set it remains in recordpause for five minutes. STOP/EJECT Button Cassette Holder 1. Safety...the cassette compartment. 2. Press STOP/EJECT to record (CAMERA), turn the power off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR). • The camcorder automatically turns off if it . Turning on page 19. CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch Note: If you want the date and time displayed on next page...
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... around only when it is open at least 45º. Fit the shoulder extension pad to the eyepiece or camcorder. 4. If the monitor is closed and locked. Pull the viewfinder out from the camcorder and rotate the eyepiece into a comfortable viewing position. Turn the eyepiece focus control to open the LCD monitor...
... around only when it is open at least 45º. Fit the shoulder extension pad to the eyepiece or camcorder. 4. If the monitor is closed and locked. Pull the viewfinder out from the camcorder and rotate the eyepiece into a comfortable viewing position. Turn the eyepiece focus control to open the LCD monitor...
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REC appears in record-pause). (continued on the LCD monitor, when the camcorder is in the viewfinder or on next page) 7 First-Time Operation REC/PAUSE Button 7. The camcorder is now in the record-pause mode ( appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when the camcorder is recording. • Press and release the REC/PAUSE button again to start recording. Start and stop recording. • Press and release the REC/PAUSE button to stop recording.
REC appears in record-pause). (continued on the LCD monitor, when the camcorder is in the viewfinder or on next page) 7 First-Time Operation REC/PAUSE Button 7. The camcorder is now in the record-pause mode ( appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when the camcorder is recording. • Press and release the REC/PAUSE button again to start recording. Start and stop recording. • Press and release the REC/PAUSE button to stop recording.
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... REC/PAUSE button to rewind the tape. 4. Press STOP/EJECT when you slide it back into position for closing. 8 Press PLAY to turn off the camcorder. 10. First-Time Operation CAMERA/ OFF/VCR Switch REW/ REVIEW Button PLAY Button REC/PAUSE Button 8. Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to OFF to...
... REC/PAUSE button to rewind the tape. 4. Press STOP/EJECT when you slide it back into position for closing. 8 Press PLAY to turn off the camcorder. 10. First-Time Operation CAMERA/ OFF/VCR Switch REW/ REVIEW Button PLAY Button REC/PAUSE Button 8. Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to OFF to...
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DISPLAY Button RESET Button DATE/TIME Button TITLER Button CAMERA/ OFF/VCR Switch REW (Rewind)/REVIEW Button (Also - Button) PLAY Button F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button (Also + Button) STOP/EJECT Button (Also EDIT-ADV Button) Microphone Lens Lens Hood Reset Switch (See Trouble Checks for details.) VIDEO, AUDIO OUT, and RF DC OUT Jacks (Located Behind Small Cover) (continued on next page) 9 First-Time Operation 11. Review camcorder's operating controls.
DISPLAY Button RESET Button DATE/TIME Button TITLER Button CAMERA/ OFF/VCR Switch REW (Rewind)/REVIEW Button (Also - Button) PLAY Button F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button (Also + Button) STOP/EJECT Button (Also EDIT-ADV Button) Microphone Lens Lens Hood Reset Switch (See Trouble Checks for details.) VIDEO, AUDIO OUT, and RF DC OUT Jacks (Located Behind Small Cover) (continued on next page) 9 First-Time Operation 11. Review camcorder's operating controls.
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Review camcorder's operating controls. (continued) Built-In Speaker LCD Monitor OPEN Button Bright Control Volume Control INST. (Instant) ZOOM Button FADE Button DIGITAL EFFECTS Button Attach Rechargeable ...
Review camcorder's operating controls. (continued) Built-In Speaker LCD Monitor OPEN Button Bright Control Volume Control INST. (Instant) ZOOM Button FADE Button DIGITAL EFFECTS Button Attach Rechargeable ...
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...and make sure they are ready to let you are securely fastened before using the shoulder strap to carry the camcorder. 11 Included Accessories Attaching the Shoulder Strap The camcorder's shoulder strap is not twisted. 2. Make sure the strap is designed to shoot - Shoulder Strap Attachment ...Ring 4. Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Cautions: When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap, rotate the viewfinder up to shooting position in one end of the strap back through one of the strap. ...
...and make sure they are ready to let you are securely fastened before using the shoulder strap to carry the camcorder. 11 Included Accessories Attaching the Shoulder Strap The camcorder's shoulder strap is not twisted. 2. Make sure the strap is designed to shoot - Shoulder Strap Attachment ...Ring 4. Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Cautions: When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap, rotate the viewfinder up to shooting position in one end of the strap back through one of the strap. ...
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... the adapter/charger to use this adapter/charger for any other purpose other than 120 volts, 50/60 Hz, or the adapter/charger and camcorder may be used for use only a transformer-type power converter. Plug the adapter/charger's plug into an operating outlet. Notes: The adapter.../charger cannot charge the battery and operate the camcorder at the same time. The adapter/charger operates on a power source other than charging the EP096FS or EP096FL battery pack or supplying power to...
... the adapter/charger to use this adapter/charger for any other purpose other than 120 volts, 50/60 Hz, or the adapter/charger and camcorder may be used for use only a transformer-type power converter. Plug the adapter/charger's plug into an operating outlet. Notes: The adapter.../charger cannot charge the battery and operate the camcorder at the same time. The adapter/charger operates on a power source other than charging the EP096FS or EP096FL battery pack or supplying power to...
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... time depends on how often you turn the power on the next page. 13 LEAD ACID BATTERY. Attach the charged battery to the camcorder as shown on and off and how much you charge it before it in the direction of the arrow. 3. To AC 120V, 50/60 Hz ...WARNING; Charge the Battery If the DC cable is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn the camcorder off and be charged before and after use the monitor, zoom, and pause. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. The battery might fall off during recording...
... time depends on how often you turn the power on the next page. 13 LEAD ACID BATTERY. Attach the charged battery to the camcorder as shown on and off and how much you charge it before it in the direction of the arrow. 3. To AC 120V, 50/60 Hz ...WARNING; Charge the Battery If the DC cable is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn the camcorder off and be charged before and after use the monitor, zoom, and pause. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. The battery might fall off during recording...
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...YOUR AREA FOR RECYCLING OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL. 14 LEAD RECYCLE Pb Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to the camcorder, remove it down in the direction of the camcorder. 2. AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE, UNDER VARIOUS STATE LAWS, IT MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF...THIS BATTERY IN THE MUNICIPAL WASTE STREAM. Press and hold the BATTERY EJECT button while removing the battery. Power Your Camcorder Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued) BATTERY EJECT Button Rechargeable Battery CAMERA/ OFF/VCR Switch Hold Battery Flush and Slide Down Attaching Attaching the Charged...
...YOUR AREA FOR RECYCLING OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL. 14 LEAD RECYCLE Pb Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to the camcorder, remove it down in the direction of the camcorder. 2. AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE, UNDER VARIOUS STATE LAWS, IT MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF...THIS BATTERY IN THE MUNICIPAL WASTE STREAM. Press and hold the BATTERY EJECT button while removing the battery. Power Your Camcorder Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued) BATTERY EJECT Button Rechargeable Battery CAMERA/ OFF/VCR Switch Hold Battery Flush and Slide Down Attaching Attaching the Charged...
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... still flashes to warn you of power in the rechargeable battery. This will damage your camcorder. The battery level indicator isn't recorded on the LCD monitor. Power Your Camcorder Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued) Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the... the power is used and appear. • When the battery power is almost gone, flashes in the viewfinder or on the tape. If the camcorder does not eject the cassette when you press STOP/EJECT, do not have enough reserve power to eject the cassette, power the...
... still flashes to warn you of power in the rechargeable battery. This will damage your camcorder. The battery level indicator isn't recorded on the LCD monitor. Power Your Camcorder Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued) Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the... the power is used and appear. • When the battery power is almost gone, flashes in the viewfinder or on the tape. If the camcorder does not eject the cassette when you press STOP/EJECT, do not have enough reserve power to eject the cassette, power the...
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... the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued) Care and Storage Battery Care • Your battery will not charge if you attach a hot battery. • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify ... periods might help restore the battery's operation time. There are no userserviceable parts inside. • Use the battery only with specified AC adapter/chargers and camcorders. • If leakage from a damaged battery contacts your battery cannot take a charge and must be replaced. • Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing the...
... the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued) Care and Storage Battery Care • Your battery will not charge if you attach a hot battery. • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify ... periods might help restore the battery's operation time. There are no userserviceable parts inside. • Use the battery only with specified AC adapter/chargers and camcorders. • If leakage from a damaged battery contacts your battery cannot take a charge and must be replaced. • Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing the...
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... small plug on the car cord to the DC IN 9.6V jack located on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while you set it . 3. Power Your Camcorder Use the RCA Optional Car Cord AdapterCar Cord Adapter The optional DCC096 car cord shown on page 50 allows you to power your... camcorder from the DC car cord. It converts 12-volts to power the camcorder. 17 Caution: The DCC096 car cord is capable of the socket. 5. Use the DCC096 Car Cord Adapter...
... small plug on the car cord to the DC IN 9.6V jack located on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while you set it . 3. Power Your Camcorder Use the RCA Optional Car Cord AdapterCar Cord Adapter The optional DCC096 car cord shown on page 50 allows you to power your... camcorder from the DC car cord. It converts 12-volts to power the camcorder. 17 Caution: The DCC096 car cord is capable of the socket. 5. Use the DCC096 Car Cord Adapter...
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... again, cover the hole with the headcleaning kit carefully. It is not covered under warranty. Recording and Playback Speed and Times The camcorder records and plays back in a snowy picture or no -picture condition persists, consider the use your videocassettes over and over it. ... of a head cleaner might damage your camcorder. Using Videocassettes Erase Protection - CASSETTE T-60 T-120 T-160 T-180 RECORDING TIME 60 Min. 2 Hrs. 2 Hrs., 40 Min. 3 Hrs. 18 Videocassettes Make sure you select good quality tapes for popular VHS cassettes. Improper use of poor quality tapes or tapes...
... again, cover the hole with the headcleaning kit carefully. It is not covered under warranty. Recording and Playback Speed and Times The camcorder records and plays back in a snowy picture or no -picture condition persists, consider the use your videocassettes over and over it. ... of a head cleaner might damage your camcorder. Using Videocassettes Erase Protection - CASSETTE T-60 T-120 T-160 T-180 RECORDING TIME 60 Min. 2 Hrs. 2 Hrs., 40 Min. 3 Hrs. 18 Videocassettes Make sure you select good quality tapes for popular VHS cassettes. Improper use of poor quality tapes or tapes...
