Instruction Booklet
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... (On Screen Display) ...16 Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder 18 Remote Control ...19 • Self Timer Recording ...19 Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap 20 Lithium Battery Installation ...20 Connecting the Power Source ...21 • To use the AC Power Adaptor and DC Cable 21 • To use the Battery Pack ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 • Refresh ...23 • Time Table ...23 • Battery Level Display ...24 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette...
... (On Screen Display) ...16 Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder 18 Remote Control ...19 • Self Timer Recording ...19 Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap 20 Lithium Battery Installation ...20 Connecting the Power Source ...21 • To use the AC Power Adaptor and DC Cable 21 • To use the Battery Pack ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 • Refresh ...23 • Time Table ...23 • Battery Level Display ...24 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette...
Instruction Booklet
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..., replace the lithium battery with type CR202& (see page 20) LITHIUM BATTERY MUST BE WREACRYNCINLGED: OR DISPOSED OF c_ PROPERLY, ÷ Do not record in CAMERA mode, if it is in direct sunlight with the LENS pointing toward the sun. I ENGLISH] Notices and Safety Instructions + Make sure that the battery pack is charged before shooting outdoors. + To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you set to...
..., replace the lithium battery with type CR202& (see page 20) LITHIUM BATTERY MUST BE WREACRYNCINLGED: OR DISPOSED OF c_ PROPERLY, ÷ Do not record in CAMERA mode, if it is in direct sunlight with the LENS pointing toward the sun. I ENGLISH] Notices and Safety Instructions + Make sure that the battery pack is charged before shooting outdoors. + To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you set to...
Instruction Booklet
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... push objects of any service or repairs to this indicates a need for long periods of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is damaged. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this CAMCORDER yourself. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are covered by following conditions: a. Opening or removing covers may expose you to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that could result in...
... push objects of any service or repairs to this indicates a need for long periods of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is damaged. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this CAMCORDER yourself. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are covered by following conditions: a. Opening or removing covers may expose you to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that could result in...
Instruction Booklet
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... SCA30) 12, Battery for Clock ( TYPE: CR2025) (see page 19) (not available on SCA30) Note: Optional accessones may be included with your camcorder. 1. Carrying Case AC3_200_Z _1. Instmctio_l Book 8, S-VIDEO cable, (SCAS0/A85 only) 9. AD43.10"_30A 8. AC Power Adaptor. (see page 25) 10. Instruction Book. 7. Lithium Battery for Remote Control. (see page 20) 1. AUDIO/VIDEOCabZe AD39-6000_A 5. Cassette. (see page 21) 2. S-VIDEO cable 9. DC Cable, (see page 20) 6. Remote...
... SCA30) 12, Battery for Clock ( TYPE: CR2025) (see page 19) (not available on SCA30) Note: Optional accessones may be included with your camcorder. 1. Carrying Case AC3_200_Z _1. Instmctio_l Book 8, S-VIDEO cable, (SCAS0/A85 only) 9. AD43.10"_30A 8. AC Power Adaptor. (see page 25) 10. Instruction Book. 7. Lithium Battery for Remote Control. (see page 20) 1. AUDIO/VIDEOCabZe AD39-6000_A 5. Cassette. (see page 21) 2. S-VIDEO cable 9. DC Cable, (see page 20) 6. Remote...
Instruction Booklet
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... Zoom and red Record buttons w thout hav ng to change the post on of installation. + When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator flashes for about 5 seconds when you set the power switch to : - Close the Hand Strap cover back up again, [] | + The Shoulder Strap enables you to CAMERA. Hold the camcorder in complete safety. even if the battery pack or AC power...
... Zoom and red Record buttons w thout hav ng to change the post on of installation. + When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator flashes for about 5 seconds when you set the power switch to : - Close the Hand Strap cover back up again, [] | + The Shoulder Strap enables you to CAMERA. Hold the camcorder in complete safety. even if the battery pack or AC power...
Instruction Booklet
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... power adaptor by dropping. 4, To set the power switch to the Camera mode, a. The CHARGE/REFRESH indicator flashes red. - When the battery pack is fully charged, the red CHARGE indicator comes on : - Which model of battery pack you set the camcorder to the CAMERAposition) d, Make sure that the image appears in the viewfinder, • Removal of the Battery Pack 1, Carefully supporting the battery pack, slide the BATT,EJECT button in the way. - Connect the AC power...
... power adaptor by dropping. 4, To set the power switch to the Camera mode, a. The CHARGE/REFRESH indicator flashes red. - When the battery pack is fully charged, the red CHARGE indicator comes on : - Which model of battery pack you set the camcorder to the CAMERAposition) d, Make sure that the image appears in the viewfinder, • Removal of the Battery Pack 1, Carefully supporting the battery pack, slide the BATT,EJECT button in the way. - Connect the AC power...
Instruction Booklet
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...) the battery pack, the charge funcbon starts automatically. - The CHARGE/REFRESH indicator flashes red. 2.Press the REFRESH button. - The charge function starts when the CHARGE/REFRESH indicator flashes red. The recording time is affected by discharging it completely before it again to the AC power adaptor. - Preparing ENGLISH I ÷ The first charging after purchase of the battery pack. ÷ When you wish to stop discharging, remove the battery pack from...
...) the battery pack, the charge funcbon starts automatically. - The CHARGE/REFRESH indicator flashes red. 2.Press the REFRESH button. - The charge function starts when the CHARGE/REFRESH indicator flashes red. The recording time is affected by discharging it completely before it again to the AC power adaptor. - Preparing ENGLISH I ÷ The first charging after purchase of the battery pack. ÷ When you wish to stop discharging, remove the battery pack from...
Instruction Booklet
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... (camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) f 2 /_i 3 4 5 i._......... 6 The recording time of using a fully charged battery pack at 77°F(25°C). As the environmental temperatures and conditions are provided (red and black). Two colors are different when you remember whether it has been charged or not. I ENGLISH] Preparing ÷ The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the instructions, A charge mark...
... (camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) f 2 /_i 3 4 5 i._......... 6 The recording time of using a fully charged battery pack at 77°F(25°C). As the environmental temperatures and conditions are provided (red and black). Two colors are different when you remember whether it has been charged or not. I ENGLISH] Preparing ÷ The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the instructions, A charge mark...
Instruction Booklet
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... recording. If you want to placethe cursor over DEMO ON/OFE 4. Note: If you press the START/STOP or MENU/ENTER button, the DEMO mode is displayed. • The cursor shows the feature you can view a demonstration of the main camcorder features using the DEMO function. + The DEMO function is explained on the DEMO mode. • The DEMONSTRATION starts. 5. Press the MENU/ENTER button again. • You can change the setting...
... recording. If you want to placethe cursor over DEMO ON/OFE 4. Note: If you press the START/STOP or MENU/ENTER button, the DEMO mode is displayed. • The cursor shows the feature you can view a demonstration of the main camcorder features using the DEMO function. + The DEMO function is explained on the DEMO mode. • The DEMONSTRATION starts. 5. Press the MENU/ENTER button again. • You can change the setting...
Instruction Booklet
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... with monaural audio, set the AUDIO to change the setting. 5. Advanced Recording ENGLISH I + The DIGITAL ZOOM feature is turned off. ÷ The AUDIO STEREO/MONO function works in PLAYER mode. 2.Press the MENU/ENTER button. &Rotate the MENU Dial to place the cursor over AUDIO STEREO/MONO. 4.Press the MENU/ENTER button again to STEREO. - The MENU OSD is explained on page 33. 1. If you to select the audio output of your camcorder according...
... with monaural audio, set the AUDIO to change the setting. 5. Advanced Recording ENGLISH I + The DIGITAL ZOOM feature is turned off. ÷ The AUDIO STEREO/MONO function works in PLAYER mode. 2.Press the MENU/ENTER button. &Rotate the MENU Dial to place the cursor over AUDIO STEREO/MONO. 4.Press the MENU/ENTER button again to STEREO. - The MENU OSD is explained on page 33. 1. If you to select the audio output of your camcorder according...
Instruction Booklet
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... PROGRAM AE setting: • Rotate the MENU Dial to place the cursor over EXIT. • Press the MENU/ENTER button again. If you had selected is displayed. 7. Advanced Recording ENGLISH I ÷ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. ÷ The PROGRAM AE modes enable you to adapt the shutter speed and aperture to the type of scene to be used outdoors. • The shutter speed automatically varies...
... PROGRAM AE setting: • Rotate the MENU Dial to place the cursor over EXIT. • Press the MENU/ENTER button again. If you had selected is displayed. 7. Advanced Recording ENGLISH I ÷ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. ÷ The PROGRAM AE modes enable you to adapt the shutter speed and aperture to the type of scene to be used outdoors. • The shutter speed automatically varies...
Instruction Booklet
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... 22) 2, Set the camcorder to change the year setting. 6, Press the MENU/ENTER button when the correct year is displayed and the year flashes, • Rotate the MENU Dial to change the month setting as to place the cursor over CLOCK SETTING. 5. I ENGLISH] Advanced Recording Setting and recording the date/time feature works in STANDBY of CAMERA mode only. 1, Make sure that when you view the tape at a later date, you desire. (MENU) DZOOM OFF...
... 22) 2, Set the camcorder to change the year setting. 6, Press the MENU/ENTER button when the correct year is displayed and the year flashes, • Rotate the MENU Dial to change the month setting as to place the cursor over CLOCK SETTING. 5. I ENGLISH] Advanced Recording Setting and recording the date/time feature works in STANDBY of CAMERA mode only. 1, Make sure that when you view the tape at a later date, you desire. (MENU) DZOOM OFF...
Instruction Booklet
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... by adjusting the focus manually. A person behind a window, d, Very shiny or glossy surfaces like an athlete or crowd. 1, Set the camcorder to AF(Auto Focus), press the MFIAF button again. Zoom In the subject to be shot by snow. A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others further away. b. Press the MF/AF button. 3. In the following situations you use the Automatic Focus...
... by adjusting the focus manually. A person behind a window, d, Very shiny or glossy surfaces like an athlete or crowd. 1, Set the camcorder to AF(Auto Focus), press the MFIAF button again. Zoom In the subject to be shot by snow. A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others further away. b. Press the MF/AF button. 3. In the following situations you use the Automatic Focus...
Instruction Booklet
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.... Remove the BATTERY PACK from the camcorder. Office with fluorescent lighting near to 15 required. 1. If you have recorded. (see page 25) 2. Set the POWER switch to protect accidental erasure of a tape you want to OFR • The LENS cover automatically closes when the camcorder turns OFF. (SCA35/A85) 4. A Youwill be shooting indoors (Video light recommended or required). ÷ The single greatest influence on picture quality...
.... Remove the BATTERY PACK from the camcorder. Office with fluorescent lighting near to 15 required. 1. If you have recorded. (see page 25) 2. Set the POWER switch to protect accidental erasure of a tape you want to OFR • The LENS cover automatically closes when the camcorder turns OFF. (SCA35/A85) 4. A Youwill be shooting indoors (Video light recommended or required). ÷ The single greatest influence on picture quality...
Instruction Booklet
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... TV or VCR features a stereo audio system, connect the audio cable to input "L" of the camcorder. ÷ Use the AudioNideo cable supplied with your camcorder. • The yellow plug: Video • The white plug: Audio(L) • The red plug: Audio(R) (STEREO only) (SCA30/A33/A35: Monaural, SCA80/A85: Stereo) ÷ You can use . Playing back a Tape ÷ To watch a tape you recorded. ÷ Playback function works in a car or outdoors. ÷ It is practical to view a tape using the viewfinder...
... TV or VCR features a stereo audio system, connect the audio cable to input "L" of the camcorder. ÷ Use the AudioNideo cable supplied with your camcorder. • The yellow plug: Video • The white plug: Audio(L) • The red plug: Audio(R) (STEREO only) (SCA30/A33/A35: Monaural, SCA80/A85: Stereo) ÷ You can use . Playing back a Tape ÷ To watch a tape you recorded. ÷ Playback function works in a car or outdoors. ÷ It is practical to view a tape using the viewfinder...
Instruction Booklet
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... Hi8 and 8mm. - Press _.I,_(FF)or _ (REW) buttons during playback. - Connect a power source (battery or AC power adaptor) to select VIDEO on the tape format. • SCA80/A85 can play back mode (SP/LP) and system (HiS/8mm) are selected automatically, depending on your camcorder will rewind automatically. Press I ENGLISH] Playing back a Tape 1. I ,..11(PLAY/STILL) button during playback. Use the TVNIDEO button to the camcorder. To resume normal playback, release the buttons.
... Hi8 and 8mm. - Press _.I,_(FF)or _ (REW) buttons during playback. - Connect a power source (battery or AC power adaptor) to select VIDEO on the tape format. • SCA80/A85 can play back mode (SP/LP) and system (HiS/8mm) are selected automatically, depending on your camcorder will rewind automatically. Press I ENGLISH] Playing back a Tape 1. I ,..11(PLAY/STILL) button during playback. Use the TVNIDEO button to the camcorder. To resume normal playback, release the buttons.
Instruction Booklet
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... video heads may be dirty. If it out. 2. Turn the eyecup in the direction of the picture using a video cassette. Press the I ENGLISH] Maintenance • Releasing the Eyecup 1. If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service center. A Clean the eyecup and viewfinder screen with (_,) mark on the barrel. 4. Press the • (STOP) button after about 30 seconds. Noisy Picture If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning tape...
... video heads may be dirty. If it out. 2. Turn the eyecup in the direction of the picture using a video cassette. Press the I ENGLISH] Maintenance • Releasing the Eyecup 1. If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service center. A Clean the eyecup and viewfinder screen with (_,) mark on the barrel. 4. Press the • (STOP) button after about 30 seconds. Noisy Picture If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning tape...
Instruction Booklet
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... left the camcorder set to STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. + If these instructions do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of: • The model and serial number marked on . Use another battery pack. • The battery pack is exhausted fully, • A mechanical fault may be recharged. You cannot eject the cassette from...
... left the camcorder set to STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. + If these instructions do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of: • The model and serial number marked on . Use another battery pack. • The battery pack is exhausted fully, • A mechanical fault may be recharged. You cannot eject the cassette from...
Instruction Booklet
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...NTSC color, EIAstandard SCA30/A33/A35:8 mm SCA80/A85:Hi8 or 8 mm SP: approx. 14.345 mm/sec Record: SPonly Playback: SP and LP P6-120:120 rain P6-120: approx. 6,5 min. COD(Charge Coupled Device) SCA30/A33: 16X SCA35/A80/A85: 22X SCA30/A33:3.9-62.6 mm SCA35/A80/A85:4,0-88.0 mm SCA30/A33:1,4 SCA35/A80/A85:1,6 46 mm Inner Auto... SCA30/A33: 746g (1.628 Ibs) ENGLISH I Specifications + The technical specifications and design may be changed without notice, Recording system Video signal Usable cassette Tape speed Speed mode Recording time FF or REW time Image device Optical zoom ratio ...
...NTSC color, EIAstandard SCA30/A33/A35:8 mm SCA80/A85:Hi8 or 8 mm SP: approx. 14.345 mm/sec Record: SPonly Playback: SP and LP P6-120:120 rain P6-120: approx. 6,5 min. COD(Charge Coupled Device) SCA30/A33: 16X SCA35/A80/A85: 22X SCA30/A33:3.9-62.6 mm SCA35/A80/A85:4,0-88.0 mm SCA30/A33:1,4 SCA35/A80/A85:1,6 46 mm Inner Auto... SCA30/A33: 746g (1.628 Ibs) ENGLISH I Specifications + The technical specifications and design may be changed without notice, Recording system Video signal Usable cassette Tape speed Speed mode Recording time FF or REW time Image device Optical zoom ratio ...
Instruction Booklet
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... STOP 26 NTSC 49 SYSTEM 53 OPERATION MODE 17 OSD 16 PAL 49 PICTURE SEARCH 46 PLAY 46 PLAYER 46 PLAYING BACK 46 PORTRAIT MODE 35 POWER CONSUMPTION 53 POWER REQUIREMENT 53 POWER SWITCH 28 PROGRAM AE 35 RECORDING 26 RECORDING TIME 23 REFRESH 23 REMOTE CONTROL 19 REW (REWIND 46 TAPE COUNTER 47 TAPE EJECT 25 TAPE END 50 TIME 38, 39 TITLE 40 TROUBLESHOOTING 51, 52 TV MONITOR 45 USABLE CASSETTE 53 VIDEO...
... STOP 26 NTSC 49 SYSTEM 53 OPERATION MODE 17 OSD 16 PAL 49 PICTURE SEARCH 46 PLAY 46 PLAYER 46 PLAYING BACK 46 PORTRAIT MODE 35 POWER CONSUMPTION 53 POWER REQUIREMENT 53 POWER SWITCH 28 PROGRAM AE 35 RECORDING 26 RECORDING TIME 23 REFRESH 23 REMOTE CONTROL 19 REW (REWIND 46 TAPE COUNTER 47 TAPE EJECT 25 TAPE END 50 TIME 38, 39 TITLE 40 TROUBLESHOOTING 51, 52 TV MONITOR 45 USABLE CASSETTE 53 VIDEO...
