Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 3). • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. • Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . . .... refer to the Index (Z pg. 40 – 42) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use. .... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions (Z pg. 43, 44). They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. n When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet. NOTES: c The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. c The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. n Dispose of used battery promptly. n Keep away from children. n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/V22U/V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi- voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.) This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65. PAL n Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be used with this unit. n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. MAJOR FEATURES n Program Manager II (Z pg. 18 – 31) n Programme AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 18, 19) •Auto Mode Lock •Auto Mode Release •Electronic Fog Filter •ND Effect •Sepia •Twilight •Sports •1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter •1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter n 5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording) (Z pg. 15) n 22x Optical Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 14) n Intergrated Auto Light (Z pg. 16) PROVIDED ACCESSORIES •AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V15EG •Cassette Adapter C-P7U •Battery Pack BN-V12U •Lithium Battery CR2025 x 1 (clock operation) •Shoulder Strap •AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) Cable •DC Cord The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* *With Cassette Adapter CONTENTS EN 3 GETTING STARTED Power .............................................. 4 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ..... 6 Date/Time Setting ................................ 7 Tape Length Setting ............................... 8 Recording Mode Setting .......................... 8 Loading/Unloading A Cassette .................. 9 Grip Adjustment ................................. 10 Viewfinder Adjustment ......................... 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment .................... 11 Tripod Mounting ................................. 11 RECORDING 12 Basic Recording ................................. 12 Basic Features .................................. 14 Advanced Features ............................. 18 PLAYBACK 32 Basic Playback .................................. 32 Features ......................................... 33 Using The Cassette Adapter .................. 35 Basic Connections .............................. 36 TAPE DUBBING TROUBLESHOOTING 38 INDEX 40 Controls ......................................... 40 Connectors ...................................... 40 Indicators ........................................ 40 Other Parts ..................................... 40 Viewfinder Indications ........................ 42 CAUTIONS 43 SPECIFICATIONS 4EN 4EN Marks CHG. (charge) indicator To AC outlet REFRESH indicator REFRESH switch Push in. Hook on. 11 2 BATT. RELEASE GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. NOTES: c No function is available without power supply. c Use only specified power supply. c Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER 1 1 Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet. ATTACH BATTERY PACK 2 2 Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place. •The CHG. indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started. DETACH BATTERY PACK 3 3 When th...