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camcorder
user's guide
CC641/CC643
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Important Safety Information Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product. WARNING: ToreAuce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose ] camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture. I This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage'" inside the product that presents a risk of electric RISK OF _SHOCK shock or personal injury. DO NOT OPEN _ This accompanying symbol indicates the product. important instructions TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT R
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We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder If you have any questions, call: Camcorder Exchange Warranty. .......... 800-283-6503 (pages 80-81) Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 (page 79) Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 66-71) Safety Information .............................. i • Using; the Battery to Power Your Camcorder ................... 13-15 First Time Operation • Using: the DCC08 Car Cord • Assistance ....
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• Focusing • Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video In Jacks .. 62-63 • AutoFocus ................................ 32 • Focus Lock Feature .................. 32 • Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs ............. 64-65 • Manual Focus ........................... 33 • White Balance .......................... 34-35 Optional Accessories ................... 66-71 • Fading InandOut......................... 36 • Accessory Order Form ............. 69-71 • 16X 9Mode.............................
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This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options. Assistance The toll-flee numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter. Camcorder Exchange Warranty............... 800-283-6503 Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 Accessories ............................................. 800-2;38-0376 li Unpack the camcorder and accessories., • Save
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To AC 100-240, 50/60 Hz Adapter/ Charger POWER Indicator DC OUT Jack DC Cable 1 2. Attach the adapter/charger. Insert a tape. ,. Slide EJECT. Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time, ., Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder. the tape. • Connect one end of the DC cable • Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape to the DC OUT jack on the window facing out. adapter/charger. • Pres
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EJECT Button Tape Wheel LENS Cover Control ( PUSH Here to Close Tape Window p Switch and Handstrap Velcro Indicator Strip (Under Flap) 4. Adjust the handstrap to fit • The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record your hand. pause. - PAUSE --=appears in the • Lift the flap on the handstrap and viewfinder when the camcorder is separate the velcro strip. in record pause. • Insert your hand, adjust the strap • The position of this switch tells to fit snugly, refasten the Strap,
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T2_30.40 Bu_on SP-SLP Button 7. Select a recording speed and tape length. Select SP or SLP recording speed. Set the length of the tape you are Press the SP-SLP button to select a using so the camcorder can correctly recording speed. The speed selected calculate the recording time (SP or SLP) appears in the remaining on the tape. viewfinder. Repeatedly press the T20o30,40 • SP - Standard play provides the b atton to select a tape length. best picture, but the shortest • Select T20 if you are usin
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Electronic Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control \ AE Dial 8. Set the AE dial to A UTO. J Adjust the viewfinder and • This places the camcorder in the eyepiece focus control. AUTO mode. • Pull out and rotate the viewfinder • In the AUTO mode, the focus, into a comfortable operating exposure, and white balance are position. automatically controlled by the • Turn the eyepiece focus control to carncorder. adjust the focus of the viewfinder • Many of the special effects do not t-'or your vision. operate
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STOP Button PAUSE Button Button Thumb Trigger Po_ver POWER Indicator (VCR/OFF/ CAMERA) Switch 10. 11. Play back what you have Start and stop recording. recorded. • Press and release the thumb trigger • Place the POWER switch in VCR. to start recording. _ appears in the viewfinder, and the tally light • Press REW to rewind the tape. will light when the camcorder is • Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back recording. the tape in the viewfinder. • Press and release the thumb trigger • Press STOP when you ar
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14. Review camcorder's operating controls. Power Zoom Lever to Close Cassette Compartment Lens Tally Light SET BuUon AE Dial JLIP Connector SELECT (Located Under Button Small Cover) MENU Button Microphone (continued on next page) 9
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14. Review camcorder's operating controls. (continued) Eyepiece Focus Model CC643 Only: Control B (Bright) and C (White Balance) Controls (See trouble checks for details.) Viewfinder \ LENS COVER Control Shoulder Strap Attachment Clock Cell Battery Compartment Indicator Attach Rechargeable Battery Here Attach Adapter/ Charger's DC cord Here Handstrap \ POWER (VCR/OFF/ CAMERA) Switch Thumb Trigger Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring AUDIO (MONO), RF DC OUT, and VIDEO jacks ::r 10
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14. Review camcorder's operating controls. T20=30+40 Button (Also COUNTER R/M Button) SP-SIP Button r T20"[.._ 0 SP'SLP STOP Button _TER R/M / I STOP Button REW (Rewind) Bu (Also EDIT SEA RCH - Button) Fast Forward) Button (Also EDIT SEARCH + Button) BATT. (Battery) RELEASE Button 11
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Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery. To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz DC Cable POWER Indicator DC OUT Jack Remove Adapter/Charger Attach Adapter/Charger 1. Connect one end of the DC cable to 1. Unplug the adapter/charger
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Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be charged as described on the nextpage before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximately 70 minutes. When fully charged, the battery should supply about 70 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use zoom and pause). Conserve battery power by _:urningthe camcorder off during recording breaks. Note: The small marker switch on top of the battery is for use as a personal reminder to help you rememb
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Hold Battery Reference Flush and Marks Slide POWER To AC Wall Indicator Outlet 100- 240 Volts, CHG 50/60 Hz. Indictor END Indicator REFRESH Button Adapter/Charger Indicator Charge the Battery Use the REFRESH Button If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT The battery will provide increased jack on the adapter/charger, remove its operation time if you "refresh" it after plug. five chargings. The refresh feature 1. Align reference mark on battery with "refre, shes" the battery by completely mark
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Battery Level Indicator • When _ appears, the battery is fully charged. The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder and shows you the amount of • As the power is used _ and power in the rechargeable battery. appear. • When the battery power is almost gone, x i / c---a flashes in the viewfinder. The camcorder will turn off automatically after a few seconds. Place the POWER switch in OFF to turn off the cam- corder before replacing the battery. The batlery level indicator will not be rec
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Optional Car Cord Adapter The optional DCC08 car cord shown on :CautioJts:_e _is>desi_nextto_ _, page 66 allows you to power your camcorder from the cigarette lighter ne_ati_ O_ _,y.6tems,,,_ wcc socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts us_o_ _ _adapter DCC08 with i 2-volts to a 6-volt output. _'s c_! _ _e of_ny_--bth"e" rc--_ Note: Consult the installation andoperating cord a_ a3idamage the instructionsenclosed with the DCC08 for camc6_er _d void your warranty. complete operating instructions
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Make sure youselect good quality tapes tobeused withyour camcorder. Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads, resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Because there is no control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance. The automatic head-cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or cleaning by a
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Inserting and Removing Cassettes _'_ufi6n:O ..... ,- EJECT Button Tape '_f_inghp_nd i_ Wheel the tape.win-_': dow facing out. Tab -,_uld glide _',_ t_e_ilytinttYthe ,._ compartment. -.-Donot force i e cassette. PUSH Here to Close Cassette Tape Compartment Window Before inserting a cassette, turn the tape Attach a power supply. Then slide wheel on the side of the cassette in the and'.release EJECT to open the direction shown to remove any slack in cassette compartment. the tape. . Insert or remov
