Moviecorder (160-0804) Features Faxback Doc. # 18537 The Memorex Model 103 Moviecorder camcorder combines a video camera with a portable VCR. Using standard VHS cassettes, you can record and play back home movies almost anywhere. The camcorder's 1/3-inch, 270,000-pixel CCD imagery provides a clear, high-resolution picture, even in low-light conditions (down to 2 lux.). The 8-to-1 power zoom lens lets you go smoothly from wide-angle to telephoto shots at the push of a button. You can use most standard photographic 46-mm filters. With the character generator, you can create and record personalized titles on your videos. The camcorder has many additional features that make operation simple, convenient, and versatile. Be sure you read this manual carefully and completely so that you can understand and enjoy all the features the camcorder offers. CAMERA FEATURES 2/3-Inch Electronic Viewfinder - lets you monitor the picture during with Variable Focus recording and view playback of a recording. Flying Erase Head - provides exceptionally clean edits between recorded segments. HQ Circuitry - improves picture sharpness. Infrared Auto Focus - constantly adjusts for optimum picture sharpness. Manual Focus - lets you control the focus for special situations. Auto Iris - automatically adjusts for almost any lighting situation. Manual Iris - lets you control the lighting for special situations. Auto White Balance - ensures natural color reproduction in indoor or outdoor lighting conditions. Built-in Microphone - provides synchronized soundtracks for the video recordings. External Microphone Jack - lets you use specialized microphones. Macro Focus - lets you record close-up shots from as close as 3/8 inch away. Variable Shutter Speed - reduces blurring during freeze-frame or high-speed action. Standard Tripod Mount - lets you mount the camcorder on a standard tripod for smoother camera movement and use with the self-timer. SPECIAL RECORDING FEATURES Fade In/Fade out - provides professional-quality scene transition. Time-Lapse Recording - lets you program the camcorder to make a series of 1-second recordings that occur 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 5 minutes apart. When played back, this has the effect of compressing time. Negative/Positive Inversion - lets you record a negative image for special effects. Review - automatically replays the most recent few seconds of a recording. Digital Time Counter with - lets you mark and return to a specific Memory location on the tape. Clock/ Calendar Code Generator - lets you record the current time and date (or date only) in the corner of the picture. Self-Timer - gives you time to get into the picture before recording begins. Edit Search - lets you position the tape while the camcorder is set to record. Index Recording - lets you mark specific locations on the tape, which you can easily return to during playback. The camcorder automatically records index marks at the beginning of new recordings. SPECIAL PLAYBACK FEATURES Index Playback - automatically searches for index marks on the tape. Forward/Reverse Visual Search - lets you easily scan the recordings. Freeze-Frame - lets you stop a recording so that you can examine a frame in detail. Tracking Control - lets you adjust the camcorder for optimum playback of tapes made on other machines. SPECIAL EDITING FEATURES Microphone Mixing - lets you add music or your own commentary to the recording's audio while you copy it to another VCR. Audio Edit - lets you change the soundtrack of a tape without changing the picture. Video Edit - lets you change the pictures on a tape without changing the sound. OTHER FEATURES Three-Way Power supply - lets you power the camcorder with the battery, the AC adapter/charger, or an optional DC adapter. Earphone Jack - lets you monitor sound during recording or playback using an optional earphone or headset. Dew Protection - helps you avoid problems by preventing operation when it senses excess moisture. Automatic Rewind - automatically rewinds the tape after it reaches the end during playback or forward visual search. WARNING: The camcorder is designed to expand the possibilities for the in-home video recording and playback. Do not use it in any way that might violate copyright laws. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-22 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. (EB 12/5/95)