PRO 847  Camcorder  
(160-0865)                 Remote Control             Faxback Doc. # 34697

Remote Sensor

The remote operates the camcorder by infrared light, so it is protected
from electrical and sound interference.  However, the remote must be aimed
directly at the camcorder's remote sensor. There cannot be any obstructions
between them.

NOTE:  The camcorder may not respond to the remote if its sensor is exposed
       to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.

Storing the Remote Control

When you are not using the remote control you may want to store it in the
remote control holder located in the camcorder's battery compartment.

Store the Remote Control

1.  Press the PUSH button to open the battery compartment.  Carefully open
    the compartment fully.

2.  Insert the remote control in the remote control holder and click it
    into place.

Remove the Remote Control

1.  Press the PUSH button to open the battery compartment.  Carefully open
    the compartment fully.

2.  Carefully pull back the remote control holder, and lift the remote
    control. 

A brief description of the remote button's functions is given here.  Many
of the buttons perform the same functions as the corresponding controls on
the camcorder.  The battery must be installed as indicated on Faxback Doc.
# 34696.

1.  ZOOM (T and W) Buttons

    During record or record pause:

    Press T to move the lens in the telephoto (close-up) direction.

    Press W to move the lens in the wide-angle direction.

2.  DISPLAY Button

    Press this button to have the viewfinder displays appears on a TV
    monitor.  Details are on Faxback Doc. # 34699 and 34698.

3.  COUNTER MEMORY and RESET Buttons

    Used with the time counter and memory stop feature.  Details are on
    Faxback Doc. # 34698.

4.  STOP Button

    When the camcorder is in VCR (PLAY) mode, press STOP to stop playback,
    rewind, or fast-forward operation.

5.  REW (Rewind) Button

    Camcorder is in CAM (camera) mode:

    When the camcorder is in record pause, press and hold REW to visually
    search the tape in reverse.  Release REW to return to record-pause.

Camcorder is in VCR (PLAY) mode.

    When the camcorder is stopped. press REW to rewind the tape. Press STOP
    to stop rewinding the tape.

    When a tape is playing, press and hold REW to visually search in
    reverse.  Release REW to return to normal playback.

6.  PAUSE Button

    During playback, press PAUSE to produce a stop-action picture.  Press
    PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

    CAUTION:  Pause is designed for momentary interruptions and should not
              be used for an extended period of time.  If the camcorder
              remains in pause for more than three minutes, it will auto-
              matically enter the stop mode and then turn off.

7.  REC (Record) Button

    When the camcorder is in CAM (camera) mode, press REC to start and stop
    recording.

8.  PLAY Button

    Press PLAY when the camcorder is in VCR (PLAY) mode to begin playback.

9.  F FWD (Fast Forward) Button

    Camcorder is in CAM (camera) mode:

    When the camcorder is in record pause, press and hold F FWD to visually
    search the tape forward.  Release F FWD to return to record-pause.

    Camcorder is in VCR (PLAY) mode:

    When the camcorder is stopped, press F FWD to fast forward the tape.
    Press STOP to stop fast forwarding the tape.

    When a tape is playing press and hold F FWD to visually search forward.
    Release F FWD to return to normal playback.


(LB/EB 09/19/96)