Model 162 Moviecorder (160-0863) Operations Faxback Doc. # 19128 Quick Guide Camera Recording 1. Charge the Battery (see below). 2. Attach the Battery (see below). 3. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch to open the door. 4. Insert a VHS-C tape. (see below). 5. Press PUSH TO CLOSE to close the door. 6. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Built-In lens cover opens and POWER indicator lights. 7. Slide the SPEED selector to select SP or SLP (see below). 8. Look through the viewfinder and adjust the vision adjustment control. 9. Press REC to start recording. Press REC again to pause recording. To Watch Playback in the EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) 1. Set the POWER switch to VCR. 2. Press REW/SEARCH to rewind the tape. 3. Press PLAY to start playback. 4. Look through the viewfinder to see the playback. 5. Press STOP to stop playback. Supplying Power Charge the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack fully before operation. 1. Plug in the AC Adapter. The POWER indicator lights up. 2. Insert the Battery A Slide the top of the battery forward. B Press down until it locks with a click. The CHARGE indicator lights up, and goes out when charging is done (about 1 hour). 3. Remove the Battery C Slide the battery forward. D Lift up and out. Battery Charging Confirmation Marker Use this marker as a reminder to yourself when the battery is fully charged or in need of a charge. This marker is for your reference only. NOTE: After recharging the battery pack about 5 times, condition the battery (see "Conditioning the Battery Pack"). Use the Battery Pack With a fully charged Battery Pack, you will have about 1 hour of continuous use. 1. Attach the Battery A. Align the battery with the top of the mounting surface. B. Press it into place until it locks with a click. 2. Remove the Battery While sliding the BATT RELEASE button, remove the battery. Supplying Power Condition the Battery Pack This feature completely discharges the battery before recharging begins. To keep your battery in top condition, condition it after about every 5 charges. 1. Plug in the AC Adapter. 2. Place the Battery into the AC Adapter. 3. Press CONDITIONER The CHARGE indicator will flash when discharging begins and stop flashing when fully discharged. The CHARGE indicator will stay lit when the battery pack is fully charged. Should you accidentally press CONDITIONER, remove the battery pack, than re-insert it to begin charging. It takes about 5 hours when both conditioning and charging are performed. Battery Pack Care CAUTIONS: Charge only with the AC adapter. The battery can be charged within a temperature range of 32 degrees F (0 degrees C) to 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). The battery may be warm after charging or just after use. This is normal. Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn out battery. Safety precautions: Do not get the battery near, or dispose of, in fire. Do not directly connect (short circuit) the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble the battery. To avoid damage to the Battery Pack: Do not drop or jar the battery. Use the battery with specified units only. If the battery is used in extremely high temperatures, a safety device will automatically prevent operation. To insure longer battery life: While not in use, remove the battery pack from the camcorder and AC adapter and store in a cool, dark, dry place. Keep the battery pack's terminals clean. NOTE: Your camcorder is capable of using a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery. At the end of the battery's useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be available are: municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs. Supplying Power Using the Supplied AC Adapter 1. Connect the VCR DC OUT jack on the AC Adapter to the DC Input Jack on the camcorder with the DC Power Cable (supplied). 2. Plug in the AC Adapter. The POWER indicator will light up. NOTE: The AC adapter does not function while charging the battery. Using an Optional DC Cigarette-Lighter Adapter (Cat. No. 16-2028) CAUTIONS: The camcorder is designed to work in a vehicle that has a 12-volt, negative-ground electrical system. You must use a DC cigarette-lighter adapter that supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 2.2 amps. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must correctly fit the camcorder's DC input jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could seriously damage the camcorder or the adapter. Unplug the adapter from your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket when you turn off the ignition. Unplug the adapter from your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from the camcorder. 1. Insert the DC cigarette-lighter adapter's barrel plug into the DC input jack on the camcorder. 2. Start your vehicle's engine, then plug the DC adapter into your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket. Cassette Information Cassette Insertion/Removal Connect the camcorder to a power source to open the door. 1. Turn the tape wheel in the direction of the arrow until there is no slack. 2. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch to open the door. 3. Insert the cassette vertically with its window side facing out. 4. Press PUSH to CLOSE to close the door. To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch. Record/Playback Time Use only tapes with the VHSC mark in this unit. Tape Speed Selector Position Cassette type T-20 T-30 SP (Standard Play) 20 Minutes 30 Minutes SLP (Super Long Play) 1 Hour 1 Hour 30 Minutes SP provides the best picture, but the shortest recording time. SLP provides three times the recording time as SP. SLP has slightly more picture noise in playback. Erase Protection Tab VHS-C tapes have a record tab to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased. 1. To prevent accidental erasure: Break off the tab with a screwdriver. (Some tapes have a sliding tab.) 2. To record again: Cover the hole with strong tape. Setting the Clock Set the Time Zone The date and time are preset to Eastern Standard time. If you live in another time zone, just select the appropriate time zone from the menu screen. Then the date/time are automatically adjusted to the standard time of your time zone. Before you begin... Connect the camcorder to a power source. Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. NOTE: The camcorder will exit the CLOCK SET menu if, after activation, none of the CLOCK SET UP Arrow or DOWN Arrow or DISPLAY buttons are pressed within 30 seconds. The camcorder's clock may lose or gain up to two minutes per month. Please adjust as necessary (refer to page 15 in the manual or below). 1. Press CLOCK SET UP Arrow to display the CLOCK SET menu. ...CLOCK SET... 1. SELECT TIME ZONE 2. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 3. DATE/TIME SETTING 4. END SELECT: PUSH ARROW UP/DOWN KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY 2. If necessary, press UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW repeatedly to select 1. SELECT TIME ZONE from the CLOCK SET menu. ...SELECT TIME ZONE... ATLANTIC PACIFIC EASTERN ALASKA CENTRAL HAWAII MOUNTAIN SAMOA SELECT: PUSH DOWN ARROW/UP ARROW KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY 3. Press DISPLAY to display the SELECT TIME ZONE menu. 4. Press UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW repeatedly to select the time zone where you are using the camcorder. 5. Press DISPLAY to save the selected time zone. The CLOCK SET menu appears. To exit from the CLOCK SET menu, select 4. END and press DISPLAY. NOTE: When you travel outside the eight time zones shown on the time zone chart, manually set the time and date (see page 15 in the manual). Setting Daylight Saving Time The clock will automatically adjust to daylight saving time so you do not have to do it manually. Daylight Saving Time is preset to AUTO. If you do not want the clock to automatically adjust to daylight saving time, please select OFF by following steps 1-5 below. Before you begin... Connect the camcorder to a power source. Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. NOTE: The camcorder will exit the CLOCK SET menu if, after activation, none of the CLOCK SET UP ARROW, DOWN ARROW or DISPLAY buttons are pressed within 30 seconds. If the Hawaii or Samoa Time Zone is selected, the clock will not automatically adjust to daylight saving time. 1. Press CLOCK SET UP ARROW to display the CLOCK SET menu. 2. Press UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW repeatedly to select 2. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME from the CLOCK SET menu. ...CLOCK SET... 1. SELECT TIME ZONE 2. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 3. DATE/TIME SETTING 4. END SELECT: PUSH UP/DOWN ARROW KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY --DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME-- AUTO OFF SELECT: PUSH DOWN/UP ARROW KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY 3. Press DISPLAY to display the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME menu. 4. Press UP or DOWN to select AUTO or OFF. Spring: First Sunday in April (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: AUTO) Automatically adds one hour and adjusts the clock. NORMAL TIME 1:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. | DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 3:00 a.m. 4:00 a.m. Autumn: Last Sunday in October (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: AUTO) Automatically turns back one hour and adjusts the clock. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 1:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. | NORMAL TIME 1:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. 5. Press DISPLAY to save the setting. The CLOCK SET menu appears. To exit from the CLOCK SET menu, select 4. END and press DISPLAY. Setting the Clock Setting the Date and Time The camcorder can display the current date and time, including leap year, up to DEC 31, 2093. Before you begin... Connect the camcorder to a power source. Set the Power switch to VCR or CAMERA. NOTE: The camcorder will exit the CLOCK SET menu if, after activation, none of the CLOCK SET UP ARROW, DOWN ARROW or DISPLAY buttons are pressed within 30 seconds. 1. Press CLOCK SET UP ARROW to display the CLOCK SET menu. 2. Press CLOCK SET UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW repeatedly to select 3. DATE/TIME SETTING from the CLOCK SET menu. ...CLOCK SET... 1. SELECT TIME ZONE 2. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 3. DATE/TIME SETTING 4. END SELECT: PUSH DOWN/UP ARROW KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY 3. Press DISPLAY to display the DATE/TIME SETTING menu. 4. Repeatedly press CLOCK SET UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to change each flashing letter or number to the current hour, minute, month, day and year, then press DISPLAY to save each setting. ...DATE/TIME SETTING... 12:00 AM JAN 1 1995 SELECT: PUSH DOWN/UP ARROW KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY When you finish setting the year, the clock starts operating, and the CLOCK SET menu appears. To exit from the CLOCK SET menu, select 4. END and press DISPLAY. Electronic Viewfinder Indications Tape/Battery Remaining The tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed during recording. 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. Battery Charge Remaining: Tape Remaining: FULL FULL | | | | EMPTY EMPTY It will take several seconds for the tape remaining indicator to operate after the tape starts moving. 2. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the desired display. Record the Date and Time Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you press REC, the time and date will be recorded on the tape. Press DISPLAY once to change the display to date only. Press once or twice more to remove the date/time display. NOTE: Only the date and time are recorded on the tape. Electronic Viewfinder Indications Here are some of the basic indications which appear in the viewfinder. They will not be recorded on the tape. Operating Mode Indications REC (record) PAUSE FF (fast forward) PLAY REW (rewind) Warning/Caution Indications If the record tab is missing, the tape remaining indicator will flash and recording will not start. This indicator also flashes when the tape is about to end in REC mode. If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, it will not operate. The DEW indicator will flash for several seconds and the camcorder will automatically turn off. In this case, wait until the indicator no longer flashes when your camcorder is turned on again. The Battery Charge Indicator and the POWER Indicator will flash for a few minutes prior to automatic power shut off. When this happens, a battery recharge is necessary. "VCR-MODE" will appear for one minute if the POWER switch is set to VCR or the REC button is pressed while POWER is set to VCR. Turning Displayed Indications On/Off Press and hold down DISPLAY and STOP for about 2 seconds while the camcorder is on to turn off all displayed information (except the time and date). Set POWER to OFF, then to CAMERA or VCR to restore displayed indications. Color Enhancement Light (Optional) Using the Light (Cat. No. 16-2026) To brighten the natural colors in a scene. 1. Slide the light onto the accessory shoe. Be sure it locks into place. 2. Press light to turn on the light. WARNING: The light becomes hot during operation. Do not touch it until it cools. 3. To remove the light, press LIGHT RELEASE and slide the light out of the mount. Replacing the Bulb CAUTIONS: If using the Enhancement Light for an extended period of time, be sure to provide ventilation when using in a hot environment. Using the Enhancement Light when the camcorder is powered by a car battery may shorten bulb life. Do not attempt to lift or carry the camcorder by holding the Enhancement Light. 1. Turn the screw on the underside of the bulb housing counterclockwise to remove it. 2. Turn the reflector casing counterclockwise only as far as shown in the diagram and pull it off of the bulb housing. 3. Using a clean cloth or tissue, replace the bulb. You can order a new bulb from your local Radio Shack store. 4. Replace the reflector casing, turning it clockwise. Then replace the screw. DANGER: When replacing the bulb, use only lamp bulbs (PART NO. VLLW0003) supplied by Radio Shack to reduce the risk of fire. To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the Color Enhancement Light Unit and allow the lamp to cool before replacing. Do not connect any light other than the standard light. Use of a different light, modification to the light connector or light jack may cause severe battery drain and fire hazard. Attaching the Shoulder Strap Make sure the battery pack is not attached. 1. A. Pinch the tabs together on either side of the clasps B. and open the buckles. 2. Unhook the strap from the buckle catch. 3. Thread the strap ends through the strap attachment rings. Then re-hook them onto the buckle catches. 4. Snap both clasps shut to lock the strap in place. Adjust the Length 1. Pull a loop of the strap loose from the buckle. 2. Pull the strap firmly through the buckle to adjust the length. Hand Strap Adjust the length to the size of your hand using the illustration at in the manual as a guide. Camera Recording Simple Recording Before you begin... Connect the camcorder to a power source. Insert a cassette with record tab (Faxback Doc. # , Operations) 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The built-in lens cover opens. 2. With the Eye Cup against your eye, adjust the vision adjustment control to your eyesight. 3. Slide the SPEED selector to SP or SLP. 4. A. Press REC to start recording. The Tally Light is lit during recording. B. Press REC again to pause recording. Helpful Notes: To conserve power If you pause the camcorder longer than 5 minutes while recording, the camcorder automatically changes to Standby mode. To resume recording, set the POWER switch to OFF and then CAMERA. 5. To remove the cassette, press REC to pause recording, then slide the TAPE EJECT switch to eject the tape. Camera Recording Easy Edit Standby If you stop recording but plan to resume within 24 hours, use the Edit Standby feature to make a smooth transition between scenes. Set the POWER switch to OFF and leave the cassette in the camcorder. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and press REC (within 24 hours) to continue recording. NOTE: If it will be longer than 24 hours before you resume recording, use the Manual Easy Editing feature described below. Manual Easy Editing This feature lets you smoothly add a scene to an existing recording after you stop the tape or change the battery pack. 1. Set the POWER switch to VCR. 2. A. Press REW/SEARCH to go back a few seconds on the tape. B. Press PLAY to review the picture on the viewfinder. C. Press STILL when you see the location you wish to continue your recording. 3. To prepare for recording, set the POWER switch to CAMERA. 4. Press REC to continue recording. Playback Playback using the Viewfinder Before you begin... Connect the camcorder to a power source. Insert a recorded cassette. 1. Set the POWER switch to VCR. 2. A. Press REW/SEARCH to rewind the tape. B. Press PLAY to start playback. C. Press STOP to stop playback. Special Effects During Playback (Sound is muted) To Rapidly Locate a Scene: Press Fast-F or REW for a rapid visual search. Press FAST-F or REW again, or press PLAY to resume normal speed. To View a Still Picture: Press STILL to freeze the playback picture. Press STILL again to resume normal playback. Tracking Control Auto Tracking The camcorder continuously analyzes the signal of each recording for optimum picture quality. Manual Tracking To minimize the noise in some recordings, manual tracking may be necessary. Press CLOCK SET UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW while a tape is playing to adjust the tracking manually. When the picture clears, press DISPLAY to return to auto tracking. Playback The supplied VHS cassette adapter lets you play tapes you recorded in your camcorder in your VHS VCR. Playback using the Cassette Adapter The VHS cassette adapter uses one AA battery (such as Cat. No. 23-557, not supplied). Remove the battery compartment lid and insert the AA size battery. Make sure polarities are aligned properly. When tape loading and unloading time becomes longer than normal, battery replacement is necessary. Insert VHSC Cassette 1. Turn the tape wheel on the VHSC cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack. 2. Slide the RELEASE button in the direction of the arrow to open the adapter door. 3. Insert the VHSC cassette with the window facing up and to the left. Then, snap the lid shut. After a few seconds, the adapter loads the tape. Let the load Detector fully retract before using the Cassette Adapter in your standard VHS VCR. Be sure the cassette reel area under the Cassette Adapter is free to turn while loading. 4. Load the adapter in your VCR. Remove VHSC CASSETTE Slide the RELEASE button and wait for the lid to open. Hold the cassette adapter securely in one hand. Using your finger, reach through the hole in the bottom of the cassette adapter and push the tape out the top. Playback Playback or Viewing using a TV Your camcorder can be connected to a TV to play back tapes or to view what you are recording. TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks (For a more detailed description Refer to Page 24 of Owner's Manual) TV without AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks (For a more detailed description Refer to Page 24 of Owner's Manual) Before you begin... 1. Set the POWER switch to VCR to play back a tape, or to CAMERA to view what your camcorder is recording. 2. Turn the TV on and set it to LINE INPUT. Check your TV operating instructions for further information. NOTE: If your TV has no VIDEO or AUDIO IN jacks, select channel 3 or 4 on your TV to match the RF adapter's CH 3/4 switch and set the VCR/TV selector on the RF adapter to VCR. 3. Start playback or begin recording. To watch TV only If you have connected the camcorder to your TV using an RF adapter: Set the POWER switch to Off on the camcorder. Then, set the VCR/TV Selector on the RF adapter to TV. Now, turn the TV on and select the channel you want to watch. CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical code in Canada) 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. (PH/all-02/16/96)