Optimus Moviecorder Model 162
(160-0863)                 Special Features           Faxback Doc. # 19130

Four Speed Power Zoom

You can gradually zoom in for close ups or zoom out for wide angle shots.

The zooming speed ranges from a slow speed of 15 seconds to a fast 3.5
seconds according to the pressure applied to the zoom buttons.

Zoom In ("T")                        Zoom Out (W)

Zoom slowly by lightly pressing the "T" (Telephoto) or the "W" (Wide angle) 
side of the power zoom switch.

Zoom quickly by applying more pressure.

    The magnification level is displayed in the viewfinder.

One-Touch Auto Fade

This feature allows you to make smoother scene transitions for a
professional look.

Fade In:  Starting a first scene with a fade in is very effective.

1.  Press FADE so that "FADE" flashes on the viewfinder.

2.  Press REC to start recording.  The picture and sound disappear, and
    then will gradually fade in.

Fade Out:

Use to create a soft ending or (together with fade in) for a soft
transition from one scene to the next.

1.  While recording, press FADE so that "FADE" flashes on the viewfinder.

2.  Press REC to pause recording.  The picture and sound gradually fade
    out.

Should you accidentally press the FADE button, press FADE again so that
"FADE" disappears from the viewfinder.

Auto Focus

The camcorder will automatically bring the subject into focus even during
zooming.

    To turn off auto focus, press FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL until MF disappears on
    the viewfinder.  Press FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL until MF appears to restore
    auto focus.

Manual Focus

Use manual focus (MF) when recording...

    a subject through glass.

    a scene where the subject is far from the camcorder and there are
    objects in the foreground.

    a subject with distinct horizontal stripes.

    a subject not centered in the viewfinder.

    subjects with shiny surfaces.

    an obliquely angled subject.

    a bright, flat subject such as a white wall.

    in low light situations.

    a scene with fast motions, like a golf swing.

    Re-focusing may be required

    when your camcorder is aimed at a new scene.

1.  Press FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL so that "MF" (Manual Focus) appears in the
    viewfinder.

2.  Press and hold the "T" side of the power zoom switch until the lens is
    zoomed in all the way (subject at maximum size).

3.  Turn the FAR/NEAR dial until the picture is in focus.

    It may be necessary to back away from the subject to focus the image
    properly.

4.  Press the "W" side of the power zoom switch to frame the picture as
    desired.

Macro Focus (for close-ups)

The camcorder will focus down to 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) in front of the lens
if auto focus is set.

To use macro focus, press the "W" side of the power zoom switch until the
subject is at the widest possible angle.  Then, bring the camcorder as
close to the subject as necessary.

Special Features

High-Speed Shutter

The camcorder's high-speed shutter lets you record high speed motion
(i.e., a tennis stroke) for improved replay while a tape is paused or
recorded at SLP speed, or when watching the tape on a VHS VCR
(3- or 4-head VCR).

Auto Shutter Speed

In the AUTO mode, the camcorder will automatically adjust the shutter
speed from 1/60 to 1/250 according to the brightness of the subject.  The
speed does not appear in the viewfinder.

    AUTO mode is automatically selected when the POWER switch is set to
    CAMERA.

Manual Shutter Speed

The High Speed Shutter indicator flashes when the light level is inadequate.  
More light should be provided to achieve better picture quality and color.

What you see    AUTO-H.S.S.

                1/60
                1/100
                1/250
                1/500
                1/1000
                1/2000
                1/4000
                1/10000

To select a manual shutter speed, press H.S. SHUTTER while recording until
one of the shutter speeds shown at left is displayed.

Backlight

Use when recording a subject that is darker than the surrounding scene, in
a shadowed area or when the light source is in back of your subject.

Press BACK LIGHT while recording.

When lighting conditions return to normal, press BACK LIGHT again.

Copying your Tapes (dubbing)

You can connect the camcorder to a VCR and TV, then copy tapes from the
camcorder to the VCR.

Main Operation

Before you begin...

     Connect the camcorder to a power source.

     Turn on the TV and the VCR.

     Set the recording VCR's input signal selector to LINE.

     Set the camcorder's POWER switch to VCR.

1.  Insert a pre-recorded tape into the camcorder and a blank tape 
    (with record tab) into the VCR.

2.  Press PLAY on the camcorder.  When the tape reaches the point you
    want to start dubbing, press STILL.

3.  Press PLAY and REC together then immediately press STILL on the VCR.

4.  Press STILL on the camcorder and PAUSE/STILL on the VCR to begin
    copying your tape.

5.  Press STOP on both units when dubbing is complete.

Monitor with your TV

    Turn the TV ON and select its VCR channel (either CH3 or CH4).

    Set the VCR/TV selector on the recording VCR to VCR.

Index of Controls - See illustrations in Faxback Doc. # 18154

CAUTION:  This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC.  An AC plug
          adapter may be required for voltages other than 120V AC.

Contact your local Radio Shack store for proper power plug adapter
(CMC JC0127).


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