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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Cautions CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond. To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this camcorder. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service and attach it here. Record the serial number and model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder. Model No: Serial No: Purchase Date: Purchased From: _______________________________ CC6363 _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ i Assistance We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call: Camcorder Exchange Warranty...........800-283-6503 (pages 75-76 ) Customer Service...................................800-336-1900 (page 74) Accessories............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 61-66) Table of Contents First-Time Operation .................. 3 Assistance ..................................... 3 Power Your Camcorder ............. 12 Adapter/Charger .............................. 12 Rechargeable Battery ...................... 13 Charge the Battery ...................... 14 Battery Level Indicator ............... 15 Battery Care and Storage ............ 15 Optional Car Cord Adapter ............. 16 Recording ................................... 24 Time-Remaining Display ................ 24 Select a Tape Length .................. 24 Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record .............. 26 Use the LCD Monitor ................. 26 Use the Viewfinder ..................... 27 LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays ........................................ 28 AutoShotTM Mode ........................... 32 Five-Second Record Feature ........... 33 Quick Review Feature .................... 33 Camera Edit Feature ....................... 33 Flying Erase Head ........................... 33 MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. 33 Zooming .......................................... 34 Use the Zoom Lever (W and T) . 34 Digital Zooming ......................... 34 Tele Macro Zooming .................. 35 Focusing .......................................... 36 Auto Focus ................................. 36 Manual Focus ............................. 37 1 Date and Time Display ............. 17 Install the Clock Lithium Cell ........ 17 Set the Date and Time ..................... 18 Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays ............................... 20 Videocassettes ............................. 22 Erase Protection ­ Safety Tab .... 22 Recording and Playback Speeds and Times .................... 22 Insert and Remove Cassettes ...... 23 Cassette Care and Storage .......... 23 Table of Contents White Balance ................................. 38 Auto White Balance ................... 38 Manual White Balance ............... 38 Exposure Control ............................ 40 Manual Exposure ........................ 40 Auto Exposure ............................ 40 Steady PixTM Feature ...................... 41 Fade or Wipe In or Out ................... 42 P. (Program) AE Button .................. 44 16X9 Mode ..................................... 45 Preset Titles ..................................... 46 Select a Language for the Title ... 46 Record a Preset Title .................. 47 Animation Recording ...................... 48 Time-Lapse Recording .................... 50 Demo Mode .................................... 52 Attach the Shoulder Strap ............... 53 Optional Accessories .................. 61 Using the Optional AC088 Tripod ........................................ 63 Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6363 .................................... 65 Trouble Checks .......................... 67 Specifications .............................. 71 Clean the Camcorder ...................... 72 Clean the Camcorder's Lens ........... 72 Clean the Camcorder's LCD Monitor ......................................... 72 Clean the Camcorder's Viewfinder .................................... 72 Proper Care and Storage ................. 73 Things to Avoid ............................... 73 Customer Assistance and Service ...................................... 74 Limited Warranty ...................... 75 Index ........................................... 77 Information to User ................... 81 Playback ..................................... 54 Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback .............. 54 To Play Back a Tape ................... 55 Playback Features .......................... 56 Position the Tape ........................ 56 Visual Search .............................. 56 Stop-Action Pause ...................... 56 Time Counter .............................. 57 Tracking ...................................... 57 TBC (Time Base Corrector) ....... 57 Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs ...................... 58 Recording Tips ........................... 60 Traveling Tips ............................ 60 2 First-Time Operation Assistance Operation First-Time This section describes the steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options. Assistance The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter. Camcorder Exchange Warranty...............800-283-6503 Customer Service................................... 800-336-1900 Accessories............................................. 800-338-0376 1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories. · Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder. · The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. WARNING: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Model CC6363 Shoulder Strap Part No. ACS091 Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Battery Part No FB1260 Caution: Do not use this adapter/charger for any purpose other than charging the FB1260, or BB99L battery pack or supplying power to the camcorder. AC Adapter/Charger -- Part No. 242740 and DC Cable -- Part No. 244268 Audio/Video Cable Part No. VH83 Clock Cell 3-Volt Micro Lithium Cell ­ such as CR2025 ­ available from most local drug stores and camera shops. Use of other cells present a risk of fire or explosion. CAUTIONS: Lithium cell must be disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking cell. May cause burns or personal injury. Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment. The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the + and ­ sides of the cell. (Continued on next page) 3 First-Time Operation 2. Attach the adapter/charger. To AC 100-240, 50/60 Hz DC In Jack DC Cable Adapter/ Charger DC OUT Jack Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time, attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder. · Connect one end of the DC cable to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger. · Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above. · Plug the adapter/charger's plug into an operating outlet. 3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand. · Lift the flap on the handstrap and separate the velcro strip. Handstrap · Insert your hand, adjust the strap to fit snugly, Handstrap Velcro refasten the strap, and Strip (Under Flap) close the flap. LENS COVER Control 4. Rotate LENS COVER control to open lens cover. 4 First-Time Operation 5. Set POWER (CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUTO/OFF/VCR) switch to CAMERA AUTO. POWER Switch and Indicator · The power indicator lights. · The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record (CAMERA MAN or CAMERA AUTO), turn the power off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR). · CAMERA AUTO places the camcorder in the AutoShotTM mode. In the AutoShotTM mode, the focus, exposure, and white balance are automatically controlled by the camcorder. Many of the special effects do not operate in this mode. Details on page 32. · CAMERA MAN allows you to control many of the special features of the camcorder. · The camcorder automatically turns off if it remains in recordpause for five minutes. Set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. (Continued on next page) 5 First-Time Operation 6. Insert a tape. WARNING: Never try to open the door by prying as you could damage the camcorder. Press Here to Close Cassette Compartment Tape Wheel Tape Window EJECT Switch · Open the LCD monitor at least 60° before opening the cassette holder. · Slide the EJECT switch. The cassette holder opens automatically. · Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape. · Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out. · Press on the area shown above until the cassette holder locks into place. · PAUSE appears when a recordable tape is inserted in the camcorder and the camcorder enters record-pause mode. 7. Select a recording speed. SP/SLP Button Select SP or SLP recording speed. Press and hold the SP/SLP button to select a recording speed. The tape speed you select (SP or SLP) appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. · SP ­ Standard play provides the best picture, but the shortest recording time (20 minutes with a TC-20 tape). 6 · SLP ­ Extended play provides three times the recording time as SP (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape). SLP has slightly more picture noise in normal playback. First-Time Operation 8. Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record You can see what you record on the color LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. When the LCD monitor is open more than 60°, the viewfinder is automatically turned off. When you close the LCD monitor, the viewfinder is automatically turned on. To enable both you and the person you're recording to see what's being recorded, you can rotate the LCD monitor completely around 105° so the front of the monitor faces the person you're recording. The viewfinder turns on automatically when you turn the LCD monitor all the way around so it faces forward. Electronic Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control LCD Monitor Menu PUSH Dial (Also Bright Control) Use the LCD Monitor · Make sure the monitor is open at least 60°. The viewfinder turns off. · You can tilt the monitor 180° up or 90° down for convenient viewing. · Rotate the menu PUSH dial to adjust the brightness of the image in the monitor. Use the Viewfinder · Close the monitor. If the monitor is open more than 60°, the viewfinder turns off. · Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortable viewing position. · Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder ...