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Video CamcorderModels Pro867/Pro870Owner’s ManualProduct Registration...Inside Front CoverSafety Precautions...i-v

Optional Accessories1We invite you to take a look at somegreat ideas for sparking creativity andadding to the fun of using your 8mmcamcorder. These p

Optional Accessories (continued)2DCC80 DC Car Cord Adapter/ChargerThis DC car cord adapter/charger enablesyou to operate your camcorder from yourcar,

Optional Accessories (continued)3VCC1000 Video Color Control CenterThe VCC1000 is actually two accessoriesin one. The color control center allowsyou

Optional Accessories (continued)4AC035 Super Lightweight TripodThis tripod’s fluid-effect head providessmooth camera pan and tilt. The quick-release

5Accessory Order Form Detach Here✂Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Model Pro867 or Pro870Description Part No. Price Qty.

6Accessory Order Form (continued)Detach Here✂®rrsTMCharge your order on your VISAor MasterCard byfilling in belowUSE YOUR CREDIT CARDIMPORTANT: Copy c

7Accessory Order Form (continued)To order accessories, contact yourlocal Dealer.If a dealer is not nearby, you can alsofollow the directions below to

First-Time Operation8You have selected a precision-engineeredcamcorder designed to give you years ofperformance and enjoyment. Although your camcorde

First-Time Operation (continued)92. Attach a power supply to thecamcorder.Attach a power supply to thecamcorder–either the adapter/chargeror charged b

First-Time Operation (continued)105. Place the ON/POWERSAVElever in the ON position.The camcorder also has anON/POWERSAVE lever to conservebattery pow

Video CamcorderOwner’s ManualModels Pro867Pro870®Product Registration...Inside Front CoverSafety Precautions...i-v

First-Time Operation (continued)118. Adjust the eyepiece focuscontrol for your vision.If the image in the viewfinder isblurry, adjust the eyepiece foc

First-Time Operation (continued)1211. Review all the camcorder’soperating controls.The page number(s) where detailedinformation on each control can be

First-Time Operation (continued)13POWERSAVE..ONWTBATTERYPAUSESTOPREW PLAY F.FWDPOWERREVIEWDO NOT PUSHCassette Door(page 27)Attach a Power SupplyH

RESETDISPLAYPOWERTITLE SELEDIT–ADVREWPLAYF.FWDSTOPPAUSEOFFVCRCAMERAEJECT+—WTWTWTBATTERYFULL AUTOSHUTTERDATETITLERFOCUSOFF • • ONDO NOT PUSHREVIEWFADEW

First-Time Operation (continued)15RESETDISPLAYPOWERTITLE SELEDIT–ADVREWPLAYF.FWDSTOPPAUSEOFFVCRCAMERAEJECT+—WTBATTERYFULL AUTOSHUTTERDATETITLERFOCUSOF

Remote Control161. Turn the remote control over, and pullon the tab to remove the batteryholder.2. Insert the battery so that its positive (+)terminal

Remote Control (continued)17The remote control operates thecamcorder by infrared light, so it isprotected from electrical and soundinterference. Howev

Remote Control (continued)18A brief description of the functions of theremote control buttons is given here.They perform the same function as thecorre

Remote Control (continued)193 A/V (Audio/Video) DUB Button• This button is used to record newaudio and video in place of existingaudio and video on a

Powering Your Camcorder20The adapter/charger’s power connectorattaches to the camcorder, and lets youpower your camcorder directly fromstandard househ

iProduct RegistrationMail Your Registration Card Today A Product Registration Card is packedwith your camcorder. Please fill out thecard and return i

Powering Your Camcorder (continued)21Charging the BatteryIf the power connector is attached to theadapter/charger, remove its plug.1. Align the refere

Powering Your Camcorder (continued)22Attaching the Charged Batteryto the CamcorderIf the power connector is attached to thecamcorder, remove it before

Checking Battery Power(Battery Level Indicator)The battery level indicator in thecamcorder’s viewfinder shows how muchrecording time is left on the ba

Powering Your Camcorder (continued)241. If the battery is attached to thecamcorder, remove it.2. Align the reference arrow on the powerconnector with

Powering Your Camcorder (continued)251. If the battery is attached to thecamcorder, remove it.2. Align the reference arrow on the powerconnector with

RCA Video Cassettes26You can use your video cassettes overand over again. To erase a previousrecording, just record over it.B.A.To Prevent Erasure—Cl

RCA Video Cassettes (continued)271. Attach a power supply to thecamcorder, and slide and release theEJECT button to open the cassettecompartment.2. In

Detailed Recording Steps281 Attach a power source to thecamcorder.Detailed Instructions for attaching theadapter/charger, battery, or optionalDC car c

Detailed Recording Steps (continued)29E. If the picture in the viewfinder isblurry, adjust the eyepiece focuscontrol.3 Start RecordingA. Place the ON/

Special Features30Flying Erase HeadA separate erase head is mounted on thespinning headwheel (hence the term“flying”). This allows you to make clean e

iiYour video camcorder’s AC adapter/charger will operate on 100-240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz, andhas a polarized plug. Because one blade of the plug is wid

Special Features (continued)31Edit SearchThe edit search feature allows you to usethe F.FWD (fast forward), REW(rewind), and PLAY buttons on thecamcor

Date and Time Display321. Locate the CLOCK BATTERYcompartment on the back of thecamcorder.2. Pull the tab to the side to open thecover and expose the

Date and Time Display (continued)336. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you haveentered the correct month, day, year,hour, minute, and AM or PM.7. After you

Electronic Viewfinder34The camcorder’s electronic viewfinder(EVF) is a miniature black-and-whitemonitor that displays the picture seen by Eyepiece Foc

Fading In and Out of Scenes35You can add a professional touch to yourrecordings when you fade in and out ofscenes. Both the picture and sound willgra

Focusing Your Camcorder36Auto FocusIf you want the camcorder to focus foryou automatically, place the FULLAUTO OFF/ON switch in the ONposition.The cam

Focusing Your Camcorder (continued)37The following conditions may require theuse of manual focusing during recording.• When using the optional wide-an

Using Variable Shutter Speeds38Because your camcorder has a variableshutter, you can choose AE (automaticexposure) or one of six shutter speeds(1/60,

Using Variable Shutter Speeds (continued)39FULL AUTO OFF/ON Switch ON•When the FULL AUTO OFF/ONswitch is in the ON position, thecamcorder automaticall

Displays in Viewfinder40The camcorder has several displays in theviewfinder that tell what the camcorder isdoing, and aid in the ease of operation. 1

iiiBefore using the AC adapter/charger,read all instructions and cautionarymarkings on (1) AC adapter/charger,(2) battery, and (3) product using batte

Displays in Viewfinder (continued)41• When the FULL AUTO OFF/ONswitch is in the OFF position, AE(automatic exposure) or the shutterspeed (S:120, S:250

Displays in Viewfinder (continued)426 Pro870 Only: Zoom DisplaysRepeatedly press the ZOOM MODEbutton to select one of the digitalzooming modes. The

Displays in Viewfinder (continued)437 Tape Display for Time-Remaining DisplayPress the DISPLAY button to displaythe time-remaining display. Thenpress

2. Locate the place on the tape you wantto return to, and press the RESETbutton to set the time counter to“0:00:00M”.3. Continue to record or play the

2. If the correct tape display does notappear for your size of tape, press theRESET button repeatedly until thecorrect tape size is displayed. Forexa

Zooming 46W TManual Zoom Ring LeverPower Zoom ButtonsT = TelephotoW= Wide AngleFADERESETDISPLAYPOWERTITLE SELEDIT–ADVREWPLAYF.FWDSTOPPAUSEOFFVCRCAMERA

Zooming (continued)47• ZM:2 16X9 is used to change therecording format. ZM:2 16X9 isexplained below.2. Press one of the power zoom buttons(W or T) to

Titler48The camcorder’s built-in titler canstore two different title pages inmemory. Each title page can bedisplayed and recorded at any time.The bui

Titler(continued)49Chart of Characters in Titler’sRegisterA B C D E FG H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W XY Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 ?

Synchro Edit50Synchro edit allows your camcorderto control a VCR (one that has acompatible PAUSE, EDIT, EDITIN/OUT, or SYNC jack) while tapesare being

ivIn addition to the careful attentiondevoted to quality standards in themanufacture of your video product,safety is a major factor in the designof ev

Synchro Edit (continued)51To Synchro Edit1. Connect your camcorder to acompatible VCR as shown. 2. Prepare the camcorder to play backthe tape you wan

Audio/Video Dubbing52The A/V (audio/video) DUB buttonon the remote control lets you recordnew audio and video from anotherVCR or camcorder to a previo

Audio/Video Dubbing (continued)531. Slide the camcorder’s POWER switchto the VCR position.2. Insert the tape you want to dub on,press the PLAY button,

Recording on Camcorder from VCR or TV Monitor54AUDIOOUTVIDEOOUTBack ofMono VCR orTV Monitor White Audio PlugYellow Video PlugOptional VAA009Audio/Vide

Recording on Camcorder from VCR or TV Monitor (continued)55How to Record on theCamcorder from a TV (or VCR)1. A.Camcorder connected directly toTV moni

Camcorder Recording Tips56Practice recording under a variety oflighting conditions. This will help yourespond quickly whenever you see a sceneyou wan

57The lens hood can be removedso you can attach optionalaccessories. To remove thelens hood, put your hand flatagainst the lens hood and turnit count

58Care and MaintenanceProper Care and StorageKeep dust and grit from entering thecamcorder’s cassette door. Dust and gritare abrasive and will cause

59Viewfinder PlaybackViewfinder playback is the simplest wayto watch tapes using the camcorder. Thismethod is generally used only to reviewscenes imm

60Playback on TV (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN JacksTo connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks,you will need the audi

v8. Ventilation—Slots and openings inthe video products are provided forventilation to ensure reliableoperation of the video product and toprotect the

61Playback on TV (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks (continued)1. A.Camcorder connected directly toTV monitor: Turn on the TV andtune it to the video

62Playback on a TV without AUDIO/VIDEO IN JacksTo connect your camcorder to a TV without AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, you will need theRF output adapter and

63Playback on a TV without AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks (continued)Playback Operation 1. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on theadapter to channel 3 or 4.2. Turn on the

No powerWon’t record orplaybackWon’t playbackWon’t recordNo picture inviewfinderTrouble Checks64Troubles sometimes are caused bysimple “faults” that y

Tape stops duringrewind or fastforwardCamcorder remainsin “stop action”(play-pause) modePoor auto-focusoperationPicture is too dark orsubject too dark

Trouble Checks (continued)66Date and/or time areincorrectRemote control will not operatecamcorder (Pro870 Only)Images are recordedthinner than they ar

Specifications67GeneralPower requirement: 6VDCPower consumption: 6 watts (normal)Weight: 1.8 lbs. (810g)Dimensions: 4-7/16"(W) x 4-1/2"(H

68Compact Camcorder Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:• Any defect in material or workmanship.• 90 days for labor charges.• One year for parts

69Index16X9 Mode...4716X9 Mode Display...42A/V (Audio/Video) DUBButton...

Erase Protection...26Eyepiece Focus Control...11,12,34F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button...14,18-

vi12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—Ifan outside antenna or cable system isconnected to the video product, besure the antenna or cable system isgrounded s

Index (continued)71Recording on the Camcorder from a VCR or TV ...54-55Recording Speed and Times...26Record

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vii16. Lightning—For added protectionfor this video product during alightning storm, or when it is leftunattended and unused for longperiods of time,