More light is required for the fastest shutter speeds. • The Auto Focus system may not operate properly in insufficient light when using the High Speed Shutter. 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 BACKLIGHT while recording. When lighting conditions return to normal, press BACKLIGHT again to disengage. Indication appears in the EVF. 28 Copying your Tapes (dubbing) Main Operation Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder as shown below. • Connect the Palmcorder to VCR. •Turn ON both units. • Set the recording VCR’s Input Signal Selector to LINE. • Set the Palmcorder POWER switch to VCR. Source (Playing) Palmcorder Insert a pre-recorded tape into the source (playing) Palmcorder and a blank tape with record tab into the recording unit. Press PLAY on the (playing) Palmcorder. Press STILL when the tape reaches the point you want to start dubbing. Press PLAY and REC together then immediately press STILL on the recording unit. PAUSSST1LL STOP HEW PLAY —Audio/Video Cable (supplied) -VHF Connecting Cable (not supplied) VCR Buttons Press STILL on the playing Palmcorder and PAUSE/STILL on the recording unit to begin copying your tape. Press STOP on both units when dubbing is complete. To Audio In >£ Recording: VCR To Video In 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. (I I: Note: • Tapes recorded on other VCRs and used for playback in the Palmcorder must be recorded in SP or SLP mode. • For technical reasons, dubbing a tape may reduce its quality. CAUTION:- Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement. 29 Special Features Palmcorder Accessory System For information and ordering instructions, see the separate Selection Guide and Accessory Order Form. Power Supplies Connection AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable Supplied (PV-A17) Audio/Video Cable 1.8Ah Battery Pack Supplied (VJAW0032) Supplied (PV-BP18) Optional (PV-BP18) RF Adaptor Optional (PV-RF16) 2.4Ah Battery Pack Optional (PV-BP17) Car Battery Cord Optional (PV-C16) To Transport 1.2Ah Battery Pack Optional (PV-BP15) To Record and Playback VHS PlayPak Supplied (PV-P1 /VYMW0009) Optional (PV-P1) Compact Video Cassette Tape Optional (NV-TC20P, NV-TC30P, NV-TC40P) For Special Effects Supplied (VYCW0108) Optional (PV-H18) Video Corrector Optional (PV-CC50) To Copy your Tapes (with Video!Audio) (( ~~ |fl_ 0| I =П]” Audio/Video Cable VCR (not supplied) Supplied (VJAW0032) 30 Notes Regarding Operations Attaching Optical Filters and Lenses Remove the Lens Hood by turning it counterclockwise. Then attach an optical filter or lens. • Be careful not to touch the lens itself. • Replace the Lens Hood after removing the accessory. Cleaning the EVF (Electronic View Finder) To Remove (Side view) V_ ■V 1 2 Slide and hold the EYEPIECE RELEASE button. Remove the eyepiece. (Do not twist.) Remove any lint or dust particles with a blower, available at photography stores. Do not touch lenses with fingers. Now, replace the eyepiece. FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 and part 18 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a residential environment. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, use the equipment in another location and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You may find the booklet, ‘Something About Interference' available from FCC local regional offices helpful. 31 For Your Information Specifications Power Source: Power Consumption: Video Signal: Video Recording System: Audio: Pick-Up System: Pick-Up Device: Lens: Viewfinder: Minimum Illumination Required: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Compact VHS Palmcorder: DC 6V AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6V Compact VHS Palmcorder: 6V DC 7.8W (Max. 10.8W) AC Adaptor: 24W 1.2W (when not in use.) EIA Standard (525 lines. 60 fields) NTSC color signal 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system 1 track Sequential color difference field reverse system One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD) 14:...