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Then, snap the lid shut. * Let the Load Detector fully retract before using the PlayPak in your standard VHS VCR. * Be sure the cassette reel area under the PlayPak is free to turn while loading. Slide the RELEASE button and wait for the lid to open. ' Hold the PlayPak securely in one hand. Put your finger through the hole in the bottom of the PlayPak and push the cassette out. Playback your Recordings Playback or View on a TV Your Palmcorder may be connected to a TV to play back tapes or to view what you are recording. Q TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks. To Audio In Audio/Video Cable (Supplied) To Audio/Video Out Q TV without AUDIO/VIDEO IN JacksT^ To Audio /Video Out Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. Set the POWER switch to VCR to playback a tape. Or, set to CAMERA to view what your Palmcorder is recording. 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 CH 3 or 4 on your TV to match the RF Adaptor CH 3/4 switch and set the VCR/TV selector on the RF Adaptor to VCR. Start playback or begin a recording. To watch TV only If you have connected the Palmcorder to your TV using an RF Adaptor: Set the POWER switch to OFF on the Palmcorder. Then, set the VCR/TV Selector on the RF Adaptor to TV. Now, turn the TV ON and select a channel. VCR/TV Selector VHF Connecting Cable (not supplied) To VHF Antenna Terminal 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. 25 Basic Operation Special Features F our-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 16 seconds to a fast 2 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 EVF. One-Touch Auto Fade This feature allows you to make smoother scene transitions for a professional look. Fade In: Starting the first scene with “fade in" is very effective. 1 2 Press FADE in Record/Pause mode so that “FADE” flashes in the EVF. Press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording. The picture and sound fade out, and then will gradually fade in. Fade Out: Use to create a soft ending or, when used together with fade in, a soft transition from one scene to the next. 1 Press FADE so that “FADE” flashes in the EVF while recording. Press RECORD/PAUSE to pause recording. The picture and sound gradually fade out. If FADE is accidentally pressed, press again so that “FADE” disappears in the EVF. 26 Special Features Auto Focus The Palmcorder will automatically bring the subject into focus even during zooming. Manual Focus Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording • a subject through glass. ■ a scene where the subject is tar from the Palmcorder 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 Palmcorder is aimed at a new scene. 1 Press MANUAL FOCUS so that “MF” (Manual Focus) appears in the EVF. EVF Indication MF Press and hold the “T” side of the POWER ZOOM switch until the lens is zoomed in all the way (subject at maximum size). Rotate MANUAL FOCUS until the picture is in focus. * It may be necessary to back away from the subject to focus the image properly. Press the “W” side of the POWER ZOOM switch to frame the picture as desired. Macro Focus (for close-ups) Auto Focus will function down to 1/2 inch (12.7mm) in front of the lens. Press the “W” side of the POWER ZOOM switch to the wide angle position. Then, bring the Palmcorder as close to the subject as necessary. 27 Special Features Special Features High Speed Shutter To record high speed motion (i.e. a tennis stroke) for improved STILL or SLOW mode playback, when watching the tape on this Palmcorder or a VHS VCR (3 or 4 head VCR). Auto Shutter In the AUTO mode (no indication in the EVF), the Palmcorder 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 EVF. • AUTO mode is automatically selected whenever the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. Manual Selection The High Speed Shutter indicator flashes when ...