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  • Page 1

    Cat. No. 16-830 owner’s manual camcorder please read before using this equipment. Model 130 moviecorder ‰ 16-830.Fm page 1 wednesday, july 21, 1999 9:32 am.

  • Page 2: Features

    2 features your optimus model 130 moviecorder cam- corder combines all the features of a video camera and a portable vcr in one lightweight package. Using standard vhs cassettes, you can record and play back home movies any- where. The low-light (1 lux) ccd imager makes special lighting unnecessary ...

  • Page 3

    3 safety check — upon completion of service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. Wall or ceiling mount — the product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufactur...

  • Page 4: Contents

    4 contents before you begin ........................................................................................................................... 8 supplied accessories ................................................................................................................ 8 optional a...

  • Page 5

    5 special vcr features ................................................................................................................. 28 visual search .......................................................................................................................... 28 fast forward and rew...

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    6 before you begin please read this owner’s manual carefully. It has been prepared to help you with initial setup pro- cedures and in the everyday operation of your camcorder. Supplied accessories your camcorder includes the following accesso- ries. Be sure to remove these items before you store the...

  • Page 7

    7 moisture condensation condensation inside the camcorder can cause tape jams or video head damage. If the cam- corder senses moisture, tape flashes in the viewfinder. If tape flashes in the viewfinder, or when you first use your camcorder after moving it from a cold area to a warm one, follow these...

  • Page 8: Quick Start

    8 quick start to eliminate complicated adjustments in most situations, this camcorder has fully automatic features for focus, white balance, and shutter speed. All you need to do is press rec/pause . The following steps outline the basic procedures for making a recording. In many of the steps, you a...

  • Page 9

    9 notes: • to protect the tape and conserve battery power, the camcorder turns itself off if you pause the tape for more than 5 minutes. To turn the camcorder back on, press rec/ pause . • for more information about recording with your camcorder, be sure to read all the sec- tions under “special vid...

  • Page 10: Selecting A Power Source

    10 selecting a power source you can power the camcorder from any of three sources — the supplied battery pack, the sup- plied ac adapter/charger, or your vehicle’s bat- tery (with an optional dc adapter, not supplied). Note: your camcorder has a built-in recharge- able battery in addition to the bat...

  • Page 11

    11 attaching the battery pack to the camcorder 1. Align the marks on both sides of the battery pack with the marks on the sides of the camcorder. 2. Gently press the battery pack against the camcorder, then slide the battery pack down until it clicks and locks in place. Caution: the battery pack fit...

  • Page 12

    12 battery usage hints • recording with many starts and stops, fre- quent zooming, and recording in low tem- peratures might shorten battery life. Be sure to slide power on the camcorder to off when not recording. • do not use the camcorder with a low or dis- charged battery pack attached. This migh...

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    13 using an optional dc adapter you can use a dc adapter (cmc no. T16- cc70a, not supplied) to power your camcorder. Cautions: • your vehicle must have a 12-volt, negative- ground electrical system. • the recommended dc adapter is specially designed for use with your camcorder. Never use it to power...

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    14 preparing the camcorder for use inserting/removing a video cassette you can open the cassette compartment to in- sert/remove a video cassette whenever a power source is connected to the camcorder, whether or not the camcorder is turned on. 1. Press stop/eject to open the cassette compartment. 2. ...

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    15 setup before you can use the camcorder, you must set up the viewfinder. 1. Rotate the viewfinder support until it stops, as shown. Caution: the viewfinder support rotates only 90°. Do not force it past this point. 2. Rotate the eyepiece about 180° until it stops, as shown. Caution: the eyepiece r...

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    16 setting/changing the date and time 1. Slide power to camera . The power indicator lights. 2. If the currently set date does not appear in the viewfinder, repeatedly press date/time until the date appears and the month’s digit flashes. If the month’s digit does not flash, press and hold down date/...

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    17 attaching the shoulder strap the shoulder strap provides a convenient way to carry the camcorder when it is not in use. You can also use it as a safety strap when you use the camcorder. To attach the shoulder strap, slide power to off , then attach each end of the strap as shown. Cautions: • use ...

  • Page 18

    18 special video recording features auto focusing the automatic focusing feature lets you concen- trate on recording great videos without having to worry about whether or not they are properly fo- cused. The camcorder detects the distance from the camcorder to the object you see in the center of the...

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    19 • for the best possible resolution while using macro focus, be sure to shoot in a well- lighted area. Digital zoom the camcorder’s digital zoom feature automati- cally doubles the magnification of telephoto shots while you use variable speed power zoom. To use digital zoom, simply continue to pre...

  • Page 20

    20 review this feature lets you quickly review the last few seconds of a recording. 1. During recording, press rec/pause to stop the tape. Appears in the viewfinder. 2. Press review . The tape rewinds and plays the last few seconds of the tape, then stops the tape where the recording ends. 3. Press ...

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    21 recording the date and time on a tape you can select a date/time recording option by repeatedly pressing date/time . Each time you press date/time , you see one of the following options: • and the date — the camcorder automatically records the date on the first 10 seconds of the first recording o...

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    22 tape remaining during recording and playback, the camcorder displays a bar below the tape counter in the viewfinder showing the amount of tape left on the loaded cassette. The camcorder displays re- maining tape information in ranges from (the tape is at or near the beginning), (the tape is in or...

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    23 the characters appear in this order as you press + (or in reverse order as you press – ). A b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9? ’. /, -;: ! (space) 5. After you have selected the first character, press shift to move the flashing cursor to the place where you wan...

  • Page 24

    24 hints for making better video tapes if you are not familiar with camera techniques, there are many books about the subject avail- able at your local library. However, because the camcorder is so simple to use and tape can be used again and again, it is inexpensive to exper- iment and learn as you...

  • Page 25

    25 camcorder movement when you move the camcorder while recording, do so slowly and steadily. Too much movement or fast movement make your recordings look awkward. A video camera tripod (such as radio shack cat. No. 16-2017, not supplied) is a worthwhile investment for top-quality movie making. Zoom...

  • Page 26: Special Vcr Features

    26 special vcr features this section describes some of your camcord- er’s special vcr features and functions. Note: unless otherwise noted, you can use these features only when power is set to vcr . Visual search visual search lets you view a recording either forward or backward at a faster speed so...

  • Page 27

    27 dubbing (copying) a tape the process of recording from one audio/video device to another is called dubbing. You can connect the camcorder and the vcr together, then either: • use your camcorder to record the signal from the vcr • use your vcr to record the signal from the camcorder notes: • alway...

  • Page 28

    28 1. Use a fingernail to pull down the cover on the camcorder’s audio/video out/in jack compartment to open it. Caution: the cover on the audio/video out/in jack compartment is attached to the camcorder. Do not try to remove it. 2. Connect the white plug on one end of the cable to the camcorder’s a...

  • Page 29

    29 4. Set av out/in inside the audio/video out/in jack compartment to out . 5. Slide power to vcr . 6. Insert a cassette into the camcorder. 7. Set your vcr to its audio/video mode. Note: some vcrs have a manual input- select switch, while others automatically “sense” when you connect another audio/...

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    30 2. Set av out/in inside the audio/video out/in jack compartment for the audio source you chose: • if you are using the built-in microphone, set av out/in to out . • if you are using an audio source con- nected to the camcorder’s audio jack, set av out/in to in . 3. Slide power to vcr . 4. Insert ...

  • Page 31

    31 4. Insert a cassette into the camcorder. 5. Press play on the camcorder to play the tape to the point where you want audio/ video dubbing to end. Then press rec/ pause to pause it. 6. Press display . M appears in the view- finder next to the tape counter. Then press reset to reset the tape counte...

  • Page 32

    32 connecting the camcorder to a tv using a tv for playback there are many different types of tvs and ways to connect them to your camcorder. This section describes the most common set ups. Notes: • if your tv doesn’t match any of the exam- ples provided, contact your local radio shack store for ass...

  • Page 33

    33 standard tv to connect the camcorder to a standard tv (with only vhf and uhf terminals), you need an rf adapter kit (cmc no. T16-rf71a, not sup- plied). The rf adapter kit includes: • rf converter • 300-to 75-ohm matching transformer • 75-ohm antenna cable cautions: • use only the recommended rf ...

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    34 5. Using the supplied 75-ohm antenna cable, connect the rf converter’s out to tv jack to the tv’s vhf antenna terminal. • if the tv’s vhf antenna terminal is the round, 75-ohm type, connect the cable directly to the terminal. • if the tv’s vhf antenna terminal is the flat, 300-ohm type, use anoth...

  • Page 35: Additional Information

    35 additional information troubleshooting if you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your camcorder, refer to the following troubleshooting chart. If you still cannot solve the problem, take your camcorder to your local radio shack store for assistance. Function p...

  • Page 36

    36 function problem possible reason suggestion playback image in viewfinder is fuzzy. • focus control on the viewfinder must be adjusted. • adjust the focus control. • viewfinder must be reset. • turn off the cam- corder and discon- nect the power source. Then, after about 1 minute, reconnect the po...

  • Page 37

    37 function problem possible reason suggestion playback (continued) cassette will not eject and power will not turn off. Camcorder is recording. Press rec/pause to stop the tape and try again. No tape movement in fast-forward mode. Tape is already completely wound. Rewind the tape to the desired poi...

  • Page 38: Care And Maintenance

    38 your optimus model 130 moviecorder cam- corder is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the camcorder so you can en- joy it for years. Keep the camcorder dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq- uids can contain minerals that c...

  • Page 39

    39 • do not use the camcorder on its side. The tape might not wind properly and might jam. • some small, portable tripods might be diffi- cult to connect and might not be sturdy enough to support your camcorder. Be sure to use only a strong, stable tripod. Servicing your camcorder except as noted in...

  • Page 40

    40 on most cassettes there is a brake-release plunger on the bottom center of the cassette. Use the tip of a pen or pencil to press the plung- er. This loosens the tape. The fcc wants you to know this device complies with part 15 of fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: ...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    41 specifications signal system ............................................................ Ntsc-type standard color and monochrome recording system ........................................................................................................ Vhs standard tape width ........................

  • Page 42: Notes

    42 notes 16-830.Fm page 42 wednesday, july 21, 1999 9:32 am.

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    43 16-830.Fm page 43 wednesday, july 21, 1999 9:32 am.

  • Page 44

    Radio shack a division of tandy corporation fort worth, texas 76102 6a5 printed in malaysia radio shack limited warranty this product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of pur- chase from radio shack company-owned stores and authorized radio shack franchisees and dealers. Within this...