This manual covers important safety precautions, power source options, and how to handle the camcorder to avoid damage from heat, moisture, or magnetic fields. It also explains battery charging, remote‑control use, and the functions of the various controls and connectors.
Detailed sections guide you through recording steps, playback, maintenance, and provide full technical specifications such as video system, tape speed, power consumption, and dimensions.
| Television system | Rotating 2-head, helicalscan system |
|---|---|
| Tape speed (SP mode) | Approx. 20.051 mm/sec |
| Maximum recording time (SP mode) | 90 minutes (P5-90 cassette) |
| Image sensor | CCD solid‑state type (320,000 pixels) |
| Power consumption | 5.7 W during camera recording |
| Operating temperature range | -20 °C to 60 °C |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | Approx. 119 × 111 × 203 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 770 g (excluding battery pack and tape) |
It flashes in the viewfinder when condensation has formed inside the camcorder or cassette, indicating you should remove the cassette and let it dry.
Keep the cord away from heat sources, do not place heavy objects on it, and always unplug by pulling the plug, not the cord.