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Sears 934.53802391 SERIES Owner's Manual

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OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
934.53802391
SERIES
KNOW
YOUR UNIT
Read
th_s booklet
so you will be
able to
enjoy
all the
features
m
your video
camera/recorder.
Record
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prov=ded
below
the Model
No. and the Senal
No,
as found
on the label on the rear
of your video camera/recorder.
Model
No.
Serial
No.
Retain
this informat=on
for future
reference
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VIDEO CAMERA/
RECORDER
Operation
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179,
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Model No. and the Senal as found on the label on the rear VIDEO CAMERA/ of your video camera/recorder. RECORDER Model Serial Operation Retain this informat=on for future reference Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
  • Page 2 WARN,NG" TOP.EVENT F IRE ORs.ocK .AZA"O' 0O NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within unit have sufficient magnitude cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of con- tact with inside...
  • Page 3 10. Car Battery Cord (*) (Part No. 46-23858-3) CAUTION: See notes on page 9. 11. Earphone (Part No. 33-8-2) Antenna Adaptor (*) (Part No. 46-45733-3) Optional--not supplied. Order from any Sears Service/Parts Department, mentioning the part number, Div. 57, Price List 528.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety _s _ nJalc,i luctot ill Iht_ design of every instrument But, safety ts your responsibility This page lists important information that will help to assure your enloymenl and proper...
  • Page 5 Outdoor Antenna Groullding--II dll Ugtbld_:_ JHterlrlLl Ut Lightning--l-or added p_utuuilorl tor this videu plo,3uu_ cable syslem =s connected to the video product, be sure during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended tile antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some unused for long...

  • Page 6: Importantsafetyinstructions Forac Adaptor/Charger

    IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS FORAC ADAPTOR/CHARGER 10. An extension cord should not be used unless _,b 1. Save these instructions -- This page contains solutely necessary. important safety and operating instructions for AC Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk Adaptor/Charger Model VM-AC66AS.
  • Page 7 Camera/Recorder to VCR dubbing ....Auto iris ............Troubleshooting ..........Recording TV program ........Routine maintenance ........Audio dubbing ..........Sears service ..........Video dubbing ..........to order repair parts ......Automatic rewind ......... Specifications ..........Date/clock setting ........Using...
  • Page 8 ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER You can adjust the position and angle of the Viewfinder so you can see through it easily with the left eye as well as the right eye. NOTE: Put the Viewfinder back to original position when storing Camera/Recorder into the carrying case or carrying...

  • Page 9: Power Sources

    POWER SOURCES • WHEN USING WITH BATTERY PACK (Accessory No. 2) 1. To attach, align the mark "11_'" of the fully charged 2. To remove, _licle thu l_attery Pack OpWdrU white Battery Pack (Accessory No. 2) with that of the pushing the "'BA3-rERY'"...
  • Page 10 • To prevent fire or shock hazard or damage to See page 2 for ordering information. your camera/recorder, please use only with Sears car battery cord (Part No. 46-23858-3). BATTERY PACK CHECKING When the" gPl "' indication in the Electronic...
  • Page 11 3. An optional long play battery (Sears Stock No. replace the Battery. 57-53983) may also be charged by the AC Adap- 10.

  • Page 12: Camera Recording

    RECORDING MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA 5. Set "FOCUS AUTO/MAN" Switch tu "AUTO". 1. Connect the POWER SOURCE. (See pages 8 and NOTE: See page 32 for "EYEPIECE ADJUST- 2. Press "EJECT" Button and insert the cassette MENT". transparent window is toward arrow toward Cassette...
  • Page 13 12. Press arid hold small button oil "POWER" I_. Attel rucurd_flg, plu,_s dlJd hold ttlu sIHail buttoll "POWER" Switch while you slide it to "'VOR", Switch while you place it in "OFF" position to turn and the Camera/Recorder will be now in the stop off the Camera/Recorder, and then press "EJECT"...
  • Page 14 IDENTIFICATION OPERATION OF CONTROLS Camera Light camera light raised when _.he "POWER" Switch is set to "CAM", it lights automatically. Return the light to its original Record Indicator position after using it; it turns off automatically. This indicator lights during the record mode NOTE: the "POWER"...
  • Page 15 L_io_J _orl[roJ TO use the Electronic V_ewill_Uuf vv,[hout _y_ glasses on, turn this control ring for your opti- mum focus adjustment. (EVF) Electronic Viewfinder Displays what the Camera/Recorder lens sees. The electronic viewfinder also functions as a convenient black-and-white monitor during playback of recorded material.
  • Page 16 "REWIND" Button "PLAY" Button Press this Button during Stop (Jr Fast lorward Used for playback of tape _colded in the SP mode. mode, and fast-rewinding starts. "REWIND" appears in the viewfinder whenever the linear NOTE: When Camera/Recorder time counter or time remaining is present.
  • Page 17 "F.FWD"-Buttol_ "STOP" Button Press this Button during Stop or Rewind fllode, The "STOP" Button is used to stop playback, rewind, fast forward operations. and fast-forwarding starts. "FAST FWD" "STOP" Button has no effect during record pears in the viewfinder whenever the linear time operation.
  • Page 18 "BA'I-rERY" Eject Lever Releases the Battery attached to the Video Camera/Recorder. Clock Battery Compartment Pull the Battery Holder and install the Clock Battery (Accessory No. 5). Cassette Holder Press "EJECT" Button to open the Cassette Holder. Be aware of the Cassette direction_ when inserting.
  • Page 19 Power Zoom Switch .._-_'_This Switch performs zooming electrically. "W": Picture becomes wider gradually. "T": Picture becomes telescopic gradually. Start/Stop Record Button This Button is used to control the Camera/ Recorder. When this Button is pressed with Camera/Recorder recording mode, the tape runs to start recording. "REC"...

  • Page 20: Auto Focus

    AUTO FOCUS Auto Focus Window auto focus system utilizes Infrared light and will focus the nearest object that reflects this light. Auto focusing can also --FOCUS PUSFI/AUTO • • AUTO performed during manual_ focus mode by pushing this _ Button. When the "FOCUS AUTO/MAN"...
  • Page 21 • MANUAL FOCUSING Power Zoom Switch 1. Set "FOCUS AUTO/MAN" 5wit(;h "MAN" position. Z. Zoom in on the object by pressing the Power Zoom Switch on the "'T'" side. NOTE: See page 21 for "POWER ZOOM". 3, Focus on the object by turning the Focus Ring.

  • Page 22: Power Zoom

    POWER ZOOM • Press Power Zoom Switch on the "W" side, Lhu pl_;_ul_ gradually widens. Power Zoom Switch Press Power Zoom Switch the "T" side, and the picture gradually becomes telescopic. MACRO LENS Atlows you to shoot objects as close as I cm from the lens tip.
  • Page 23 INSTANT REVIEW 1. In record/pause (stand-by) mode, press "REVIEW" Whel] tile tape leaches elld scollc Button, the recorded scene of the last few have just recorded, Video Camera/Recorder seconds is played back in the reverse direction returns to the record/pause (stand-by) mode.
  • Page 24 RECORDING "IV PROGRAM If your TV or VCR has an audio/video out lacks, you curl r_burd thu I V prUyldlll with L,dlllLi_ l-_bord_l To "AUDIO OUT" (White), "VIDEO OUT" (Yellow) To "AV IN" • [White), -_To "AUDIO OUT" Audio/Video Input Cable "VIDEO OUT"...

  • Page 25: Audio Dubbing

    AUDIO DUBBING The audio dubbing feature lets you record irew audio (sourld) o_ a previously recorded tape without erasing the origi- nal video (picture). When you audio dub a tape, the previous audio is erased and replaced with new sound. External Microphone (Not supplied}...
  • Page 26 vIUEO UuuI_ING The video dubbing feature lets you r_uuru ,,_,, _Juev _plutulusj ul, u pluVlOUSly iuuuided [apu wlthOu, i:loblny [he original audio (sound). When you video dub a tape, the previous video is erased and replaced with the new pictures. The replacement video can be the picture...
  • Page 27 9. Press "VIDEO DUB" a_d "'PLAY" But[uns sirrlul- "'REW" Button taneously. "'V.DUB" is displayed in the View- finder, and at the same time picture to be "PLAY" Button dubbed appears. "REC/STILL" Button 10. Press "REC/STILL" Button. Video dubbing will start and will stop when counter reads "0:00:00".
  • Page 28 DATE/CLOCK SETTING The date and clock can be recorded on your tapes to uct ds a hdfidy releluiiL.u whuii vlewiN£] LlluHI LI[ Ll ILIt_.i Lillle. Use the following procedure to set up this display for the current date and time. "REW"...
  • Page 29 • ]o correct date/time information after starting • correct date/time inforJllatioD_ during the date/clock programming Press and hold "DATE/TIME" Button, and then Press "STOP" Button repeatedly until the flashing press "STOP" Button, the month will start flashing. cursor is removed from the viewfinder.

  • Page 30: Title Making

    TITLE MAKING You can easily create and record pefs{Jllaiiz_d titles ull y(Jul vldeub with tile Galllul _/}_e{_ul def s built in [l[Jt;_ The titler will store 2 different title pages in memory. Once a title is stored, it can be displayed and recorded at ahy time.
  • Page 31 • Correcting Errors During Programming • Recording Titles a Tape Camera/ Recorder 1. Press "SHIFT" Button repeatedly until the character to be corrected flashes. 1. Place "POWER" Switch to "VCR" position. 2. Press either "--" or "+" Button until the correct 2.
  • Page 32 CAUTION: Do not hold the unit by the built-in • Replace only with bulb, Sears Stock No. 57-53802 camera light when carrying as this could cause BULB (Optional Accessory), to reduce the risk of fire. a malfunction,...

  • Page 33: Eyepiece Adjustment

    EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT To use the electronic viewfinder with or without Diopter Control glasses on, adjust Diopter Control for optimum focus. PRODUCING BEST COLOR PROGRAM LIGHTING Lighting should be uniform from the top Essential points on lighting people 3. Use one more light behind the subject.
  • Page 34 VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV To play back a tape recorded on your Video Camera/Recorder and vtew tt on your TV recewer, you must _.or]nect the Video Camera/Recorder to the TV receiver using either Audio/Video Output Cable (Accessory No.
  • Page 35 ExaMple 3. It your TV is a regular "_ UHF Antenna VHF Antenna UHF IN VHF IN Camera/Recorder 75-ohm 3DO-ohm ,_--This is an Idaptor 75/300-ohm combination To "AV OUT" type and may be used as applicable. 4--?5-ohm Coaxial Cable L -J with Antenna Adaptor...
  • Page 36 DISPLAY BUTTON Pressing the "DISPLAY" Button lets you check several special displays in the viewfinder. 1st press 2nd press Battery Level and Linear Battery Level and Time- time Counter Remaining Display 3rd press "DISPLAY" Button Removes Display LINEAR TIME COUNTER Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes...

  • Page 37: Time Remaining

    TIME REMAINING When the linear time counter is present _rl the vJew finder, pressing "DISPLAY" Button again will change the display to a read-out showing the amount of record- mg or playback time left on the tape. Pressing "'DIS- PLAY" Button once more clears all graphics from the...
  • Page 38 MICROPHONE MIXING You can mix audio through a microphone during playback. (Add r/d+f,_horl [u _xtbttrlg ouL+l,d J Connect a source from which you want to mix sound, following the procedure shown on page 24 NOTE: If no external microphone or equtpment _s connected, you can mix sound from the built-Jn n,tcr_phoJ,,,...
  • Page 39 CAMERA/RECORDER TO VCR DUBBING If you wish to exchange or copy some of your friend's favorite home recordings, the following instructions can be used to connect Video Camera/Recorder to VCR for this purpose..VCR: .eoor, "_i A.T To "AM OUT" Audlo/Vldeo Output Cable...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Your Video Camera/Recorder is a highly suphisticated instrument. It has been carelully checked and adjusted the factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems. However, should problems develop, check the following points and take necessary corrective measures. INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETI'E...
  • Page 41 LP or EP recording. This Camera/Recorder is for use in SP recording only. Take the Camera/Recorder to Sears Service Center for service. TV receiver is of older type. It needs to be modified Picture bends at the top of TV screen.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    . . . "We Service What We Sell". If you should take your Camera/Recorder to Sears Service for any reason, be sure you include the following accessories: 1. Audio/Video Output Cable (Accessory No, 4) 2.

  • Page 43: Using The Optional

    USING THE OPTIONAL SYNCHRO EDIT CORD Synchro edit allows your Camera/Recorder to control a compatible VCR (one that has a camerd pausu jackJ wh+ie tapes are being copied from the Camera/Recorder to the VCR. The "REVIEW" Button on the Camera/Recorder causes the VCR to start recording and the "'REW", "'F.FWD",...

  • Page 44: Warranty

    WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship in this video camera/ recorder, free of charge. The above warranty coverage applies only to vldeo career,7 recorders which are used for private household purposes.

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