Model 163 Moviecorder 8 Camcorder
(160-0864) Features Faxback Doc. # 19173
Your Optimus Model 163 MovieCorder 8 Camcorder combines all the features of
a video camera and a portable VCR in one lightweight package. Using
standard 8 mm cassettes, you can record and play back home movies anywhere.
The low-light (1 lux) CCD imager makes special lighting unnecessary in most
situations. You can also use the camcorder as a VCR to play back a tape or
copy to a VCR
This camcorder has many special features that make operation simple,
convenient, and versatile. Be sure to read this manual carefully and
completely so you can understand and enjoy all of your camcorder's
features.
The camcorder has these features.
Four Power Sources - let you power the camcorder from the supplied
battery pack, AA alkaline batteries (not
supplied), the supplied AC adapter/charger and
auxiliary power cord, or an optional DC
adapter.
CCD Imager - provides a clear, high-resolution picture,
even in low-light conditions (down to 1 lux).
Electronic Viewfinder with - lets you monitor the picture during recording
Adjustable Focus and playback.
12-to-1 Power Zoom - lets you go smoothly from wide-angle to
telephoto shots. You control the zoom rate by
the amount of pressure you place on the
buttons.
Digital Zoom Enhancement - increases the magnification of the power zoom
up to 2 times (to 24-to-1).
Digital Instant Zoom - increases the magnification of the image being
recorded upto 1 1/2 times by pressing a single
button.
Fuzzy Logic Circuitry - enables the camcorder to focus and adjust to
different lighting conditions, much like the
human eye.
Automatic Focusing - provides automatic, full-range focusing from
3/8 inch to infinity for a sharp, clear
picture in almost all situations. You can also
focus the camcorder on close objects for
stunning detail.
Zoom Automatic Focusing - automatically zooms out to adjust the focus if
you zoom in on an object and the object is
out of focus.
Automatic Iris Control - constantly adjusts for almost any lighting
situation.
Automatic White-Balance - ensures natural color reproduction in both
Control natural and artificial light.
Date Search - memorizes the start and end positions of a
recording you made on a specific day, so you
can easily locate these positions later.
Automatic Exposure - automatically adjusts the shutter's speed from
1/60 to 1/4000, depending on the lighting
conditions.
Flying Erase Head - provides exceptionally clean edits between
recorded segments.
Audio/Video Editing - lets you change the sound and pictures on a
tape. You can use either sounds from the
built-in microphone or an audio device
connected to the camcorder, and video from the
camcorder's lens or a video source connected
to the camcorder.
NOTE: You must have an A/V input cable (CMC
No. T16-CH90IN, not supplied) to connect
a separate audio or video source to the
camcorder.
Review - automatically replays the most recent few
seconds of a recording.
Camera Search - lets you review recorded portions on a tape
and resume recording at the desired point on
the tape for smooth scene transitions.
Digital Tape Counter with - helps you mark and return to locations on
Memory the tape.
Clock/Calendar Graphics - lets you record the current time and date of a
Generator recording in the bottom of the picture.
Titler - lets you create and record titles on your
videos.
Audio/Video Input & Output - let you play back tapes on TVs or VCRs, and
Jacks copy tapes to or from the camcorder.
Forward/Reverse Video - let you quickly scan your recordings and
Search & Freeze Frame - examine individual frames in detail.
Record/Pause Trigger - lets you conveniently stop and start camera
recording.
Standard Tripod Mount
NOTE: Your camcorder is designed to record and play back in the SP mode
only. The camcorder does not perform normal playback for programs
pre-recorded in the LP mode.
(JC 11/14/95)
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