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Sears 934.53735190 series Owner's Manual

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OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL
NO.
934.53735190
SERIES
KNOW
YOUR UNIT
Read this booklet so you will be
able to enjoy alt the features in
your video camera/recorder.
Record in space provided below
the Model No. and the Serial No.
as found on the label on the rear
of your video camera/recorder,
Model No,
Serial No.
Retain this information
for future
reference,
[vHs]
VI DEO CAMERA/
RECORDER
Operation
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Chicago,
IL 60684,
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Model No. and the Serial No. as found on the label on the rear VI DEO CAMERA/ of your video camera/recorder, RECORDER Model No, Serial No. Operation Retain this information for future reference, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684, U.S.A.
  • Page 2 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage wi_in the unit may have sufficient magnitude re cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of con- tact with any inside part of this unit.

  • Page 3: Features

    Output Cable ® ® ® 5. DC Camera Light 6. Telephoto Lens (*) (Sears Stock No. 57-53954) 7. Clock Battery 3-volt Micro Lithium Cell (such as _(*) MaxeU #CR2025 or equivalent) 8. RF Converter and 75-ohm Coaxial Cable with Antenna Adaptor (*) (Part No. 46-83930-3) ®...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety ts a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Camera/Recorder...
  • Page 5 Outdoor Antenna Grounding--If an outside antenna or Lightning--For added protection for this video product cable system is connected to the video product, be sure during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions For Ac Adaptor/Charger

    IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS FORAC ADAPTOR/CHARGER 1. Save these instructions -- This page contains 10. An extension cord should not be used unless ab- important safety and operating instructions for AC solutely necessary. Adaptor/Charger Model VM-AC64AS(M). Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Storing the Camera/Recorder in the carrying case ..........Variable shutter speed ........Routine maintenance ........Auto iris ............Sears service ..........Recording TV program ........How to order repair parts ......Audio dubbing ..........Specifications ..........Video dubbing ..........Using the optional synchro edit cord ....

  • Page 8: Electronic Viewfinder Position Adjustment

    ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER POSITION ADJUSTMENT The position of the Electronic Viewfinder can be adjusted so it can be viewed with the left eye as well as the right eye+ • When viewing with right eye • When viewing with left eye ATTACHING THE TELEPHOTO OR WIDE-ANGLE...

  • Page 9: Ac Adaptor/Charger

    POWER SOURCES • WHEN USING WITH BAI-rERY PACK (Accessory No. 2) 2. To remove slide the Battery Pack upward while 1. To attach align the mark "1_" on the side of the pushing the "'BA'I-rERY'" Eject Lever in the direction Battery Pack (Accessory No.

  • Page 10: Battery Pack Checking

    Recorder, make sure the Car Battery Cord you plan to use has positive tip polarity and is capable of converting 12 volts to 9.6 volts such as Sears Part No. 46-23858-3. BATTERY PACK CHECKING When the "E" indication in the Electronic Viewfinder appears and flashes while the Video Camera/Recorder is operated with a Battery pack (Accessory No.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery Pack

    10. If "CHARGE" and "POWER" Lights on the AC 3. An optional long play battery (Sears Stock No. Adaptor/Charger start flashing, remove the bat- tery and then reattach If after several at-...

  • Page 12: Making A Sample Camera Recording

    MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING 1. Connect the POWER SOURCE. (See pages 8 and 6. Set "FOCUS AUTO/MAN" Switch to "AUTO". NOTE: See page 31 for "EYEPIECE ADJUST- 2. Press "EJECT" Button and insert the cassette so MENT". the transparent window is toward you and the arrow toward the Cassette Holder.
  • Page 13 9. After recording, set "VCR/CAM'" Select Switch 13. Press "POWER" ON/OFF Button off and then to "'VCR", and the Camera/Recorder will be now "EJECT" Button to remove cassette. in the stop mode. "POWER" ON/OFF Button "VCR/CAM'" Select Switch "EJECT" Button 14.

  • Page 14: Identification And Operation Of Controls

    IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS "MEMORY" Button Cover for Camera Light Terminal When the DC camera light (provided) is at- If this Button is pressed while the linear time tached to the accessory shoe, this cover slides counter or time remaining read-out is displayed and power can be supplied to the DC camera _, in the viewfinder, "'M"...
  • Page 15 Accessory Shoe "BATTERY" Eject Lever Used to attach the DC Camera Light (Access- Releases the Battery or AC Adaptor/Charger ory No. 5). to the Video Camera/Recorder. Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Camera/Recorder lens sees. The electronic viewfinder also functions as a convenient black-and-white monitor during...
  • Page 16 "EJECT" Button "PLAY" Button Operates with "POWER" either on or off, if a_ Used for playback of tape recorded in the SP power source is connected to the Camera/_ mode. Recorder. NOTE: When Camera/Recorder is in record/pause (stand-by) mode, pressing and "_ holding this Button will play the tape at normal.
  • Page 17 "'PAUSE/r-_" Button These buttons are used for title making buttons when the "TITLE" button is pressed. When this Button is pressed during recording, (See "TITLE MAKING" on page 29.) the tape stops and the Camera/Recorder enters the record/pause (stand-by) mode. When this _"...
  • Page 18 "AV OUT" Jack Cassette Holder Connect the Audio/Video Output Cable (Ac- Press "EJECT" Button to open the Cassette Holder. Be aware of the Cassette direction cessory No. 4) to this jack and to the audio and video inputs of your TV/monitor receiver. You when inserting.
  • Page 19 Graphics in the Electronic Viewfinder Indicates the battery condition; • When the battery is fully charged, the display reads "'E------F". When the battery is very near empty, only one dash remains and starts blink- ing. You should find an alternative power source or recharge the battery.

  • Page 20: Auto Focus

    AUTO FOCUS Auto Focus Window The auto focus system utilizes infrared light and will focus on the nearest object that reflects this light. Auto focusing can also be performed during manual focus mode by pushing this Button. PUSH/AUTO MAN° *AUTO With the "FOCUS AUTO/MAN"...
  • Page 21 • MANUAL FOCUSING 1. Set "FOCUS AUTO/MAN" Switch to "MAN" position, 2. Zoom in on the object by pressing the Power Zoom Switch on the "'T'" side, NOTE: See page 21 for "POWER ZOOM". Far Object Power Zoom Switch Zoom In "FOCUS AUTO/MAN"...

  • Page 22: Power Zoom

    POWER ZOOM • Press Power Zoom Switch on the "W" side, and the picture gradually widens, • Press Power Zoom Switch on the "T" side, and the picture gradually becomes telescopic. Power Zoom Switch MACRO LENS Allows you to shoot objects as close as 1 cm from the lens tip.

  • Page 23: Variable Shutter Speed

    VARIABLE SHUTTER SPEED Use this feature to shoot tennis and golf shots that contain rapid movement. You can replay the still pictures at the crucial moments without any fluctuations. Normally the shutter speed is 1/60 seconds. The speed can be changed up to 1/500 seconds or 1/1000 seconds. I S:500 O:OO:O0 E---F...

  • Page 24: Recording Tv Program

    RECORDING TV PROGRAM If your TV or VCR has an audio/video out jacks, you can record the TV program with Camera/Recorder. To "AUDIO OUT" (White), "VIDEO OUT" IYellow) To "AM IN" To "AUDIO OUT" (White), Audio/Video Input Cable 1.) "VIDEO OUT"...

  • Page 25: Audio Dubbing

    AUDIO DUBBING The audio dubbing feature lets you record new audio (sound) on 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. "VIDEO IN"...

  • Page 26: Video Dubbing

    VIDEO DUBBING The video dubbing feature lets you record new video (pictures) on a previously recorded tape without erasing the 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 taken by the camera or from a video source connected to "'AV IN"...

  • Page 27: Index Signal Recording

    9. Press "VIDEO DUB" and "PLAY" Buttons simul- "'REW'" Button taneously. "V.DUB" is displayed in the viewfinder, and at the same time the picture to be dubbed "PLAY" Button appears. "PAUSE/[_'" Button "VIDEO DUB" Button E--_ O005BM PAUSE 10. Press "PAUSE/[]_'" Button.

  • Page 28: Date/Clock Setting

    DATE/CLOCK SETrlNG The date and clock can be recorded on your tapes to act as a handy reference when viewing them at a later time. Use the following procedure to set up this display for the current date and time. 1.

  • Page 29: Attaching The Dc Camera Light

    ATTACHING DC CAMERA LIGHT 4. Turn on power of the camera/recorder and then Use the DC camera light if you wish to shoot objects in press the "POWER" Button of the DC camera light dark places. when required. NOTES: NOTE: Turn on the camera light only when you need •...

  • Page 30: Title Making

    TITLE MAKING You can easily create and record personalized titles on your videos with the Camera/Recorder's built-in titler. The titler will store 2 different title pages in memory. Once a title is stored, it can be displayed and recorded at any- time.
  • Page 31 • Correcting Errors During Programming • Recording Titles on Another VCR while playing a Tape Back with the Camera/Recorder 1. Press"SHIFT" Button repeatedly until the character to be corrected flashes. 1. Connect the Camera/Recorder and VCR. 2. Press either "--" or "+"...

  • Page 32: Eyepiece Adjustment

    EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on, Diopter Control adjust the Diopter Control for optimum focus. PRODUCING BEST COLOR PROGRAM LIGHTING Lighting should he uniform from the top Essential points on lighting people 3. Use one more light behind the subject. This em- 1.

  • Page 33: Viewing The Picture Played Back On Your Tv

    VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV To play back a tape recorded on your Video Camera/Recorder and view it on your TV receiver, you must connect the Video Camera/Recorder to the TV receiver using either Audio/Video Output Cable (Accessory No, 4) or RF Con- verter Unit (Optional Accessory).
  • Page 34 3. Connect the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable with Antenna 9. Set "VCR/CAM" Select Switch to "VCR'" sition. Adaptor to "OUT TO "IV" on the RF Converter 10. Press "POWER" ON/OFF Button on. Unit, 11, Press "PLAY" Button, 4. Connect the other end to the VHF antenna terminal on the TV, as illustrated.

  • Page 35: Display Button

    DISPLAY BUTTON Pressing the "DISPLAY" button lets you check several special displays in the viewfinder. "DISPLAY" Button L!+l_I 3rd press E---F E---F 0:00:00 I :30 Removes Display Battery Level and Linear Battery Level and Time- time Counter Remaining Display LINEAR TIME COUNTER Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes and se- conds.

  • Page 36: Memory

    MEMORY When the linear time counter with memory indication appears in the viewfinder, a tape that is being rewound "'REW" Button automatically stops when the counter reads "0:00:00". "STOP" Button This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to review immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times in a row.

  • Page 37: F-Search And R-Search

    F-SEARCH R-SEARCH When you press "F.FWD'" or "REWIND" Button dur- "REWIND" Button ing playback, the tape will be played back at a speed about 3 times faster than the normal playback speed, "'F.F'3/VD'"Button and you can easily locate a certain spot on the tape. NOTE: There will be some noise (interference) in the F-search or R-search pictures.

  • Page 38: Edit Search

    EDIT SEARCH Edit Search means that you can use "F.FWD", "'nEW" "'REW" Button and "PLAY" Buttons to precisely position the tape even while the "'VCR/CAM" Select Switch is in "PLAY" Button "CAM" position. Since you can do this while the Camera/Recorder is in "'F.FWD"...

  • Page 39: Operating Hints

    OPERATING HINTS ........* After you have finished using the Camera/Recorder, remove the cassette and the power source from the Camera/Recorder and attach the Lens Cap. 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.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Your Video Camera/Recorder is a highly sophisticated instrument. It has been carefully checked and adjusted at 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 CASSETTE...

  • Page 41: Storing The Camera/Recorder In The Carrying Case

    * The pre-recorded tape is 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: Routine 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.

  • Page 43: Using The Optional Synchro Edit Cord

    USING THE OPTIONAL SYNCHRO EDIT CORD Synchro edit allows your Camera/Recorder to control a compatible VCR (one that has a camera pause jack) while 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", "STOP"...
  • Page 44 Vl DEO CAMERA/ RECORDER MODEL 934.53735190 SERIES 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...

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