Camcorders A camcorder records colour motion pictures with sound. capturing special moments and events to be played back on your own television screen. To help you choose, our guide below explains some of the technical terms and features. HELPUNIS should you have any queries regarding your umcorder. please call the appropriate help line during office hours. canon 01814591266 JVC 01S1 4503282 Sharp 0161 2052623 Sony 01S1 784 1144
Tape Farmats
There are 2 camcorder formats, using different types of tape. 8_ tape is a small cassette which gives up to 90 minutes recording, or 3 hours with IODl play. Tapes are played back by plugging the camcorder directly into your TV or video recorder using the leads supplied. Recordings can be edited onto VHS tape via a video recorder. VBS-C is a compact tape which can be played inyour VHS video recorder, using the special adaptor supplied with all of our VHS-Ccamcorders. They give up to 45 minutes of recording. which can be extended to 90 minutes with a 10111 play facUity. Algas 3 and 5 year VHS-Ctapes can also be played back. by connecting the Extended Guarantees camcorder directly into a TVor video recorder via a 21 are available on alt our camcorders. See page 3. pin SCARTsocket. If you do not have a video recorder or 3 Year Cover 21 pin socket TV.you win need to buy an RFlead and £75.99 adaptor - available from Argos Mail Order Services 885/0245 5 Year Cover (telephone 01619164505 or ask in-store for details). 885/0740
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Features Guide
Intelligent Auto Iris the auto focus works through the lens to give clearer shots and a better colour balance. Auto Exposure Modes (Director Modes) ensures the auto exposure
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setting is appropriate for differing environments (sports, ski, twilight, parties or portrait).
Macro facility allows clear and focused close-up recordings.
Shutter Speed
Variable shutter speed allows slower speeds in low light conditions, whilst a high speed shutter gives clear shots to capture rapid action.
Lux Illumination
The lower the minimum lux illumination, the less light is .required for clear recording.
Fader This allows you to smoothly fade in and out of different shots. Flying Erase Head When recording over old scenes this gives a cleaner transition from old to new recordings.
Title Memory
Title or dates can be superimposed onto recordings as a permanent reminder,
Edit/Camera Search Previous recordings can be viewed through the camcorder for editing or to find the correct position to resume recording .
Power Zaam gives a smooth zoom-in action for close-
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Full Range Auto Focus
ensures that the subject stays in focus. no matter how close or far away.
allows you to record and play back for twice the normal time. i.e. 3 hours on a 90 minute
Infra-Red Remote Control allows you to fully or partially operate your camcorder at a distance.
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