RCA CC4251, User Manual

Page 1: ...ncR camcorder user s guide CC4251 ...

Page 2: ...ly insert ATTENTION Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond To reduce risk of injury charge only rechargeable batteries recom mended by the manufacturer for this camcorder Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or mo...

Page 3: ... and Eyepiece Focus Control 6 Start and Stop Recording 6 Play Back What you Have Recorded 7 Set the CAMERA OFF VCR Switch to OFF 7 Replace the Lens Cap 7 Review Camcorder s Operating Controls 8 9 Powering Your Camcorder Use the Adapter Charger to Power Your Camcorder 10 Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder 11 13 Charge the Battery 11 Attach the Charged Battery 12 Remove the Battery 12 Battery L...

Page 4: ...reate a Title 31 o Chart of charaCters i 31 Record a Title on a Tape in the Camcorder 32 Record aTitle While Copying a Tape from the Camcorder to Another VCR 32 It Playback Viewfinder Playback 33 Playback Features Tape Positioning 34 Visual Searching 34 Stop Action Pause 34 Tracking 35 Playback on TV or VCR with Audio Video Inputs 36 37 Playback on TV Without Audio Video Inputs 38 39 Attach the Sh...

Page 5: ...8 0376 lo Unpack the camcorder and accessories Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder The items shown below are packed with your camcorder If any are missing or appear damaged contact your dealer immediately Model CC4251 WARNING _xcro BARRY vtsPOS_ OF PROPERLY Rechargeable 10 Volt Battery Stock No EP096FS AC Adapter Charger Stock No 241044 DC Cable...

Page 6: ...n the side of the adapter charger _DCIN 9 6V Jack 2 Attach the other end of the cable to the DC IN 9 6V jack on the camcorder 3 Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet 4 Details are on page 10 3 Adjust the handstrap remove lens cap and attach it to the handstrap _o_ _ port Handstrap 4 1 Open the handstrap insert your hand and adjust the handstrap to fit your hand 2 Remove the lens...

Page 7: ...rtment door Details are on page 17 5 Turn on the camcorder Ich Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while sliding it to CAMERA The camcorder enters record pause The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record CAMERA turn the power off OFF or play back tapes VCR The camcorder will automatically turn off if it remains in record pause for five minute...

Page 8: ...on Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision Adjust the brighmess of the image in the viewfinder by turning the t BRIGHT control 7 Start and stop recording Press and release the REC PAUSE button to startrecording REC appears in the viewfinder when the camcorder is recording Press and release the REC PA USE button again to stop recording The camcorder is ...

Page 9: ... hold the small button while you set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to VCR Press REW REVIEW to rewind the tape Press PLAY to play back the tape Press STOP EJECT when you are finished playing back the tape Details on viewfinder playback are on page 33 9 Set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder 10 Replace the lens cap continued on next page 7 ...

Page 10: ...n TITLER Button CAMERA OFF VCR Switch REW Rewind IREVIEW Button Also Button PLAY Button F FWD Fast Forward Button Also Button STOP EJECT Button Also EDIT AD V Button BRIGHT Control Lens Lens Hood See Trouble Checks for details VIDEO AUDIO and RF DC OUT Jacks Located Behind Small Cover ...

Page 11: ...able Battery Here Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Eyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Button DC IN 9 6V Jack Attach Adapter Charger s DC Cord Here Cassette Door Press here to close Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Handstrap with Lens Cap Holder W and T Power Zoom Buttons Also TRACKING Buttons ...

Page 12: ..._ _ _ DC Cable Attach Adapter Charger 1 Attach one end of theadapter charger s DC cable to the DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter charger 2 Attach the other end of the cable to the DC IN 9 6V jack on the camcorder 3 Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet The POWER indicator on the adapter charger lights when it is properly connected Notes The adapter charger cannotchargethe battery an...

Page 13: ...lign Arrows Charger Charge the Battery If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter charger remove it 1 Align reference mark on battery With mark on adapter charger 2 Hol d the battery flush against the adaptei ch_ger and slide it in the direction of the arrow 3 Plug adapter charger into nearest AC outlet 120V 50 60Hz 4 If the battery is properly connected the adapter charger s...

Page 14: ...ion of the arrow 3 Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you slide it to CAMERA Remove the Battery 1 Set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to OFF 2 Press and hold the BATTERY EJECT button and remove the battery ATTENTION LEAD ACID BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED USES A RECHARGEABLE BA I TERY AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE UNDER VARIOUS S...

Page 15: ...h to OFF to turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery Notes When recording using the recharge able battery the battery level indicator flashes to warn you of low battery power even if you do not have the battery level indicator displayed The battery level indicator will not be recorded on the tape when it appears in the viewfinder The battery level indicator has no meaning when you use t...

Page 16: ...for the specified time Additional rechargings might help restore the battery s operation time Battery Safety Precauti on s Batteries being recharged that have not been used for an extended period may continue to charge after the normal time Do not charge a battery for more than 24 hours If the CHARGE indicator on the adapter charger starts flashing remove the battery and reattach it If after sever...

Page 17: ...ing 12 vokstb 9 6 volts _ Use the DCC096 Car Cord Adapter Cigarette _ Lighter Socket 1 2 3 4 5 Set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder If the battery or DC cable is attached to the camcorder remove it Insert the small plug on the car cord to the DC IN 9 6V jack located on the back of the camcorder Take the vehicle s cigarette lighter out of the socket Insert the car cord s c...

Page 18: ... the use of a dry chemical nonabrasive head cleaning tape Be sure to follow the directions with the head cleaning kit carefully Improper use of a head cleaner might damage your camcorder Erase Protection Safety Tab You can use your videocassettes over and over again To erase a previous recording record over it y Tab To prevent accidental To record on the tape again erasure break off the tab cover ...

Page 19: ...emove it from the camcorder and label it Store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes in a car or outdoors for an extended period Excessive heat or cold might damage your cassettes Keep the cassette away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment ...

Page 20: ...ot appear press and hold DATE TIME and then press STOP EJECT 12 00AM 1_ 111998 Repeatedly press the EFWD or REW REVIEW until the correct month appears Press and hold the button to advance the digits faster 5 When the correct month is displayed press STOP EJECT The cursor moves to the next part of the display 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set the correct month day year hour minute s and AM PM After set...

Page 21: ... time are displayed and recorded QAUTO Date The date is automatically recorded for approximately ten seconds at the beginning of the recording _ TITLE The date and title you have created are displayed and recorded Date Display The date is displayed and recorded No Display No display is displayed or recorded Charge the B litin k Batte _ U Cloc ry The camcorder has a built in rechargeable battery th...

Page 22: ...nder in Carrying or Storing Position Viewfinder in Operating Position _ 2 _ Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your vision If you wear eyeglasses you probably can operate the camcorder without them It is easiest to set the correct focus by focusing on one of the viewfinder s on screen displays Look through the t viewfinder and adjust the ...

Page 23: ...der continued Tilt Adjustment BRIGHT Control ____ __ 0 BRIGHT Control The brightness of the viewf mder can be adjusted by rotating the BRIGHT control This does not affect the picture being re_orded by the camcorder 21 ...

Page 24: ...the rechargeable battery Details are on page 13 INDEX Indicator Press the DISPLAY button to display this indicator when the camcorder is placing an index mark on the tape Details are on page 26 22 Status Displays The following displays appear to tell you the status of the camcorder The REC indicator appears during recording The indicatorappears when the camcorder is fast forwarding The indicator a...

Page 25: ...ately five minutes recording time left on the tape TAPE END briefly appears when you reach the end of the cassette during recording Time and Date Display Press the DATE TIME button to display the time and date AUTO date auto TITLE date only or no date when the camcorder is in record pause These displays are recorded on the tape when they appear in the viewfinder Details are on pages 18 19 Tape Rem...

Page 26: ...ators from the viewfinder Press DISPLAY to remove the indicators Press DISPLAY again to display the indicators Quick Review Feature Press and release REW REVIEW when the camcorder is in record pause to review the last few seconds of a recording The CAMERA OFF VCR switch must be set to CAMERA The camcorder plays back the last few seconds of the recording returns the tape to its previous position an...

Page 27: ...y 2 1 2 feet to infinity It operates on the wide angle W side from 3 8 inch from the lens surface macro focus to infinity Note When the displays appear theAE indicator for the shutter speed selected by the carncorder 1 60 1 100 1 120 1 180 1 250 1 350 1 500 1 750 1 I000 1 1500 1 2000 or 1 4000 appears in the viewfinder The following conditions may prevent auto focus from operating properly Recordi...

Page 28: ... almost at its end TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder Electronic Indexing Each time you begin recording after the camcorder has been turned off for at least four hours the camcorder automatically records an index mark at the beginning of the new recording When you play back the indexed tape in a VCR that has a compatible indexing feature called VHS Index Search System the invisible marks are locat...

Page 29: ...from wide angle to 32 times press zoom button T or W To move the lens in the telephoto close up direction press T To move the lens in the wide angle direction press W When you press DISPLAY so the displays appear the zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder during normal zooming When you zoom in more than 16 times ZOOM appears in the viewfinder ZOOR Zoom Indicators in Viewfinder 27 ...

Page 30: ...ter to O000M O000M 28 Tape Counter With Memory Stop Continue to record or play the tape When you want to return to the place you marked press the REC PA USE button to stop recording or the STOP EJECT button to stop playback Press and hold the small button while you set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to VCR 5 Press the REW REV1EW button The tape rewinds to the counter reading of O000M Notes Press DISPLA...

Page 31: ...attractions Recordings are more interesting if they include people and details Local color will give travel videos lasting appeal Consider recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point Travel Tips Write down your camcorder s serial number and keep it separate from the camcorder when traveling If your camcorder is lost or stolen you will be able to identify it Use extra ca...

Page 32: ...title at any time The built in character register contains over 45 different characters for creating your titles The title can contain up to 32 characters on two lines Button Also REW REVIEW Button TITLER Button CAMERA OFF VCR Switch ooo Button Also F FWD Button EDIT AD V Button Also STOP EJECT Button 3 ...

Page 33: ...ed the first character press EDIT ADV to move the flashing cursor where you want the next character to appear 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed the title 7 When you are finished press T1TLER to store the title and remove the title graphics from the viewfinder Remember Remove the tifler graphics from the viewfinder for normal recording 1 Press T1TLER to display the titler graphics in ...

Page 34: ...nue recording press REC PA USE Remember Remove the titler graphics from the viewfinder for normal recording Note You can use theAUTO title feature to automaticallyrecordthe title and date for ten seconds when you begin recording Pressthe DATE TIMEbutton to display _ TITLE before startingto record Record a Title While Copying a Tape from the Camcorder to Another VCR 1 Attach a power source to the c...

Page 35: ...place and close the cassette compartment door The camcorder only plays back tapes recorded in the SP speed 3 Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you slide it to VCR 4 Adjust the viewfinder Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it horizontally Pull the viewfinder out from the camcorder and rotate the eyepiece into a comfortable viewing position Ca_tion _ing Turn the eyepiec...

Page 36: ...ease REW REVIEW or EFWD to rewind or fast forward the tape Press STOPIEJECT to stop the tape Visual Searching During playback press and hold EFWD or REW REVIEW if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse Release the button to return to normal playback _ t Stop Action Pause During playback press REC PAUSE to stop the action and view one frame of the tape Press REC PAUSE again to r...

Page 37: ...CKING button to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture During stop action playback pressing one tracking button might reduce picture jitter picture bouncing up and down Some jitter is normal Remove the tape to reset the tracking to its preset center Note The tracking buttons only affect tape playback They have no effect during recording 35 ...

Page 38: ... Audio Plug Audio VWeo Cable such as Vii83 Installation Yellow Video Mug Attach the white plug on one end of the audio video cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR Notes If your cable does not have white and yellow plugs attach the same color to the audio jacks If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO IN jacks attach the plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you need a Y adapter s...

Page 39: ...press the VCR s RECORD button Note Make sure the memory stopfeature is turned off press DISPLAY or the camcorder will enter play pause when the counter reaches O000M 5 Press STOP EJECT when you are finished Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording __ 1 A Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel B Camcorder connected to VCR that is already co...

Page 40: ...5 Installation 1 Disconnect the VHF antenna from your TV Connect the antenna to the IN FROM ANT connector on the RF output adapter if you are going to leave the adapter connected to the TV Note If your VHF antenna is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you need an optional 300 75 ohm transformer 2 Attach one end of the optional coaxial RF cable to the OUT TO TV connector on the adapter ...

Page 41: ...n the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR swiich while you slide it to CAMERA Press the REC PA USE button to begin recording You can watch what the camcorder is seeing or recording on the TV screen Normal TV Viewing _ _ _ _ _ For normal TV viewing leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the TV Disconnect the adapter s ...

Page 42: ...kle on the strap Buckle Thread the end of the strap back through the buckle making sure it is threaded over the outer strap Make sure the strap is not twisted 2 Thread one end of the shoulder strap through one of the shoulder strap rings as shown below Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring 4 Repeat steps 1 3 to attach the other end of the strap 5 Pull on the straps and make...

Page 43: ...ying Case DCC096 DC Car Cord Adapter This case provides protection and utility for full size camcorders and most accessories It is constructed of rugged nylon fabric for years of reliable service Three outside pockets provide ample accessory storage with mesh covered lens filter compartment and built in holders for memo pads pens and other accessories The hand grip and adjustable shoulder strap al...

Page 44: ...ges the EP096FS and EP096FL camcorder batteries Because the CPS014 operates on 100 240 Volts 50 60 Hz you can use it virtually anywhere in the world A plug adapter might be required in some countries Using the Optional AC093 Tripod Mounting the camcorder on a tripod such as AC093 keeps the camcorder steady and produce excellent video results This tripod s fluid effect head provides smooth camera p...

Page 45: ...andard 75 ohm antenna cable such as VH82 or VH90 to the 300 ohm screw terminals on a TV VH83 Audio Video Cable This six foot audio video Cable can be used to connect the camcorder tO a TV monitor or VCR for tape playback or copying tapes These RF cables are used with the RF output adapter to connect your camcorder to a standard TV one without audio video input jacks for playback If your TV has 300...

Page 46: ...lens extenders or lens filter kits To Attach an Accessory Lens 1 Attach the lens cap over the lens hood 3 Turn the accessory lens clockwise into the cameorder s lens Make sure the lens is tightened firmly but do not over tighten Turn the lens cap and hood counterclockwise with the palm of your hand to remove them ...

Page 47: ...ce AC093 59 95 AC202 49 95 AH25 2 95 CPS014 219 95 CRF95 69 95 DCC096 49 95 EP096FL 79 95 EP096FS 69 95 VH54 2 95 VH82 6 95 VI I83 5 95 VH90 7 95 241305 12 95 241044 169 95 241308 13 65 Qty Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping and Handling Total AmountEnc...

Page 48: ...xpiration date IMPORTANT Copy complete account numberfrom your DiscoverCard L_L_I_L3ii l I il I i I iU_L3_I Expirationdate F _ AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Print or type your name and address clearly A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting Name Street City State L Apt Zip Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out compl...

Page 49: ...the toll free number listed below between 8 AM and 10 PM EST Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM EST Saturday Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics I...

Page 50: ... plugged into a working outlet If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet Make sure CAMERA OFF VCR switch is set to correct position for desired operation There might not be a cassette in the camcorder Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette The cassette tape might be broken try another cassette You may have reached the end of the cassette try rewinding it Moisture...

Page 51: ... remove Press REC PA USE to return to normal playback Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted Adjust for your vision Seepage 20 Rotate the small BRIGHTdial on the bottom of the viewfinder to control the brightness of the image in the viewfinder Tape was recorded on a different camcorder or VCR If the picture contains b...

Page 52: ... kept charged Charge your battery before and after every use and at least every six months Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is recording continuously To check your battery charge it completely aim the camcorder at a clock and record the clock When the camcorder stops recording play the last part of the tape and check the time on the clock A one hour battery should give you about 6...

Page 53: ...gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens Improper cleaning may scratch the lens _onr _nOt _eh Clean the Camcorder s Viewfinder _ You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning t Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Gently use a cotton swab or blower brush to remove the dust 3 To reattach the eyepiece ...

Page 54: ...e camcorder Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location Give the camcorder 2 to 3 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm condensation might cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects...

Page 55: ...mful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisi...

Page 56: ...ipment to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your Camcorder Write the number in large clear chara...

Page 57: ...ntal U S A 2 The exchange location will notify you of its arrival 3 Take your unit excluding all accessories and your evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit 4 If the repairs were covered by your warranty you will not be billed If you are not located near an exchan2e point I Provide your Discover MasterCard or V...

Page 58: ...very in the continental U S A To have your Camcorder repaired by an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center Check with your dealer or call 1 800 336 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder Setwice Center nearest you 56 Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center of your choice Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center representative evidence of purchase date such as a bill o...

Page 59: ...ar cord adapter 15 Care ahd maintenance clean the camcorder viewfinder 51 clean the lens 51 clean the viewfinder 51 proper care and storage 52 things to avoid 52 Care and storage camcorder 52 cassette 17 Cassette care and storage 17 Cassette compartment 5 Cassette door 9 Cassette holder 17 Cassettes insert and remove 17 Cassettes video 16 Cautions i Charging clock battery 19 Chart of characters in...

Page 60: ...2 REC 6 22 record pause 6 rewind 22 status 22 TAPE 23 tape counter 23 28 TAPE END 23 time remaining 23 26 ZOOM 23 zoom level 23 27 Information to user 53 Insert and remove cassettes 17 L Lens 8 Lens cap 4 Lens hood 8 remove 44 M Macro focus 25 Memory stop feature 28 Microphone 8 24 N NO TAPE indicator 23 O Operating controls 8 Optional accessories 41 Order form accessories 45 P PLAY button 7 8 25 ...

Page 61: ...ing playback 34 Shoulder strap 3 attach 40 Shoulder strap attachment rings 9 40 Solving problems 48 SPspeed 16 33 Specifications 53 Speed recording and playback 16 Status indicators 22 STOP button 7 28 Stop action pause 34 STOP EJECT button 5 8 13 17 18 28 30 33 34 37 39 T Table of contents 1 Tape insert 5 Tape copying 37 Tape counter 23 28 TAPE END Indicator 23 26 TAPE indicator 23 Tape positioni...

Page 62: ...acks 8 36 38 Video cassettes 16 Viewfinder 9 20 21 adjust for viewing 20 displays 22 23 eyepiece focus control 20 playback 33 Visual searching 34 W Warnings i Warnings tape 23 Z Zoom buttons 9 25 27 ZOOM indicator 23 27 Zoom level indicator 23 27 Zooming 27 ...

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