RCA CC4291, User Manual

Page 1: ...camcorder user s guide CC4291 ...

Page 2: ...in warranty parts and service and attach it here Record the serial number and model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose camcorder or AC adapter charger to rain or moisture Important Safety Information Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAU TION RI...

Page 3: ...t In Color Enhancement Light 12 13 Power Your Camcorder Use the Adapter Charger to Power Your Camcorder 14 Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder 15 18 Charge the Battery 15 Attach the Battery 16 Battery Level Indicator 17 Battery Care 18 Battery Storage 18 Battery Safety Precautions 18 Use the Optional DCC096 Car Cord Adapter 19 Videocassettes Erase Protection 20 Record and Playback Speed and Ti...

Page 4: ...Flying Erase Head 39 Audio Dub 40 Audio and Video Dub 41 Titler 42 44 Recording Tips 45 Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features 46 47 Play Back a Tape in the Viewfinder 46 47 Playback Features 47 Tape Positioning 47 Stop Action Pause 47 Visual Searching 47 Tracking 47 Playback on TV or VCR with Audio Video Inputs 48 49 Playback on TV Without Audio Video Inputs 50 51 Travel Tips 52 Optio...

Page 5: ...ture options Assistance The toll free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter Camcorder Exchange Warranty 800 283 6503 Customer Service 800 336 1900 Accessories 800 338 0376 continued on next page Rechargeable 10 Volt Battery Stock No EP096FS AC Adapter Charger Stock No 241044 DC Cable Stock No 241308 Shoulder Strap Stock No 241305 or Stock No 227327 WARNING LEAD ACID ...

Page 6: ...d Lens Cap on Handstrap POWER CHARGE Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time attach the adapter charger to the camcorder 1 Attach one end of the adapter charger s DC cable to the DC OUTPUT jack on the side of 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 4 Det...

Page 7: ...cally turns off if it remains in record pause for five minutes Place the switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA 1 Press STOP EJECT to open the cassette compartment 2 Insert the cassette with the safety tab facing up and the tape windows facing out 3 Press the cassette down gently until it locks into place and close the cassette compartment door 4 Details are on page 21 Cassette Door Press Here to C...

Page 8: ...ece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision Adjust the brightness of the image in the viewfinder by turning the BRIGHT control Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it horizontally Pull the viewfinder out from the camcorder and rotate the eyepiece into a comfortable viewing position Caution Pulling on the eye piece might damage the eyepiece or camcorder ...

Page 9: ...t a dark object and turn off when you aim it at a bright object Details are on pages 12 13 LIGHT AUTO OFF ON Switch REC PAUSE Button continued on next page 8 Start and stop recording Press and release the REC PAUSE button to start recording REC appears in the viewfinder when the camcorder is recording Press and release the REC PAUSE button again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record...

Page 10: ...de it to VCR 3 Press REW REVIEW to rewind the tape 4 Press PLAY to play back the tape 5 Press STOP EJECT when you are finished playing back the tape Details on viewfinder playback are on pages 46 47 PLAY Button CAMERA OFF VCR Switch REC PAUSE Button 10 Set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder 11 Replace the lens cap REW REVIEW Button Lens Cap STOP EJECT Button ...

Page 11: ...VCR Switch DISPLAY Button DATE TIME Button TITLER Button RESET Button STOP EJECT Button VIDEO RF DC and AUDIO OUT Jacks Located Behind Small Cover Microphone Light Lens Hood Reset Switch See Trouble Checks for details continued on next page Also EDIT ADV Button INST Instant ZOOM Button LIGHT AUTO OFF ON Switch FADE Button DIGITAL EFFECTS Button STEADY PIX Button Lens Lens Cap ...

Page 12: ... Ring Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring REC PAUSE Button Handstrap with Lens Cap Holder Viewfinder Cassette Door Press here to close Power Zoom Buttons W and T Also TRACKING Buttons BATTERY EJECT Button DC IN 9 6V Jack Attach Adapter Charger s DC Cord Here Attach Rechargeable Battery Here BRIGHT Control on Bottom of Viewfinder ...

Page 13: ...ad 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 4 Repeat steps 1 3 to attach the other end of the strap 5 Pull on the straps and make sure they are securely fastened before using the shoulder strap to support your camcorder Cautions When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap rotate the viewfinder up to its ...

Page 14: ...ttery power turn the light off when you are not recording Notes When the light is turned on the camcorder may turn off if the battery s power is low even though the battery level indicator is not flashing Avoid bumping or shaking the light when in use The light s bulb is sensitive when hot and might burn out Video Light LIGHT AUTO OFF ON Switch CAMERA OFF VCR Switch Cautions Do not operate the vid...

Page 15: ... 1 Press and hold the lower hook of the light cover while removing the light cover from the light case 2 Replace the light bulb Note See the installation instructions packed with the replacement bulb for detailed instructions 3 To replace the light cover pass the bulb through the hole of the Light Case reflection plate and attach the lower hook to the light case on the camcorder 4 Press gently on ...

Page 16: ...he adapter charger to power the camcorder the battery level indicator might display This indicator is used for battery operation and has no meaning when using the adapter charger to power the camcorder Remove Adapter Charger 1 Unplug the adapter charger from the wall outlet 2 Remove the DC cable from the adapter charger and camcorder POWER CHARGE DC OUTPUT Jack DC Cable Adapter Charger To AC 120V ...

Page 17: ...apter charger 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 CHARGE indicator lights Note Your battery will provide better service if you charge it before and after use and store it at room temperature 5 Remove the charged battery by sliding it up and off the adapter charger 6 Attach...

Page 18: ...ld 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 while you remove the battery Pb ATTENTION LEAD ACID BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED USES A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE UNDER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL LAWS IT M...

Page 19: ...en appears the battery is fully charged As the power is used and appear When the battery power is almost gone flashes in the viewfinder Recharge the battery or use the adapter charger before continuing to use the camcorder Set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder continued Cautions When a battery reaches emp...

Page 20: ...s 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 several attempts the indicator contin ues to flash your battery cannot take a charge and must be replaced Throwing the battery into a fi...

Page 21: ...4 Take the vehicle s cigarette lighter out of the socket 5 Insert the car cord s cigarette lighter plug into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket 6 Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you set it to CAMERA to turn on the camcorder Notes Consult the vehicle owner s manual to see if vehicle s ignition switch must be turned on before DC car cord will operate When using...

Page 22: ...e use of a 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 just record over it Record and Playback Speed and Times The camcorder records and plays back in VHS standard s...

Page 23: ... motors and other devices Insert and Remove Cassettes Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment All dust is abrasive and will cause excessive wear on the tape and the camcorder s recording or playback heads Do not use cassettes with damaged or spliced tape Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture The tape might jam and or damage your camcorder Break off the safety...

Page 24: ...atedly press the F FWD or REW REVIEW button 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 7 After setting AM or PM press the DATE TIME button to remove the flashing cursor an...

Page 25: ...pears it will be recorded 10 25AM 11 18 1998 AUTO 11 18 1998 TITLE Date Display TITLE The date and title you have created are displayed and recorded for approximately 10 seconds at the beginning of the recording Date Display The date is dis played and recorded No Display No display is dis played or recorded Charge the Built in Clock Battery The camcorder has a built in rechargeable battery that mu...

Page 26: ...ack in its original position This helps prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move Use the Viewfinder The camcorder s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing For convenient viewing rotate the viewfinder horizontally pull it out from the camcorder and adjust th...

Page 27: ...mpletely around This might damage the viewfinder and or the camcorder Tilt Adjustment Use the Viewfinder continued BRIGHT Control The brightness of the viewfinder can be adjusted by rotating the BRIGHT control This does not affect the picture being recorded by the camcorder BRIGHT Control ...

Page 28: ...rse the image from positive to negative Select ZM 2 to activate the extended zoom mode wide angle to 130 times ZOOM appears when you zoom over 16 times Select MIRROR to record a symmetric image on the left and right Select MOSAIC to record a mosaic image Details are on pages 32 35 Fade Indicator Press the DISPLAY button to display the indicator for the fade mode selected Press the FADE button to s...

Page 29: ...ed TAPE flashes when a damaged tape is inserted Remove the tape and replace it with a new one NO TAPE flashes when you try to record with no cassette inserted TAPE END flashes when there is approximately five minutes of recording time left on the tape TAPE END briefly appears when you reach the end of the cassette when you re recording Time and Date Display Press the DATE TIME button to display th...

Page 30: ...ound during a recording It is more sensitive to sounds coming from the direction the lens is pointed DISPLAY Button Microphone 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 will play back the last few seconds of the recording return the tape to its p...

Page 31: ...uses on the subject in the center of the viewfinder Auto focus operates on the telephoto T side from approximately 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 the AE indicator for the shutter speed selected by the camcorder 1 60 1 100 1 120 1 180 1 250 1 350 1 500 1 750 1 1000 1 1500 1 2000 or...

Page 32: ...ape is 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 can...

Page 33: ...ection press T To move the lens in the wide angle direction press W When DISPLAY is pressed so the displays appear the zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder during normal zooming ZOOM appears when you zoom more than 16 times Use the Instant Zoom Button INST ZOOM 1 To magnify the subject 1 5 times from any normal zoom position press the INST ZOOM button When DISPLAY is pressed so the displ...

Page 34: ...the next pages Viewfinder Displays Negative Mode Digital Zoom Mode 16 X 9 Mode ZM 2 Normal Picture No Display 16X9 NEGPOS MIRROR Mirror Mode Repeatedly Press DIGITAL EFFECTS Button Mosaic Mode MOSAIC Select a Digital Effect 1 Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder If they do not press the DISPLAY button 2 Repeatedly press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button The indicator for the digital effect you...

Page 35: ...Caution Do not use this mode unless you have a compatible 16 X 9 TV When played on a regular TV black bars appear in the picture 16X9 Mode Normal Mode Record in the 16X9 Mode 1 Place the camcorder in record pause Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder If they do not press DISPLAY 2 Repeatedly press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button until 16X9 appears 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording 4 To tur...

Page 36: ...ure the displays appear in the viewfinder If they do not press DISPLAY 2 Repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until ZM 2 appears Use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out ZOOM appears when you zoom above 16X 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording 4 To turn off negative recording press REC PAUSE to pause recording and repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until no digital effects display appears 3 Press REC PAU...

Page 37: ...effect to your recording 1 Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder If they do not press DISPLAY 2 Repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until MOSAIC appears 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording 4 To turn off mirror recording press REC PAUSE to pause recording and repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until no digital effects display appears 4 To turn off mosaic r...

Page 38: ...dly press the FADE button The indicator for the fade you select will appear Select white to fade in and out to from a white screen Select black wipe to fade in and out to from a black screen Select YEL BLU GRN yellow blue or green wipe to fade in and out to from a yellow blue or green screen FADE Button Select zoom to fade in and out while zooming Select B W black and white to fade in and out to f...

Page 39: ...ct the fade you want to use Note The last fade used appears the first time you press FADE 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The picture and sound gradually appear in place of the blank screen Fade Out 1 During recording repeatedly press FADE to select a fade Note The last fade used appears the first time you press FADE 2 Press REC PAUSE to stop recording The picture and sound gradually disappea...

Page 40: ...3 Continue to record or play the tape When you want to return to the place you marked press the REC PAUSE button to stop recording or the STOP EJECT button to stop playback 4 Press and hold the small button while you set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to VCR 5 Press the REW REVIEW button The tape rewinds to the counter reading of 0000M Notes Press DISPLAY to display or remove the tape counter Memory st...

Page 41: ...h while you slide it to CAMERA Press and hold REW REVIEW to visually search the recorded tape in reverse Press and hold F FWD to visually search forward on the recorded tape Press and hold PLAY to view the recorded tape at normal speed When you release the button the cam corder returns to record pause at that point on the tape Flying Erase Head A separate erase head is mounted on the spinning head...

Page 42: ...A DUB appears in the viewfinder when the camcorder is ready to begin audio dubbing A DUB Editing Features continued Audio Dub You can record new audio sound on a previously recorded tape without erasing the original video picture You can assemble video segments first and then add narration or music using the camcorder s built in microphone 5 To begin dubbing press REC PAUSE and speak or play music...

Page 43: ...xactly at the place where you want to begin dubbing to place the camcorder in play pause 4 Press and hold AV DUB and then press PLAY Release both buttons at the same time A DUB appears in the viewfinder Press AV DUB and PLAY again for audio and video dub A V DUB appears in the viewfinder when the camcorder is ready to begin audio and video dubbing 5 To begin dubbing press REC PAUSE and use the cam...

Page 44: ...n be displayed and recorded at any time The built in character register contains more than 45 different characters Your title can contain up to 32 characters on two lines CAMERA OFF VCR Switch TITLER Button Button Also REW REVIEW Button Button Also F FWD Button EDIT ADV Button Also STOP EJECT Button ...

Page 45: ...e first character press EDIT ADV to move the flashing cursor to the place 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 TITLER to store the title and remove the title graphics from the viewfinder Remember Be sure to remove the titler graphics from the viewfinder for normal recording To Correct an Error 1 Press TI...

Page 46: ...er will now record normally If you do not want to continue recording press REC PAUSE Remember Remove the titler graphics for normal recording Note You can also use the automatic title recording feature to automatically record the title and date for 10 seconds when you begin recording Press the DATE TIME button to display TITLE before starting to record 1 Attach a power source to the camcorder 2 Pl...

Page 47: ...up func tions Fading in and out of scenes makes your videos appear more professional Learn to use the special digital effects available with your camcorder to add variety to your recordings Be aware of video and audio back grounds Background details barely noticed while you are taping may show up as visual clutter on your record ing Background noises especially TV sets radios household appliances ...

Page 48: ...while you slide it to VCR Play Back a Tape in the Viewfinder Viewfinder Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features The simplest way to watch tapes using the camcorder is in the viewfinder You can use the playback features during viewfinder playback BRIGHT Control Eyepiece 1 Attach a power supply Attach the adapter charger charged battery or optional car cord 2 Insert a tape Press STOP EJECT to open...

Page 49: ...the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision Rotate the BRIGHT control to adjust the brightness 5 Press PLAY to begin playback If necessary adjust tracking During playback use the playback features below 6 Press STOP EJECT when you are finished Play Back a Tape in the Viewfinder continued Caution Pulling on the eyepiece might cause damage to the eyepiece or camc...

Page 50: ... IN jacks attach the plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you need a Y adapter such as AH25 shown on page 55 to hear both channels 2 Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV or VCR 3 Attach the white plug on the other end of the audio video cable to the AUDIO jack located under the small cover on the side of the camcorder 4 Attach the yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO...

Page 51: ...ack features on page 47 4 To copy what the camcorder is playing place a blank cassette in the VCR and press the VCR s RECORD button Note Make sure the memory stop feature is turned off press DISPLAY or the camcorder will enter play pause when the counter reaches 0000M 5 Press STOP EJECT when you are finished 1 A Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input chann...

Page 52: ...d 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 and attach the other end to the VHF input on your TV as shown Note If your TV has 300 ohm screw terminals you need a 75 300 ohm transformer such as VH54 shown on page 55 3 Attach the RF output adapter s yellow plug to the VIDEO jack the small plug ...

Page 53: ...witch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV 3 Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you slide it to CAMERA 4 Press the REC PAUSE 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 54: ...ur lens has been exposed to the elements clean it only with proper lens cleaning supplies Make sure you have any adapters that you might need before taking your camcorder to other countries Consult your dealer for advice Carry your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling See the next page for a carrying case designed for your camcorder An ordinary suitcase or carry bag does not offer the prote...

Page 55: ...ord with this camcorder AC202 Soft Carrying Case 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 shoul...

Page 56: ... twice as long as the EP096FS depending on how much you turn the camcorder on and off and use zoom and pause Both can be recharged with the AC adapter charger that came with your camcorder CPS014 AC Battery Charger The CPS014 battery charger plugs directly into an AC outlet and charges the EP096FS and EP096FL camcorder batteries Because the CPS014 operates on 100 240 Volts 50 60 Hz you can use it ...

Page 57: ...ut audio video input jacks for playback If your TV has 300 ohm antenna screw terminals you need an optional 75 to 300 ohm transformer such as VH54 If your antenna cable is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you need an optional 300 to 75 ohm transformer This 75 to 300 ohm transformer is used to connect a standard 75 ohm antenna cable such as VH82 or VH90 to the 300 ohm screw terminals ...

Page 58: ...y Lens 2 Turn the lens cap and hood counterclockwise with the palm of your hand to remove them Caution Do not grasp the end of the lens hood 3 Turn the accessory lens clockwise into the camcorder s lens Make sure the lens is tightened firmly but do not over tighten 1 Attach the lens cap over the lens hood All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice ...

Page 59: ...le VH83 5 95 Coaxial RF Cable VH90 7 95 Replacement Bulb 4 watt for Built in Light 221111 12 95 Shoulder Strap 227327 or 12 95 241305 12 95 AC Adapter Charger Supplied and 241044 169 95 DC Cable 241308 13 65 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...

Page 60: ...te Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card Expiration date Print or type your name and address clearly A complete and cor...

Page 61: ...ady and call 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 ...

Page 62: ...d 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 might have reached the end of the cassette try rewinding it Moisture cond...

Page 63: ...camcorder or VCR If the picture contains black and white streaks press one of the tracking buttons to correct it See page 47 Camcorder only has one speed SP If the tape was recorded at a different speed it cannot be played back on this camcorder A fade or fade wipe mode has been selected Turn off the fade effect by pressing FADE See pages 36 37 A digital recording effect has been selected Turn off...

Page 64: ...ge 22 Clock lithium cell battery may need recharging See page 23 Remove the power source After one minute press the reset switch gently using a nonmetallic pointed item Trouble Checks and Adjustments Black bars on top and bottom of picture Bright crystal shaped spots appear in viewfinder Colored bright spots appear in viewfinder 16X9 feature selected See page 33 Sunlight is directly entering the l...

Page 65: ...quency 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 television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try ...

Page 66: ...Clean the Camcorder s Lens To clean the camcorder s lens blow it with a blower brush and then gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens Improper cleaning might scratch the lens Lens Clean the Camcorder s Viewfinder You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning 1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Ge...

Page 67: ...er 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 Do not leave your camcorder in direct s...

Page 68: ...em Two video record playback heads One flying erase head Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Viewfinder 0 55 color viewfinder Camera Section Scanning 525 lines 60 fields 30 frames Image Sensor 1 4 CCD Imager Lens F1 4 16 1 4 64 mm power zoom lens Diameter 46 mm AC Adapter Charger Power requirement 120 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 24 watts Weight 85 lbs 390g Dimensions 6 W x 1 7 H x 2 7 D 152 W x ...

Page 69: ... returning your equipment to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit 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 characters on the outside of the box To avoid confusion and misunderstandings ship...

Page 70: ...n the continental 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 exchange point 1 Provide your Discover Ma...

Page 71: ... day delivery 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 Service Center nearest you 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 ...

Page 72: ...ERA OFF VCR switch 5 8 9 12 16 17 19 22 23 28 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 49 51 Car cord adapter 19 Care and maintenance cleaning the camcorder 64 cleaning the lens 64 cleaning the viewfinder 64 proper care and storage 65 things to avoid 65 Care and storage camcorder 65 cassette 21 Cassette door 10 Cassette holder 21 Cassettes insert and remove 21 video 20 Cautions i Charging clock battery 23 Chart...

Page 73: ...I ZOOM indicator 31 Important safety information i INDEX indicator 26 30 Indicators 16X9 26 33 A DUB 27 40 A V DUB 27 41 AE focus 26 29 battery level 17 26 digital effects 26 32 fade 26 36 fast forwarding 27 I ZOOM 27 31 INDEX 26 30 MIRROR 26 35 MOSAIC 26 35 NEGPOS 26 34 NO TAPE 27 pause 27 REC 7 27 record pause 7 rewind 27 rewinding 27 status 27 steady pix 27 29 TAPE 27 tape counter 27 38 TAPE EN...

Page 74: ...d adapter 19 Problem solving 60 Product registration i Q Quick review feature 28 R REC indicator 7 27 REC PAUSE button 7 8 10 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 41 44 46 49 51 Record pause indicator 7 Recording speed 20 Recording tips 45 Registration i RESET button 9 38 Reset switch 9 REW rewind REVIEW button 8 9 22 28 38 39 40 41 42 46 47 Rewinding indicator 27 RF DC OUT jack 9 50 RF output adapter optional 50...

Page 75: ...d a title 44 record on a tape in camcorder 44 record while copying a tape 44 recording 23 TITLER button 9 42 43 44 Tracking 47 TRACKING buttons 10 47 Tracking buttons 46 Travel tips 52 Tripod optional 54 using 54 Trouble checks 60 U Unpack camcorder and accessories 3 V VIDEO and AUDIO jacks 9 48 50 Videocassettes 20 Viewfinder 10 24 25 adjust for viewing 24 displays 26 eyepiece focus control 24 pl...

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