RCA CC4393, User Manual

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Page 2: ...blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert ATTENTION Pour fiviter les chocs dlectriques 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 recommended by the manufacturer for this camcorder Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury FCC Regulations sta...

Page 3: ... Correcting the Date or Time 23 Charging the Clock Battery 24 Record the Time and Date Auto Date Auto Title or Date 24 Seeing What s Recorded 25 Using the Viewfinder and LCD 25 On screen Displays 27 Identifying On screen Elements 27 Camera Features 29 DISPLAY Button 30 Microphone 30 Demonstration Mode 30 Quick Review Feature 30 AutoShot TM Feature 30 Auto Focus 3 I Macro Focus 3 I Steady Pix _s fe...

Page 4: ...From a VCR or TV Monitor 50 C pying Tapes tn a Camcorder 5 I Installation 51 Recording 5 I Playback 53 Playing Back Tapes 54 Pluvback Features 55 Plavback on a TV or VCR Using A V Input Jacks 57 Playback on a TV Without A V inputs 59 Optional Accessories 61 Removing the lens hood 65 Attaching an accessory Lens 65 Accessory Order Form 66 References 69 Troubleshooting 70 Care and Maintennace 74 Spec...

Page 5: ...shown bek w are packed with the camcorder If any parts are missing or appear damaged contact lhc store where ou purchased the unit immediately Model CC4393 WARNING Lead acM ball r mu w he disposed of properly to avoid em iromnemu l lvblems Rechargeable 10 Volt Battery Stock No EP096FS AC Adapter Charger Stock No 241044 DC Cable Stock No 233328 Shoulder Strap Stock No 227327 or Stock No 241305 Caut...

Page 6: ...T jack on the side of theadapter charger 2 Attach the other end of the cable to the DC IN 9 6V iack on the camcorder 3 Plug the adapter charger s plug into a working power outlet Specific details aboutpowering the eamcorder are on page 15 3 Adjust the Handstrap Remove the Lens Cap and Attach it to the Handstrap Lens cap attach to handstrap 1 Open the handstrap by pulling the outer tab Insert your ...

Page 7: ...n on the Camcorder CAMERA OFF VCR switch Note lf you want the date and time displayed on your recordings you must set it See Date and Time Display on pages 23 24 Press and hold the red button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch Slide the switch to CAMERA The camcorder enters record pause mode The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether to record CAMERA turn the power off OFF or play back tape...

Page 8: ...he monitor Once the monitor is open at least 45 degrees the viewfinder automatically turns off 3 Rotate the monitor only when it is open 90 degrees When rotated 90 degrees or more the image on screen becomes a mirror image and the viewfinder turns on 4 To adjust the brightness of the image on the monitor adjust the LCD bright control 5 Fit the shoulder extension pad to your shoulder for convenient...

Page 9: ... aimed at a bright object For more details about the AUTO light are on pages 12 13 8 Start and Stop Recording Press and release the REC PAUSE button to start recording REC appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when the camcorder is recording Press and release the REC PAUSE button again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record pause mode II appears in the viewfinder or on the ...

Page 10: ...ress PLAY to play back the tape 4 Press STOP EJECT when you are finished playing back the tape For _peeific details on the LCD monitor and viewfinder playback see the Playback chapter starting on page 53 in this manual 10 Turn Off the Camcorder 1 Set the CAMERA OFF VCR Switch to OFFto turn off power 11 Close the LCD Monitor and Replace Lens Cap Caution Make sure the LCD monitor is open 90 degrees ...

Page 11: ...inus button PLAY F FWD Fast Forward also the plus button STOP EJECT also EDIT ADV button 1 Light Microphone MIC microphone jack located under built in microphone Lens cap Lens Lens hood A V OUT IN Reset switch switch see Troubleshooting for details VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT and RF DC OUT jacks located behind small cover Continued on next page 9 ...

Page 12: ...GITAL EFFECTS button STEADY PIX button LIGHT AUTO OFF ON switch Attach rechargeable jr battery here Attach adapter charger s DC cord here Shoulder extension pad Shoulder strap attachment ring Eyepiece focus control Viewfinder REC PAUSE button BATTER Y EJECT button Power zoom buttons Wand 7 Plus TRACKING button DC IN 9 6V jack Shoulder strap attachment ring Cassette door press here to close Handstr...

Page 13: ...is not twisted Thread one end of the shoulder strap through one of the shoulder strap rings as shown Shoulder strap attachment 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 Shoulder strap attachment ring Cautions When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap rotat...

Page 14: ...ff set the switch to OFF To save battery power turn the light off when you are not recording Notes When the light is turned on the calll olde l l l lllll ff i the hatter s power is l _ e t _ t t _ _ 2 t the h a ttery level indicator is m_t flashing Avoid bumping or shaking the light when in use The light s bulb is sensitive when hot and might hum out Cautions Do not operate the video light closer ...

Page 15: ...lace the light cover pass the bulb through the hole of the reflection plate and attach the lower hook to the light case on the camcorder 4 Press gently on the front of the light cover until it locks into place Note Make sure the fi ont cover qf the light is properly attached Cautions Do not touch the light bulb with your fingers If you accidentally touch the bulb wipe it with a soft cloth A dirty ...

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Page 17: ...l _Ul _ F Eltly otllei lO poAe Ot leF t l_lfl l_l _ill_ Il the EPO96FS or EPO96FL bactery pack or supplying power to the ameorder J Attaching the Adapter Charger I Attach one end of the adapter charger s DC cable to the DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter charger 2 Attach the other end of the cable to the I C IN 9 l jack on the camcordcr 3 Plug the adapler charger s plug ink an opcrath g otltlct The POW...

Page 18: ...hen a battery is attached to the adapterlchaE_er do not turn them upside down The batte O mightJMI off and be damaged or cause injm3 I If tile DC cable is attached to the DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter charger remove it 1 Align reference mark on battery with mark ill adapter charger 2 Hold the batter ush against the adapterlcharger and slide it in the direction of tile arrow Plug aclaptcr dlarger i...

Page 19: ...corder 3 Hold the battery flush against the camcorder while you slide it dm_n in tile direction of the arrow until il snaps into place Removing a battery 1 Set the CAMERA OFFiVCR switch to OFF 2 Press and hold the BATTERY EJECT button while removing the battery ATTENTION THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY CONTAINED IN THIS PRODUCT IS RECYCLABLE ATTHE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE UNDER VARIOUS STATE LAWS IT MAY BE...

Page 20: ...camcordcr before replacing the battery Die 1 dli_ _t file t_ i _ x r 1vl iu li m _ i t _hev ii li i I_ lf 71 i I IJ_IH_ t _i_ il i 1 17 1 7 i r f _i _ l 7 its hatfes evu i_Idi amr isn l e_ urUuU vnl l li hq_u 7hc IJtllltq v Idwel ltli tliOt 1 t _ HO s It Otl l_ It If If WHI _ hc t Jdl leFi_ i ds t _ r H iIHltl l 1 _1 I ll _ l lilt YJI IU H dCI Cautions W lell a batle O reae ws empty dtumg ttse the...

Page 21: ...ng periods imght not upply powm for the pecffied tune Addmonal recharging might help re tore the battery opetanon nine Battery safety precautions Batteries being recharged that have not been used foi an extended Do not short the batterv s terminals Allow the battery to cool down period may continue to charge after the normal time Do not charge a battery for more than 24 hours If the CHARGE indicat...

Page 22: ...ahle o _onl et tin q 12 volt_ to 9 0 _i Its Attaching the Car Cord Cigarette _ _ lighter socket CO _ iOna DC IN 9 6V jack 3 5 Set the CAMERA OFF CR 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 6t jack located on the back of the camcorder Take the vehicle s c_garette hghter out of the s...

Page 23: ...on_nder the use of a dry chmmcal nonabras ve head cleaning tape Be sure to follow the directions with the head cleaning kst carefully lmpmpm u e ot a head cleaner might damage your camcordm Erase Protection Safety Tab You can use 5 our ldeoca ettes o_ er and o el again lu t record o er it To prevent accidental erasure break off the tab To erase a previous _ecordlng To record on the tape again cove...

Page 24: ...cassette Care and Storage When you are finished with a cassette rewind it remove it from the camcorder and label it Store cassettes vemcally un their protective cases at normal room temperatures Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes In a car or outdoors lor an extended period Excessive heat or cold might damage our cassettes Keep the cassette away from _trong magnetnc fields such as electric mo...

Page 25: ...y the date and time on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder A flashing cursor lets you know which part of the display you are setting If the flashing cursor does not appear press and hold DATE TIME and then press STOP E IECT 4 Repeatedly press the FFWD orREWi RE IEI_ until the correct month appears Press and hold the button to advance the digits faster 5 When the correct month is displayed press S...

Page 26: ... The date is automatically recorded for approxi mately 10 seconds at the beginning of the recording 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 Charging the Built in Clock Battery The camcorder has a built in rechar...

Page 27: ...etely around so the I ont of the monitor faces the person you re Cautions l o no hrce the LCD to open i_rther than 90 degree _ This will d_l ll l qe the mollilor amli 01 he calllCol del Open the monitor 90 de wees b re rota nk it up down m reversing its direction Be sure the monitor is not rotated or tilted before closing the LCD Do not touch the monitor with your _ ngcrs U _c _t sO Icloth to Hean...

Page 28: ...ut the viewfinder back in its original position This helps prevent possible danm_e to the view inder fiom bumping against your body as poll Dl0l C Viewfinder Controls BRIGHT control __Eyepiece focus control BRIGHT Control The brightness of the viewfinder s image can be adjusted by rotating the BRIGHT control This does not affect the picture being recorded by the camcorder Focus Adjustment The eyep...

Page 29: ...effect mode To change the selected setting press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button on top of the camera until the de qled format is displayed 16X9 records m a _lde format mode Used lor recordings to be displayed on a 16X9 TV VEGPOS i ever es the captuied mktge from positive to negative ZM 2 activates extended zoom mode wide angle to 240 times when instant zoom is activated ZOOM appears on screen when an ...

Page 30: ...s paused Tape Counter with Memory Stop O000M Dl play the tape counter The tape counter help locate segments ol tape Fo mose VW_ d detaU_ selel to paw 40 Mcmoly stop is turned orz whencve the tape counter appears ape Warnings TAPE NO T 4PE and TAPE END TAPL fla hc on screen when a recording is attempted x_ith the safety tab removed flom the camera s x ideocassette TAPE flashes on screen when a dama...

Page 31: ... pre the IN ST ZOO VI button to mHnethatelv enlarge the picture I 5 hines ctut _ ulz o pd gc 33 Camera Features Your camco_ der has a varmty of feature which can be changed w_th the touch of a button Re_ _ewmg the camcordm leature lk l a few moment now wdl help you get the mo a t OUt of your recordmg _ In thzs secuon you can not only learn to work _th the standard necessary functmns of the camera ...

Page 32: ...ne Demonstration Mode Your camcorder has a demonstration mode which highlights certain features of the camera This mode begins whenever the unit s power has been left on lk r more than ten minutes with no cassette inserted without the date being set or the built in clock battery charged To cancel demonstration mode remove and reattach the battery or AC power adapter or insert a cassette Note To pr...

Page 33: ...l inch To use MaCl O focus 1 Press and hold zoom button W until the lens is completely zoonled out 2 Position subject ill the center of the frame and record Note Zooming n il autanlaticallv exit nlacro p cus T uhan w file si e qt flle s hjeet lbeused g 1 ill rrrtl ro tburt s irrol e l le carrleolgler Jells h_ r _ wlh_ r an ayj om il kt_r t u l c u l_ imreu w lighting when sk oll Hrt with flhri rof...

Page 34: ...ing used When the tape has approximately five minutes left TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Electronic Indexing Each time you begin recording after the unit has been turned off for at least lkmr hours the camcorder automatically records an index mark at the beginning of a new recording When an indexed tape is played back in a VCR that has a compatible indexing feature calle...

Page 35: ...he telephoto clo e up _dlrecuon pres T To move the lens m the w_de angle dlrecnon press W The zoom level indicator appears m the on screen displays when the DISPLAY button is pressed ZOOM appears on screen when the unage ts magnified more than 16 rimes Using the Instant Zoom Button ffNST ZOOM To instantly magmty the subject 1 5 times press the INST ZOOM button on the side of the camcorder 1 ZOOM a...

Page 36: ...ow iilg seclion Selecting a Digital Effect I Place the canlcorder in record pause mode Make sure the on screen displays appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If not press 11_e DISPLAY button Repeatedly press the DIGITAL EFFECI S button uniil the indicator for the desired digital effect appears Oil screen This icon will not be recorded DIGITAL EFFECTS button I On screen digital effect disp...

Page 37: ...ompatible 16 X 9 TI When played on a regular 4 X 3 T_ black bars appear on top and bottom of the ptcture Standard Shape TV Screen Recording in 16X9 lode Place the camcos der m record pause mode Make sure the on screen dt pIays appeal m the tev _u der or on the LCD monttor If not ptes_ t w DISPLAY button 2 Repeatedly press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button untd 16X9 appear 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recor...

Page 38: ... with instant zoom Normal zc oming is up to 72 time _ I Place the catncordcr nl lecord pausc mode Make ure the on screen disphLv appeal If not pre the DISPL 11 button Repeatedl pie the DIGIT4L EFFECTS button untd ZM 2 appear Use the zoom buttons to zoom m and out on the image ZOOM appear on screen when ilMglllflcatlon is greater than 16 rune but doe not record U e he ill ailt OOIll feature v hlle ...

Page 39: ...press REC PAUSE to pause recording and repeatedly press DIGI7AL EFFECTS until no digital effects display appears Mosaic Mode The mosaic feature lets you add a mosaic effect to your recording i Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If they do not press DISPLAY 2 Repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until MOSAIC appears 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording 4 To turn off m...

Page 40: ...PLAY button 2 Repeatedly press the FADE button The indtcator for the fade selected wdl appear on screen Select white to fade m and out to from a white screen Select _ black wipe to fade m and out to from a black screen Select _YEL _ BLU GRN yellow blue or green wqpe to fade to from a yellow blue or green screen Select c zoom to fade in and out while zooming Select B V black and white to fade in an...

Page 41: ... In Fading Out I Press REC PAUSE to pause recording 1 2 Repeatedly press FADE to select the fade you want to use Note The last fade used appears the first time you press FADE 2 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The picture and sound gradually appears in place of the blank screen During recording repeatedly press FADE to select a fade Note The last fade used appears the first time you press F 4D...

Page 42: ...ounter to O000M O000M itpe otoller with Iilc l lOQV stup 3 Continue to record or play the tape To return to the marked space press the RE PAUSE button to stop recording or the STOP EJECT button to stop playback 4 Press and hold the small red button on the CAMERAiOFF VCR switch and slide the switch to VCR 5 Press the REW REWEW button The tape rewinds to the counter reading of O000M the space marked...

Page 43: ... button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch and slide it to CAMERA Begin recording When editing is desired press the PAUSE button 7 o position the tape for editing Press and hold REW REVIEW to x isually 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 the button used to search is rel...

Page 44: ... position Remember Set the AV OUT IN switch to OUT for m mal recording 6 3 Insert the tape to be dubbed and using the buttons PLAY F FWD and or REW REVIEW locate a point on the tape a few seconds before the point where dubbing will start 4 Press the PLAY button to advance the tape at normal speed At the exact point where dubbing is to begin press the REC P4USE button to pause the recording 5 Press...

Page 45: ... AH25 player DVD player _ _ _ _ _ or CD player _ _ _ _ White audio plug Yellow video plug not connected Yellow video plug not connected Audio Video cable such as VH83 Note You need an _qmonal Audto tdeo t able _t h a_ _ H83 to _onne_ t to an e tel H_ I ntdlo otll _ t If the ulKho _ to _ _ has _7 at _lt_ left and ttght t utl_ztt_ attach the 4 _ t able to the attdto phLq labeled MONO II one t_ not l...

Page 46: ...FII D and or REI REI 1Ell locate a point on the tape a few seconds before the point v here dubbing wdl start 4 Press the PLAY button to advance the tape at normal speed At the exact pomt here dubbing p to begin press the REC P 1USE button It pause the recording 5 Pre s and hold the A DUB button 8 and then press the PL4Y button II both buttons are released at the same tlmc 4 DUB II appears on scree...

Page 47: ...IN switch Yellow _ video Jack White t i audio jack Yellow OR Yel ow Video Plug Yellow video plug Note Y_lt tleed an q_tlonal Audto t t e _ _able _ttt l as I H_ to tuner t t _aH e_tet hal amlto _ou_ e I1 the audto SOIII e lll_ _epat lie lett ml m _ ltt mttput3 atta_ tt the A I ahle to the audm plu _ laheh d MONO I1 one t_ not labeled MONO me m qht need a adapter to te_ oJd audio Join both the t tqh...

Page 48: ...title can be displayed and recorded at an_ tune Tile built in character register contains more than 45 dlflerent chatactei s Your tntle can contain up to 32 characters on two lines TITLER button minus button also REW REVIEW button CAMERA IOFF VCR switch ooo0 0 plus button Also F FWD Button EDIT ADV button also STOP EJECT button 46 ...

Page 49: ...r 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed the customized title 7 When finished press the TITLER button to store the customized expression and remove the chart of characters from on screen Remenlber Be Sill _ N i ntove 1 _ titler qr_tpl ics fi ot the screen d splay _ s this be fi re contimdng to record Correcting Errors I 4 Press the TITLER button to display the chart of characters on scree...

Page 50: ...ally To stop recording press the REC PA USE button Remember Remove the titler gr_q_hies fi_r IlOl tll_l reeordin g Note You can also use the automatic title re_ ordin_ _ cltut e to aulonuttically record the title and date i I0 seconds when you he_in recording Press the DATE TIME hutton to display _ TITLE icon b_jbre startill to re_ tJrd Recording Titles While Copying a Tape From the Camcorder to A...

Page 51: ... traffic sounds etc can detract from the desired sound to be captured Avoid long still shots of landmarks and scenic attractions Recordings are more interesting if they include people and details Local color will give travel videos lasting appeal Consider recording a familiar or landma k scene from t n unfamiliar vantage point Travel Tips Write down the camcorder s serial number and keep it separa...

Page 52: ... k rem es section To connect the camcorder to an external VCR or TV source see the diagram below White _ audio plug AUDIO OUT Yellow video plug VIDEO OUT q Back of Yellow video Audio Video c VCR or plug such as VH83 TV monitor F _ AUDIO OUT C_R _o 8 Back of stereo VCR or TV monitor AV OUT IN switch Yellow_ video jack P White i audio jack White audio plug OR Yellow video plug _ _ Y Adapter White au...

Page 53: ...the camcorder to IN Recording 1A Camcorder connected directly to TV monitor turn onTV and tune TV to channel you want to record l B Camcorder connected to VCR that is connected to TV turn on VCR and select the channel to record or place cassette to be copied in VCR Note If you 14 allt to see what is being recorded turn on the 71 and tune it to the channel that you normally use to see the signal vm...

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Page 55: ...or and the viewfinder amomatically turns on Rotate the monitor completely around and place it against the camcorder for convenient playback During phlyback recorded sound can be heard through the camcorder s built in speaker when using the LCD monitor Viewfinder Eyepiece focus control CAMERA OFF VCR switch PLA Y button BRIGHT STOP EJECT control button underneath Speaker OPEN button Bright control ...

Page 56: ...nitor playback by turning the bright control on the side of the LCD Speaker volume can be adjusted by turning the volume control Note The LCD nlOllilor lllay b_ COh l_ 4 Orlll It lilt lottch wJlell I_ Ol _ tl fi r Gill _ lt tlNt d period qJ lim e l lll i _ I I o r tll a l Using the Viewfinder Make sure the monitor is closed and locked If the monitor is open more than 45 degrees the view finder aut...

Page 57: ...ually Searching During playback press and hold the FFWD button or REWiREVIEW button to search tile tape visually in forward or reverse Release the button to return to normal playback mode Stop Action Pause During playback press the REC PAUSE button to stop the action and view one frame of the tape Press the RECiPAUSE button again to return to normal playback Caution Pause it designed only _r momen...

Page 58: ...n W or 73 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 q fect tape playback They have rto _ _b t durinq tl e recording ntode 56 ...

Page 59: ...such as AH25 plug v oEo _ _ _ Back of _ stereo VCR or TV monitor Yellow video plug 2_ Yellow video plug Audio video cable such as VH83 what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV Installation I Attach the white plug on one end of the audio video cable to the AUDIO IN jack on theTV or VCR Notes If the AIV cable does not have white and yellow ends be sure to attach the same color to the A V...

Page 60: ...y to prevent picture distortion 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 memoo st_q_ _ ature i _ turned Oil press DISPLAY or the canlcorder wil enter I_ ay patt_c when the outlier rea_ q_e _ 100M 5 Press STOP E IECT when you arc finished Viewing What the 2amcnrder is Seeing or Recording I A B Camcorder connected ...

Page 61: ...m 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 Vote your VHF antenna is the fiat twin lead t vl_eattached by two screws you need an Olm onal 300 75 ohm tran qbrmer 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...

Page 62: ...l caused by feedback 2 Set the Ct13 CH4 switch 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 set it to CAMERA 4 Press the RE PAL S _ _ _ 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 h...

Page 63: ...g case AC202 DC car cord adapter DCC096 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...

Page 64: ...the EP096FS and EP096FL camcorder batteries Because the CPS014 operates on 100 240 Volts 50 60 Hz it can be used virtuallv anywhere in the world A plug adapter might be required in some countries RF output adapter CRF95 This RF output adapter is used with a coaxial RFcable such as VH82 or VH90 to connect your camcorder to a standard TV one without audio video inputs lk r playback If your antenna c...

Page 65: ... lead type attached by two screws an optional 300 to 75 ohm transformer is needed This six foot audio video cable can be used to connect the camcorder to aTV monitor or VCR for tape playback or copying tapes Cable transformer VH54 Y adapter AH25 This 75 to 300 ohm transfi3rmer is used to connect a standard 75 ohm antenna cable such as VH82 or VH90 to 300 ohm screw terminals on a TV This Y adapter ...

Page 66: ...feet allow for sure footing and built in retractable lc_z spikes eliminate the need Ior removing the feet Cautions Before using a tripod make sure it is stable enough to hold the camcorder without falling ove Do not transport the canworder attached to the tripod When attaching your camcorder to a tripod be ca _fM not to fi rce the tripod screw into the camco de s tripod mounting hale The tripod sc...

Page 67: ... Attach the lens cap over the lens hood 7 2 To remove the lens cap and hood turn them counterclockwise with the pahn of your hand Turn the accessory lens clockwise into the camcorder s hens Make sure the lens is tightened firmly but do not over tighten Caution Do not grasp the end ql the lens hood I All specifications and de scriptions ql accessories are subject toc art ge without notice 65 ...

Page 68: ...DC Cable Part No AC093 AC202 AH25 CPSOI4 CRF95 DCCO96A EPO96FL EPO96FS VH54 VH82 VH83 VH90 224257 241305 241O44 233328 Price 59 95 49 95 2 95 219 95 59 95 44 95 59 95 693 5 2 95 5 45 5 95 7 95 S 2 I 15 7 2O 109 90 16 N Qty Total 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 sen...

Page 69: ...lC oli iK liiMtw illd I xpilalitm dale _ IMPOrTaNT opt colnpletc accoltnl nulnl_et I t Olll_OLIF Discover Card ZZ_ F I F_ _ F F FT 1 I xl_m li ndale _ AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE P ices are subiccl _o change x ithout iIOlice Print or type your name and address clearly A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting Nalne Stred City Stale aylinlc Phone No Apt Zip Please make sure that both side...

Page 70: ...ready and call the toll free number listed below between 8 AM and I0 PM EST Monday through Friday or between 9 a m and 5 p m 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 o der 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 Con...

Page 71: ... In this section specific information about the camcorder can be found This includes care and maintenance specifications troubleshooting warranty information and an index for the manual are sources found here 69 ...

Page 72: ...ger make NLHC it is plugged into a v orking outlet Make sure C MKR iOI t i R switch is _ ct lo ton eel position for deshed operation There migllt not be a cassette in the camcorder Try ejecting and remserting the cassette The cassette tape might be broken try another cassette You might have reached the end of the cassette try rewinding it Moisture condensation might cause the tape to stick to the ...

Page 73: ... nlJsadjuslcd Eyepiece locu ccmtt ol is nlisadjllb tcd Adjust B P G T COlllt o orl the hotlotn oi ti c lcvvfJndel it tIindur di pla ILL t Ll l i D i h ird to c l Jcfuro qcialit b poor d til Jll7 pla h ick Pictl lrc i ecorded with a special fade OI digital effect such as negative 16X9 mosaic or mJlr l v alllt t Wclt2I M ll l S tCIll IIIM iIal Jell rllode Pape was rcct lded on a different camct l de...

Page 74: ...n and or function buttons will not operate No or low sound during nlonitor playback LCD monitor is open at least 45 clegrces The viewfinder autoinaticall _ turns off Monitor closed iewtinder tUlllS o11 During recurding viewfhlder I LII I1 Oil when nlonitor rotated uound to face the sub iect Dtlrhlg phlyback viewfinder tUrllS off when monitor rotated around and placed against calllcorder Remove til...

Page 75: ...e light that iihnnin_te the LCD monitor gets hot To cool it dov n close the CI monitor and turn off the camcorder l ead acid batleries Inust be 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 clo...

Page 76: ...for LINd 11 c_ llllCl a It21 s lnlproper cl alling I liglll N_21alct t c _ 11 _ Lens Caut on l t_ 1_ lom l Ihe lens uilh vmr inger _ Its oil ore your _kiJ_ Cleaning the LCI Monitor Monitor T_ _cDan the ctun ordct s LCD lllOllitol USe LIc eal_ soft cloth 1o carefillly wipe the monitor Improper cleaning ma scralch the nloni or Caution Do not touch the mo itor with yore fingers Tile oil om your _kin ...

Page 77: ...he 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 o Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for extended periods of time The resulting heat buildup might perma...

Page 78: ...m Vrms more than I K ohm Viden Rec_lrder Seclion Format VHS Record playback system Two video record playback heads One flying erase head Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Viewfinder 0 55 color eleclronic viewfinder LCD Monitor 3 diagonally measured LCD T T active matrix system Camera Section Scanning 525 Imcs 6 l ieids 31i frames hnage Sensor 1 4 CCD hnager Lens F I 4 16 1 4 64 toni power zoom ...

Page 79: ...rning your equipment to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit hnportant 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 lar...

Page 80: ...ox ide yout Discover MasterCard or Visa accou It number and expirati m date to our phone representative This is for security purposes If we receive your unit excluding all accessories within 14 days from the date you were provMed the RA l Ulllbcr nIv ilclnS not c Velud by warranty will be charged to your accoutit IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT RECI_ IVEI WITHIN 14 DAYS THE SUGt ESTED RETAIL VALUE IF THE CAMC...

Page 81: ...l 1 800 336 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center ncaresl you Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center of your choice Show die Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center representative evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale Pick up your camcorder when repairs are complete What your arrant_ _ cover Adjushl enl of customer COlltrols Damage fron misuse or ne...

Page 82: ...d Video Jacks 9 42 44 57 59 Audio Dub 42 A V Dub Button 9 42 44 A V Out In Switch 9 42 44 51 80 B Battery 3 Attaching Removing 17 Care I 9 Charging 16 Safety Precautions 19 Storage 19 Using 16 Battery Eject Button I0 17 Battery Level Indicator 18 27 28 Bright Control 10 25 53 Built in Speaker 10 C Cable TV Installer Note 60 Camcorder Cleaning 74 Turning On 5 Camera Edit Feature 41 Camera Off VCR S...

Page 83: ... Edit adv Button See Also Stop Eject Button Editing Features A V Dub 41 Audio Dub 41 Camera Edit 41 Flying Erase Head 41 Titler 41 Electronic Indexing 32 See Also Index Indicator Erase Protection 21 Exchange Warranty 1 Eyepiece 54 Focus Control 10 53 F F FWD Fast Forward Button 9 23 40 44 46 55 Fade Button 10 38 Fade Feature 38 Fade Indicators 28 38 Fast forwarding Indicator 28 First Time Opcratio...

Page 84: ...ror Mode 37 Mosaic Indicator 27 37 Mosaic Mode 37 N Neg Pos Indicator 27 36 Negative Mode 36 No Tape Indicator 28 O Open Button 6 10 25 53 Operating Controls 9 Optional Accessories See Accessories Order Form 66 Order Form Accessories 66 Ordering Accessories 68 P Pausing 55 PlayButton 8 41 44 53 58 60 Playback First 8 Playback 59 Playback Features 55 Stop action Pause 55 Tape Counter 40 Tape Positi...

Page 85: ...ety Precautions Battery 19 Safety Tab 21 Searching During Playback 55 Shoulder Extension Pad 6 10 Shoulder Slrap 3 Shoulder Strap Altachmcnt Rings 10 II Solving Problems See Troubleshooting SP Speed 21 54 Speaker 53 Speaker Built in 10 Specifications 76 Speed Recording And Playback 21 Sltlitis hldictttors 28 SteadyPix Button 10 28 31 Sleady Pix Feature 31 Stop action Pause 55 Stop Eject Butlon 5 8...

Page 86: ...9 42 44 57 59 Videocassettes 21 Copying To Canacorder 51 Copying To VCR 58 Playing Back 54 Viewfinder 10 26 Playback 53 Viewfinder 6 10 53 Using For Playback 53 Viewing Recordings 58 60 Visual Searching 55 Volume Control 10 53 W Warnings Tape 28 Z ZM 2 Indicator 27 36 Zoom Buttons 10 33 Zoom Indicator 27 29 Zoom Level Indicator 29 33 Zoom Lever 38 Zooming 33 Digital 36 84 ...

Page 87: ...lex ision reception which can be determined by turning the equil n_enl off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference hy one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the ...

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