RCA CC634, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER S GUIDE CC634 C A M C O R D E R ...

Page 2: ...g this card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service and attach it here Record the serial and model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder Model No _____________________________________ Serial No _____________________________________ Purchase Date _____________________________________ Purchased From ______________...

Page 3: ...ecording 8 Play Back Your Recording 8 Turn off the Camcorder 8 Review Camcorder s Operating Controls 9 10 Powering Your Camcorder Using Adapter Charger 11 Using Rechargeable Battery 12 14 Using Optional Car Cord Adapter 15 Remote Control Buttons 16 17 Install Battery Cell 18 Remote Sensor 18 Traveling Tips 19 Video Cassettes 20 21 continued on next page Assistance We want to make sure you enjoy yo...

Page 4: ...te and Time Display Install the Clock Cell 46 Set the Date and Time 47 Select the Date Time or Title to Record 48 49 Animation and Time Lapse Recording Remote Only 50 51 Audio Dubbing Remote Only 52 Edit Insert Remote Only 53 Built in Color Enhancement Light 54 55 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 56 Playback Viewfinder Playback 57 Visual Searching 57 Stop Action Pause 57 Tracking 57 Using the Cassette...

Page 5: ...er charger for any purpose other than charging the FB1260 or FB120 battery pack or supply ing power to the camcorder Cautions Lithium cell batteries Must be disposed of properly Never handle punctured or leaking cells May cause burns or personal injury Keep out of the hands of children Can cause death or injury if swallowed If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment The l...

Page 6: ...xt page A Connect the power connector s small plug into the DC OUT jack on the adapter charger B Align the reference mark on the power connector with the mark on the camcorder Hold the top of the power connector flush against the back of the camcorder and press the bottom of the power connector down until it locks into place C Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet The adapter ch...

Page 7: ...e camcorder is in 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 minutes Place POWER in OFF and then back in CAMERA PAUSE Handstrap Flap Handstrap Velcro Strip Under Flap POWER Switch and Indicator LENS COVER Control 4 Slide ...

Page 8: ... of the tape you are using so the camcorder can correctly calculate the recording time remaining on the tape Repeatedly press the SP SLP T20 30 40 switch Select T20 SP if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time and want to record in SP speed Select T20 SLP if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time and want to record in SLP speed Select T30 SP if you are usi...

Page 9: ...LL AUTO will appear in the side display panel In the AUTO mode the fade 16X9 manual focus exposure display and titler controls will not operate 9 Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Pull out and rotate the viewfinder into a comfortable operating position Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision First Time Operation continued on next page ...

Page 10: ...elease the thumb trigger again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record pause mode appears in the viewfinder 11 Play back what you have recorded Place the POWER switch in VCR Press REW to rewind the tape PAUSE Press PLAY PAUSE to play back the tape in the viewfinder Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape Details on viewfinder playback are on page 57 12 Place the POWER s...

Page 11: ... s operating controls Built in Color Enhancement Light Tally Light Cassette Door PUSH here to close LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch EJECT Button Scene Select AE Dial Remote Control Sensor Electronic Viewfinder Power Zoom Lever W Wide Angle T Telephoto Eyepiece Focus Control Eyepiece Microphone LENS COVER Control continued on next page ...

Page 12: ...utton REW Button Also EDIT SEARCH Button SP SLP T20 30 40 Button Also COUNTER R M Button MAN W BAL Manual White Balance PLAY PAUSE Button STOP Button SET Button DATE TIME CHAR and Buttons Also TRACKING Buttons Handstrap Thumb Trigger AUDIO RF DC OUT and VIDEO Jacks Under Small Cover BATT RELEASE Button Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Clock Cell Compartment Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Attach Batt...

Page 13: ...ional Plug Adapter An optional plug adapter may be required in some countries 1 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the AC plug adapter 2 Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC outlet AC Plug Optional AC Plug Adapter AC 100 240V BATT RELEASE B C AUDIO RF DC OUT VIDEO L E N S C O V E R POWER CHG END REFRESH CAMERA VCR POWER OFF DC OUT Jack POWER Indicator Power Connector To AC 100 240V 50 60 Hz BATT...

Page 14: ...amcorder PO W ER CH G EN D R EFR ESH Adapter Charger POWER Indicator Hold Battery Flush and Slide Reference Marks CHG Indicator END Indicator REFRESH Indicator REFRESH Button To AC Wall Outlet 100 240 Volts 50 60 Hz Caution When a battery is attached to the adapter charger do not turn them upside down The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury Use the REFRESH Button The battery will p...

Page 15: ...ery only with specified adapter chargers and camcorders Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing to excessive heat over 149ºF 65ºC could be hazardous Marker Switch Reference Marks The battery must be charged as described on the previous page before it can be used the first time Initial charging will take approximately 70 minutes When fully charged the battery should supply about 55 minutes of ...

Page 16: ...er charger When appears the battery is fully charged The battery will also provide better service if its power is completely drained before storing it for long periods of time 30 days or more The battery should be charged in the temperature range of 50 95 F 10 35C to prevent damage Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 32 F 0C or above 104 F 40C The battery may be damaged if operated at...

Page 17: ...be used only with vehicles having negative ground electrical systems Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with this camcorder Use of any other car cord adapter may damage the camcorder and void your warranty BATT RELEASE B C AUDIO RF DC OUT VIDEO L E N S C O V E R POWER Indicator Power Connector Cigarette Lighter Socket Optional DCC08 Car Cord Adapter VCR CAMERA POWER OFF Optional Car Cord Adapter The ...

Page 18: ...s POWER switch is in VCR to begin playback STOP Button When the camcorder s POWER switch is in VCR press STOP to stop playback rewind or fast forward operation REW Rewind Button Camcorder s POWER switch in CAMERA When the camcorder is in record pause press and hold REW to visually search the tape in reverse Release REW to return to record pause Camcorder s POWER switch in VCR When the camcorder is...

Page 19: ...ayback FF Fast Forward Button Camcorder s POWER switch in CAMERA With camcorder in record pause press and hold FF to visually search forward on the tape Release FF to return to record pause Camcorder s POWER switch in VCR When the camcorder is stopped press FF to fast forward the tape Press STOP to stop forwarding the tape When a tape is playing press and release FF to visually search forward on t...

Page 20: ...Never place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upside down Replace battery when camcorder fails to respond to remote Remove battery from remote if it will not be used for a month or more This will prevent possible damage from battery leakage If leakage occurs wipe up liquid inside compartment and replace battery Note The camcorder may not respond to the remote if its sensor is e...

Page 21: ...be avoided If your lens has been exposed to the elements clean it only with proper lens cleaning supplies Make sure you have any plug adapters that you may need before taking your camcorder to other countries Consult your dealer for advice Carry your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling See page 64 for a case designed especially for this camcorder An ordinary suitcase or carry bag does not ...

Page 22: ... or cleaning by a Servicenter This system is activated whenever you insert or remove a cassette Erase Protection Safety Tab Recording and Playback Speeds and Times The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed SP or extended play SLP Select the recording speed and tape length using the SP SLP T20 30 40 switch The selected speed and tape length will be displayed in the viewfinder Listed be...

Page 23: ...er devices 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 may jam and or damage your camcorder 1 Attach a power supply Then slide and release EJECT to open the ...

Page 24: ...ERA The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record pause appears in the viewfinder 5 Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control for your vision 6 Select a recording speed and tape length using the SP SLP T20 30 40 switch Select SP or SLP recording speed Set the length of the tape you are using T20 T30 or T40 so the camcorder can correctly calculate time remaining PAUSE BA...

Page 25: ... to manually focus Select F2 EXPOSURE to adjust the iris brightness Select F1 TITLE to select and record one of the preset titles Select F2 DISPLAY to display and record the date time and date or create and record your own title 9 Start and stop recording Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording REC 666 appears in the viewfinder and the tally light will light when the camcorder is re...

Page 26: ...p functions Fading in and out of scenes will make your videos appear more professional When recording fast moving action in outdoor light that you plan to view in stop action or slow motion on a 3 5 head VCR place the scene select AE dial in sports or shutter to increase the shutter speed Be aware of video and audio backgrounds Background details barely noticed while you are taping may show up as ...

Page 27: ...viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording BATT RELEASE B C AUDIO RF DC OUT VIDEO L E N S C O V E R CAMERA VCR POWER OFF Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your personal vision If you wear eyeglasses you probably can operate the camcorder without them It is easiest to set the correct f...

Page 28: ...ls are on pages 44 and 48 49 3 2 1 Viewfinder Displays Date Date Time or Created Title The date AUTO DATE date and time or title you created appears in this area of the viewfinder These displays will be recorded on your tape when they appear Details are on pages 48 49 Battery Level Indicator This indicator shows how much power is left in the rechargeable battery This indicator flashes when the bat...

Page 29: ...0 30 40 switch appears here Details are on pages 20 and 33 Elapsed Time Counter with Memory Stop The time counter appears during playback It is not recorded on the tape An M appears in front of the time counter when memory stop is on Details are on page 32 8 7 6 Scene Select AE The indicator for the mode selected with the scene select AE dial appears here The indicator and mode both appear briefly...

Page 30: ...e 36 13 Dew Warning The dew indicator appears when excessive moisture condensation has entered the camcorder The camcorder will not operate when this indicator appears Place the camcorder in a warm dry area until this indicator disappears When the dew indicator disappears the camcorder will operate 14 Viewfinder Displays continued 5MIN REC PAUSE 1 4S FADE 16X9 F1 F2 MWB INDEX FADE 13 14 15 16 17 1...

Page 31: ...re on page 30 FADE appears when you press the F1 button to select the fade feature and flashes when fade is activated Details are on page 38 Edit Insert and Audio Dub appears during audio dubbing Details are on page 52 appears during edit insert Details are on page 53 The pause indicator appears 18 17 PAUSE 16 15 with or when the camcorder is paused during dubbing Self Timer and Interval Time 15S ...

Page 32: ...bow noise that may occur at the beginning or the end of recordings Tally Light Electronic Indexing An index mark is automatically recorded at the beginning of a recording after the date advances and a cassette is inserted 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 be located automatically See VCR owner ...

Page 33: ...cording The POWER switch must be in CAMERA The camcorder will play back the last few seconds of the recording return the tape to its previous position and return to record pause Camera Edit Feature The camera edit feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in record pause Place POWER switch in CAMERA Press and hold EDIT SEARCH REW on remote to visually search the recorded tape i...

Page 34: ... 00 00 To Use the Memory Stop Feature 1 Locate the place on the tape you want to return to place the POWER switch in VCR and press COUNTER R M for more than two seconds to reset the counter to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than one second to turn the time counter s memory stop feature on or off When memory stop is on an M appears before the time counter in the viewfinder 3 Continue to play ...

Page 35: ...pe you are using Select T20 SP if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time and want to record in SP speed Select T20 SLP if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time and want to record in SLP speed Select T30 SP if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording time and want to record in SP speed Select T30 SLP if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording ...

Page 36: ...ming To move the lens in the telephoto close up direction slide the power zoom lever toward T or press ZOOM T on the remote To move the lens in the wide angle direction slide the lever toward W or press ZOOM W on remote Zoom speed varies according to how far you zoom in or out The zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder Power ZOOM Buttons T Telephoto W Wide Angle Zooming T W Zoom Level Indi...

Page 37: ...ss blurring Use when the subject is in front of a window or with the sun to his back Compensates for subject appearing too dark because of backlighting Use when there is a strong front light on the subject such as spotlights Compensates for subject appearing too light because of strong front lighting Sets shutter speed to 1 2000 Use to record fast moving action with less blurring Can capture faste...

Page 38: ...To Adjust White Balance 1 Place the POWER switch in CAMERA and make sure the scene select AE dial is not set to AUTO 2 Press MAN W BAL manual white balance until one of the manual white balance indicators appears in the viewfinder Select when recording outdoors on a cloudy day Select when recording outdoors on a sunny day Select when recording using halogen or tungsten lighting Select MWB when sho...

Page 39: ... in the viewfinder F1 FADE F2 16X9 F1 FOCUS F2 EXPOSURE F1 TITLE F2 DISPLAY When the function you want to use appears press F1 or F2 to select it Each of the functions is described in detail on the following pages Note FULL AUTO appears in the side display panel when the scene select AE dial is set to AUTO F1 F2 MODE 1 2 0x P U S H A U T O M A N FADE FULL AUTO FOCUS TITLE 16X9 EXPOSURE DISPLAY FAD...

Page 40: ...FADE appears in the lower right hand corner of the viewfinder 5 Press the thumb trigger to start recording The screen turns blank and the camcorder will automatically fade into the scene you have selected F1 Fade Out 1 Make sure scene select AE dial is not set to AUTO 2 Press MODE until FADE appears beside the F1 button in the display panel FADE appears in the viewfinder 3 Press F1 to activate FAD...

Page 41: ...E dial is set to AUTO the 16X9 mode will not operate To Record Using the 16X9 Mode F1 F2 MODE 1 2 0x P U S H A U T O M A N FADE 16X9 FADE 16X9 F2 F1 F1 2 F MODE A U T O M A N P U S H 39 Recording New 16x9 TV Screen Standard Shape TV Screen Do not use this mode unless you have a compatible 16X9 TV When played on a regular TV black bars appear in the picture 16X9 Mode The camcorder has a 16X9 record...

Page 42: ... focus lock indicators appear in the viewfinder 5 Press the F1 button again to turn on auto focus or place scene select AE dial in AUTO F1 Recording Auto Focus During auto focus the camcorder will focus automatically on the object located in the center area of the viewfinder Place the scene select AE dial in AUTO to turn on the auto focus feature FULL AUTO appears in the display panel Note The low...

Page 43: ...r all the way up or down The indicators appear in the viewfinder The 5 or 6 indicator will flash When the focus cannot be adjusted any farther the indicator will flash When the focus cannot be adjusted any closer the indicator will flash 5 Release the power zoom button to lock in the manual focus The indicators appear in the viewfinder 6 To turn off manual focus press F1 or place the scene select ...

Page 44: ...T to F2 brighten the image or toward W to darken the image The exposure indicator bar appears in the viewfinder 4 To return to auto iris mode press F2 or place the scene select AE dial in AUTO Exposure Control Iris The camcorder automatically adjusts the iris to provide the best picture Under certain conditions you may want to brighten or darken the image manually F1 2 F MODE A U T O M A N P U S H...

Page 45: ...s before recording begins REC appears in viewfinder and tally light lights when recording begins To Turn Self Timer Off Press TIME LAPSE SELF INT TIME to remove the self timer display from the viewfinder If the tally light is flashing press START STOP and then press TIME LAPSE SELF INT TIME The self timer feature delays recording to let the operator join the picture To Use the Self Timer 1 Place P...

Page 46: ...splay the title you want to record The stored titles appear in the following order Title Off No Title HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR FAMILY SOMEONE SPECIAL F1 VACATION SUPER STAR FIRST Title you Created Title Off No Title Note You can record the title you created along with one of the titles stored in memory making it possible to record a pair of identical titles 5 Press the thu...

Page 47: ...RACTER SET MODE menu appears with a flashing cursor F2 TAYLOR WAYNE Creating Your Own Title After you create a title you can store it and record it alone or with one of the preset titles as described on pages 48 49 The clock cell battery must be installed as shown on page 46 BATT RELEASE B C AUDIO RF DC OUT VIDEO L E N S C O V E R DATE TIME CHAR SET T20 30 40 TRACKING UNTER R M W BAL PLAY PAUSE ST...

Page 48: ...ions Lithium cell battery Replace only with 3 volt lithium cell such as CR2025 Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or explosion Must be disposed of properly Never handle punctured or leaking cell May cause burns or personal injury Keep out of the hands of children Can cause death or injury if swallowed If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment The lithium cell used...

Page 49: ...isplay Note Press and hold the button to rapidly advance the flashing cursor 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have entered the correct month day year Recording hour including AM or PM and minutes 8 Press SET to remove the flashing cursor and start the clock Note The clock begins when the minute digits stop flashing The clock does not keep time while any digits are flashing To Correct the Displays ...

Page 50: ...n CAMERA The power indicator will light 2 Make sure the scene select AE dial is not set to AUTO 3 Press MODE until DISPLAY appears beside the F2 button in the display panel DISP appears in the viewfinder 4 Repeatedly press F2 to select the date time or title you want to record Date Display The date will be displayed and recorded Auto Date The date will be automatically recorded for approximately f...

Page 51: ...3 Press MODE until DISPLAY appears beside the F2 button in the display panel 4 Repeatedly press F2 to display the date time or title you have previously stored in the viewfinder If you select AUTO DATE it will automatically appear be recorded for five seconds and then disappear whenever AUTO DATE NOV 18 96 NOV 18 96 NOV 18 96 PM 11 59 Auto Date Display NOV 18 96 Return to Date Display TAYLOR WAYNE...

Page 52: ...wo to five shots of the subject in the same position 6 When you are finished press TIME LAPSE ANIM REC TIME on remote until disappears from the view finder or place the POWER switch in VCR Notes If you start animation recording at the very beginning of a tape record for about five seconds so the tape runs smoothly Using the fade feature is a good way to begin The fade feature will not operate duri...

Page 53: ...ecordings at preset time intervals The recording will show subtle changes such as shifts in cloud formations or plant growth when it remains focused on an object 30MIN T30 SP 1 4S 15S PAUSE 5 Focus the camcorder on the subject you want to record 6 Press the thumb trigger START STOP on the remote The camcorder will start and stop recording the selected amount of time The tally light flashes with th...

Page 54: ...s than one second to turn on memory stop M 6 Press REW locate the place you want audio dubbing to begin and press PLAY PAUSE PAUSE on remote exactly at the beginning of the scene 7 Press A DUB and PAUSE on the remote together to place the POWER Switch in VCR COUNTER R M Button A Audio DUB Button PLAY PAUSE Button REW Button PAUSE Button PLAY Button REW Button Audio Dubbing Remote Only Audio dubbin...

Page 55: ...POWER switch in VCR 3 Locate the place you want the edit insert to stop and press PLAY PAUSE PAUSE on remote 4 Press COUNTER R M for more than two seconds on the camcorder to set the time counter back to 0 00 00 5 Press COUNTER R M again for less than one second to turn on memory stop M 6 Press REW locate the place you want edit insert to begin and press PLAY PAUSE PAUSE on remote exactly at the b...

Page 56: ...e the light may turn on and off Set the light to ON or OFF The light may stay on during high speed shutter recording Set to OFF to turn the light off Turn the light off when you are not recording to save battery power Note 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 Cautions Do not operate the video li...

Page 57: ...55 Recording Replacing the Bulb We recommend you consult your dealer or Servicenter to replace the bulb ...

Page 58: ...rder from your shoulder and when you are ready to shoot bring the camcorder to shooting position in one quick movement Cautions When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap you may find it convenient to rotate the viewfinder down and slide it to the front This helps prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move Make sure the shoulder strap is firmly at...

Page 59: ...ayback Tracking During playback streaks may appear in the playback picture Press either TRACKING button to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture During stop action playback pressing one TRACKING button may reduce picture jitter picture bouncing up and down Some jitter is normal Simultaneously press both TRACKING buttons to return tracking to its preset center Note The TRACKING buttons...

Page 60: ...ttery compartment 3 Replace battery compartment cover Notes Replace the battery when the load time becomes much longer than normal Remove the battery from the cassette adapter if it will not be used for a month or more This will prevent possible damage from battery leakage If leakage occurs wipe up the liquid inside the compartment and replace the battery with a new one 1 Before inserting the cass...

Page 61: ...ad the cassette loading is not complete Try to load the cassette again Attempting to insert the cassette adapter into a VCR with the load detector extending may cause damage to the adapter and or VCR Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter 1 Slide the adapter s EJECT switch to the right The load detector will extend from the side and the whirring sound indicates the tape is being released before the...

Page 62: ...er Optional OR VIDEO Jack Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor 1 2 White Audio Plug 1 Yellow Video Plug Audio Video Output Cable Optional 3 2 AUDIO Jack 4 4 3 CAMERA VCR POWER OFF Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor or VCR with AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks you will need an optional audio video cable such as VH83 shown on page 64 If your TV is already conne...

Page 63: ...te in the VCR and press the VCR s RECORD button Note Make sure the memory stop feature is turned off press COUNTER R M or the camcorder will enter play pause when the counter reaches M 0 00 00 5 Press STOP when you are finished 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 connected to TV Turn on VCR and pl...

Page 64: ...r VH84 shown on page 66 If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks or is connected to a VCR refer to pages 60 61 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 will also need an option...

Page 65: ... particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 1 Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4 When the camcorder is used as a camera turn the TV s volume down to prevent a high pitched squeal caused by feedback 2 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected ...

Page 66: ...hicle s cigarette lighter socket The DCC08 is designed specifically to convert power from a 12 volt battery to a 6 volt output Do not use any other car cord with this camcorder We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to the fun of using your compact VHS camcorder The following pages have a selection of accessories to help make your memorable moments look...

Page 67: ...the mounting hole on the bottom of the camcorder Using the Optional AC088 Tripod FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries These rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries are designed specifically for long life The FB1260 is the same battery that came packed with your camcorder The FB120 powers your camcorder twice as long as the FB1260 with video light off depending on how much you use zoom and pause B...

Page 68: ...ne without audio video inputs for playback If your antenna cable is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you will also need a 300 to 75 ohm transformer If your TV has 300 ohm antenna screw terminals you will need an optional 75 to 300 ohm transformer such as VH54 Coaxial RF Cables These RF cables are used with the RF output adapter to connect your camcorder to a standard TV one without a...

Page 69: ... Cable VH82 6 95 Audio Video Cable VH83 5 95 Coaxial RF Cable VH90 7 95 RF Output Adapter 1CVA147C 59 95 Remote Control 221125 39 95 AC Adapter Charger 221400 96 45 and Power Connector 220389 27 75 Cassette Adapter 232845 49 95 Bulb Assembly 233430 44 95 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise __________ Sales Tax __________ We are required by law to collect the appropriate s...

Page 70: ...opy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Name Street Apt City State Zip Print or type your name and address clearly This will be your mailing label 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 A complete and correct order will save...

Page 71: ...ready and call the toll free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM 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 E...

Page 72: ...to be recharged If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet If the dew indicator flashes in the viewfinder there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until the dew indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder Make sure POWER switch is in correct position for desired operation There ma...

Page 73: ... Press REW or FF again to continue rewinding or fast forwarding or press COUNTER R M to turn off the memory stop feature Press PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback Subject was too far from camcorder If the dew indicator flashes in the viewfinder there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until this indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder Subject is dark or behind glass Auto focu...

Page 74: ...ng the miniature controls For best results only use higher shutter speeds outdoors Rotate scene select AE dial to sports or Shutter See page 35 Subject in front of a strong backlight Rotate scene select AE dial to select back lit See page 35 Turn on the built in color enhancement light Add more light using the exposure control See page 42 Scene select AE dial may be turned to special effect mode T...

Page 75: ...subject Try disconnecting power source Wait ten seconds and then connect power source again If error number does not disappear from viewfinder consult your Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter If camcorder has not been used for some time charge the battery using the REFRESH feature on the adapter charger Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is recording continuously You can check your...

Page 76: ...e may damage the camcorder Caution Do not touch the lens with your fingers The oil from your skin can damage the lens F1 2 F MODE P U S H A U T O M A N Lens Reference Marks Cleaning the Camcorder s Viewfinder The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed for cleaning 1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Remove dust using a blower brush 3 Reattach the eyepiece by aligning the reference m...

Page 77: ...poses Proper Care and Storage Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder s cassette door Dust and grit are abrasive and will cause excessive wear to both the camcorder s recording playback heads and cassettes Always close the lens cover when the camcorder is not in use Before handling your camcorder make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it m...

Page 78: ...uency 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 t...

Page 79: ...ven loss of your unit Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange 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 cl...

Page 80: ...cessories and your bill of sale which validates date of purchase 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 MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to our phone representative This is for security purposes If we...

Page 81: ...your product a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you next day delivery To have your Camcorder repaired by an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter Check with your dealer or call 1 800 336 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter nearest you Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter of your choice Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter representative your sa...

Page 82: ...cator 26 27 46 Clock Battery Installing 46 Clock Cell Compartment 10 46 Color Enhancement Light 9 54 55 Contents 1 2 Controls 9 10 Copying Tapes 60 61 COUNTER R M Button 10 32 52 53 Customer Assistance 1 3 77 Back Cover Date and Time Displays 26 46 49 DATE TIME CHAR and Buttons10 45 47 DATE TIME CHAR SET Button 10 45 47 Design Specifications 76 Dew Warning 28 Display Panel 9 37 42 Displays Camcord...

Page 83: ...houlder Strap Attaching 56 Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings 10 56 Solving Problems 70 73 Specifications 76 Speeds Recording and Playback 6 20 33 Sports Mode 35 Spotlight Mode 35 PAUSE SP SLP T20 30 40 Switch 6 10 20 22 33 50 51 START STOP Button 16 17 43 50 51 Status Displays 28 29 STOP Button 8 10 16 57 Stop Action Pause 57 Table of Contents 1 2 Tally Light 9 22 23 30 TAPE END Display 28 29 Tape C...

Page 84: ...he yellow pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 Need Assistance We want to help U S Consumers Camcorder Exchange Warranty 800 283 6503 Customer Service 800 336 1900 Accessories 800 338 0376 Canadian Consumers English 800 522 0338 Fre...