RCA CC635, User Manual

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

Page 3: ...nd Stop Recording 8 Play Back Your Recording 8 Turn off the Camcorder 8 Close Lens Cover 8 Review Camcorder s Operating Controls 9 11 Powering Your Camcorder Using Adapter Charger I_ Using Rechargeable Btittery 13 15 Using Optional Cat Cord Adapter 16 Remote Controls Model CC637 Only Install Battery Cell 17 Remote Sensor 17 Buttons 18 19 Models CC635 and CC636 Buttons 20 21 Install Battery Cell 22...

Page 4: ...n or Out 62 63 Production Effects 64 65 Audio Dubbing Remote Only 66 67 Edit Insert Remote Only 68 69 Playback Using the Cassette Adapter 70 71 Viewfinder Playback 72 Playback Features Visual Searching 73 Tape Positioning 73 Stop Action Pause 73 Time Counter 74 Tracking 75 Playback on TV or VCR With A UDIO VIDEO IN Jacks 76 77 Model CC637 Only Programming Remote to Operate Compatible VCR 78 79 Cop...

Page 5: ...d DC Cable Part No 233087 Caution Do not use this adapter charger for any purpose other than charging the FB 1260 or FB 120 battery pack or supplying power to the camcorder Model CC637 Only Edit Cable Part No 233088 Shoulder Strap Part No ACS091 Cassette Adapter Battery Size AA 1 5 Volt Remote Control OR Model CC635 or CC636 Part No 221125 Model CC637 Part No 221185 Clock and Remote Cells 3 Volt M...

Page 6: ...k on the adapter charger B Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above C Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet The adapter charger s POWER indicator will light 3 Insert a tape Slide EJECT Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing ou...

Page 7: ... control to open lens cover 6 Place POWER CAMERA OFF VCR switch in CAMERA The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record pause _PAUSE appears ill the viewfinder when the 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 remai...

Page 8: ...ovides the best picture but the shortest recording time 20 minutes with a TC 20 tape SLP Extended play provides three times the recording time as SP 60 minutes with a TC 20 tape SLP has slightly more picture noise in normal playback Note The length of the tape you are using must be selected in the recording menu for the camcorder to correctly calculate the recording time remaining on the tape Deta...

Page 9: ...re and white balance are automatically controlled by the camcorder Many of the special effects do not operate in the AUTO mode Details on page 36 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 continued on next page 7 ...

Page 10: ...mb trigger again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record pause mode PAUSE appears in the viewfinder 11 Play back what you have recorded Place the POWER switch in VCR Press REW to rewind the tape Press PLA Y PA USE to play back the tape in the viewfinder Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape Details on vie_finder playback are on page 72 12 Place the POWER switch in OFF...

Page 11: ...olor Enhancement Lens Microphone Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control Eyepiece LENS COVER EJECT Button PUSH here to close LIGHT OFFoAUTO ON Switch Mode Select Dial Remote Control Sensor Tally Light FADE WIPE Button EIS Button 16X9 AE MODES Button DISPLAY Button MENU Button continued on next page 9 ...

Page 12: ...ontrols on Bottom of Viewfinder See Trouble Checks for details QUICK REC Button Shoulder Strap Clock Cell Attach Battery DC In Jack Attach Cable Here Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring JLIP Jack RATT RELEASE Button A UDIO RF DC OUT and VIDEO Jacks Handstrap er POWER VCR OFF CAMERA Switch and Indicator 10 ...

Page 13: ...g controls SP SLP Button Also COUNTER R M Button M W BAL Manual J White Balance Button REW Button Also EDIT TRACKING Buttons COUNTER R M TRACKING _O _c_r_ r _ lr _ r_ REW FF PLAY PAUSE CC637 Only Programmable Synchro Edit Buttons 11 ...

Page 14: ...the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above 3 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the nearest AC outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz 4 lfthe adapter charger is properly connected its POWER indicator will light Caution Do not use this adapter charger for any other purpose other than charging the FB 1260 or FB 120 battery pack or supplying power to the camcorder Remove Adapter Charger 1 Unplug the adapter c...

Page 15: ...ck Details on page 51 1 Align the reference mark on the battery with mark on back of camcorder 2 Hold the top of the battery flush against the camcorder and press the bottom of Battery Safety Precautions Do not short the battery s terminals Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery There are no user serviceable parts inside Use the battery only with specified adapter chargers and camcord...

Page 16: ...ger s CHG charge indicator will light Note If you try to charge a battery that has not been charged for a long period of time it may take a few minutes for the CHG indicator to light 5 After the battery is charged the END indicator will light 6 Remove the charged battery by sliding it off the adapter charger 7 Attach the charged battery to the camcorder Use the REFRESH Button The battery will prov...

Page 17: ...n the battery s condition After repeated charging and use operation time will gradually decrease When operation time becomes too short to be useful it is time to replace the battery If the battery discharging must be stopped in the middle remove the battery from the adapter charger before unplugging it from the AC outlet Let a hot battery cool down before attaching it to the adapter charger The ba...

Page 18: ...et POWER Indicator Power Connector I Optional DCC08 Car Cord Adapter 1 Place the POWER switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder Power indicator on the camcorder turns off 2 If the battery or DC cable is attached to the camcorder remove it 3 Hold the top of the power connector flush against the camcorder and press the bottom of the power connector down until it locks into place 4 Take the vehicle s ...

Page 19: ...ow while removing the holder 2 Insert the lithium cell into the holder with its positive terminal facing up 3 Slide the cell in the holder back into the remote until it clicks into place Remote Sensor Notes Never place anything heavy on top of the remote or lay it upside down This may accidentally depress the buttons for a long time and discharge the lithium cell Replace the cell when the camcorde...

Page 20: ...en the POWER switch is in CAMERA press to set amount of recording time for interval and animation recording TIME LAPSE SELF INT Interval TIME Button When the POWER switch is in CAMERA press to activate the self timer or select an amount of interval time for interval recording REW Rewind Button Camcorder s POWER switch in CAMERA When the camcorder is in record pause press and hold REW to visually s...

Page 21: ...n picture Press PLAY or PA USE to return to normal playback I I_ZOOM T and W Buttons Camcorder s POWER switch in CA MERA Press T to move the lens in the telephoto close up direction Press W to move the lens in the wide angle direction VCR Button This button is used to control a compatible VCR Seepages 78 79 A Audio DUB Button Used for dubbing audio See pages 66 67 INSERT Button Used for dubbing vi...

Page 22: ...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 CA MERA 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 stopped press R...

Page 23: ...ormal playback 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 forw...

Page 24: ...ircuit the and sides of the cell 1 Turn remote over insert a pencil or paper clip in small hole and remove battery holder 2 Insert battery in battery holder so positive terminal faces up 3 Replace battery holder in remote until it clicks into place Notes 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 ba...

Page 25: ...his sound will be recorded Include close ups of individuals when taping family outings or group functions 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 landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point Traveling Tips Write down your camco...

Page 26: ...rd over it Safety Tab A Remove safety tab or slide tab to REC OFF B Cover hole with vinyl tape or slide tab to REC ON to record overtape Recording and Playback Speeds and Times The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed SP or extended play SLP Select the recording speed using the SpoSLP switch The selected speed will be displayed in the vmwfinder and display panel Listed below are the ...

Page 27: ... on the area labeled PUSH until it locks into place Cassette Care and Storage When you are finished with a cassette rewind it remove it from the camcorder and label it Store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes in a car or outdoors for an extended period Excessive heat or cold may damage your cassettes Keep the cassette...

Page 28: ...tional DC car cable 2 Insert a tape Slide EJECT Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out 3 Slide the LENS COVER control to open the lens cover 4 Place the POWER CAMERA OFF VCR switch in CAMERA The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record pause PAUSE appears in the vie...

Page 29: ... are on pages 64 65 9 Add fades and wipes A Make sure the mode select dial is in MANUAL C Repeatedly press the FADE WIPE button to select a fade or wipe Select Black Fader Blue Fader Mosaic Fader Door Wipe or Scroll Wipe The effect is automatically activated and its indicator appears in the viewfinder Details are on pages 62 63 10 Start and stop recording Press and release the thumb trigger to sta...

Page 30: ...etterbox record with black bar so you can play back your recordings on a 16X9 TV q ca appears when you select Sepia to give your recordings a brown tone like old photographs appears when you select Sports to record fast moving action such as sporting events appears when you select Back Lit to make a subject appear brighter that appears too dark because of baeklighting appears when you select Front...

Page 31: ...dicator will appear to let you know that an item in the recording menu has been changed from the original factory setting Title The preset title you select or the title you create will appear in this area The title will be recorded on your tape when it appears Details are on pages 48 49 Date or Date and Time The date time or date and time appears in this area of the viewfinder when you press the D...

Page 32: ...1 _ Electronic Image Stabilizer This indicator appears when the electronic image stabilizer is turned on with the EIS button See page 33 for details 30 Warnings and Information LENS COVER When you turn on the camcorder this indicator briefly flashes to remind you to open the lens cover LENS COVER This indicator may flash when the camcorder is used in dark areas even if the lens cover is open INDEX...

Page 33: ...s is adjusted manually using the FOCUS qor button The mode select dial must be in MANUAL Manual focus lock indicators appear when focus is moving toward near or far Low contrast indicators _ A flash when the auto focus system cannot focus properly Details are on pages 38 39 Exposure Indicator This indicator appears when you are adjusting brightness manually using the FRONTL1GHT or BACKLIGHT button...

Page 34: ...th the shoulder strap put the viewfinder down and in This helps prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move 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 focus by lbcusing on one of...

Page 35: ...r when shooting the following Subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes Low contrast subjects or backgrounds or dark or dim subjects Subject with excessive backlighting Scenes with movements in various directions Electronic Indexing An index mark is automatically recorded at the beginning of a recording after a cassette is inserted When you play back the indexed tape in a VCR that has a compati...

Page 36: ...aner The camcorder has an automatic head cleaning system Whenever a cassette is inserted or removed this system is activated The head cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or cleaning by a Servicenter Tally Light The tally light lights when the camcorder is recording The tally light can be turned on or off using the recording menu See page 55 for details Microphone The micropho...

Page 37: ...and release QUICK REC while the camcorder is in record pause to record for five seconds After five seconds the camcorder will return to record pause Press and hold QUICKREC to record for more than five seconds The camcorder will continue to record as long as QUICK REC is pressed Release the button to return to record pause Camera Edit Feature The camera edit feature allows you to position the tape...

Page 38: ...ode 1 Place the POWER dial in CAMERA The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record pause OAUSE appears in the viewfinder 2 Place the mode select dial in AUTO 3 Press the thumb trigger to start recording The camcorder will control the focus exposure and white balance for you The only scene transitions that you can use is the black fader The only production special effects you c...

Page 39: ...rder will enter record pause PAUSE _ appears in the viewfinder 2 Place the mode select dial in MANUAL Press BACKLIGHT to brighten the image Press FRONTLIGHT to darken the image The exposure level indicator 0 to 6 appears in the viewfinder To TUrn Off Manual Exposure Press both BACKL1GHT and FRONTL1GHT at the same time or place the mode select dial in AUTO Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure When ...

Page 40: ... the auto focus system may not operate correctly due to low illumination low or no contrast repeated patterns or two subjects at different distances overlapping Focus Lock Feature The focus lock feature is useful when objects pass between your subject and the camcorder or your main subject is not located in the center of the viewfinder 1 Place the mode select dial in MANUAL 2 Center the main objec...

Page 41: ... the at indicator will flash 4 Release the FOCUS or FOCUS to lock in the manual focus 5 Press FOCUS and FOCUS together or place mode select dial in AUTO to turn auto focus back on The a A indicators appear in the viewfinder The or indicator will flash When the focus cannot be Conditions Requiring Manual Focus When recording a subject through a window When the subject is not in the center of the vi...

Page 42: ...he camcorder will automatically adjust the white balance 1 Place the POWER switch in CAMERA 2 Place the mode select dial in AUTO Manual White Balance 1 Place the POWER switch in CAMERA 2 Place the mode select dial in MANUAL 40 3 Press the MAN W BAL manual white balance button until one of the manual white balance indicators appears in the viewfinder Select MWB when shooting subjects with different...

Page 43: ...justed based on the color Red paper deeper green Blue paper orange Yellow paper deeper purple Select e_ when recording outdoors on a sunny day Select y_ when recording outdoors on a cloudy day Select _ when recording using halogen or tungsten lighting 4 To have camcorder automatically control white balance repeatedly press MAN W BAL until no white balance indicator appears in viewfinder or place m...

Page 44: ...e Select Dial Mode Select Dial In MANUAL To Display the Recording Menu 1 Make sure the mode select dial is in MANUAL 2 Press the MENU button The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder T_ Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR Tape Length T40 Title Date Time Sub Menu 3 Press or on the mode select dial to highlight the feature you want to adjust 4 Press or on the mode select dial to select the...

Page 45: ...appear in the viewfinder Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR TIt e Date Time Sub Menu 3 Press or on the mode select dial to highlight Tape Length 4 Press or I_ on the mode select dial to select the length of tape you are using Select T20 if you are using a tape with 20 minutes recording time in SP speed Select T30 if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording time in SP speed Select T4...

Page 46: ...ature allows you to record a small subject at a distance of approximately 23 inches Zoom Lever MENU In MANUAL Zoom Indicator in Viewfinder A V and Buttons On Mode Select Dial Using the Zoom Lever 1 To zoom in or our slide the zoom lever on the camcorder or press the button on the remote To move the lens in the telephoto close up direction slide the zoom lever toward T To move the lens in the wide ...

Page 47: ...MENU button The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR Tape Length T40 Title Date Time Sub Menu 3 Press or on the mode select dial to highlight Tele Macro 4 Press or on the mode select dial to select OFF or OON Select ON if you want to record a small subject within approximately 23 inches Select OFF for normal zooming 5 Press MENU to exit the menu ...

Page 48: ...AL 2 Press the MENU button The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder Tele Macro OFF Color Filter NOR Tape Length T40 T_e Date Time Sub Menu Select OFF when lighting is not a problem Select AGC to have recording appear brighter and movements more natural and smooth However the overall appearance may be jagged 5 Press MENU to exit the menu 3 Press or on the mode select dial to highlight Gain ...

Page 49: ... 2 Press the MENU button The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder Tele Macro OFF Ga n UP AGC Tape Length T40 Title Date Time Sub Menu 4 Press or on the mode select dial to select NOR RED or BLUE Select NOR for normal recording Select RED to add a reddish tint to your recording Select BLUE to add a bluish tint to your recording 5 Press MENU to exit the menu 3 Press or on the mode select dia...

Page 50: ...l is in MANUAL 2 Press the MENU button The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR Date Time Sub Menu 3 Press or on the mode select dial to highlight Title 4 Press on the mode select dial to display the title menu OFF Happy Birthday Happy Holidays Congratulations Our Family SomeoneSpecial Vacation Super Star First Set Character 5 Press or on the mod...

Page 51: ... U y W X Y Z _ U U I L_ oi_34_6789 L I 11 LJl HJE lJ I End Clear Note If you wish to erase a previous title highlight Clear and press MENU 9 Repeatsteps7_d8untilyouhave completedyourtitle uptol8 characters _B C D E F G H I LMNOPQRS TUy W X Y Z _ U G A E Z 0 U Q E A _ 0123456789 TAYLOR IS ONE End Clear Note To correct a character highlight the character you want to correct highlight the character y...

Page 52: ...Menu 3 Press or on the mode select dial to highlight Date Time 4 Press on the mode select dial to display the date and time screen I JAN 1 00 AM 12 01 I Set Cancel 7 9 Press or to enter the correct month Press to go forward or to go back Press on the mode select dial to start the day flashing Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set the year hour including AM and PM and minutes Press or to highlight Set Press ...

Page 53: ...To remove battery To remove battery insert a pointed non metallic object between battery and compartment and lift Cautions 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 d...

Page 54: ... to Record On Your Tape 1 Attach a power supply and place POWER switch in CAMERA The power indicator will light 2 Repeatedly press DISPIA Y to select the date time or datc and time you want to record Date Display The date will be displayed and recorded Time The time will be displayed and recorded Date and Time Display The date and time will be displayed and recorded Date and Time Off No date or ti...

Page 55: ...mcorder in record pause 2 Repeatedly press the DISPI_A Y button to display the date time or late and time you have previously stored in tile viewfinder 3 Begin recording 4 Press the DISPIA Y button to remove tile display from the viewfindcr when you are finished recording it 5 To record the display again place the camcorder in record pause and press the DISPIA Y button to select the mode you Wallt...

Page 56: ...r Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR Tape Length T40 Title Date Time Sub Menu 3 Press or on the mode select dial to highlight Sub Menu 4 Press on the mode select dial to display the sub menu Tally ON Interval Timer OFF Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO 0 7 5 Press or on the mode select dial to highlight the item you want to adjust 6 Press on the mode select dial to start the highlighted item flashi...

Page 57: ...ally light to light 5 Press to stop Tally flashing 6 Press MENU to exit the menu Set the JLIP ID NO The camcorder has a JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol connector that may be used in the future to connect a device such as a home computer To Select a JLIP ID NO 1 Follow steps 1 4 on the previous page 2 Press or on the mode select dial to highlight JLIP ID NO Tally ON Interval Timer OFF Rec Time ...

Page 58: ...ial in CAMERA The power indicator will light 2 Place mode select dial in MANUAL 3 Press the MENU button The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder 4 Press or on the mode select dial to highlight Sub Menu 5 Press on the mode select dial to display the sub menu 6 Press or on the mode select dial to highlight Interval Timer Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR Tape Length T40 Title Date ...

Page 59: ...appear in the viewfinder 5min _PAUSE_ Self Timer Indicator in Viewfinder 11 Press the thumb trigger to start recording Note The tally light flashes About five seconds before recording begins the tally light will start flashing faster Self Timer Using Remote TIME LAPSE SELF INT TIME _ Button Model CC637 s Remote START STOP Button _ _ START STOP Button TIME rJ_ AV _ LAPSE SELF _ 1NT TIME Button Mode...

Page 60: ...ct dial in MANUAL 3 Press the MENU button The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR Tape Length T40 Title Date Time 4 Press or on the mode select dial to highlight Sub Menu 5 Press on the mode select dial to display the sub menu 58 Tally ON Interval Timer OFF JUPID NO 07 6 Press or on the mode select dial to highlight Rec Time 7 Press on the mode ...

Page 61: ...the same position 12 Move the subject and repeat step 11 for the desired number of shots Animation Recording Using the Remote TIME LAPSE ANIM REC TIME Button START STOP Button l START STOP Button iNSERT A _lB TIME LAPSE ANIM REC TIME Button Model CC637 s Remote Model CC635 and CC636 s Remote 1 Place the POWER dial on the camcorder in CAMERA The power indicator will light 2 Press the TIME LAPSE ANI...

Page 62: ...Sub Men 4 Press or on the mode select dial to highlight Sub Menu 5 Press on the mode select dial to display the sub menu 6 Press or on the mode select dial to highlight Rec Time 7 Press on the mode select dial to start Rec Time flashing 8 Press or on the mode select dial to select the amount of time you want the camcorder to record Select 1 4S 1 2S 1S or 5S to have the camcorder record for 1 4 sec...

Page 63: ...pse Recording Using the Remote TIME lAPSE AN1M REC TIME Button TIME lAPSE SELF INT TIME Button START STOP Button lliiY MIY START STOP Button _ TIME _ LAPSE _ _ SELF _ gk INr mME _ Button TIME LA SE ANIM 0 0 RECmME Button Model CC637 s Remote Model CC635 and CC636 s Remote 1 Place tile POWER dial on the camcorder in CAMERA The power indicator will light 2 Press the I IME lAPSE ANIM RE I IMt _ butto...

Page 64: ...ade or Wipe 1 Place the POWER dial in CAMERA The power indicator will light 2 Place mode select dial in AUTO or MANUAL Mode Select Dial in AUTO Press the FADE WIPE button to turn the black fader on or off I_ appears in the viewfinder Note This is the only fade you can use in AUTO Mode Select Dial in MANUAL Press the FADE WIPE button to display the fade wipe menu OFF 1 _ Black Fader 2 I_ Blue Fader...

Page 65: ...ss FADE WIPE to highlight OFF Note The fade or wipe will be turned off and the menu will automatically be removed from the viewfinder in approximately two seconds Indicator Menu Function _ Black Fader Fades in or out on a black screen _ Blue Fader Fades in or out on a blue screen _ Mosaic Fader or out a screen Fades in with full mosaic effect 1_ Door Wipe Wipes in from a black screen opening to th...

Page 66: ...ight 2 Place mode select dial in AUTO or MANUAL Mode Select Dial in AUTO Press the 16Xg AE MODES button to turn the Cinema mode on or tiff t l appears in the viewfmdcr Note This is the only production cHcct you can use m AUTO Mode Select Dial in MANUAL Press the 16X9 AE MODES button to display the production effect menu OFF 1 0 Cinema 2 _1 Sepia 3 _ Sports 4 Back Lit 5 Front Lit Note The prodttcti...

Page 67: ...rder records black bars at the top and bottom of the picture to produce the wide screen effect This is also known as letter box recording Use when you play back your recordings on a 16X9 TV Gives your recording a brownish tint like old photos Combine with cinema mode for a classic look Use to clearly capture fast moving action with less blurring Use when playing back the recording on a VCR featuri...

Page 68: ...tch in VCR 3 Locate the place you want the audio dubbing to stop and press PLA Y PA USE PA USE 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 audio dubbing to begin and press PLA Y PA USE PA USE on remote exactly at the ...

Page 69: ...ng and releasing PA USE on the remote to place the camcorder in audio dub standby I_ _ appears in the viewfinder II 8 Press PLAY on the remote to start audio dubbing appears in the viewfinder The new audio vill be recorded in place of the old audio When the counter reading of M 0 00 00 is reached audio dubbing stops and the camcorder enters audio dub standby 9 Press STOP to end audio dubbing 67 ...

Page 70: ...er 2 Place POWER switch in VCR 3 Locate the place you want the edit insert to stop and press PLAY PAUSE PA USE 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 PLA Y PA USE PA USE on remote e...

Page 71: ...ing you can press EDIT SEARCH or on the camcorder 8 Press START STOP on remote thumb trigger on camcorder to start edit insert o appears inthe viewfinder New video is recorded over the previous video When the counter reading of M 0 00 00 is reached edit insert stops and the camcorder enters edit standby 9 Press STOP to end edit insert Notes The camcorder may stop slightly before or after the edit ...

Page 72: ... 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 Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter j Cassette __partment EJ...

Page 73: ...d to load 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 Access Hole I 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 ...

Page 74: ... in VCR To Play Back a Tape 1 Place POWER switch in VCR The power indicator will light 2 Slide EJECTand insert the cassette you want to play back Close the cassette compartment 3 Press PLAY PAUSE to begin playback If necessary adjust tracking During playback use the playback features on the next pages 4 Press STOP when you are finished 72 ...

Page 75: ...seconds Release the button to return to normal playback Tape Positioning Place POWER switch in VCR and press STOP Press and quickly release REW or FF F FWD on remote to rewind or fast forward the tape Press STOP to stop the tape Stop Action Pause During playback press PLAY PAUSE or PAUSE on remote to stop the action and view one frame of the tape Press PLAY PAUSE on the camcorder or PLAYon the rem...

Page 76: ...p automatically during rewind or fast forward when the time counter reaches M 0 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 M 0 00 00 2 Continue to play the tape When you want to return to the place you marked press the STOP button 3 Press REW ...

Page 77: ...e 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 may have no effect on tapes recorded on other camcorders or VCRs 75 ...

Page 78: ...ptional L 5 I _ Yellow Video Plug Installation Attach the white end of plug on one the audio video cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR Notes If your cable does not have white and yellow plugs just be sure to attach the same color to the audio jacks If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO IN jacks attach the plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you may need a Y adapter such as...

Page 79: ...the counter reaches M 0 00 00 5 Press STOP when you are finished turn on the camcorder The power indicator will light 3 Press PLAY PAUSE If noise bars appear on the screen press TRACKING or Caution The unauthofiz_ recording of n e eop_ghted matenal may mfri g the rights of others Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording 1 A Camcorder connected directly to 2 TV Turn on the TV and tune it t...

Page 80: ... easy tape editing After the remote has been programmed you can control the VCR by pressing and holding VCR while pressing one of the function buttons REW F FWD STOP PAUSE or PLAY MBR SET Button Press for number 1 Press Press for number 3 Press for number 4 Press for number 5 START STOP VCR Button Press for number 7 Press for number 6 Press for number 0 Remote Control 78 ...

Page 81: ...while pressing two digits for the code Then release MBR SET 4 Test the code number by pressing and holding VCR while pressing one of the function buttons REW F FWD STOP PAUSE or PLAY If the VCR does not perform the function repeat step 3 with another code number Chart of VCR Code Numbers VCR Brand RCA GE JVC Magnavox Zenith Panasonic Sharp Toshiba Hitachi Mitsubishi Akai Sony Sanyo NEC Code s 02 0...

Page 82: ...place it in the line or camera mode If your VCR does not have a line or camera mode consult the VCR owner s manual Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR 4 Playback the pre recorded tape and then press RANDOM EDIT on the camcorder or ON OFF nn remote The edit screcn will appear in the viewfinder IN OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUNIER 0 00 00 TOTAL 0 00 00 Ilispla in Vicwfi...

Page 83: ...d of VCR as shown on pages 78 79 12 Press EDIT on the camcorder The programmed scenes will be copied Notes Keep the remote aimed at the VCR s remote sensor The display will be superimposed on the TV screen while the camcorder searches forward t_orthe next scene 13 After all the programmed scenes have been copied the camcorder will enter play pause and the VCR will enter record pause Press STOP on ...

Page 84: ...lug t t Optional RF Output Adapter ICVA147C Installation _ Disconnect the VHF from antenna 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 fiat twin lead type attached by two screws you will also need an optional 300 75 ohm transformer _ 2 Attach end of the optional one coaxi...

Page 85: ... Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV 3 Place adapter s VCR TV switch in VCR 4 Place POWER in CAMERA Power indicator will light 5 Press the thumb trigger to begin recording You can watch what the camcorder is seeing or recording on the TV screen Note The remote will also operate the camcorder Normal TV Viewing For normal TV viewing you may leav...

Page 86: ... by using the order form on page 87 AC201A Soft Carrying Case Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide protection and utility for your compact VHS camcorder and most accessories Rugged fabric lined with soft non abrasive material and generous padding Has three outside pockets with storage for lens filters adapters batteries and tapes DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Do not use any other car c...

Page 87: ...the FB 120 2 hour battery All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice Using the Optional AC088 Tripod Mounting the camcorder on a tripod such as AC088 will keep the camcorder steady and produce excellent video results This tripod s fluid effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt The quick release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the camcorde...

Page 88: ...00 ohm screw terminals on a TV VH83 Audio Video Cable This six foot audio video dubbing cable can be used for copying tapes from the camcorder to another VCR or camcorder VH82 6 ft VH90 12 ft AH25 Y Adapter These RF cables are used with the RF output adapter to connect your camcorder to a standard TV one without audio video input jacks for playback If your TV has 300 ohm antenna screw terminals yo...

Page 89: ...rt No AC088 AC201A ACS091 AH25 CPS91 DCC08 FB 120 FB 1260 VH54 VH82 VH83 VH90 1CVA 147 221125 221185 221400 Model CC635 CC636 CC637 Price Qty Total 233087 39 95 39 95 12 95 2 95 59 95 89 95 89 95 49 95 2 95 6 95 5 95 7 95 59 95 39 95 49 95 96 45 232845 233088 233430 24 95 49 95 13 95 44 95 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the...

Page 90: ...on MasterCard My card 1 _ I T expires IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card _ r f q VI T _ _ _q r _ _ My card expires _ T _ AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Print or type your name and A complete and correct address clearly This will be order will save you days our mailing label of waiting Name_ Street City Slate Apt Zip Z_ t_ Please make su...

Page 91: ... 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 Electronics Inc...

Page 92: ...lly when the camcorder senses there is insufficient light for the best recording Notes lfthe lighting condition is unstable 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 ...

Page 93: ...he bulb use only part 233430 to replace the entire bulb assembly Carefully follow the instructions below To Replace the Bulb Assembly Assembly 1 Pull on the sides of the bulb assembly and remove it from the camcorder as shown New Bulb Assembly 2 Place the the new bulb assembly into the camcorder as shown 91 ...

Page 94: ...end of the strap over the top of the shoulder strap attachment ring Buckle Attachment Rings 3 Thread the end of the strap back through the keeper and buckle making sure it is threaded under the outer strap Make sure the strap is not twisted 5 Adjust the shoulder strap to the desired length 6 Slide both keepers up snugly against the shoulder strap attachment rings to prevent the strap from slipping...

Page 95: ... interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television interference by 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 ...

Page 96: ...th 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 may scratch the lens touch the lens with your fingers The oil from your skin can damage the lens Cleaning the Camcorder s Viewfinder The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed for cleaning Marks 1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull ...

Page 97: ...operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location Give the camcorder 1 1 2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm condensation may 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 yo...

Page 98: ...into a working outlet If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet If the dew indicator lil 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 may not be a cassette in the camcorder Try ejecting and reinsertin...

Page 99: ...oor auto focus operation Viewfinder displays are out of focus Subject is dark or behind glass Auto focus may not work under these conditions Place mode select dial in MANUAL and focus manually See pages 38 39 Subject is not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are at different distances Place mode select dial in MANUAL and focus manually See pages 38 39 Auto focus is automatically turned off wh...

Page 100: ...off the Cinema mode See pages 64 65 SEPIA _ selected on production effects menu Press the 16X9 AE MODES button to display the production effects menu and select OFF Try adjusting white balance See pages 40 41 Turn off Color Filter in main recording menu See page 47 Title is recorded whenever it appears in viewfinder Remove the title from viewfinder See pages 48 49 Displays will be recorded on tape...

Page 101: ...ide 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 shipments without an RA number clearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your expense Include a brief note describing the problem and any conversations about the problem you have had with Thomson...

Page 102: ...ll accessories 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 ...

Page 103: ... check or money order tbr payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges which were indicated by the representative and you elected not to use your credit card 5 Upon receipt of 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 ...

Page 104: ... Model CC637 55 Color 113K Pixel Camera Section Image Sensor 1 4 CCD Imager Tripod Mount One 1 4 x 20 threaded hole Lens fl 1 2 14 1 4 1 57 4 mm Filter Diameter 46 mm 4 3 8 W x 4 1 2 H x 8 1 2 D lll W x l13 H x 206 D mm Model CC637 4 3 8 W x 4 1 2 H x 8 1 2 D lll W x l13 H x 206 D mm Video Recorder Section Format VHS C AC Adapter Charger Power requirement 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 wa...

Page 105: ...ry 15 Cassette Adapter 70 71 Cassette Adapter Install Battery 70 Cassette Door 4 9 Cassette Warning 30 31 Cassette Inserting 4 Cassettes Care and Storage 25 Cassettes Inserting and Removing 25 Cautions Inside Front Cover Charging the Battery 14 Checking Problems 96 98 Cinema Feature 65 Cleaning Camcorder 94 Clock Cell Compartment 10 Clock Cell Warning 30 31 Clock Cell Installing 51 Color Enhanceme...

Page 106: ...79 Memory Stop Feature 67 69 74 MENU Button 9 26 42 61 104 Microphone 9 34 Mode Select Dial 7 26 27 28 29 36 37 38 39 42 44 46 47 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 Mosaic Fader 63 ON OFF Button 11 18 19 80 81 Operation First Time 3 I 1 Optional Accessories 84 89 Order Form Accessory 87 89 PAUSE Indicator 5 8 28 69 PA USE Button 18 19 20 21 67 73 78 79 Pause Stop Action 73 PLAY Button 18 19 20 67 73 78 79...

Page 107: ...END Indicator 30 43 Tape Length Indicator 30 31 43 Tape Speed Indicators 24 28 Tele Macro Feature 45 Things to Avoid 95 Thumb Trigger 8 10 Tilt Viewfinder 32 Time Counter 30 31 67 69 74 TIME LAPSE ANIM REC TIME Button 18 20 21 59 61 TIME LAPSE SELF INT Interval TIME Button 18 20 21 57 61 Time Recording 52 53 Time Lapse Indicators 30 60 61 Time Lapse Recording 60 61 Time Remaining Display 30 43 Tip...

Page 108: ...tact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the 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 f _ IHOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics lnc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan Par...