RCA CC6351, User Manual

Page 1: ...camcorder us er s guide CC6351 CC6371 ...

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

Page 3: ... Dial to A UTO 8 Start and Stop Recording 8 Play Back What you Have Recorded 9 Set the POWER Switch to OFF to Turn Off the Camcorder 9 Close the LCD Monitor and Lens Cover 9 Review Camcorder s Operating Controls 10 11 Power Your Camcorder Use the Adapter Charger to Power Your Camcorder 12 Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder 13 15 Use the Optional DCC08 Car Cord Adapter 16 Date and Time Display...

Page 4: ...ol Identification Number 56 Attach the Shoulder Strap 57 Built In Color Enhancement Light 58 59 Playback Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback 60 61 Tracking 61 Playback Features Position the Tape 62 Visual Search 62 Stop Action Pause 62 Time Counter 63 Memory Stop Feature 63 Use the Cassette Adapter 64 65 Playback on TV or VCR with Audio Video Inputs 66 67 Playback on a TV Without Audio ...

Page 5: ... store your camcorder The items shown below are packed with your camcorder If any are missing or appear damaged contact your dealer immediately Model CC6351 or CC6371 Camcorder Your camcorder may appear slightly _ titan theoueshown Rechargeable Battery Part No FB1260 or BB700 Shoulder Strap Part No ACS091 AC Adapter Charger Part No 241017 and DC Cable Part No 233087 Clock Cell 3 Volt Micro Lithium...

Page 6: ...rger Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet 3 Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand _ _ _ M _LENS I I I I I I f Cover Z_ _ Control _ Handstrap _Handstrap Velcro Strip Under Flap Lift the flap on the handstrap and separate the velcro strip Insert your hand adjust the strap to fit snugly refaste...

Page 7: ...ess on the area labeled PUSH until the cassette holder locks into place 6 Set POWER CAMERA OFF VCR switch to CAMERA The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record pause PAUSE _ appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when the camcorder is in record pause The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record CAMERA turn the _WER Switch and Indicator power of...

Page 8: ... Focus Control Control Use the LCD Monitor Make sure monitor is open at least 45 The viewfinder turns off Tilt the LCD monitor 180 _ up or 90 down Adjust the brightness of the image in the monitor by turning the BRIGHT control Details are on page 26 Use the Viewfinder Make sure the monitor is closed If the monitor is open more than 45 the viewfinder turns off Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortabl...

Page 9: ...ength Set the length of the tape you are using so the camcorder can correctly calculate the recording time remaining on the tape Place the AE dial in MAN and press the MENU dial to display the main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Rotate the dial to select TAPE LENGTH _Press the MENU dial in to display the TAPE LENGTH menu Rotate the dial to select the length of tape you are using 20 T...

Page 10: ... special effects do not operate in the AUTO mode Details on page 32 11 Start and stop recording Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording _ _ appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor and the tally light lights when the camcorder is recording II II IIIIIIIII1 I Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record pause mode _ PAUSE appea...

Page 11: ...the tape Press PLAY PA USE to play back the tape Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape Details on LCD monitor and viewfinder playback are on pages 60 61 13 Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder The power indicator turns off 14 Close the LCD monitor and lens cover continued on next page 9 ...

Page 12: ...s operating controls kill Button VCR QUICK REC Record Button DATE TIME Button Also COUNTER R M Button SP SLP Button STOP Button Li Lens Microphone WADEButton Button _ KL GHT Button SEPIA Color Enhancement Light AE Dial 10 ...

Page 13: ...ent Ring Button to Close Cassette Compartment BATE Battery RELEASE Button Eyepiece Focus Control Power Zoom Buttons LENS COVER Control Clock Cell Battery Compartment Attach Rechargeable Battery Here Attach Adapter Charger s DC Cord Here JLIP Connector Located Under Small Cover AUDIO MONO RF DC and VIDEO OUT jacks _landstrap Indicator POWER VCR OFF CAMERA Switch Trigger 11 ...

Page 14: ...ect one end of the DC cable to the DC OUT jack on the adapter charger 2 Connect the other end of the DC cable to 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 Remove Adapter Charger 1 Unplug the adapter charger from the wall outlet 2 Remove the DC cable from the adapter charger and camcorder Using an Optional Plug Adapt...

Page 15: ...ose Marker BATT RELEASE Button Attach the Charged Battery If the DC cable is attached to the camcorder remove it before attaching the battery Also install the lithium clock cell before attaching the battery Details are on page 1Z 1 Hook the top end of the battery to the back of the camcorder as shown above 2 Press the battery down until it locks into place 3 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA The powe...

Page 16: ...ged for a long period of time it may take a few minutes for the CHG indicator to flash 5 After the battery is charged the CHG indicator stops flashing and lights 6 REmove the charged battery by sliding i It off the adapter charger 7 i_ e charged battery to the _c order 14 Use the REFRESH Button The battery provides increased operation time if you refresh it after five chargings The refresh feature...

Page 17: ...icator appears briefly on the LCD monitor It remains in the viewfinder Battery Care and Storage _ Recharging takes approximately 70 minutes for the FB 1260 and 100 minutes for the BB700 depending on the battery s condition Refreshing takes approximately 3 1 2 hours for the FB 1260 and 5 1 2 hours for the BB700 depending on the battery s condition After repeated charging and use operation time grad...

Page 18: ...Car Cord Adapter Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder Power indicator on the camcorder turns off 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 cigarette lighter out of the socket 5 Insert the car cord ...

Page 19: ...ll Clock Cell Side Facing Out Clock Cell 1 Make sure camcorder is turned off 4 Close the compartment cover It and remove any power supply clicks into place attached to the camcorder 2 Press release tab of clock cell compartment cover and open the compartment 3 Insert the clock cell with the terminal facing out and press it in To Remove Lithium Cell To remove battery insert a pointed nonmetallic ob...

Page 20: ...is not set to A UTO 2 Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor MENU MENU END _ A_O EXPOSURE DATE TIME JAN 1 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT 3 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight DATE TIME 18 MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO JAN 1 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT 4 Press the MENU di...

Page 21: ...dial in again to remove the main MENU from the viewfinder or LCD monitor 8 Press the MENU dial in When the hour starts flashing rotate flaeMENU dial to set the hour including AM or PM 10 Press the MENU dial in When the hour stops flashing and the minutes start flashing rotate the MENU dial to set the minutes Press the MENU dial in When none of the settings are flashing rotate the MENU dial to high...

Page 22: ...E dial is set to AUTO Repeatedly press the DATE TIME button until the display you want to record appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder Select date time date and time AUTO DATE or the title you created Date Display The date is dis played and recorded Time The time is displayed and recorded Date and Time Display The date and time are displayed and recorded AUTO DATE The date is re corded f...

Page 23: ...rd AUTO DATE or title 3 Repeatedly press DATE TIME to display the date time date and time AUTO DATE or title you created it 5 Begin recording To remove the display press DATE TIME until no display appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Note If you do not want to record a date or time press DATE rlME to select the date and time off mode before you begin recording No display appears in the ...

Page 24: ...emove safety tab or slide tab to REC OFF B Cover hole with vinyl tape or slide tab to REC ON to record over tape Recording and Playback Speeds and Times The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed SP or extended play SLP Select the recording speed by pressing and holding the SP SLP button The selected speed is displayed in the viewfinder or LCD monitor Listed below are the maximum SP an...

Page 25: ...e 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 might damage your cassettes Keep the cassette away from strong magnetic fields such as electr...

Page 26: ...Tape Length 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO 2 Press and hold the SP SLP button to select a tape speed 3 Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor MENU MENU END EXPOSURE AI DATE TIME NOV 18 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST I_NEXT Rotate the MENU dial to highlight TAPE LENGTH MENU ...

Page 27: ...t T20 for a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time in SP Select T30 for a tape with 30 minutes recording time in SE Select T40 for a tape with 40 minutes recording time in SP 7 Press the MENU dial twice to select the speed and remove the MENU The time remaining display starts flashing when the remaining tape time reaches two minutes TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end during record...

Page 28: ...h you and the person you re recording to see what s being recorded rotate the LCD monitor completely around 105 so the front of the monitor faces the person you re recording The viewfinder turns on automatically when you turn the monitor all the way around Adjust the brightness of the image by turning the BRIGHT control This does not affect the brightness of the recording you are making Turn the d...

Page 29: ...enient viewing slide the viewfinder out from the camcorder and rotate it up and down Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your vision If you wear eyeglasses you probably can operate the camcorder without them It is easiest to set the correct focus by focqsing on one of the viewfinder s on screen displays Look through the viewfinder and adju...

Page 30: ...to darken a subject that appears too bright because of front lighting Bit CK LIT This indicator appears when you select to make a subject appear brighter that appears too dark because of background lighting E1 S 1 1000 This indicator appears when you select 1 1000 to record fast moving action HZ HAZE This indicator appears when you select HAZE to soften the image and create a misty white look SD S...

Page 31: ... appears Details are on pages 20 21 Preset Titles Press the TITLER button to display and record one of the eight preset titles or the title you created Details ai e on page 46 MWB Manual White Balance Indicators The indicator for the manual white balance selected in the main MENU apldears here 0_ appears when you select _O_ FINEto record outdoors on a sunny day _g appears when you select _g CLOUD ...

Page 32: ...ears when you are adjusting brightness manually using the EXPOSURE menu Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO Details are on pages 40 41 Fade Indicators _ EFFECT and I _IFAD ER The I_ EFFECT and FADER indicators briefly appear when you press the FADE button to turn on fading remains when fading is turned on Press FADE again to remove and turn off fading Focus Indicators _ _ _ These indicators a...

Page 33: ...pe length T20 T30 or T40 selected in the main MENU appears here Details are on pages 24 25 Tape Speed Indicators SP or SLP The tape speed selected with the SP SLP button appears here Details are on pages 24 25 Time Counter MO O0 O0 The time counter appears during playback It is not recorded An M appears in front of the time counter when memory stop is on Details are on page 63 Time Remaining Displ...

Page 34: ...e camcorder enters record pause PAUSE appears in the viewf mder or on the LCD monitor Set the AE dial to A UTO Press the thumb trigger to start recording The camcorder automatically controls focus exp0sure and white balance The TALLY LAMP feature in the second menu is automatically set to ON The MENU dial will not operate AUTO DATE is selected for the date and time display You can display the titl...

Page 35: ...umb trigger to start recording at this point Quick Review Feature Press and release VCR when the camcorder is in record pause to review the last few seconds of a recording The POWER switch must be set to CAMERA The camcorder plays back the last few seconds of the recording returns the tape to its previous position and returns to record pause Tally Light The tally light lights when the camcorder is...

Page 36: ...te or Press In Use the Zoom Buttons W and T To zoom in or out press one of the zoom buttons on the camcorder To move the lens in the telephoto close up direction press T To move the lens in the wide angle direction press W The zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor during zooming 34 Use the ZOOM SPEED Menu Select ZOOM FAST or ZOOM SLOW using the menus 1 Make sure the ...

Page 37: ... ZOOM SPEED menu and press the zoom button lightly To Turn Tele Macro Zooming ON or OFF _ _ _ _ ___ Make sure the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and the AE dial is not set to AUTO Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Rotate the MENU dial to highlight TELE MACRO MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TI ME NQV 18 98 TAPE LENGTH M W B AUTO ZOOM ...

Page 38: ...ly due to low illumina tion low or no contrast repeated patterns or two subjects at different distances overlapping Use tele mi_cro zooming when recording a subject close to the lens or the eamcorder might automatically zoom out to focus The lens must be clean for the cam corder to focus accurately Manual Focus You might need to focus manually under certain conditions such as those listed Set the ...

Page 39: ... to focus on a subject nearer _ flashes while you are adjusting the focus and _blflashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more Press the MENU dial twice to remove the menus Notes To return to auto focus select AUTO in the FOCUS menu or place the AE dial in AUTO Conditions Requiring Manual Focus _ i _ i _ _ _ _ ___ i When recording a subject through a window When recording a subject having a cl...

Page 40: ...ing a predominantly red or brown object outdoors Buttons Y and W MENU Dial Rotate or Press In Auto White Balance During auto white balance the camcorder adjusts the white balance Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on the white balance feature No indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Manual White Balance 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO ...

Page 41: ...mcorder at a white flat object such as a piece of white paper B While MWB is highlighted press and hold the MENU dial until MWB starts flashing The MWB indicator flashes while the camcorder is adjusting white balance and stops flashing when it is ready to record Note To change the tint for special recording substitute colored paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the color Red pap...

Page 42: ...n with the subject Rotate or Press In Auto Exposure The camcorder adjusts the iris for the best possible picture during auto exposure Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on the auto exposure feature No exposure indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Manual Exposure You may need to adjust exposure manually under certain conditions such as those listed on the next page 1 Set the POWER...

Page 43: ...nder or on the LCD monitor 5 Adjust the exposure for a dark or bright subject To brighten the image rotate the MENU dial up You can adjust the exposure to 06 To darken the image rotate the MENU dial down You can adjust the exposure to 06 6 Press the MENU dial in to select an exposure Press MENU again to remove the main MENU Notes To return to auto exposure select AUTO in the EXPOSURE menu or place...

Page 44: ...n FADER appears briefly and then remains in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Press the thumb trigger to start or stop recording The camcorder fades in or out of the scene Notes Press and hold the thumb trigger to record a black screen The screen becomes slightly reddish if fade is used with the sepia feature If the haze feature is selected fading is in and out from a white screen To Turn Off t...

Page 45: ... moving action with less blurring Use when playing back a recording on a VCR featuring special effects such as pause or slow motion Use when there is a strong front light on the subject such as spotlights Compensates for subjects appearing too light because of strong front lighting Use when subjects are in front of a window or have the sun to their back Compensates for subjects appearing too dark ...

Page 46: ...rs briefly and then remains in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn off the front or back light feature To Use the FRONTLIGHT or BA CKLIGHT Button To temporarily adjust for a strong front or back light use the FRONTLIGHT or BA CKLIGHTbutton To compensate for a strong front light press and hold the FRONTLIGHT button and the exposure control 02 appear in the viewfinde...

Page 47: ...raffic sounds etc might detract from the sound you want to record Avoid long still shots of landmarks and scenic attractions Recordings are more interesting if they include people and details Local color gives travel videos lasting appeal Consider recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point Write down your camcorder s serial number and keep it separate from the camcorde...

Page 48: ...itle You Created Make sure the camcorder is in record pause and the AE dial is not set to AUTO Repeatedly press TITLE to select one of the preset titles or the title you created Start recording The title is superimposed and recorded on your tape whenever it appears HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR FAMILY SOMEONE SPECIAL VACATION SUPER STAR FIRST Title you Created Title Off No Titl...

Page 49: ... title rotate the MENU dial to highlight CLEAR and press the MENU dial in to erase the title To change or delete a character highlight BACK or NEXT and press the MENU dial in to highlight the character you want to change Rotate the MENU dial to select the new character or blank space and press the MENU dial in to select the new character CHARACTER 0A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S TI J V _ X ...

Page 50: ...ht MENU Dial Rotate or Press In To Set the Self Timer Make sure the camcorder is in record pause and the AE dial is not set to AUTO Press the MENU dial in to display the MENU in the viewfmder or on the LCD monitor MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME NOV 18 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO EED FAST 48 ...

Page 51: ...time 15S 30S 1 MIN or 5 MIN Select 15S to delay the recording for 15 seconds Select 30S to delay the recording for 30 seconds Select 1MIN to delay the recording for one minute Select 5MIN to delay the recording for five minutes Select OFF if you do noi want the camcorder to _delay bec_g_ 8 Press the thumb trigger to start recording Note The tally light flashes About five seconds before recording b...

Page 52: ...Rotate or Press In To Record Using Animation 1 Make sure the camcorder is in record pause and the AE dial is not set to AUTO 2 Press and hold SP SLP to select SP SP appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 3 Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME NOV 18 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B A...

Page 53: ...Press the thumb trigger to start recording Note The recording stops automatically after the selected period of recording time You might want to take two to five shots of the subject in the same position 10 Move the subject and repeat step 9 for the desired number of shots 6 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the amount of time you want the camcorder to record Select 1 4S to record for 1 4 second Se...

Page 54: ...s and hold SP SLP to select SP SP appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 3 Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME NOV 18 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ED FAST m 52 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXZ The second MENU will appear Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight INT TI...

Page 55: ... time Press the MENU dial twice to exit the menus _l and the amount of recording time and _ and the amount of interval time between recordings appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor O1_F INT TIME OF F TALLY LAMP ON CHARACTER JUP ID NO 07 DEMO MODE OFF MENU END Press the MENU dial in to display the REC TIME menu REC TIME OFF 1 4S 1 2S 1S EXIT Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the amount of ...

Page 56: ...NGTH T30 M W B AUTO PEED FAST Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT The second MENU will appear Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight TALLY LAMP BACK REC TIME OFF CHARACTER JLIP ID NO 07 DEMO MODE OFF MENU END Press the MENU dial in to display the TALLY LAMP menu TALLY LAMP OFF EXIT 5 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight OFF or ON Press the MENU dial in to select ON or OFF Select ON if you want t...

Page 57: ...UTO __PEED FAST Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT The second MENU appears Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight DEMO MODE BACK REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON CHARACTER JLIP ID NO 07 o_ MENU END 5 Press the MENU dial in to display the DEMO MODE menu DEMO MODE OFF EXIT Rotate the MENU dial to highlight OFF or ON Press the MENU dial in to select ON or OFF Select ON if you want the ca...

Page 58: ... LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO _EED FAST Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT The second MENU will appear Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight JLIP ID NO BACK REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON CHARACTER IEmiRII o7 DEMO MODE OFF MENU END 4 Press the MENU dial in to display the JLIP ID NO menu JUP ID NO _84 EXIT Press the MENU dial in to start the ID NO numbers flashing Rotate the MENU dial to s...

Page 59: ...r on the strap between the buckle and the end of the strap as shown Keeper 4 Attach the other end of the strap to the other shoulder strap attachment ring Loop the end of the strap over the top of the shoulder strap attachment ring A ttachment _ AoII Rings _ 5 Adjust the shoulder strap to the desired length 6 Slide both keepers up snugly against the shoulder strap attachment rings to prevent the s...

Page 60: ...B menu when using the light Set to A UTO to have the light come on automatically when the camcorder senses there is insufficient light for the best recording Notes If the lighting condition is unstable the light may turn on and off Set the light to ON or OFF The light may stay on when using high shutter speeds Set to OFF to turn the light off Turn the light off when you are not recording to save b...

Page 61: ...rt a flat nonmetallic object such as a plastic screwdriver in the hole Bulb Assembly Plastic Screwdriver Place the new bulb assembly into the camcorder by inserting the top first and then slide the assembly into place 2 Pull on the sides of the bulb assembly and remove it from the camcorder as shown 59 ...

Page 62: ...ck a Tape 1 Attach a power supply Attach the adapter charger charged battery or optional car cord 2 Insert a tape Open the LCD monitor Open the monitor at least 90 before opening the cassette compartment Press EJECT to open the cassette compartment o PUSH Button 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 wind...

Page 63: ...he indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor during playback If necessary adjust tracking During playback use the playback features on the following pages 6 Press the STOP button when you are finished Tracking MENU Dial Used for Tracking __ During Playback During playback streaks might appear in the playback picture Press the MENU dial in to activate manual tracking Rotate it up or...

Page 64: ... Search During playback press and release VCR button or VCR button if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse Press PLAY PA USE to return to normal playback For brief searching press and hold VCR button or VCR button for more than two seconds Release the VCR button or VCR button to return to normal playback Stop Action Pause During playback press PLAY PA USE to stop the action a...

Page 65: ...ounter reaches M 0 00 00 To Use the Memory Stop Feature Locate the place on the tape you want to return to set the POWER switch to VCR and press COUNTER R M for more than two seconds to reset the counter to 0 00 00 M O O0 O0 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 3 Continue to...

Page 66: ...ce 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 Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter __ Com mrtment...

Page 67: ... detector automatically retracts into the adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ _z _ _ _ _r _ _Access Hole Slide the adapter s EJECT switch to the right The load detector extends from the side and the whirring sound indicates the tape is being released before the adapter s cassette compartment lid opens 2 Use the access hole on the bottom of the adapter to push the cassette...

Page 68: ... ii I t g Output Cable _ _ _ l Optional _ __ l_ fi_ VIDEO rack Yellow Video Plug Installation Attach the white plug on one end of 2 the audio video cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR 3 Notes If your cable does not have white and yellow plugs attach the same color to the audio jacks If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO IN jacks attach the plug to the one labeled 4 MONO If one is not labeled ...

Page 69: ...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 enters play pause when the counter reaches M 0 00 00 5 Press STOP when you are finished 3 Press PLAY PA USE Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording 1 A B Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel Camcorder connected t...

Page 70: ...nector CH3 CH4 Switch Optional RF Output Adapter ICVA147C Installation I Disconnect the VHF antenna from your TV Connect the antenna to the IN FROM ANT connector on the RF output adapter if you are going to leave the adapter connected to the TV Note If your VHF antenna is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you need an optional 300 75 ohm transformer Attach one end of the optional coaxi...

Page 71: ...edback 2 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV 3 Set adapter s VCR Yswitch to VCR 4 Set the POWER switch toCAMERA Power indicator lights 5 Press the thumb trigger 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 camcorder and place the adapter s VCR o...

Page 72: ...ugh toll free ordering or by using the order form on page 75 AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter 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 T...

Page 73: ...cause the CPS91 operates on 100 240 Volts 50 60 Hz it can be used virtually anywhere in the world A plug adapter might be required in some countries Charging takes approximately seven hours for the FB 1260 1 hour battery 11 hours for the BB700 and 13 hours for the FB 120 2 hour battery Using the Optional AC088 Tripod Mounting the camcorder on a tripod such as AC088 keeps the camcorder steady and p...

Page 74: ...connect your camcorder to a standard TV one without audio video input jacks for playback If your TV has 300 ohm antenna screw terminals you will need an optional 75 to 300 ohm transformer such as VH54 If your antenna cable is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you need an optional 300 to 75 ohm transformer This 75 to 300 ohm transformer is used to connect a standard 75 ohm antenna cabl...

Page 75: ...091 AH25 CPS91 DCC08 FB120 FB 1260 VH54 VH82 VH83 VH90 1CVA 147C 241017 233087 232845 Price 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 95 126 55 CC6351 CC6371 Qty 27 80 71 35 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise o _ Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the mer...

Page 76: ...MasterCard _ Expiration date _ IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card I I I I II q NI I I I II I I I I Expiration date 1 _ I 7 AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Print or type your name and address clearly A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting Name Street City State t_ Apt Zip _1 Please make sure that both sides of this for...

Page 77: ...the toll free number listed below between 8 AM and 10 PM EST Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM EST Saturday Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics I...

Page 78: ...g outlet No picture Camcorder turns itself off If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet If the dew indicator flashes in the viewf mder or on the LCD monitor there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until the dew indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder Make sure POWER switch is set to correct position for desired operation There might not be a cass...

Page 79: ...ass Auto focus may not work under these conditions Set the AE dial to MAN and focus manually See pages 36 37 Subject is not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are at different distances Set the AE dial to MAN and focus manually See pages 36 37 Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted For best results only use...

Page 80: ...they appear in the viewfinder or LCD monitor Remove them before recording See pages 20 21 When AUTO DATE is selected AE dial in AUTO date display is automatically recorded when you begin recording or change the cassette See pages 20 21 Clock lithium cell battery might need replacing See page 17 Date or time might need to be set See pages 18 19 LCD monitor is open at least 45 Viewfinder automatical...

Page 81: ...nit The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot Close the LCD monitor and turn off the camcorder to let it cool down If battery has not been used for some time Completely drain the battery s power and recharge it Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is recording continuously You can check your battery by first fully charging it and then aiming the camcorder at a c...

Page 82: ...for use on camera lens Improper cleaning might scratch the lens Le Clean the Camcorder s LCD Monitor O_ LCD_ Monitor To clean the camcorder s LCD monitor use a clean soft cloth to carefully wipe the monitor Improper cleaning might scratch the monitor Clean the Camcorder s Viewfinder You can remove theviewfinder eyepiece for cleaning 1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Remove dus...

Page 83: ...ter 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 might cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for e...

Page 84: ... pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will n...

Page 85: ... to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your Camcorder Write the number ifi large clear characters...

Page 86: ...e continental U S A The exchange location will notify you of its arrival Take your unit excluding all accessories and your evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit If the repairs were covered by your warranty you will not be billed ff you are not located near an exchange Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa a...

Page 87: ...y in the continental U S A To have your Camcorder repaired by an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center Check with your dealer or call 1 800 336 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camc0i der Service Center nearest you Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center of your choice Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center representative evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sal...

Page 88: ...lling in caSSette adapter 64 Battery level indicator 15 29 BRIGHT control 6 11 26 61 Built in light 58 Bulb assembly replacing light 59 C Cable TV installer note 69 Camcorder s operating controls 10 Camera edit feature 33 Car cord adapter 16 Care and maintenance clean the camcorder 80 clean the LCD monitor 80 clean the viewfinder 80 things to avoid 81 Care and storage battery 15 camcorder 81 casse...

Page 89: ...31 AT automatic tracking 29 61 AUTO 28 43_ _ _ _ BACK LIT 28 43 44 cassette warning 29 _ exposure 30 40 FADER 30 42 FRONT LIT 28 43 44 HAZE 28 43 LENS COVER 31 lithium cell 31 MAN 28 43 MWB 29 39 REFRESH 14 S 1 1000 28 SD SHADOW 43 self timer 31 SEPIA 28 43 SHADOW 28 43 SPORTS 28 43 status 29 TAPE END 25 31 tape length 31 tape speed 25 31 time counter 31 63 time lapse 31 52 time remaining 25 31 wh...

Page 90: ...er 63 tracking 61 visual searching 62 88 Playback on a TV without audio video inputs 68 69 Playback on TV or VCR with audio video in jacks 66 67 Playback speeds 22 Plug adapter optional 12 Position the tape 62 Power indicator 5 11 16 POWER switch 5 9 11 13 15 16 18 20 32 33 36 38 40 42 58 60 62 63 67 69 Powering your camcorder using adapter charger 12 using battery 13 using optional car cord adapt...

Page 91: ...ts 1 TALLY LAMP menu 33 54 Tally light 8 10 32 33 49 50 52 54 Tally light on off feature 54 Tape copying 67 TAPE END indicator 25 Tape inserting 5 Tape length feature 24 TAPE LENGTH menu 7 25 Tape wheel 5 23 Tele macro feature 34 TELE MACRO menu 35 Tele macro zooming 35 Things to avoid 81 Thumb trigger 11 32 33 42 49 51 53 67 Time counter 31 63 Time display 20 Time counter display 31 Time lapse re...

Page 92: ..._ THOMSON CONSUMEll ELECTRONICS 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan 15 331740 LYT0077 001A VP ...