RCA CC6372, User Manual

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

Page 3: ...Set the Date and Time 18 Record AUTO DATE Date Time and Title Displays 20 Videocassettes 22 Erase Protection Safety Tab 22 Recording and Playback Speeds and Times 22 Insert and Remove Cassettes 23 Cassette Care and Storage 23 Recording 24 Time Remaining Display 24 Select a Tape Length 24 Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record 26 Use the LCD Monitor 26 Use the Viewfinder 27 LCD Mo...

Page 4: ...D Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback 58 To Play Back a Tape 59 Playback Features 60 Position the Tape 60 Visual Search 60 Stop Action Pause 60 Time Counter 61 Tracking 61 Use the Cassette Adapter 62 Playback on TV or VCR with Audio Video Inputs 64 Traveling Tips 66 Optional Accessories 67 Using the Optional AC088 Tripod 69 Order Form for Camcorder Models CC6372 and CC6392 71 Trouble Checks 73 Spec...

Page 5: ...able Nickel Cadmium Battery Part No FB1260 Cassette Adapter Part No 244270 Cassette Adapter Battery Size AA 1 5 Volt AC Adapter Charger Part No 244269 and DC Cable Part No 244268 CAUTIONS Lithium cell 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 ...

Page 6: ... camcorder as shown above Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time attach the adapter charger to the camcorder Connect one end of the DC cable to the DC OUT jack on the adapter charger Lift the flap on the handstrap and separate the velcro strip Insert your hand adjust the strap to fit snugly refasten the strap ...

Page 7: ...P recording speed Press and hold the SP SLP button to select a recording speed The tape speed you select SP or SLP appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor SP Standard play provides 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 n...

Page 8: ... to record CAMERA MAN or CAMERA AUTO turn the power off OFF or play back tapes VCR CAMERA AUTO places the camcorder in the AutoShot mode In the AutoShot mode the focus exposure and white balance are automatically controlled by the camcorder Many of the special effects do not operate in this mode Details on page 32 CAMERA MAN allows you to control many of the special features of the camcorder The c...

Page 9: ...n the color LCD monitor or in the viewfinder When the LCD monitor is open more than 60 the viewfinder is automatically turned off When you close the LCD monitor the viewfinder is automatically turned on To enable both you and the person you re recording to see what s being recorded you can rotate the LCD monitor completely around 105 so the front of the monitor faces the person you re recording Th...

Page 10: ...u PUSH dial twice to select the tape length and remove the menus Details are on pages 24 25 POWER Switch and Indicator MENU DISPLAY Button Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Push In 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor D ZOOM TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON...

Page 11: ... the thumb trigger again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record pause mode appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 11 Play back what you have recorded Set the POWER switch to VCR Press REW 55 to rewind the tape Press PLAY PAUSE 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 58 59 12 Set ...

Page 12: ...SH Dial Also Bright and Volume Control STOP Button PLAY PAUSE Button SEARCH R and F Buttons Also REW55 55 55 55 55 and FF 66 66 66 66 66 Buttons EJECT Switch MENU DISPLAY Button P Program AE Button FADES Button SP SLP Button Also COUNTER R M Button PUSH Here to Close Cassette Door Eyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Cassette Compartment LCD Monitor Speaker ...

Page 13: ...ry or Rechargeable Battery Here Thumb Trigger A Audio and V Video Jacks Behind Small Cover LENS COVER Control 5SEC REC Button Zoom Lever STEADY PIX Button POWER Switch and Indicator Service Port Located Under Cover This connector is for use by qualified service personnel only BATTERY RELEASE Lever Clock Cell Battery Compartment Threaded Tripod Mount Hole Speaker for Playback ...

Page 14: ...he camcorder as shown above 3 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the nearest AC outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz CAUTION Do not use this adapter charger for any other purpose other than charging the FB1260 or 244265 battery pack or supplying power to the camcorder Remove Adapter Charger 1 Unplug the adapter charger from the wall outlet 2 Remove the DC cable from the adapter charger and camcorder Using an...

Page 15: ...hing the battery Details are on page 17 1 Hook the battery to the side of the camcorder as shown above 2 Press the battery down until it locks into place 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 camcorders Throwing the batter...

Page 16: ...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 it off the adapter charger 7 Attach the charged battery to the camcorder Use the REFRESH Button The battery provides increased operation time if you refresh it after five chargings The refresh feature refreshes th...

Page 17: ...s for the 244265 depending on the battery s condition After repeated charging and use operation time gradually decreases When operation time is 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 If the battery pack become too hot remove it from the char...

Page 18: ...er and press the connector down until it locks into place as shown above 4 Take the vehicle s cigarette lighter out of the socket 5 Insert the car cord s cigarette lighter plug into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket The power indicator on the car cord adapter lights 6 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to turn on the camcorder The power indicator on the camcorder lights Cautions The DCC08 is desi...

Page 19: ...ndle 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 in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Never use metallic tweezers...

Page 20: ...MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor D ZOOM TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF T30 OFF OFF ON ENGLISH OFF 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight DATE TIME D ZOOM TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF T30 OFF OFF ON ENGLISH OFF PUSH Me...

Page 21: ...arts flashing rotate the menu PUSH dial to set the hour including AM or PM 9 Press the menu PUSH dial in When the hour stops flashing and the minutes start flashing rotate the menu PUSH dial to set the minutes 10 Press the menu PUSH dial in When none of the settings are flashing rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight EXIT YEAR MONTH DAY TIME EXIT 1999 NOV 18 DATE TIME AM 8 00 11 Press the menu PUS...

Page 22: ...t to CAMERA AUTO 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor FOCUS EXPOSURE M W B 16 X 9 TITLE DATE TIME DISP RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight DATE TIME DISP Select AUTO DATE Date Time or Date and Time to Record on Your Tape FOCUS EXPOSURE M W B 16 X 9 TITLE DATE TIME DISP RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF 4 Press the menu PUS...

Page 23: ...he date is displayed and recorded TIME The time is displayed and recorded DATE and TIME Display The date and time are displayed and recorded OFF No display is displayed or recorded 6 Press the menu PUSH dial in to select the date time display you want to record 7 Press the menu PUSH dial in to remove the menu 8 Press the thumb trigger to begin recording Record AUTO DATE Date Time and Title Display...

Page 24: ...just record over it 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 on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder Listed below are the maximum SP and SLP recording times for popular VHS C cassettes SP Standard play provides the best p...

Page 25: ...assettes Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment All dust is abrasive and causes excessive wear on the tape and the camcorder s recording or playback heads Do not use cassettes with damaged or spliced tape Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture The tape might jam and or damage your camcorder Before inserting a cassette turn the tape wheel on the side of the ca...

Page 26: ... time remaining Select a Tape Length 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press and hold the SP SLP button to select a tape speed 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor SP SLP Button Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In MENU DISPLAY Button D ZOOM TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF T30 ...

Page 27: ... TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF T30 OFF OFF ON ENGLISH OFF 5 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the TAPE LENGTH menu T20 T30 T40 EXIT TAPE LENGTH 6 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the type of tape you are using Select T20 for a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time in SP Select T30 for a tape with 30 minutes recording time in SP Select T40 for a tape with 40 minutes recor...

Page 28: ...crowd Tilt the monitor up to record from a low angle such as when you are kneeling 3 Adjust the brightness of the image by turning the bright control menu PUSH dial This does not affect the brightness of the recording you are making Turn the dial toward to brighten the image Turn the dial toward to darken the image 4 When you are finished close the monitor and lock it into place Notes When recordi...

Page 29: ...hat displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording When the LCD monitor is open more than 60 the viewfinder turns off Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing For convenient viewing rotate the viewfinder up or 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 witho...

Page 30: ...he viewfinder to aid in the operation of the camcorder You can press and hold the MENU DISPLAY button for more than one second to remove or display the battery level indicator tape length indicator and tape remaining display REC PAUSE SEPIA NOV 18 99 PM 8 30 03 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MWB AT AUTO DATE Date Time or Date and Time Display the DATE TIME DISP menu to display AUTO DATE Date Time or the Date and ...

Page 31: ...s here when you use the zoom lever LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays continued SPORTS This indicator appears when you select SPORTS to record fast moving action such as sporting events SD SHADOW This indicator appears when you select SD SHADOW to darken the picture and reduce glare HZ HAZE This indicator appears when you select HZ HAZE to soften the picture and give it a misty white effect TWILI...

Page 32: ...r appears when you are adjusting brightness manually using the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays continued SP FADER BRIGHT 5MIN LENS COVER TAPE END 03 M 0 00 00 T 30 15S 1S BK BK EFFECT EXPOSURE menu Make sure the POWER switch is set to CAMERA MAN Details are on pages 40 41 Fade and Wipe Indicators BK FADER Press the FADES button to display the indicator for the fade or wipe you want to select B...

Page 33: ...ix Indicator Press the STEADY PIX button to turn Steady Pix on or off The steady pix indicator appears when Steady Pix is turned on Details are on page 41 Tape Length T30 The tape length T20 T30 or T40 selected in the TAPE LENGTH 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 page 22 Time Count...

Page 34: ...ights and the camcorder enters record pause PAUSE appears in the viewfinder 2 Press the thumb trigger to start recording The camcorder automatically controls focus exposure and white balance The MENU DISPLAY button and menu PUSH dial will not operate AUTO DATE is selected for the date and time display To Turn Off the AutoShot Mode 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN SEARCH R 66 66 66 66 66 Button...

Page 35: ... on the LCD monitor Five Second Record Feature The five second record feature allows you to record for five seconds providing short scene transitions 1 Set POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO or CAMERA MAN 2 Make sure the SP SLP switch is set to SP Press and hold to change 3 Press 5SEC REC to display 5S in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 4 Press the thumb trigger to start recording The camcorder reco...

Page 36: ...zoom lever To move the lens in the telephoto close up direction rotate the zoom lever toward T To move the lens in the wide angle direction rotate the zoom lever toward W The zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor during zooming Digital Zooming Digital zooming lets you zoom up to 50 times 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display ...

Page 37: ...H REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF T30 OFF OFF ON ENGLISH OFF 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight TELE MACRO D ZOOM TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF T30 OFF OFF ON ENGLISH OFF 4 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the TELE MACRO menu OFF ON EXIT TELE MACRO 5 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to...

Page 38: ... No focus indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Notes The low contrast indicator in the viewfinder or LCD Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN monitor indicates the auto focus system might not operate correctly due to low illumination low or no contrast repeated patterns or two subjects at different distances overlapping Use tele macro zooming when recor...

Page 39: ... a subject nearer or farther away Rotate the menu PUSH dial up to focus on a subject farther away flashes while you are adjusting the focus and flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to focus on a subject nearer flashes while you are adjusting the focus and flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more 7 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to remove the men...

Page 40: ...the same color or when recording a predominantly red or brown object outdoors Auto White Balance During auto white balance the camcorder adjusts the white balance Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO to turn on the automatic white balance feature No indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Manual White Balance 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to di...

Page 41: ... AUTO FINE CLOUD HALOGEN MWB EXIT M W B Note Connecting your camcorder to a color TV monitor may be helpful when making white balance adjustments A Point camcorder at a white flat object such as a piece of white paper B While MWB is highlighted press and hold the menu PUSH dial until MWB starts flashing The MWB indicator flashes while the camcorder is adjusting white balance and stops flashing whe...

Page 42: ... as those listed on the next page Auto Exposure The camcorder adjusts the iris for the best possible picture during auto exposure Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO to turn on the automatic exposure feature No indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor FOCU...

Page 43: ...k background or very bright subject When recording a reflective natural background such as a beach or when skiing Steady Pix Feature The steady pix feature corrects slight shaking of images during some recording modes While zooming in on a distant subject When recording an approaching small subject When recording while walking or riding in a vehicle When recording through a vehicle s window To Use...

Page 44: ... screen moving from the center out to the side or wipe out moving from the side into the center Select SCROLL wipe to have the scene wipe in with a black screen from the bottom to the top or wipe out from the top to the bottom Select OFF if you do not want to fade or wipe in or out 3 Press the thumb trigger to start or stop recording The camcorder fades in or out of the scene Note The screen becom...

Page 45: ...ound gradually appear in place of the blank screen Fade or Wipe Out 1 During recording repeatedly press FADES to select a fade or wipe Note The last fade or wipe used appears the first time you press FADES 2 Press FADES to stop recording The picture and sound gradually disappear LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays Mosaic Fade Black Fade Normal Picture No Fade BK FADER Repeatedly Press the FADES But...

Page 46: ...fects such as pause or slow motion Use to counter effects of glare and darken the picture with a black mist Use to soften the image and give the picture a misty white effect Use for twilight scenery fireworks etc to make them look more natural and dramatic Sets shutter speed to 1 2000 Use to record faster moving action than sports mode with less blurring Use when playing back a recording on a VCR ...

Page 47: ...DATE TIME DISP RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight 16X9 and press it in to display the 16X9 menu OFF ON EXIT 16X9 Caution Do not use this mode unless you have a compatible 16 X 9 TV When played on a regular TV black bars appear in the picture 16X9 Mode The camcorder has a wide recording mode that lets you make recordings compatible with the 16X9 format When 16X9...

Page 48: ...ACRO TAPE LENGTH REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF T30 OFF OFF ON ENGLISH OFF 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight TITLE LANG and press the menu PUSH dial in to display the TITLE LANG menu ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH EXIT TITLE LANG 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the language you want to use to record the preset title and press the dial in to s...

Page 49: ...LY SOMEONE SPECIAL VACATION SUPER STAR FIRST EXIT TITLE 5 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight the title you want to record and press the dial twice to select the title and remove the menus 6 Start recording The title you selected is superimposed and recorded on your tape To Stop Recording the Title 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in th...

Page 50: ...he POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor D ZOOM is highlighted D ZOOM TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF T30 OFF OFF ON ENGLISH OFF PUSH Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In MENU DISPLAY Button POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN ...

Page 51: ...ding continued 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight INT TIME and press the dial in to display the INT TIME menu OFF 15 S 30 S 1 MIN 5 MIN EXIT INT TIME 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the desired 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 1 MIN to delay the recording for one minute Select 5 ...

Page 52: ...n the LCD monitor D ZOOM is highlighted Animation Recording You can produce an illusion of movement for an otherwise stationary scene or object by shooting a series of pictures of slightly different poses such as cartooning D ZOOM TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF T30 OFF OFF ON ENGLISH OFF PUSH Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In MENU D...

Page 53: ... seconds Select OFF if you do not want to record for a selected amount of time 6 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to exit the menu 7 and the amount of recording time appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 5S 8 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...

Page 54: ...g You can make automatic recordings at preset time intervals The recording shows subtle changes such as shifts in cloud formations or plant growth when it remains focused on an object D ZOOM TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF T30 OFF OFF ON ENGLISH OFF 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight INT TIME and press it in to display the...

Page 55: ...t the amount of time you want the camcorder to record Select 1 4S to record for 1 4 second Select 1 2S to record for 1 2 second Select 1S to record for one second Select 5S to record for five seconds Select OFF if you do not want to record for a selected amount of time 8 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to exit the menus and the amount of recording time and and the amount of interval time between re...

Page 56: ...tate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight TALLY LAMP and press it in to display the TALLY LAMP menu Tally Light Turn On or Off You can turn the tally light on or off using the menu Tally Light ON OFF EXIT TALLY LAMP 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight OFF or ON Press the MENU dial twice to select ON or OFF and remove the menus Select ON if you want the tally light to light during recording Se...

Page 57: ... dial down to highlight DEMO MODE and press it in to display the DEMO menu Demo Mode You can turn on the DEMO mode in the MENU to have a demonstration of some of the camcorder s features OFF ON EXIT DEMO 5 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight OFF or ON Press the PUSH dial twice to select ON or OFF and remove the menus Select ON if you want the cam corder to demonstrate some of the recording features ...

Page 58: ...er Attachment Rings Cautions When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap you may find it convenient to close the LCD monitor and rotate the viewfinder down This helps prevent possible damage to the monitor or viewfinder from bump ing against your body as you move Make sure the shoulder strap is firmly attached before using it to carry the camcorder 3 Thread the end of the strap back throug...

Page 59: ...oup functions Fading in and out of scenes makes your videos appear more professional Learn to use the special production effects available with your camcorder to add variety to your recordings Be aware of video and audio back grounds Background details barely noticed while you are taping may show up as visual clutter on your record ing Background noises especially TV sets radios household applianc...

Page 60: ...rol PLAY PAUSE Button Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback You can view tapes in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder You can hear the sound from the tapes on the built in speaker FF 66 66 66 66 66Button REW 55 55 55 55 55 Button Menu PUSH Dial Also Bright Control Speaker PUSH Button LCD Monitor ...

Page 61: ...finder to see what you are playing back Use the LCD Monitor Make sure the monitor is open 60 The viewfinder turns off Rotate the monitor to a comfortable viewing position 180 up and around or 90 down Adjust the brightness of the image by turning the Bright control also menu PUSH dial Adjust the speaker volume with the VOL volume control also zoom lever Use the Viewfinder Make sure the monitor is c...

Page 62: ...nd release REW rewind 55 button or FF fast forward 66 button if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse Press PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback For brief searching press and hold REW rewind 55 button or FF fast forward 66 button for more than two seconds Release the button to return to normal playback Stop Action Pause During playback press PLAY PAUSE to stop the action an...

Page 63: ...e counter Playback Features continued 3 Continue to play the tape When you want to return to the place you marked press the STOP button 4 Press REW 55 The tape rewinds to the time counter reading of M 0 00 00 Time Counter With Memory Stop Turned On M 0 00 00 Tracking During playback streaks may appear in the playback picture Press both tracking buttons P AE and FADES buttons to activate manual tra...

Page 64: ...t cover Notes Replace the battery when the load time becomes much longer than normal Remove the battery from the cassette adapter if it is not used for a month or more This prevents 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 1 Before inserting the cassette into the ada...

Page 65: ...hould hear a whirring sound while the tape loads The adapter s load detector will automatically retract into the adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter 1 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 th...

Page 66: ... your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO IN jacks attach the plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you need a Y adapter such as AH25 shown on page 68 to hear both channels 2 Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV or VCR 3 Attach the white plug on the other end of the audio video cable to the A audio jack located under the small cover on the side of the camcorder 4 Attach t...

Page 67: ...o copy what the camcorder is playing place a blank cassette in the VCR and press the VCR s RECORD button Note Make sure the memory stop feature is turned off press COUNTER R M or the camcorder enters 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 V...

Page 68: ...e 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 might need before taking your camcorder to other countries Consult your dealer for advice Carry your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling See the next page for a case designed especially for this camcorder An ordinary suitcase or carry bag do...

Page 69: ...gh toll free ordering or by using the order form on page 71 Do not use any other car cord with this camcorder 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 adap...

Page 70: ...PS91 battery charger plugs directly into an AC outlet and charges the FB1260 and 244265 camcorder batteries Because 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 FB1260 1 hour battery and 13 hours for the 244265 2 hour battery CHARGE CPS91 AC Battery Cha...

Page 71: ...de into the camcorder more than approxi mately three eighth 3 8 inch Forcing the screw could damage the mounting hole on the bottom of the camcorder Mounting the camcorder on a tripod such as AC088 keeps the camcorder steady and produces 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 72: ...ady and call the toll free number listed below between 8 AM and 10 PM EST Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM EST Saturday Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer ...

Page 73: ...hargeable Battery Extended 244265 89 95 DC Cable 244268 28 35 and AC Adapter Charger 244269 97 20 Cassette Adapter 244270 72 75 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise _________ Sales Tax _________ We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping and Handling 5 00 Total Am...

Page 74: ...te Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card Expiration date Print or type your name and address clearly A complete and cor...

Page 75: ...g battery it might need 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 on the monitor or 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 set to c...

Page 76: ...hes there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder Subject is dark or behind glass Auto focus may not work under these conditions Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and focus manually See pages 36 37 Subject not in center of viewfinder or monitor or two subjects are at different distances Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and focus manually Se...

Page 77: ...Clock lithium cell battery might need replacing See page 17 Date or time might need to be set See pages 18 19 Make sure there is a tape in the camcorder Check tape speed setting Tape speed must be set to SP for time lapse or animation recording Make sure POWER switch is not set to CAMERA AUTO to display the menu See pages 50 53 Record for at least five seconds at beginning of tape to start tape ru...

Page 78: ...mes 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 clock and recording the picture of the clock When the recording stops play the last recorded section and note the clock time A one hour battery should give you about 60 minutes of recording time In practical use you might not be able to record for t...

Page 79: ...cord playback system Four video record playback heads One flying erase head Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Viewfinder CC6372 0 5 B W electronic viewfinder CC6392 0 55 Color electronic viewfinder LCD Monitor CC6372 2 5 diagonally measured LCD TFT active matrix system CC6392 3 diagonally measured LCD TFT active matrix system Camera Section Image sensor 1 4 CCD imager Lens F1 6 f 3 9 to 62 4mm ...

Page 80: ...h a blower brush and gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens Improper cleaning might scratch the lens Clean the Camcorder s Viewfinder You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning Lens 1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Remove dust using a blower brush 3 Reattach the eyepiece by aligning the re...

Page 81: ...ediately 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 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 sun...

Page 82: ...ment to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your Camcorder Write the number in large clear characters on the outside of the box To avoid confusion and misunderstandings shipments without an RA n...

Page 83: ...sterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to our phone representative This is for security purposes If we receive your unit excluding all accessories within 14 days from the date you were provided the RA number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 14 DAYS THE SUGGESTED RETAIL VALUE OF THE CAMCORDER WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR ...

Page 84: ...ed RCA Camcorder Service Center nearest you Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center of your choice Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center representative evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale Pick up your camcorder when repairs are complete What your warranty does not cover Adjustment of customer controls Damage from misuse or neglect A unit that has been ...

Page 85: ...arging 14 refreshing 14 Battery installing in cassette adapter 62 Battery level indicator 15 28 33 BATTERY RELEASE lever 11 13 Bright control 26 59 C Camcorder cleaning 78 Camcorder controls 10 Camera edit feature 33 Car cord adapter 16 Care and maintenance cleaning the camcorder viewfinder 78 cleaning the LCD monitor 78 proper care and storage 79 things to avoid 79 Care and storage battery 15 cam...

Page 86: ... 23 59 Erase protection 22 Exposure control 40 41 Exposure indicators 30 41 Eyepiece focus control 7 10 27 F Fade and wipe indicators 30 42 Fade wipe feature 42 43 FADES button 10 30 42 43 61 Fast forward indicator 29 FF button 10 60 First recording 9 First time operation 3 Five second recording 33 Five second recording indicator 31 33 Flying erase head 33 Focus indicators 30 37 Focusing 36 37 H H...

Page 87: ...plays 28 playback 58 turn displays on or off 33 use to record 26 use when recording 7 27 Lens 11 Lens cover 9 LENS COVER control 4 LENS COVER indicator 31 Letterbox recording 45 Lithium cell indicator 17 31 Lithium cell inserting and removing 17 Low contrast indicator 36 M M W B menu 39 41 Manual exposure 40 Manual focus 37 Manual white balance 38 Manual white balance indicators 29 Memory stop 61 ...

Page 88: ...or 6 9 11 16 32 POWER switch 6 8 9 11 13 15 16 18 20 21 24 28 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 42 45 46 47 48 50 52 54 55 59 60 61 65 Powering your camcorder using adapter charger 12 using optional car cord adapter 16 using rechargeable battery 13 Preset titles 46 Problem solving 73 Product registration i PUSH button 5 10 23 59 Q Quick review feature 33 R RBRC seal 13 REC TIME menu 51 Record date and ti...

Page 89: ...menu 33 Tally light 9 11 32 33 49 54 Tally light feature 33 54 Tape copying 65 TAPE END indicator 31 Tape inserting 5 Tape length indicators 31 TAPE LENGTH menu 24 25 31 Tape length set 24 Tape speed indicators 31 Tape wheel 5 Tape length indicator 33 Tape remaining display 33 TELE MACRO menu 35 Tele macro zooming 35 Things to avoid 79 Thumb trigger 11 21 32 33 49 51 53 65 Time counter 61 Time dis...

Page 90: ...splays turning on and off 33 eyepiece focus control 27 playback 58 use to record 7 26 Visual searching 60 VOL control 59 W White balance feature 38 White balance indicators 39 Wipe fade feature 42 Z Zoom buttons 37 Zoom level indicator 29 34 Zoom lever 11 29 34 Zooming 34 digital 34 tele macro 35 ...

Page 91: ...reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the 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 the dealer or an...

Page 92: ...10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15407870 ...