RCA Autoshot CC6272, User Manual

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Page 2: ...rts 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 RISQUEDECHOCELEC...

Page 3: ...Lithium Cell 17 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 Recording Tips 26 Use the Viewfinder to See What You Record 27 Eyepiece Focus Control 27 Viewfi...

Page 4: ...ch the Shoulder Strap 58 Playback 59 Use the Viewfinder for Playback 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 Model CC6272 71 Trouble Checks 73 Specifi...

Page 5: ...geable 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 physician imm...

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: ... and hold the SP SLP button to select a recording speed The tape speed you select SP or SLP appears in the viewfinder 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 normal playback Insert the cassette with the t...

Page 8: ... 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 camcorder automatically turns off if it remains in record pause for five minutes Set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA 180 180 Electronic Viewfi...

Page 9: ...es recording time in SP 6 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to select the tape length and remove the menus from the viewfinder Details are on pages 24 25 PUSH continued on next page 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 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to hig...

Page 10: ...rding Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record pause mode appears in the viewfinder 11 Play back what you have recorded Set the POWER switch to VCR Press REW to rewind the tape Press PLAY PAUSE to play back the tape Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape Details on viewfinder playback are on pages 59 12 Set the POWER switch to O...

Page 11: ...corder operating controls Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Menu PUSH Dial STOP Button PLAY PAUSE Button SEARCH R and F Buttons Also REW and FF Buttons EJECT Switch MENU DISPLAY Button P Program AE Button FADES Button SP SLP Button Also COUNTER R M Button ...

Page 12: ...Jack Located Under Battery or Rechargeable Battery Here Thumb Trigger Light A Audio and V Video Jacks Behind Small Cover LENS COVER Control 5SEC REC Button Zoom Lever STEADY PIX Button LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch POWER Switch and Indicator Service Port Located Under Cover This connector is for use by qualified service personnel only BATTERY RELEASE Lever ...

Page 13: ...e Operation 11 14 Review camcorder s operating controls continued PUSH Here to Close Cassette Door Eyepiece Focus Control Clock Cell Battery Compartment Threaded Tripod Mount Hole Viewfinder Cassette Compartment ...

Page 14: ...e 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: ...k 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 battery into a fire or exposing it to excessive hea...

Page 16: ...e 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 the battery by completely d...

Page 17: ...ing 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 charger and let it cool dow...

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: ...red 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 to hold th...

Page 20: ... Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder 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 Menu PUSH Dia...

Page 21: ...e 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 PUSH dial twice to rem...

Page 22: ...witch is set to CAMERA AUTO 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder 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 PUSH dial in t...

Page 23: ...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 select PUSH dial in to select the date time display you want to record 7 Press the menu PUSH dial in to remove the menu from the viewfinder 8 Press the thumb trigger to begin recording Record AUTO DATE Date Tim...

Page 24: ... recording 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 in the viewfinder Listed below are the maximum SP and SLP recording times for popular VHS C cassettes SP Standard play provides the best picture less...

Page 25: ...er devices Insert and Remove Cassettes 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 ta...

Page 26: ...y calculate 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 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 OFF OFF ON ...

Page 27: ...EMO 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 recording time in SP 7 ...

Page 28: ...ht to improve picture quality Fading and wiping in and out of scenes makes your videos appear more professional Learn to use the special P AE produc tion 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 recording Background noises especially T...

Page 29: ...ook through the viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision The eyepiece focus control does not affect the focus of the picture actually recorded by the camcorder Use the Viewfinder to See What You Record The camcorder s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording Cautions Do not force the viewfinder to rotate completely aro...

Page 30: ...d 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 AUTO DATE Date Time or Date and Time Display the DATE TIME DISP menu to display AUTO DATE Date Time or the Date and Time These displays are recorded when they are displayed If you do not want to...

Page 31: ...you use the zoom lever 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 TWILIGHT This indicator appears w...

Page 32: ...pe Indicators FADER Press the FADES button to display the indicator for the fade or wipe effect you want to select Viewfinder Displays continued FADER appears for black fade MOSAIC appears for mosaic fade DOOR appears for door wipe SCROLL wipe appears for scroll wipe Details are on pages 42 43 Focus Indicators These indicators appear when you are adjusting focus manually using the FOCUS menu Make ...

Page 33: ...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 Counter M0 00 00 The time counter appea...

Page 34: ...r lights and the camcorder enters record 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 Button 5SEC REC Button T...

Page 35: ...emaining display 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 4 Press the thumb trigger to start recording The camcorder records for five seconds and ...

Page 36: ...23 inches Use the Zoom Lever W and T 1 To zoom in or out up to 16 times rotate the 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 during zooming Digital Zooming Digital zooming lets you zoom up to 50 times 1 Set the POWER swi...

Page 37: ...AMERA MAN 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder D ZOOM is highlighted 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight TELE MACRO 4 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the TELE MACRO menu 5 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight ON or OFF and press the dial in Select ON if you want to record a small subject within approximately 23 inches Select OFF for normal zooming 6 P...

Page 38: ...focus feature No focus indicator appears in the viewfinder Notes The low contrast indicator in the viewfinder 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 recording a subject close to the lens or the camcorder may zoom out to focus The lens must...

Page 39: ...ect 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 menus Notes To return to auto focus select AUTO in the FOCUS menu or set the POWER s...

Page 40: ...ect with various shades of 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 Manual White Balance 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in ...

Page 41: ...olor 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 when it is ready to record Note To change the tint for special recording substit...

Page 42: ...MERA MAN STEADY PIX Button 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 Manual Exposure You may need to adjust exposure manually under certain conditions such as those listed on the next page 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 P...

Page 43: ...ght 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 the Steady Pix Feature ...

Page 44: ...AIC to fade in and out to from a mosaic effect BK FADER FADES Button Select DOOR wipe to have the scene wipe in with a black 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 ...

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

Page 46: ...ch 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 featurin...

Page 47: ...E 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 is...

Page 48: ...o display the menu in the viewfinder D ZOOM is highlighted 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight TITLE LANG and press the menu PUSH dial in to display the TITLE LANG menu 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the language you want to use to record the preset title and press the PUSH dial in to select the language and return to the menu 5 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to select the lang...

Page 49: ...nd 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 the viewfinder FOCUS is highlighted 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight TITLE and press the dial in to display the TITLE men...

Page 50: ... you can be in the scene when recording begins To Set the Self Timer 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder D ZOOM is highlighted PUSH Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In MENU DISPLAY Button POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN ...

Page 51: ...E menu to OFF Self Timer Recording continued 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight INT TIME and press the dial in to display the INT TIME menu 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 1MIN to delay the recording for one minute Select 5MIN to delay...

Page 52: ...he MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder 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 PUSH Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In MENU DISPLAY Button POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN ...

Page 53: ...s 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 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 the same position 9 Move the su...

Page 54: ... 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 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight INT TIME and press it in to display the INT TIME menu 5 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight the desired time between recordings 15S 30S 1 MIN or 5 MIN PUSH Menu PUSH Dial ...

Page 55: ... 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 recordings appear in the viewfinder 9 Press the thumb trigger to start recording ...

Page 56: ... 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 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 Select OFF if you do not want the tally light to light during recording PUSH Menu PUSH Dia...

Page 57: ...enu Demo Mode You can turn on the DEMO mode in the MENU to have a demonstration of some of the camcorder s features 5 Rotate the menu dial to highlight OFF or ON Press the menu 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 Note Zoom is the only feature that operates during the demo mode Select OFF if you ...

Page 58: ...ight might turn on and off Set the light to ON or OFF The light might 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 battery power Note When the light is turned on the camcorder may turn off if the battery s power is low even though the battery level indicator is not flashing LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch Cautions Do not ope...

Page 59: ... not touch the light bulb with your fingers If the bulb is accidentally touched wipe it with a soft cloth A dirty bulb may cause smoke and have a reduced service life To Replace the Bulb Assembly 1 Insert a flat nonmetallic object such as a plastic screwdriver in the small hole as shown 3 Slide the new bulb assembly into the camcorder until it is locked into place 2 Pull on the sides of the bulb a...

Page 60: ...nt ring Buckle Keeper Attachment Rings Cautions When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap you may find it convenient to rotate the viewfinder down This helps prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping 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 through the keeper and bu...

Page 61: ...cing up and the tape window facing out Press on the PUSH button to lock the cassette compartment closed 3 Set the POWER switch to VCR The power indicator lights 4 Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortable viewing position Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision 5 Press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback If necessary adjust tracking During playback u...

Page 62: ...g playback press and release REW rewind button or FF fast forward 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 button or FF fast forward 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 act...

Page 63: ...ory stop is on an M appears before the time 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 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 in both tracking buttons P A...

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: ...voided 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 does ...

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: ... AH25 Y Adapter All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice FB1260 Rechargeable Battery This rechargeable 1 hour nickel cadmium battery is designed specifically for long life The FB1260 can be recharged with the AC adapter charger that came with your camcorder 244265 Rechargeable Battery This rechargeable 2 hour nickel metal hydride battery is designed s...

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: ... Battery Extended 244265 89 95 DC Cable 244268 28 35 and AC Adapter Charger 244269 97 20 Cassette Adapter 244270 72 75 Bulb Assembly To be Assigned Call for Information 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...

Page 74: ...umber 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 correct orde...

Page 75: ...s If using 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 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 correct po...

Page 76: ... flashes in the viewfinder 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 two subjects are at different distances Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and focus...

Page 77: ...running smoothly Use fade in feature before starting to record at beginning of tape TALLY LAMP feature set to OFF in the TALLY LAMP menu See page 54 This might occur when the background extremely contrasts with the subject Try disconnecting power source Wait ten seconds and then connect power source again If error number does not disappear from viewfinder consult your Authorized RCA Camcorder Serv...

Page 78: ...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 the full time because the camera uses battery power when it is waiting between recordings record pause an...

Page 79: ...back heads One flying erase head Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Viewfinder 0 5 Color electronic viewfinder Camera Section Image sensor 1 4 CCD imager Lens F1 6 f 3 9 to 62 4mm 16 1 power zoom lens 50 1 digital zoom Filter diameter 40 5 mm Tripod Mount One 1 4 x 20 threaded hole AC Adapter Charger Power requirement 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 watts Weight 71 lbs 300g Dimensions 5 ...

Page 80: ... your fingers The oil from your skin might damage the lens To clean the camcorder s lens blow it with 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 counterclo...

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: ...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 CREDIT CARD This amount less 10 ...

Page 84: ...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 modified or incorporated into ot...

Page 85: ...d storage 15 charging 14 refreshing 14 Battery installing in cassette adapter 62 Battery level indicator 15 28 33 BATTERY RELEASE lever 10 13 Bulb replacing light 57 C Camcorder cleaning 78 Camcorder controls 9 Camera edit feature 33 Car cord adapter 16 Care and maintenance clean the camcorder 78 proper care and storage 79 things to avoid 79 Care and storage battery 15 camcorder 79 cassette 23 Cas...

Page 86: ...isplays in viewfinder 28 Displays status 29 E EFFECT button 9 30 42 43 61 EJECT button 5 9 23 59 Erase protection 22 Exposure control 40 41 Exposure indicators 30 41 Eyepiece focus control 6 11 27 59 F Fade and wipe indicators 30 42 Fade wipe feature 42 43 Fast forward indicator 29 FF button 9 60 First recording 8 First time operation 3 Five second recording 33 Five second recording indicator 31 3...

Page 87: ...el 29 34 Information to user 89 Inserting and removing cassettes 23 Interval time indicators 49 53 L Lens 10 Lens cover 8 LENS COVER control 4 LENS COVER indicator 31 Letterbox recording 45 Light color enhancement 56 57 LIGHT OFF AUTO ON switch 10 56 Lithium cell indicator 17 31 Lithium cell inserting and remov ing 17 Low contrast indicator 36 M M W B menu 39 40 Manual exposure 40 Manual focus 37 ...

Page 88: ... 61 tracking 61 visual searching 60 Playback on TV or VCR with audio video in jacks 64 Playback speeds 22 Plug adapter optional 12 Power indicator 6 8 10 16 32 POWER switch 6 7 8 10 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 56 59 60 61 65 Powering your camcorder using adapter charger 12 using optional car cord adapter 16 using rechargeable battery 13 Preset titl...

Page 89: ...ndicators 28 Specifications 77 Speeds recording and playback 22 Sports feature 44 Status displays 29 STEADY PIX button 10 31 41 Steady pix feature 41 Steady pix indicator 31 STOP button 8 9 59 60 61 65 Stop action pause 60 T TALLY LAMP menu 33 Tally light 8 10 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 ...

Page 90: ...cator 29 U Unpack camcorder and accesso ries 3 V Video light 56 57 Videocassettes 22 Viewfinder 6 11 27 adjust for viewing 27 cautions 27 displays 28 displays turning on and off 33 eyepiece focus control 27 playback 59 Visual searching 60 W White balance feature 38 White balance indicators 39 Wipe fade feature 42 Z Zoom buttons 37 Zoom level indicator 29 34 Zoom lever 10 29 34 Zooming 34 digital 3...

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...

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