RCA CC434, User Manual

Page 1: ...camcorder user s guide CC434 CC439 ...

Page 2: ...qu au fond To reduce risk of injury charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this camcorder Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury CAUTION Avoid operating this product immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location Give it 2 to 3 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a video cassette When moved from a ...

Page 3: ...t a Cassette 6 Position Viewfinder and Adjust Eyepiece Focus Control 6 Start and Stop Recording 7 Play Back What You Have Recorded 7 Review the Camcorder s Operating Controls 8 9 Powering the Camcorder Using the Adapter Charger 10 Using the Rechargeable Battery Charging 1 l Attaching and Removing 12 Care and Storage 13 Safety Precautions 13 Battery Level Indicator 14 Using the Optional Thomson Car...

Page 4: ...age Stabilizer EIS model 439 only 33 Fading In and Out of Scenes 34 35 Tape Counter with Memory Stop 36 ProEdit Features Flying Erase Head 37 Edit Search 37 Audio Dubbing 38 39 Audio Video Dubbing 40 41 Titler 42 44 Recording Tips 45 Recording on the Camcorder 46 47 Playback Viewfinder Playback 48 Playback Features Stop Action Pause 48 49 Picture Search 48 49 Tracking 49 Playback on TV or VCR with...

Page 5: ...e you ever need to store or ship your camcorder The items shown below are packed with your camcorder If any of them are missing or appear damaged contact your dealer immediately Camcorder Your camcorder may differ slightly from the pictures in this guide Shoulder Strap Stock No 227327 WARNING LEAD ACID BATTERY BEDISPOSED ov P_OPERLV Rechargeahle 10 Volt Battery Stock No EP096FS AC Adapter Charger ...

Page 6: ...st be charged before it can be used the first time attach the adapter charger to the camcorder Attach one end of the adapter charger s DC cable to the DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter charger Attach the other end of the cable to the DC IN 9 6V jack on the camcorder Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet Details are ol7 page 10 4 ...

Page 7: ...strap 4 Turn on the camcorder The position of the CAMERA OFF VCR switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record CAMERA play back tapes VCR or turn off the power OFF Press and hold the small button on CAMERA O FF VCR while sliding it in CAMERA The electronic viewfinder will come on 5 ...

Page 8: ...ntil it locks into place and close the cassette compartment door Details are on page 1Z 6 Position viewfinder and adjust eyepiece focus control Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it horizontally Pull the viewfinder out from the camcorder and rotate the eyepiece into a comfortable viewing position Caution Pulling on the eyepiece may cause damage to the eyepiece or camcorder If the image in the viewfin...

Page 9: ...r will automatically shut off to prevent excessive tape wear Press REC PA USE to turn on the camcorder Any material recorded on the tape will automatically be erased if you record over it 8 Play hack what you have recorded Press REC PA USE to stop recording Press and hold the small button on CAMERA OFF VCR while sliding it to VCR Press REW rewind REVIEW to rewind the tape Press PLAY to play back t...

Page 10: ...ward Button Also Title Select Button STOP EJECT Button Also EDIT ADV Button Microphone Viewfinder Light_ BRIGHT Control Located Under Microphone Eyepiece Focus Control Electronic Image Stabilizer Button for Model CC439 Only Lens LIGHT AUTO OFF ON Switch A V Audio Video for Model CC439 only Lens Hood FADE Button DIGITAL EFFECTS Button INST Instant ZOOM Button VIDEO A UI IO and RF DC OUT lacks ll oc...

Page 11: ...the camcorder s operating controls BATTERY EJECT Lever Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring REC Recordt PA USE Button 0 Hand Strap with Lens Cap Holder DC IN 9 6V lack Cassette Door Power Zoom Buttons W and T also TRACKING Buttons ...

Page 12: ...ther end to the DCIN9 6Vjack on the back of the camcorder Plug the adapter charger into the nearest AC outlet 120V 50 60 Hz The POWER indicator on the adapter charger will light when it is properly connected Notes The adapter charger cannot charge the battery and operate the cmncorder at the same time If you connect both the adapter charger will power the camcorder Remove the adapter charger s cab...

Page 13: ...he adapter charger as shown Align the reference arrow on the battery with the a_Tow on the adapter charger Hold the battery flush against the adapter charger and slide it in the direction of the arrow Note You cannot charge the battery and operate the camcorder from the adapter charger at the same time Remove the adapter charger s DC cable from the camcorder to charge the battery 2 Plug the adapte...

Page 14: ...small button on CAMERA OFF VCR while placing it in CAMERA Remove the Battery 1 Slide CAMERA OFF VCR to OFF 2 Press and hold BATTERY EJECT while sliding battery up and off the camcorder ATTENTION LEAD ACID BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED USES A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE UNDER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL LAWS IT MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE ...

Page 15: ...pply power for the specified time Additional rechargings may help restore the battery s operation time Battery Safety Precautions Batteries being recharged that have not been used for an extended period may continue to charge after the normal time Do not charge a battery for more than 24 hours If both indicators on the adapter charger start flashing remove the battery and reattach it If after seve...

Page 16: ... while only m appears When the battery reaches the empty level _ will start flashing Recharge the battery or attach the adapter charger before continuing to use the camcorder Notes The battery level indicator has no meaning when you power the camcorder with the adapter charger or optional car cord When a rechargeable battery is used to power the camcorder I flashes even if DISPLAY is not pressed t...

Page 17: ...igarette Lighter Socket J Optional Car Cord DC IN 9 6V Jack Adapter DCC096 1 Remove the adapter charger s DC cable or battery from the camcorder if either is attached 2 Connect the small plug on the car cord to the DC IN 9 6V jack located on the back of the camcorder 3 Insert the other end of the car cord into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket 4 Place the camcorder s CAMERA OFF VCR switch in ...

Page 18: ...der the use of a dry chemical non abrasive head cleaning tape Be sure to follow the directions with the head cleaning kit carefully Improper use of a head cleaner may damage your camcorder Erase Protection m Safety Tab You can use your video cassettes over and over again To erase a previous recording just record over it To prevent accidental erasure break the tab To record again cover the hole wit...

Page 19: ... finished with a cassette rewind it and remove it from the camcorder Keep cassettes away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices Label and store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures Excessive heat or cold may damage your cassettes Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment All dust is abrasive and will cause excessive wear o...

Page 20: ...y your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling See page 58 ibr a specially designed soft case An ordinary suitcase or carry bag does not offer the protection your camcorder needs Treat your camcorder as carry on luggage to protect it from rough handling Cassette Tips Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture The tape may jam or damage your camcorder When you are finis...

Page 21: ...oning When CAMERA OFF VCR is in VCR and the camcorder is in the stop mode you can quickly fast forward or rewind the tape Press F FWD fast forward to fast forward the tape Press STOP EJECT to stop fast forwarding Press REW REVIEW to rewind the tape to the beginning Press STOP EJECT to stop rewinding Microphone The microphone picks up sound during a recording It is more sensitive to sounds coming f...

Page 22: ...ons may prevent auto focus from operating properly Subject has close foreground and background far away Two subjects at different distances that overlap Subject with distinct horizontal stripes or small pattern Subject not in center of the viewfinder Subject with shiny surfaces or sharp angles Recording in low light situations Recording through a window Macro Focus _ _ _ _ _ The macro focus featur...

Page 23: ... is recording an index mark Note The camcorder does not record index marks every time you stop and start recording An index mark is recorded only once at the start of each day s recording session or whenever the camcorder has been turned off for at least four hours Time Remaining Display _ The time remaining display shows the amount of recording or playback time left on the tape in the camcorder _...

Page 24: ... damage to the camcorder 1 Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it 2 horizontally Pull the viewfinder out from the camcorder and adjust the eyepiece for convenient viewing Control Focus The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your personal vision If you wear eyeglasses you probably can operate the camcorder without them Set the correct focus by focusing on one of the vie...

Page 25: ...justed by turning the BRIGHT control This does not affect the picture actually recorded by the camcorder Tilt Adjustment _ For convenient viewing you can rotate the eyepiece about 225 degrees force the eyepiece aroun _s will damagethe _ _i _ eyepiece and or the camcorder 23 ...

Page 26: ...NEG POS to invert an image from positive to negative Select ZM 2 to activate the extended zoom mode wide angle to 130X Select MIRROR to record a symmetric image on the left and right Select MOSAIC to record a checkered image ZOOM appears when you press power zoom button T and zoom in the telephoto direction more than 16 times I ZOOM appears when you press INST ZOOM to enlarge the picture 1 5 times...

Page 27: ...ppears briefly when the camcorder automatically indexes the tape It is not recorded on the tape Details are on page 21 FADE DIGITAL EFFECTS EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer Button for CC439 Model Only TAPE NO and TAPE END TAPE TAPE flashes when you try to record and the safety tab has been removed TAPE flashes when a damaged tape is inserted Remove the tape and replace it with a new one NO TAPE fla...

Page 28: ...ss F FWD or REW REVIEW until correct month appears Press and hold the button to advance the digits faster 26 5 When the correct digit is displayed press STOP EJECT The cursor will move to the next part of the display 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set the correct month day year hour minute s and AM PM 7 After setting AM or PM press DATE TIME to remove the flashing cursor and start the internal clock To...

Page 29: ...rd the date for 10 seconds at the beginning of the recording Select TITLE to automatically record the title and date for 10 seconds at the beginning of the recording Select date only to continuously record the date Select no display if you do not want any of the displays recorded Charging the Camcorder s Built in Clock Battery The camcorder has a built in rechargeable clock battery This battery mu...

Page 30: ...veral seconds Press T to move the lens in the telephoto close up direction ZOOM appears in the viewfinder when you zoom in more than 16 times Press W to move the lens in the wide angle direction Using INST Instant ZOOM Instant Zoom Indicator I ZOOM Press INST ZOOM to magnify the subject 1 5 times regardless of the position of the power zoom buttons When DISPLAY is pressed LZOOM appears in the view...

Page 31: ...X9 a negative image 130 times digital zoom feature a symmetric image obtained by placing a mirror at the center of the screen and a mosaic image DIGITAL EFFECTS Repeatedly Press DIGITAL EFFECTS 16X9 NEGPOS ZM 2 16X9 Mode Negative Mode Digital Zoom Mode MOSAIC MIRROR Normal Mode Mosaic Mode Mirror Mode 29 ...

Page 32: ...his is known as letter box recording When played back on a standard size TV black bars appear in the picture Do not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV New 16x9 TV Screen Standard Shape TV Screen 16X9 Mode Normal Mode To Record in the 16X9 Mode 1 Press DISPLAY and repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS to select 16 x 9 The following display will appear in the viewfinder To turn off the 1...

Page 33: ...h magnification of up to 130 times 1 Press DISPLA Y and repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS to select the digital zoom mode The normal zoom mode is wide angle to 16 times No display appears in the viewfinder Select ZM 2 to activate the extended zoom mode from wide angle to 130 times for special effects Normal Mode 2 Press power zoom button W or T to control the digital zoom ratio Notes ZOOM appears i...

Page 34: ...il normal mode is restored Note This function cannot be used with digital zoom instant zoom image stabilizer CC439 only or zoom fade function Mosaic Recording Mosaic Mode The digital effects feature lets you display a checkered image 1 Place the camcorder in record pause 2 Press DISPLAY and repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS unit MOSAIC appears in the viewfinder Normal Mode 3 Press REC PA USE to sta...

Page 35: ...le When recording through a vehicle s window _IS Button To Use EIS Button 1 Press EIS to display _ in the viewfinder EIS Indicator in Viewfinder 2 Press REC PAUSE to start and stop recording 3 When you are finished press EIS to turn off EIS and remove from the viewfinder Note EIS may not operate correctly when wide angle or telephoto lens adapters are used When the EIS is switched on there will be...

Page 36: ...reen _ _ appears in the viewfinder Select wipe fade to fade in and out from to a black yellow blue or green screen _ appears in the viewfinder Select zoom fade to fade in and out while zooming appears in the viewfinder Select black and white fade to fade in out from to a black and white picture B W appears in the viewfinder Notes You cannot use zoom fade with the special effects MIRROR mode or MOS...

Page 37: ...to select fade mode Note The last fade mode used will appear the first timeyou press FADE 3 Press REC PA USE to start recording The picture and sound will gradually appear in place of the blank screen Fade Out 1 During recording repeatedly press FADE to select the fade mode Note The last fade mode used will appear the first time you press FADE Press REC PA USE to stop recording The picture and sou...

Page 38: ...ess RESET to reset tape counter to O000M Make sure CAMERA OFF VCR is in VCR Then press REW REVIEW The tape will rewind until it reaches the tape counter reading of O000M jMemory O000M _ Stop On Continue to record or play the tape When you want to return to the place you marked press REC PA USE to stop recording or press STOP EJECT to stop playback Notes Press DISPLAY to turn memory stop feature on...

Page 39: ...the term flying The flying erase head allows you to make clean edits without glitches or rainbow noise Edit Search _ _ o _ _27 ___ m I I The edit search feature allows you to edit as you make your recording by using F FWD REW REVIEW and PLAY to precisely position the tape while the camcorder is in record pause Press and hold REW REVIEW to visually search the recorded tape in reverse Press and hold...

Page 40: ...low Video Plug Video Plug No connection f AUDIO 1 R IN L R OUTL Back of stereo VCR Tape Deck Laser Disc Player or CD Player OR no connection White Audio Plug Yellow Video Plug no connection White Audio Plug Y Adapter such as AH25 Audio Video Cable such as VH83 Yellow Video Plug No connection Note You will need an optional audio video cable such as VH83 shown on page 60 If the audio source has sepa...

Page 41: ...amcorder place AV OUT IN switch to IN 3 Insert the tape you want to audio dub and use PLAY F FWD and REW REVIEW to locate a point on the tape a few seconds before you want to begin dubbing 4 Press REC PA USE exactly where you want to begin dubbing This will place the camcorder in play pause 5 Press and hold AVDUB and then press PLAK Release both buttons at the same time A DUB Jl will appear in the...

Page 42: ...k of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor A V OUT IN Switcl ff r _ l_ This switch applies to CC439 only Yellow White Jack i Jack ol White Audio Plug i _ Yellow i _ Audio Video Cable Video Plug _ _ _ _ such as VH83 _ Yellow Video Plug _ _ __ White OR AudioPlug Y_liow _ VideoPlug V _ _ White _ Audio White Audio Plug _ _ _ Y Adapter Cudio Video a ie __ _ is_ch asAa2S _ A d oCb _ P __ _Ef such as VH83 Yellow Vide...

Page 43: ...s will place the camcorder in play pause 5 Press and hold AVDUB and then press PLAY Release both buttons at the same time A DUB II will appear in the viewfinder when the camcorder is ready to begin audio dubbing 6 Press and hold AVDUB and then press PLAY again Release both buttons at the same time A VDUB II will appear in the viewfinder when the camcorder is ready to begin audio and video dubbing ...

Page 44: ...ayed and recorded at any time The built in character register contains over 45 different characters for creating your titles The title can contain up to 32 characters on two lines k 4 hi f 3 k 2 r CAMERA OFF VCR TITLER Title Select Also REW REVIEW Title Select polo l _ Also STOPIEJECT 2 ii L 42 5 A Y L 2 ...

Page 45: ...ver the character you wish to correct See the Chart of Characters in Titler s Register below for the characters available 5 After you have selected the first character press EDIT ADV to move the flashing cursor where you want your next character to appear 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed the title 7 When you are finished press TITLER to store the title and remove the title display f...

Page 46: ...ler graphics from the viewfinder t ornormal recording Note You can also use the automatic title recording feature to automatically record the title and date for I0 seconds when you begin recording Press DATERIME to display 9 TITLE before starting to record Recording a Title While Copying a Tape from Camcorder to Another VCR This method of adding titles lets you keep the original tape as it is and ...

Page 47: ...e aware of video and audio backgrounds Background details barely noticed while you are taping may show up as visual clutter on your recording Background noises especially TV sets radios household appliances traffic sounds etc can 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 Lo...

Page 48: ...udio video cable such as VH83 shown on page 60 A V DUB Button _ A V OUT IN This switch applies to CC439 only AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of VCR or TV Monitor 7 L_ AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT _ Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor 46 i_ Y Adapter Yellow Video Plug White Audio Plug White Audio Plug Audio Video Cable such as VH83 Yellow Video Plug ...

Page 49: ...nd tune it to the channel you want to record Camcorder connected to a VCR that is already connected to a TV Turn on the VCR and select the channel you want to record or place the cassette you want to copy in the VCR If you are copying a tape press PLAY on the VCR when you are ready to start copying Note If you want to see what is being recorded turn on the TV and tune it to the channel that you no...

Page 50: ... power supply to the camcorder 2 Press and hold the small button on CAMERA OFF VCR while sliding it to VCR 3 Press STOP EJECT and insert the cassette you want to play back Note The camcorder can only play back tapes recorded at SP speed 4 Press PLAY to begin playback Adjust TRACKING if necessary 5 Press STOP EJECT when you are finished 48 ...

Page 51: ...rch the tape at a higher speed in forward or reverse Press and hold F FWD to search the tape forward Press and hold REW REVIEW to search the tape in reverse Release the button to return to normal playback Tracking TRACKING Also Power Zoom When you play a tape not recorded on your camcorder streaks may appear To remove the streaks press either TRACKING button to move the streaks up or down and out ...

Page 52: ...u can attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV A V OUT IN Switch This switch applies to CC439 only _ j z Z _ AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Back of VCR or TV Monitor 7 L_ AUDIO IN k_ VIDEO IN 8 Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor White AUDIO Jack Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others 50 ...

Page 53: ...amcorder s CAMERA OFF VCR switch while sliding it to VCR Insert the cassette you want to playback or copy Note The camcorder can only play back tapes recorded at the SP speed 3 Press PLAY on the camcorder To copy what the camcorder is playing place a blank cassette in the VCR and start the VCR recording Adjust the tracking on the camcorder if necessary Details are oli page 49 During playback use t...

Page 54: ...r connected to the TV connect the antenna to the RF output adapter A If antenna is round 75 ohm cable connect it to IN FROM ANT connector on RF output adapter B If antenna is flat twin lead connect flat lead connectors to screw terminals on optional 300 75 ohm transformer Then connect transformer to IN FROM ANT connector on RF output adapter Attach one end of coaxial RF cable to OUT TO TV connecto...

Page 55: ...u selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on the RF output adapter 2 Press and hold the small button on the camcorder s CAMERA OFF VCR switch while sliding it to CAMERA Insert the cassette you want to record on Press the camcorder s REC PAUSE button to begin recording You can watch what the camcorder is seeing or recording on the TV screen Note When the camcorder is used as a camera turn the TV s volume ...

Page 56: ...r is left in record pause for more than five minutes the power 54 and light automatically turn off Press REC PA USE to turn camcorder back on Notes Turn on the light only when you need it The power consumption of the light is approximately two thirds that of the camcorder When the light is on the operation time of tile rechargeable battery is reduced Avoid bumping or shaking the light when in use ...

Page 57: ...lower hook to the light 3 Press front of case to light Notes Do not touch the bulb with your fingers It may shorten its service life Make sure the front case of the light is properly attached after removing it or replacing a bulb When replacing the bulb only use 221111 to reduce the risk of fire and other hazards See the installation instructions packed with the replacement bulb when replacing the...

Page 58: ..._ _ Make sure the slabulder strap is_ y_a_efiedbefrre us_g it to_c_ your camcorder To Attach the Shoulder Strap 1 Unfasten one end of the shoulder strap from the buckle Make sure you leave the buckle on the strap 2 Thread one end of the shoulder strap through one of the shoulder strap rings as shown below in diagrams A and B Diagram A Shoulder Strap Rings Diagram B 3 Thread the strap back into the...

Page 59: ...sed in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or mo...

Page 60: ... ram We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to the fun of using your camcorder These pages have a selection of accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better To order accessories contact your local dealer Accessories are available by calling toll free or by using the order form See pages 63 65 AC202 Soft Camcorder Case This c...

Page 61: ... the EP096FS battery supplied with your camcorder It also charges the EP096FL 2 hour battery A simple plug adapter may be required in some countries EP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable Batteries These rechargeable lead acid batteries are specifically designed for long life The EPO96FS can power your camcorder up to one hour and the EP096FL up to two hours depending on how much you use the light zoom ...

Page 62: ...es are used with the RF output adapter to connect your camcorder to a standard TV one without audio video input jacks for playback If your antenna cable is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you will also need a 300 75 ohm transformer such as 193983 If your TV has 300 ohm antenna screw terminals you will need an optional 75 300 ohm transformer such as VH54 193983 Cable Transformer This...

Page 63: ...the lens hood Attach the lens cap over the lens hood then turn them counterclockwise to remove them Attaching Accessory Lens Remove the lens hood as shown above Turn the accessory lens clockwise into the camcorder s lens Make sure the lens is tightened firmly but do not over tighten All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice 61 ...

Page 64: ... and the built in retractable leg spikes eliminate the need for removing the feet Caution Before using a tripod make sure it is stable enough to hold the camcorder without falling over Do not transport the camcorder attached to the tripod When attaching your camcorder to a tripod be careful not to force the tripod screw into the camcorder s tripod mounting hole The tripod screw should not protrude...

Page 65: ...ansformer 193983 10 00 Replacement Bulb 4 watt for Built in Light 221111 12 95 Shoulder Strap 227327 10 35 AC Adapter Charger Supplied 232595 169 95 DC Cable 233328 13 65 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 Total Amount Enclosed Use VISA Mas...

Page 66: ...Expiration date _ IMPORTANT FWFq 1 I Expiration date Copy complete account nmnber from our Discover Card I I I II I I I IFI I _ AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices arc subject to change without notice Print or type your name and address clearly This will be your mailing label A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting o 4 7 4 _ 7 Nallle Street City State Apt Zip Please make sure that both ...

Page 67: ...Card ready and call the toll free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM EST Mon Fri or 9AM 5PM EST Sat Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the foll...

Page 68: ...elow 22 F 30 C or above 149 F 65 C When the camcorder is not in use always remove the cassette and AC adapter charger or battery Retain the original carton for future storage or shipping purposes 54 r 5 Things to Avoid i i_ i i _ i i _ _ i _i _i i _ _ _ i Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects or leave your camcorder in direct sunlight Doing so could permanently damage the ca...

Page 69: ... brush and then gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens hnproper cleaning may scratch the lens Caution Do not touch the lens with your fingers The oil from your skin can damage the lens Cleaning the Camcorder s Viewfinder The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed for cleaning 1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it...

Page 70: ...g AC outlet Make sure there is a cassette in the camcorder Try ejecting and re inserting the cassette The cassette tape is broken try another cassette You have reached the end of the cassette try rewinding it Moisture condensation may cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape Give the camcorder 2 to 3 hours to reach a stable temperature before re inserting a cassett...

Page 71: ... turn off memory stop Press REC PA USE to return to normal playback There is insufficient light Add more light Use the color enhancement light to add more light DetaiL_are on pages 54 55 Try adjusting the eyepiece focus control Details are on page 22 Lens may be smudged and image appears unfocused Viewfinder eyepiece locus or BRIGHT control may be adjusted incon ectly Details are on pages 22 23 Ta...

Page 72: ...ess DATE TIME to remove them from the viewfinder when recording Make sure the date and time have been set Details on page 26 The camcorder s internal clock battery may need recharging Details on page 27 Remove the power source After one minute press the reset switch gently using a non metallic pointed item such as a toothpick until you feel a click This resets the camcorder to the factory settings...

Page 73: ...ng your equipment to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit Important information to customers Thomson Consumer Electronics The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your camcorder Write the number in large clear characters on the outside ...

Page 74: ...placement unit to the exchange point next business day delivery in the continental USA 2 The exchange location will notify you of its arrival 3 Take 5 our 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 4 If the repairs were covered by your warranty you will not be billed If you a...

Page 75: ...efurbished unit will be shipped to you next day delivery in the continental USA To have your Camcorder repaired by an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter Check with your dealer or call 1 800 336 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter nearest w u Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter of your choice Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter representative evidenc...

Page 76: ...ering 10 15 Camcorder Recording On From a VCR or TV Monitor 46 47 Camcorder Unpacking 3 CAMERA O FF VCR Switch 5 7 12 19 26 27 39 41 42 44 47 48 51 53 Car Cord Optional 15 59 Card Registration i Care and Maintenance 66 67 Care and Storage Battery 13 Care and Storage Cassettes 17 Carrying Case Packing 57 Cassette Door 9 17 Cassette Inserting and Removing 6 17 Cassette Tips 18 Cassettes Video 16 17 ...

Page 77: ... with A UDIO VIDEO IN Jacks 50 51 Playback on a TV without Audio Video Inputs 52 53 Playback First 7 Playback Viewfinder 48 Plug Adapter Optional 10 Power Zoom Buttons 24 25 28 Powering Your Camcorder 10 15 Problem Solving 68 70 Product Registration i ProEdit Features 37 44 Program AE Auto Exposure 20 Q Quick Review 19 R REC Indicator 7 24 REC PA USE Button 7 9 35 36 39 41 44 49 51 53 Rechargeable...

Page 78: ...aining Display 21 25 Tips Cassette 18 Tips Recording 45 Tips Traveling 18 Title Select and Buttons 8 42 44 Title Select Button 8 42 44 TITLER Button 8 42 44 Titler 42 44 TRACKING Also Power Zoom Buttons 48 49 Traveling Tips 18 Tripod Using 62 Trouble Checks 68 70 U Unpacking the Camcorder 3 Using a Tripod 62 Using Adapter Charger 10 Using the Rechargeable Battery 11 14 V VIDEO A UDIO Jacks 8 38 41...

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Page 80: ...0445 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product g _t11 IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15242600 QR16002 ...