RCA CC6391, User Manual

Page 1: ...camcorder user s guide cc63911cc6491 ...

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

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

Page 4: ...Identification Number 57 Recording and Travel Tips 58 Attach the Shoulder Strap 59 Built In Color Enhancement Playback Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback 62 63 Tracking 63 Playback Features Position the Tape 64 Visual Search 64 Stop Action Pause 64 Time Counter 65 Memory Stop Feature 65 Use the Cassette Adapter 66 67 Playback on TV or VCR with Audio Video Inputs 68 69 Playback on a TV ...

Page 5: ...eed to ship or store your camcorder The items shown below are packed with your camcorder If any are missing or appear damaged contact your dealer immediately Model CC6391 or CC6491 Your camcorder may appear slightly different than the one shown Rechargeable Battery Part No BB700 Shoulder Strap Part No ACS091 AC Adapter Charger and DC Cable Q Clock Cell 3 Volt Micro Lithium Cell such as CR2025 avai...

Page 6: ...he adapter charger Jack Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet 3 Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand ____ _ _ _ _ _ _ Cover Control Velcro Strip Under Flap Lift the flap on the handstrap and separate the velcro strip Insert your hand adjust the strap to fit snugly refasten the strap and clos...

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

Page 8: ...c Viewfinder Focus Control BRIGHT Control Use the LCD Monitor Make sure the monitor is open at least 45 The viewfinder turns off You can tilt the monitor 180 up or 90 down for convenient viewing Turn the BRIGHT control to adjust the brightness of the image in the monitor Use the Viewfinder Close the monitor If the monitor is open more _an 45 the viewfinder turns off Adjust the viewfinder for a com...

Page 9: ...ength Set the length of the tape you are using so the camcorder can correctly calculate the recording time remaining on the tape Place the AE dial in MAN and press the MENU dial to display the MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Rotate the dial to select TAPE LENGTH Press the MENU dial in to display the TAPE LENGTH menu Rotate the dial to select the length of tape you are using T20 T30 or...

Page 10: ...f the special effects do not operate in the AUTO mode Details on page 32 8 Ho Start and stop recording Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording _ appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor and the tally light lights while the camcorder is recording Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record pause mode PAUSE _ appears in the vie...

Page 11: ...ewind the tape Press PLAY PA USE to play back the tape Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape Details on LCD monitor or viewfinder playback are on pages 62 63 13 Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder The power indicator turns off 14 Close the LCD monitor and lens cover continued on next page 9 ...

Page 12: ...erating controls I_111 PLAY PA USE VCR _ VCR IP_c VCR _ Button Button STEADY PIX Button DATE TIME Button Also COUNTER R M Button SP SLP Button Color Enhancement Light Lens Button Button Tally Light SEPIA Microphone AE Dial 10 ...

Page 13: ...E Buttou MENU Speaker houlder Strap Dial OF F A UTOoO N Switch Attachment Ring Eyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Power Zoom Buttons LENS WER Control Clock Cell Battery Compartment Attach Rechargeable Battery Here Attach Adapter Charger s DC Cord Here AUDIO MONO RF DC and VIDEO OUT Jacks Located Under Small Cover Handstrap Power Indicator POWER VCR OFF CAMERA Switch Thumb Trigger JLIP Connector Loc...

Page 14: ...Adapter Charger 1 Connect one end of the DC cable to the DC OUT jack on the adapter charger 2 Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above 3 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the nearest AC outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz Remove Adapter Charger 1 Unplug the adapter charger from the wall outlet 2 Remove the DC cable from the adapter charger and camcorder Using ...

Page 15: ...fore attaching the battery Also install the lithium clock cell before attaching the battery Details are on page 17 1 Hook the top end of the battery to the back of the camcorder as shown above 2 Press the battery down until it locks into place 3 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA The power indicator lights Remove the Battery Slide and hold the BATT RELEASE button to the fight while removing the batter...

Page 16: ...g 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 A ch eCharged battery tothe calncorder Use the REFRESH Button The battery provides increased operation time if you refresh it after five chargings The refresh feature refreshes the b...

Page 17: ... _il appears the battery is fully charged As the power is used G_ and appear Battery Care and Storage Recharging takes approximately 100 minutes depending on the battery s condition Refreshing takes approximately 5 1 2 hours 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...

Page 18: ...Car Cord Adapter 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder The power indicator on the camcorder turns off If the battery or DC cable is attached to the camcorder remove it 3 Hold the top of the power connector flush against the camcorder and press the bottom of the power connector down until it locks into place 4 Take the vehicle s cigarette lighter out of the socket 5 Insert the car...

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

Page 20: ...t to A UTO 2 Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor MENU MENU END EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M W B ZOOM SPEED NEXT 6 A o JAN 1 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST 3 Rotate the MENU _al to highlight DATE TIME _ _ i _k _ 4 MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO JAN 1 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST _NEXT 4 Press the MENU d...

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

Page 22: ...when the AE dial is set to AUTO 3 Repeatedly press the DATE TIME button until the display you want to record appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder 4 Select date time date and time AUTO DATE or the title you created Date Display The date is dis played and recorded Time The time is displayed and recorded Date and Time Display The date and time are displayed and recorded AUTO DATE The date ...

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

Page 24: ...t record over it Safety Tab A Remove safety tab or slide tab to REC OFF B Cover hole with vinyl tape or slide tab to REC ON to record over tape Recording and Playback Speeds and Times The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed SP or extended play SLP Select the recording speed by pressing and holding the SP SLP button The selected speed is displayed in the viewfinder or LCD monitor Lis...

Page 25: ... labeled PUSH until the cassette holder locks into place Cassette Care and Storage When you are finished with a cassette rewind it remove it from the camcorder and label it Store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes in a car or outdoors for an extended period Excessive heat or cold might damage your cassettes Keep the c...

Page 26: ... Tape Length 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and make sure the AE dial is not set to A UTO 2 Press and hold the SP SLP button to select a tape speed 3 Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor MENU MENU END EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME NOV 18 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST _11 NEXT Rotate the MENU dial to highlight TAPE LENGTH...

Page 27: ... T20 for a tape with 20 minutes or ess 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 Press the MENU dial twice to select the speed and remove the MENU The time remaining display starts flashing when the remaining tape time reaches two minutes TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end when you re rec...

Page 28: ...h you and the person you re recording to see what s being recorded rotate the LCD monitor completely around 105 so the front of the monitor faces the person you re recording The view ruder turns on automatically when you turn the monitor all the way around 3 Adjust the brightness of the image by turning the BRIGHT control This does not affect the brightness of the recording you are making Turn the...

Page 29: ...iii Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing For convenient viewing slide the viewfinder out from the camcorder and rotate it up and down Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your vision If you wear eyeglasses you probably can operate the camcorder without them It is easiest to set the correct focus by focusing on one of the viewfinder s on...

Page 30: ...subject that appears too bright because of front lighting BACK LIT This indicator appears when you select to make a subject appear 28 brighter that appears too dark because of background lighting _ NEGA POSI Negative Positive This indicator appears when you select NEG to record a negative image HZ HAZE This indicator appears when you select HAZE to soften the image and create a misty white look SD...

Page 31: ...ppears Details are on pages 20 21 Preset Tifles Press the TITLE button to display and record one of the eight preset titles or the title you created Details are on page 46 MWB Manual White Balance Indicators The indicator for the manual white balance selected in the main MENU appears here _ 0_ appears when you select O_ FINE to record outdoors on a sunny day _ appears when you select CLOUD to reco...

Page 32: ...s 42 43 Fade and Wipe Indicators FADE and FADER The indicator and name for the fade or wipe you select with the FADE button briefly appear here The indicator remains Select FADER to fade in and out from a black screen Select MOSAIC to fade in and out with a mosaic effect Select CORNER to wipe in on a black screen from the upper right comer to the lower left comer or wipe out from the lower left co...

Page 33: ...ars when the steady pix feature is turned on with the STEADY PIX button Details are on page 33 Tape Length T30 The tape length T20 T30 or T40 selected in the main MENU appears here D_etails 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 MO O0 O0 The time counter appears during playback It is not rec...

Page 34: ...power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record pause PAUSE _ appears in the viewf mder or on the LCD monitor Set the AE dial to AUTO Press the thumb trigger to start recording The camcorder automatically controls focus exposure and white balance The tally light is turned on The MENU dial and the DATE TIME button will not operate AUTO DATE is selected for the date and time display To Turn O...

Page 35: ...nimizes the need for accessory cleaners or cleaning by a Service Center Steady Pix Feature The steady pix feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera shake created by recording out of a moving vehicle or while walking Turn steady pix off when using a tripod Turn On Steady Pix 1 Set POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Press STEADY PIX to display the steady pix indicator 1_ _ in the LCD monitor or...

Page 36: ...s In Use the Zoom Buttons W and T Zoom Buttons T and IV Use the ZOOM SPEED Menu To zoom in or out press one of the zoom buttons on the camcorder Press the button lightly to zoom slowly and f nmly to zoom faster To move the lens in the telephoto close up ection press T To move the lens in the wide angle direction press W The zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Selec...

Page 37: ...R switch is set to CAMERA and the AE dial is not set to AUTO 2 Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME NQV 18 98 _ _o F TAPE LENGTH M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT Rotate theMENU dial to highlight TELE MA CROI Press the MENU dial in to display the TELE MACRO menu f TELE MACRO OFF EXIT 5 Rotate the MENU...

Page 38: ...highlight NEXT The second MENU will appear Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight D ZOOM I_BAeK REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON CHARACTER _ COLOR BAR OFF JLIP ID NO 07 DEMO MODE OFF MENU END Press the MENU dial in to display the D ZOOM menu D ZOOM OFF EXIT 5 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight ON or OFF and press the dial in Select ON if you want to zoom over 22 times up to 44 times The pi...

Page 39: ...riefly and then remains in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn off the front or back light feature To Use the FRONTLIGHT or BA CKLIGHT Button To temporarily adjust for a strong front or back light use the FRONTL1GHT or BA CKLIGHT button To compensate for a strong front light press and hold the FRONTLIGHT button i_ and the exposure control 02 appear in the viewfinde...

Page 40: ...s 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 might automatically zoom out to focus The lens must be clean for the camcorder to focus accurately Manual Focus You might need to focus manually under ce...

Page 41: ...s when you cannot adjust the focus any more Rotate the MENU dial up to focus it on a subject nearer _ flashes while you are adjusting the focus and _ flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more Press the MENU dial twice to remove the menus Note To return to auto focus select AUTO in the FOCUS menu or set the AE dial to AUTO Conditions Requiring Manual Focus When recording a subject through a...

Page 42: ...when recording a predominantly red or brown object outdoors Rotate or Press In Auto White Balance During auto white balance the camcorder adjusts the white balance Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on the white balance feature No indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Manual White Balance 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO 2 Press the MEN...

Page 43: ... white flat object such as a piece of white paper B While MWB is highlighted press and hold the MENU dial until MWB starts flashing The MWB indicator flashes while the camcorder is adjusting white balance It stops flashing and the main MENU appears when white balance is adjusted Note To change the tint for special recording substitute colored paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on ...

Page 44: ...n with the subject Rotate or Press In Auto Exposure The camcorder adjusts the iris for the best possible picture during auto exposure Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on the auto exposure feature No exposure indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Manual Exposure You may need to adjust exposure manually under certain conditions such as those listed on the next page 1 Set the POWER...

Page 45: ...r on the LCD monitor 5 Adjust the exposure for a dark or bright subject To brighten the image rotate the MENU dial up You can adjust the exposure to 06 To darken the image rotate the MENU dial down You can adjust the exposure to 06 6 Press the MENU dial in to select an exposure 7 Press the MENU dial in again to remove the main MENU Note To return to auto exposure select AUTO in the EXPOSURE menu o...

Page 46: ... monitor FADE FADER Select CORNER to wipe in on a black screen from the upper right corner to the lower left corner or wipe out from the lower left corner to the upper right corner Select SCROLL to wipe in from a black screen from the bottom to the top or wipe out from the top to the bottom Select OFF to turn off fading Press the thumb trigger to start or stop recording The camcorder fades or wipe...

Page 47: ...sing some of the manual features Use to capture fast moving action with less blurring Use when playing back a recording on a VCR featuring special effects such as pause or slow motion Use when there is a strong front light on the subject such as spotlights Compensates for subjects appearing too light because of strong front lighting Use when subjects are in front of a window or have the sun to the...

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

Page 49: ...o erase a previous title rotate the MENU dial to highlight CLEAR and press the MENU dial in to erase the title To change or delete a character highlight BACK or NEXT and press the MENU dial in to highlight the character you want to change Rotate the MENU dial to select the new character or blank space and press the MENU dial in to select the new character CHARACTER 0 A B C D E F G H I J KLM NOPQRS...

Page 50: ...ot set to AUTO 2 Press the MENU dial in to display the MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME NOV 18 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST g_ o Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT The second MENU appears Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight INT TIME BACK REC TIME OIFF TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D ZOOM ON COLOR BAR OFF J...

Page 51: ... if you do not want the camcorder to delay recording 6 Press the MENU dial twice to exit the menu 15S 8 Press the thumb trigger to start recording Note The tally light flashes About five seconds before recording begins the tally light starts flashing faster When the camcorder starts recording the tally light stops flashing 9 To stop self timer recording press the thumb trigger Note To turn off sel...

Page 52: ...ation 1 Make sure the camcorder is in record pause and the AE dial is not set to A UTO 2 Press and hold SP SLP to select SP SP appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor 3 Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATErnME NOV 18 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO EED FAST 4 Rotate the MENU dial to ...

Page 53: ...he 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 7 Press the MENU dial twice to exit the menu 9 Press the thumb trigger to start recording Note The recording stops automatically after the selected period of rec...

Page 54: ...ss and hold SP SLP to select SP SP appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME NOV 18 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO EED FAST Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT The second MENU will appear Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight NT TIME BAC...

Page 55: ...te the MENU dial to highlight 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 10 Press the MENU dial twice to exit the menus _ and the amount of recording time and _ and the amount...

Page 56: ...D FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME NOV 18 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH 1 30 M W B AUTO FAST Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT The second MENU will appear Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight TALLY LAMP 54 BACK REC TIME OFF CHARACTER D ZOOM ON COLOR BAR OFF JUP ID NO 07 EMO MODE OFF MENU END 4 Press the MENU dial in to display the TALLY LAMP menu TALLY LAMP OFF EXiT Rotate the MENU dial...

Page 57: ...V 18 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO PEED FAST Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT The second MENU will appear Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight COLOR BAR BACK REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON CHARACTER D ZOOM O1_I OFF JLIP ID NO 0 _ DEMO MODE OFF MENU END Press the MENU dial in to display the COLOR BAR menu COLOR BAR ON EXIT Rotate the MENU dial to highlight OFF or O...

Page 58: ... highlight NEXT The second MENU appears Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight DEMO MODE BACK REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON CHARACTER D ZOOM ON COLOR BAR OFF JUP ID NO 07 I_ OF F MENU END 5 Press the MENU dial in to display the DEMO MODE menu DEMO MODE OFF EXIT 6 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight OFF or ON Press the MENU dial in to select ON or OFF Select ON if you want the cam corder ...

Page 59: ... T30 M W B AUTO PEED FAST Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT The second MENU will appear Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight JLIP ID NO BACK REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON CHARACTER D ZOOM ON COLOR BAR OFF 07 DEMO MODE OFF MENU END Press the MENU dial in to display the JLIP ID NO menu JLIP ID NO EXIT Press the MENU dial in to start the ID NO numbers flashing Rotate the MENU _al t...

Page 60: ...fic sounds etc might detract from the sound you want to record Avoid long still shots of landmarks and scenic attractions Recordings are more interesting if they include people and details Local color gives travel videos lasting appeal Consider recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point Travel Tips Write down your camcorder s serial number and keep it separate from the...

Page 61: ...on the strap between the buckle and the end of the strap as shown Keeper Loop the end of the strap over the top of the shoulder strap attachment ring Buckle Keeper o Attach the other end of the strap to the other shoulder strap attachment ring 5 Adjust the shoulder strap to the desired length 6 Slide both keepers up snugly against the shoulder strap attachment rings to prevent the strap from slipp...

Page 62: ... B menu when using _e light_ Set to AUTO to have the light come on automatically when the camcorder senses there is insufficient light for the best recording Notes If the lighting condition is unstable the light may turn on and off Set the light to ON or OFF The light may stay on when using high shutter speeds Set to OFF to turn the light off Turn the light off when you are not recording to save b...

Page 63: ...arefully follow the instructions below To Replace the Bulb Assembly 1 Insert a flat nonmetallic object such as a plastic screwdriver in the hole Bulb Assembly Plastic Screwdriver Place the new bulb assembly into the camcorder by inserting the top first and then slide the assembly into place Pull on the sides of the bulb assembly and remove it from the camcorder as shown 61 ...

Page 64: ...To Play Back a Tape lo Attach a power supply Attach the adapter charger charged battery or optional car cord Insert a tape Open the LCD monitor Open the monitor at least 90 before opening the cassette compartment Press EJECT to open the cassette compartment PUSH Button Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the ta...

Page 65: ...ndicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor during playback If necessary adjust tracking During playback use the playback features on the following pages 6 Press the STOP button when you are finished Tracking MENU Dial _ _ Used for Tracking During Playback During playback streaks might appear in the playback picture Press the MENU dial in to activate manual tracking Rotate it up or do...

Page 66: ...pe Visual Search During playback press and release VCR button or VCR button if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse Press PLAY PA USE to return to normal playback For brief searching press and hold VCR button or VCR button for more than two seconds Release the VCR button or VCR button to return to normal playback Stop Action Pause During playback press PLAY PA USE to stop the...

Page 67: ... Stop Feature Locate the place on the tape you want to return to set the POWER switch to VCR and press COUNTER R M for more than two seconds to reset the counter to 0 00 00 M 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than one second to turn the time counter s memory stop feature on or off When memory stop is on an M appears before the time counter 3 Continue to play the tape When you want to return to ...

Page 68: ...artment cover Notes Replace the battery when the load time becomes much longer than normal Remove the battery from the cassette adapter if it will not be used for a month or more This will prevent possible damage from battery leakage If leakage occurs wipe up the liquid inside the compartment and replace the battery with a new one Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter ___ o 1 _ r l I I EJECT Switc...

Page 69: ...adapter s load detector automatically retracts into the adapter ter __ _ Remove Cassette from Cassette Adap Accos Hole Slide the adapter s EJECT switch to the right The load detector extends from the side and the whirring sound indicates the tape is being released before the adapter s cassette compartment lid opens 2 Use the access hole on the bottom of the adapter to push the cassette up and remo...

Page 70: ...dio Audio Video Plug Output Cable _ __ _ _ I Optional Yellow Video Plug lack Installation Attach the white plug on one end of 2 the audio video cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR 3 Notes If your cable does not have white and yellow plugs attach the same color to the audio jacks If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO IN jacks attach the plug to the one labeled 4 MONO If one is not labeled MONO...

Page 71: ...R and press the VCR s RECORD button Note Make sure the memory stop feature is turned off press COUNTER R M or the camcorder enters play pause when the counter reaches M 0 00 00 5 Press STOP when you are finished 3 Press PLAY PAUSE r Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Reco dlng 1 m B Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel Camcorder connected to...

Page 72: ...nal RF Output Adapter 1CVA147C Installation Disconnect the VHF antenna from your TV Connect the antenna to the IN FROM ANT connector on the RF output adapter if you are going to leave the adapter connected to the TV Note If your VHF antenna is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you need an optional 300 75 ohm transformer Attach one end of the optional coaxial RF cable to the OUT TO TV ...

Page 73: ...ack 2 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the RF 5 output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV Set adapter s VCR TV switch to VCR Set the POWER switch to CAMERA Power indicator lights Press the thumb trigger to begin recording You can watch what the camcorder is seeing or recording on the TV screen Normal TV Viewing For normal TV viewing leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the TV Disconne...

Page 74: ...ugh toll free ordering or by using the order form on page 75 AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide protection and utility for your compact VHS camcorder and most accessories Rugged fabric lined with soft non abrasive material and generous padding Has three outside pockets with storage for lens filters adapters batteries and tapes T...

Page 75: ...r 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 FB 1260 1 hour battery 11 hours for the BB700 and 13 hours for the FB 120 2 hour battery Using the Optional AC088 Tripod Mounting the camcorder on a tripod such as AC088 keeps the camcorde...

Page 76: ...ndard 75 ohm antenna cable such as VH82 or VH90 to the 300 ohm screw terminals on a TV VH83 Audio Video Cable This six foot audio video cable can be used to connect the camcorder to a TV monitor or VCR for tape playback or copying tapes These RF cables are used with the RF output adapter to connect your camcorder to a standard TV one without audio video inPut jacks for playback If your TV has 300 ...

Page 77: ... 6 95 Audio Video Cable VH83 5 95 Coaxial RF Cable VH90 7 95 RF Output Adapter 1CVA147C 59 95 AC Adapter Charger 241017 126 55 DC Cable for Adapter Charger 233087 38 25 Cassette Adapter 232845 72 75 Built In Light Bulb Assembly 233430 33 80 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 c...

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Page 79: ...the toll free number listed below between 8 AM and 10 PM EST Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM EST Saturday Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics I...

Page 80: ...using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet If the dew indicator flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until the dew indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder Make sure POWER switch is set to correct position for desired operation There might not be a cassette in the camcorder Try ejecting and reinserting...

Page 81: ...order Subject is dark or behind glass Auto focus may not work under these conditions Set the AE dial to MAN and focus manually See pages 38 39 Subject is not in center of viewfinder or LCD monitor or two subjects are at different distances Set the AE dial to MAN and focus manually See pages 38 39 Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused Eyepiece focus...

Page 82: ... appear in the viewfinder or LCD monitor Remove them before recording See pages 20 21 When AUTO DATE is selected AE dial in AUTO date display is automatically recorded when you begin recording or change the cassette See pages 20 21 Clock lithium cell battery might need replacing See page 17 Date or time might need to be set See pages 18 19 LCD monitor is open at least 45 Viewfinder automatically t...

Page 83: ...n the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the tape and are not due to a defect in the unit The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot Close the LCD monitor and turn off the camcorder to let it cool down If battery has not been used for some time completely drain the battery s power and recharge it Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is recording continuo...

Page 84: ...ens Improper cleaning might scratch the lens Le Clean the Camcorder s LCD Monitor LCD Monitor To clean the camcorder s LCD monitor use a clean soft cloth to carefully wipe the monitor Improper cleaning might scratch the monitor Clean the Camcorder s Viewfinder __ _ __ You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning Marks I Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Remove dust using ...

Page 85: ...r moving it from a cold location to a warm location Give the camcorder 1 1 2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm condensation might cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for ext...

Page 86: ...omply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Howe...

Page 87: ...to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your Camcorder Write the number in large clear characters o...

Page 88: ...ntinental U S A The exchange location will notify you of its arrival Take your unit excluding all accessories and your evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit If the repairs were covered by your warranty you will not be billed If you are not located near an exchange point Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa...

Page 89: ... in the continental U S A To have your Camcorder repaired by an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center Check with yourdealer or call i 800 336 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camc0rder 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 P...

Page 90: ...staller note 71 88 Camcorder cleaning 82 Camcorder s operating controls 10 Camera edit feature 33 Carcord adapter 16 Care and maintenance cleaning the camcorder viewfinder 82 cleaning the LCD monitor 82 things to avoid 83 Care and storage battery 15 camcorder 83 cassette 23 Cassette adapter 66 Cassette care and storage 23 Cassette compartment 11 Cassette indicator 29 Cassettes inserting and removi...

Page 91: ...30 focus 30 FRONT LIT 28 37 HZ HAZE 28 interval time 49 53 LENS COVER 31 lithium cell 31 MAN 28 MWB 29 41 negative positive 28 45 rec time 51 53 REFRESH 14 SD SHADOW 28 self timer 31 SEPIA 28 SPORTS 28 status 29 steady pix 31 TAPE END 25 31 tape length 31 tape speed 25 31 time counter 31 time lapse 31 time remaining 31 tracking 29 white balance 29 wipe and fade 30 zoom level 29 34 Information to u...

Page 92: ...ew feature 33 R Operating controls 10 Optional accessories 72 Optional plug adapter 12 Order form accessories 75 P Pause indicator 5 8 Pause stop action 64 PLAY PAUSEbutton 9 10 63 64 69 71 Playback first 9 LCD monitor 62 using cassette adapter 66 viewfinder 62 Playback features stop action pause 64 time counter 65 tracking 63 visual searching 64 Playback on a TV or VCR with audio video in jacks 6...

Page 93: ... 35 Tele macro zooming 35 Things to avoid 83 Thumb trigger 11 32 33 44 49 51 53 69 Time counter 31 65 Time display 20 Time lapse recording 52 Time remaining display 25 31 Time remaining feature 24 Tips recording 58 travel 58 TITLE button 29 46 47 Title display 20 Titles creating your own 47 recording preset 46 recording your own 20 46 Tracking 63 Tracking indicator 29 Traveling tips 58 Tripod usin...

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