RCA CC645, User Manual

Page 1: ...camcorder user s guide CC645 ...

Page 2: ...ide slot fully insert 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 c...

Page 3: ...g 8 Play Back What you Have Recorded 8 Place the POWER Switch in OFF to Turn Off the Camcorder 8 Close the Lens Cover 8 Review Camcorder s Operating Controls 9 11 Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter Charger to Power Your Camcorder 12 Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder 13 15 Using the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter 16 Remote Control Install Lithium Cell 17 Sensor 17 Buttons 18 19 Video Cassett...

Page 4: ...y 60 JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Identification Number 61 Recording and Traveling Tips 62 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 63 Built In Color Enhancement Light 64 65 Playback Using the Cassette Adapter 66 67 Viewfinder Playback 68 Playback Features Visual Searching 69 Stop Action Pause 69 Tape Positioning 69 Time Counter 70 Memory Stop Feature 70 Tracking 71 Playback on TV or VCR with Audio Vid...

Page 5: ...d DC Cable Caution Do not use this adapter charggr _i_ for _ se other _ charging the i260 6r F8120 supplying power to the_arge6rder Part No 236689 Part No 233087 U 0 Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter Battery Part No 232845 Size AA 1 5 Volt Shoulder Strap Part No ACS091 G O Clock and Remote Cells 3 Volt Micro Lithium Cells such as CR2025 available from most local drug stores and camera shops Use of...

Page 6: ...k on the adapter charger 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 The adapter charger s POWER indicator will light e Insert a tape Slide EJECT Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out Pr...

Page 7: ... flap Slide LENS COVER control to open lens cover Place POWER CAMERA OFF VCR switch in CAMERA The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record pause _ PAUSE _ appears in the viewfinder when the camcorder is in record pause The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record CAMERA turn the power off OFF or play back tapes VCR The camcorder will automaticall...

Page 8: ...ree times the recording time as SP 60 minutes with a TC 20 tape SLP has slightly more picture noise in normal playback Set the len th of the tape you are using so the camcorder can correctly calculate the recording time remaining on the tape Repeatedly press the T20o30o40 button to select a tape length Select T20 if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time in SE Select T30 if yo...

Page 9: ...re and white balance are automatically controlled by the camcorder Many of the special effects do not operate in the AUTO mode Details on page 32 o Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Pull out and rotate the viewfinder into a comfortable operating position Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the tbcus of the viewfinder for your vision 7 ...

Page 10: ...thumb trigger again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record pause mode PAUSE_ appears in the viewfinder 11 Play back what you have recorded Place the POWER switch in VCR Press REW to rewind the tape Press PI_Y PAUSE to play back the tape in the viewfinder Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape Details on viewfinder playback are on page 68 12 Place the POWER switch in O...

Page 11: ...rols Built In Light Power Zoom Lever LCD Display Panel to Close Cassette Compartment Lens Remote Sensor Tally Light JLIP Connector Located Under Small Cover Microphone MENU Button SET Button SELECT Button AE Dial continued on next page 9 ...

Page 12: ...ulder Strap Attachment Ring Clock Cell Battery Compartment Attach Rechargeable Battery Here Attach Adapter Charger s DC cord Here LIGHT Switch Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Eyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder LENS COVER Control Handstrap POWER VCR OFF CAMERA Switch Thumb Trigger cator AUDIO MONO RF DC OUT and VIDEO jacks 10 ...

Page 13: ...trols STOP Button T20e30o40 Button Also COUNTER R M Button SP SIP Button T20 30 40 r 1 COUNTER R M STOP SP SLP USE Button REW Rewind Also EDIT SEARCH Button FF Fast Forward Button Also EDIT SEARCH Button L BATT Battery RELEASE Button 11 ...

Page 14: ...dapter 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 4 If the adapter charger is properly connected its POWER indicator will light 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: ...Charged Battery If the DC cable is attached to the camcorder remove it before attaching the battery Also install the lithium c ock cell before attaching the battery pack Details on page 42 1 Align the reference mark on the battery with mark on back of camcorder 2 Hold the top of the battery flush against the camcorder and press the bottom of the battery down until it locks into place Place the POW...

Page 16: ...hat has not been charged for a long period of time it may take a few minutes for the CHG indicator to light After the battery is charged the END indicator will light Remove the charged battery by sliding it off the adapter charger Attach the charged battery to the camcorder 14 Use the REFRESH Button The battery will provide increased operation time if you refresh it after five chargings The refres...

Page 17: ...appears in the viewfinder Battery Care and Storage _f_ _ _ _ Recharging takes approximately 70 minutes depending on the battery s condition Refreshing takes approximately 210 minutes depending on the battery s condition After repeated charging and use operation time will gradually decrease When operation time becomes too short to be useful it is time to replace the battery If the CHG indicator sta...

Page 18: ... POWER switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder Power indicator on the camcorder turns off 2 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 Insert the car cord s cigarette lighter plug...

Page 19: ...ay it upside down Replace battery when camcorder fails to respond to remote Remove battery from remote if it will not be used for a month or more This will prevent possible damage from battery leakage If leakage occurs wipe up liquid inside compart ment and replace battery The remote operates the camcorder by infrared light so it is protected from electrical and sound interference However the remo...

Page 20: ...the tape Release FF to return to record pause Camcorder s POWER switch in VCR When the camcorder is stopped press FF to fast forward the tape Press STOP to stop forwarding the tape When a tape is playing press and release FF to visually search forward on the tape Press PLAY to return to normal playback For brief searching 18 INSERT Button Used for edit inserting See pages 58 59 PAUSE Button During...

Page 21: ...al playback For brief searching press and hold REW for at least two seconds to visually search in reverse Release REW to return to normal playback START STOP Button When the POWER switch is in CAMERA press START STOP to start and stop recording Note If the camcorder is left in record pause for more than five minutes power will turn off TIME LAPSE ANIM Animation REC TIME Button When the POWER switc...

Page 22: ... record over it 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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _o_ _ _ The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed SP or extended play SLP Select the recording speed using the SP SLP button The selected speed will be displayed in the viewfinder Listed below are the ma...

Page 23: ...re 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 may damage your cassettes Keep the cassette away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices Keep dust fr...

Page 24: ...supply Attach the adapter charger charged battery or optional DC car cord 2 Insert a tape Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape Press EJECT to open the cassette compartment Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out 3 Slide the LENS COVER control to open the lens cover 4 Place the POWER CAMERA OFF VCR switch in CAMERA The power ...

Page 25: ...tedly press SELECT to display FADE q in the viewfinder Press SET FADE will appear in the viewfinder and display panel The camcorder will fade in if you start recording or fade out if you are recording 10 Start and stop recording Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording _ appears in the viewfinder and the tally light will light when the camcorder is recording Press and release the thu...

Page 26: ..._utlthe viewfinder down and the V er from body as move 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 screen displays Look through the viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus cont...

Page 27: ... top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect Details are on page 41 TITLE You can select one of the eight preset titles or a title you create Details are on page 46 DISPLAY You can select a display to record on your tape Select date AUTO DATE date and time or a title you created SET CHAR appears if you have not created a title Details are on page 47 M W B Manual White ...

Page 28: ...u select _ to record fast moving action such as sporting events BACKLIT This indicator appears when you select to make a subject appear brighter that appears too dark because of backlighting 26 _ FRONTLIT This indicator appears when you select to darken a subject that appears too bright because of front lighting _IS1 IO00 This indicator appears when you select 1 1000 to record fast moving action H...

Page 29: ...the eight preset titles or a title you create Press SET to select one of the titles Details are on page 46 DISP q Display This indicator appears when you can select a display to record on your tape Press SET to select date AUTO DATE date and time or a title you created SET CHAR appears if you have not created a title Details are on pages 44 45 M W B 4 Manual White Balance This indicator appears fo...

Page 30: ...order will not operate when this indicator appears Place the camcorder in a warm dry area until this indicator disappears 28 Edit Insert O This indicator appears during edit inserting Details are on pages 58 59 Exposure Indicators 03 This indicator appears when you are adjusting brightness manually using the and buttons in the center of the AE dial Details are on page 33 Focus Indicators _i A Thes...

Page 31: ...20o30o40 button appears here Details are on page 60 Time Counter MO O0 O0 The time counter appears during playback It is not recorded An M appears in front of the time counter when memory stop is on Details are on page 70 Time Remaining Display 5 min The approximate time remaining on the tape is automatically displayed The correct tape length must be set with the T 20 30 40 button Details are on p...

Page 32: ...stem Whenever a cassette is inserted or removed this system is activated The head cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or cleaning by a Servicenter Tally Light The tally light lights when the camcorder is recording Quick Review Feature Press and release EDIT SEARCH REW on remote when the camcorder is in record pause to review the last few seconds of a recording The POWER switc...

Page 33: ...it feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in record pause Place POWER switch in CAMERA Press and hold EDIT SEARCH REW on remote to visually search the recorded tape in reverse Press and hold EDIT SEARCH FF on remote to visually search forward on the recorded tape Release the button to return the camcorder to record pause at that point on the tape Press the thumb trigger STAR...

Page 34: ...sed with the menus AE Dial 1 Place the POWER switch in CAMERA o 3 The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record pause PAUSE _ appears in the viewfinder Place the AE dial in AUTO Press the thumb trigger to start recording The camcorder will control the focus exposure and white balance for you Fade title display and 16X9 will not operate AUTO DATE is selected for the display 32 ...

Page 35: ...nter record pause _ PAUSE appears in the viewfinder 2 Place the AE dial in MAN Press in the center of the dial to brighten the image Press in the center of the dial to darken the image The exposure level indicator _ O1 to 06 appears in the viewfinder Turn Off Manual Exposure Press both and at the same time or place the mode elect dial in AUTO Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure When recording wit...

Page 36: ...he recording menu This feature allows you to record a small subject at a distance of approximately 23 inches Zoom Lever ZOOM T and W Buttons _wJ Using the Zoom Lever 1 To zoom in or out slide the zoom lever on the camcorder press ZOOM T or W button on remote To move the lens in the telephoto close up direction slide the zoom lever toward T To move the lens in the wide angle direction slide the lev...

Page 37: ... in the center of the AE dial to highlight TELE MACRO GAIN UP MAX TEt_IE MACRO __OFF _ INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO O7 SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY o Press 4 or D in the center of the AE dial to select m ON or OFF Select D ON if you want to record a small subject within approximately 23 inches Select OFF for normal zooming Press MENU to exit the menu 35 ...

Page 38: ...icates the auto focus system may not operate correctly due to low illumination low or no contrast repeated patterns or two subjects at different distances overlapping Focus Lock Feature The focus lock feature is useful when objects pass between your subject and the camcorder or your main subject is not located in the center of the viewfinder 2 Place the AE dial in MAN Center the main object in the...

Page 39: ...annot be adjusted any farther the _ indicator will flash When the focus cannot be adjusted any closer the _ indicator will flash Release the FOCUS or FOCUS to lock in the manual focus Press FOCUS and FOCUS together or place AE dial in AUTO to turn auto focus back on Conditions Requiring Manual Focus When recording a subject through a window When recording a subject having a close foreground and a ...

Page 40: ...hen recording a predominantly red or brown object outdoors you may want to adjust white balance manually _ _ E Dial _ SELECT Button Auto White Balance During auto white balance the camcorder will automatically adjust the white balance l Place the POWER switch in CAMERA Place the AE dial in AUTO or press SET when _M W B appears in the viewfinder until no white balance indicator appears in the viewf...

Page 41: ...a piece of white paper B Press and hold SET until MWB appears and then press SET for at least three seconds The MWB indicator will flash while the camcorder is adjusting white balance and stop flashing when it is ready to record Note To change the tint for special recording substitute colored paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the color Red paper deeper green Blue paper orange ...

Page 42: ... until _FADE_ appears in the viewfinder Press SET FADE will appear on the left hand side of the viewfinder when the fade feature is turned on Press the thumb trigger to start recording and the camcorder will fade in Press the thumb trigger to stop recording and the camcorder will fade out 5 To turn off I _DE press SELECT to remove the FADE indicator from the viewfinder or place the AE dial in A UT...

Page 43: ...n i t Standard Shape TV Screen Dial SET Button SELECT Button _16X94 1 Place the POWER switch in CAMERA The power indicator will light The camcorder will enter record pause 2 Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO 3 Repeatedly press SELECT until b 16X9 _ appears in the viewfinder Normal Mode Press SET Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the picture in the viewfinder To turn off 16 X 9...

Page 44: ...he clock cell with the terminal facing out 4 Close the compartment cover It will click into place To Remove Lithium Cell To remove battery insert a pointed nonmetallic object between battery and compartment and lift Cautions Lithium cell battery Replace only with 3 volt lithium cell such as CR2025 Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or explosion Must be disposed of properly Never handle punc...

Page 45: ...OFF JLIP ID NO 07 SET CHARACTER END MENU KEY Press _ in the center of the AE dial to display the time and date screen 5 Press or _ to select the item you want to set month day year hour including AM PM and minutes 6 Press or until the correct setting appears Press to go forward or to go back 7 When you are finished press or _ to highlight SET 8 When SET begins to flash press MENU The menu reappear...

Page 46: ...any mode except AUTO DATE 3 Repeatedly press SELECT until _DISP _ appears in the viewfinder 4 Repeatedly press SET to select AUTO DATE date date and time title or no date display AUTO DATE The date will be automatically recorded for approxi mately five seconds and then AUTO DATE will be displayed whenever The date has been set or changed This display mode has just been selected The tape has been c...

Page 47: ... Repeatedly press SELECT to display _ DISP Repeatedly press SET to display AUTO DATE date date and time title or date off 5 Begin recording 6 Press SET to remove the display from the viewfinder when you are finished recording it Notes If you do not want to record a date or time press SET to select the date and time off mode No display appears in the viewfinder If no title has been c reated SET CHA...

Page 48: ...ER switch in CAMERA The power indicator will light 2 Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO o 46 Repeated press SELECT until _TITLE4 appears in the viewfinder Repeatedly press SET to select one of the following titles It will be superimposed and recorded on your tape HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR FAMILY SOMEONE SPECIAL VACATION SUPER STAR FIRST Title You Created Title Off No ...

Page 49: ...location of the next character use or to highlight the row of squares at the bottom of the screen When the squares are highlighted use or to move the cursor under the desired location and then press Repeat step 5 until you have entered your title A B C D E FG H I J KLMNOPQRS TU VWX YZAO U _A E 1 b U I_1 E CI A It i V 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TAYLOR IS TWO END CLEAR Note To clear or change a character h...

Page 50: ...n the viewfinder TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO 07 SET CHARACTER DATE TI ME END MENU KEY Press 4 or in the center of the AE dial to select GAIN UP MAX NORM or OFF Select MAX to record a brighter subject in a dark environment The picture may become slightly coarse Select NORM when you want a darker subject with a smoother less coarse picture Select OFF to shoot dark scene...

Page 51: ...CR featuring special effects such as pause or slow motion Use when subjects are in front of a window or have the sun to their back Compensates for subjects appearing too dark because of backlighting 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 Sets shutter speed to 1 1000 Use to record faster ...

Page 52: ... Set the Self Timer 1 Place the POWER switch in CAMERA The power indicator will light 2 Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO 3 Press the MENU button The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder 4 Press or to select INTERVAL TIMER GAIN UP MAX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL _MER O_ REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO 07 SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY 5O ...

Page 53: ...ording begins the tally light will start flashing faster When the camcorder starts recording the tally light stops flashing 9 To stop recording press the thumb trigger Note To stop self timer recording before the recording begins set the INTERVAL TIMER in the recording menu to OFF Self Timer Using the Remote Control SELF PLAY lIME LAPSE INSERT A OUB J S TART STOP Button TIME LAPSE SELF INT TIME Bu...

Page 54: ...l _ 9 To Record Using Animation 1 Place the POWER switch in CAM ERA The power indicator will light 2 Press SP SLP to select SP recording speed SP appears in the viewfinder 3 Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO 4 Press the MENU button The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder 5 Press or to select REC TIME GAIN UP MAX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC_E _ OFF JLIP ID NO 07 SET CHARAC...

Page 55: ... to take two to five shots of the subject in the same position 10 Move the subject and repeat step 9 for the desired number of shots 11 To stop animation recording set the REC TIME in the recording menu to OFF _I14S Recording Time Indicator in Viewfinder Animation Recording Using the Remote a_ _ _ i_2 2 Sri PLAY TIME LAPSE STOP INSERT A DUB Q 0 J START STOP J Button TIME LAPSE ANIM REC TIME Button...

Page 56: ...ears in the viewfinder 3 Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO 4 Press the MENU button The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder 5 Press or to select INTERVAL TIMER GAIN UP MAX TELE MACRO OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO 07 SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY Press 4 or P in the center of the AE dial to select the amount of time you want the carncorder to delay between recordings Select 15S ...

Page 57: ...will start and stop recording the selected amount of time The tally light flashes with the flash speed increasing five seconds before recording begins 12 To stop recording set the INTERVAL TIMER and REC TIME in the recording menu to OFF Time Lapse Recording Using the Remote l PLAY TIME LAPSE INGERT A DUB 0 0 jSTART STOP Button TIME LAPSE SELF INT TIME Button TIME LAPSE ANIM REC TIME Button Place t...

Page 58: ...e with safety tab intact into the camcorder 2 Place POWER switch in VCR 3 Locate the place you want the audio dubbing to stop and press PLAY PA USE PA USE on remote 56 POWER Switch in VCR 4 Press COUNTER R M for more than two seconds on the camcorder to set the time counter back to 0 00 00 5 Press COUNTER R M again for less than one second to turn on memory stop M i L 9_ _ i 5 P ...

Page 59: ...f the scene 7 Press and hold A DUB while pressing and releasing PA USE on the remote to place the camcorder in audio dub standby I I and _ appear in the viewfinder Press PLAY on the remote to start audio dubbing _ and _ appear in the viewfinder A_ W All v The new audio will be recorded in place of the old audio When the counter reading of M 0 00 00 is reached audio dubbing stops and the camcorder ...

Page 60: ...CR To Edit Insert 3 Place the tape with safety tab intact into the camcorder Place POWER switch in VCR Locate the place you want the edit insert to stop and press PLAY PAUSE PA USE on remote 4 Press COUNTER R M for more than two seconds on the camcorder to set the time counter back to 0 00 00 5 Press COUNTER R M again for less than one second to turn on memory stop M 58 ...

Page 61: ...appear in the viewfinder O _PAUSE_ To check your tape positioning you can press EDIT SEARCH or on the camcorder Press START STOP on the remote thumb trigger on camcorder to start edit insert O appears in the viewfinder New video is recorded over the previous video When the counter reading of M 0 00 00 is reached edit insert stops and the camcorder enters edit standby Press STOP to end edit insert ...

Page 62: ... TAPE END i _ 4 _ _ Set the Tape Length 1 Press the SP SLP button to select the tape speed 2 Press the To20 30 40 button to select the length of tape you are using Select T20 if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time Select T30 if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording time Select T40 if you are using a tape with 40 minutes recording time The time remaining indicator w...

Page 63: ...ator will light 2 Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO 3 Press the MENU button The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder 4 Press or to select a JLIP ID NO GAIN UP MAX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP_i iD NO i i_ _ ii ii 07_ _ SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY Press or _ in the center of the AE dial to select a number from O1 to 99 Use the number you select to iden...

Page 64: ...ses 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 Local color will give travel videos lasting appeal Consider recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point Traveling Tips Write down ...

Page 65: ...kle and the end of the strap as shown Keeper 4 Attach the other end of the strap to the other shoulder strap attachment ring Loop the end of the strap over the top of the shoulder strap attachment ring Buckle Keeper Adjust the shoulder strap to the desired length Slide both keepers up snugly against the shoulder strap attachment rings to prevent the strap from slipping Rings Cautions When carrying...

Page 66: ...ording 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 during high speed shutter recording 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 ...

Page 67: ...the entire bulb assem bly Carefully follow the instructions below a reducedservice life To Replace the Bulb Assembly Bulb Assembly 1 Pull on the sides of the bulb assembly and remove it from the camcorder as shown New Bulb Assembly Place the new bulb assembly into the camcorder by inserting the bottom first and then pressing the top into place 65 ...

Page 68: ... 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 _ _ _w_ _ _ _ _r_ _v Tape Wheel I ...

Page 69: ...automatically retract into the adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Hole Caution Do not touch the Reels Slide the adapter s EJECT switch to the right The load detector will extend 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 remove...

Page 70: ...n POWER Switch in VCR To Play Back a Tape 1 Place POWER switch in VCR The power indicator will light 2 Slide EJECT and insert the cassette you want to play back Close the cassette compartment 3 Press PLAY PAUSE to begin playback If necessary adjust tracking During playback use the playback features on the next pages 4 Press STOP when you are finished 68 ...

Page 71: ... to normal playback Tape Positioning Place POWER switch in VCR and press STOP Press and quickly release REW or FF to rewind or fast forward the tape Press STOP to stop the tape During playback press PLAY PA USE PA USE on remote to stop the action and view one frame of the tape Press PLAY PA USE on the camcorder PLAY on the remote to return to normal playback Caution Pause is designed for momen_ in...

Page 72: ...the Memory Stop Feature 1 Locate the place on the tape you want 2 to return to place the POWER switch in VCR and press COUNTER R M for more than two seconds to reset the counter to 0 00 00 M 0 00 00 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 in the viewfinder 3 Continue to play the ...

Page 73: ... to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture During stop action playback pressing one tracking button may reduce picture jitter picture bouncing up and down Some jitter is normal Simultaneously press both tracking buttons to return tracking to its preset center Note The tracking buttons may have no effect on tapes recorded on other camcorders or VCRs 71 ...

Page 74: ... Output Cable _ _ Optional _ VIDEO Jack t Yellow Video Plug Installation Attach the white plug on one end of 2 the audio video cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR 3 Notes If your cable does not have white and yellow plugs just be sure to attach the same color to the audio jacks If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO IN 4 jacks attach the plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO ...

Page 75: ...emory stop feature is turned off press COUNTER R M or the camcorder will enter play pause when the counter reaches M 0 00 00 5 Press STOP when you are finished Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording _ _ _ 1 A B Camcorder connected directly to 2 TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV Turn on VCR and place it in ...

Page 76: ...tional RF Output Adapter 1CVA147C Installation l 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 will also need an optional 300 75 ohm transformer Attach one end of the optional coaxial RF cable to...

Page 77: ...put adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV 3 Place adapter s VCR TV switch in VCR 4 Place POWER switch in CAMERA Power indicator will light 5 Press the thumb trigger to begin recording You can watch what the camcorder is seeing or recording on the TV screen Note The remote will also operate the camcorder Normal TV Viewing _ For normal TV viewing you may leave the RF output adapter hook...

Page 78: ...ugh toll free ordering or by using the order form on page 79 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 79: ...rder steady and produce 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 camcorder The grooved tubular 3 section leg design folds down to 26 when not in use Rubber feet allow for sure footing CPS91 AC Battery Charger The CPS91 battery charger plugs directly into an AC outlet and charges the FB ...

Page 80: ... standard 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 ...

Page 81: ...o AC088 AC201A ACS091 AH25 CPS91 DCC08 FB 120 FB 1260 VH54 VH82 VH83 VH90 1CVA147C 221125 236689 Price 39 95 39 95 12 95 1 95 59 9 5 89 95 79 95 49 95 1 9 5 4 95 4 9 5 5 95 59 9 5 39 95 96 45 233087 24 95 232845 49 95 238150 44 95 Qty 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 ...

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Page 84: ...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 in correct position for desired operation There ma...

Page 85: ...order will stop rewinding or fast forwarding when counter reads M 0 00 00 Press REW or FF again to continue rewinding or fast forwarding or press COUNTER R M to turn off the memory stop feature Press PLAY PA USE to return to normal playback Subject was too far from camcorder If the dew indicator I_1 flashes in the viewfinder there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until this indicator no longer ap...

Page 86: ...higher shutter speeds outdoors Rotate AE dial to sports _ or 1 1000 See page 49 Subject in front of a strong backlight Rotate AE dial to select back lit D See page 49 Subject in front of a strong frontlight Rotate AE dial to select front lit ffl See page 49 Place AE dial in MAN and press or See page 33 Turn on the built in color enhancement light AE dial may be turned to special effect mode Turn t...

Page 87: ...ate or time may need to be set See page 43 This may occur when 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 Servicenter Check tape speed setting Tape speed must be set to SP for time lapse and animation recording Make sure A...

Page 88: ...commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens Improper cleaning may scratch the lens t Caution Do no touch fingers The oil from your skin can damage the lens Cleaning the Camcorder s Viewfinder _ The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed for cleaning J J r Reference Marks 1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Remove dust using a blower brush 3 Reattach the e...

Page 89: ...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 may cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for e...

Page 90: ...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 more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment...

Page 91: ...nt 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 character...

Page 92: ... which validates date 9O of purchase 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 are not located near an exchange point 1 Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to our phone representative This is for security purposes If we receive your unit within 14...

Page 93: ...er Servicenter Check with your dealer or call 1 800 336 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter nearest you Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter of your choice Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase Pick up your camcorder when repairs are complete What your warranty does not cover Adjustment of c...

Page 94: ...yback System Four video record playback heads One flying erase head Video Signal EIA Standard NTSC color 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 7 lbs 320g Dimensions 6 W x II 7 H x 2 7 D 150 W x 42 H x 68 D mm Viewfinder 55 Color LCD Camera Section Image Sensor 1 4 CCD Imager Lens F1 6 f 3 8 to 68 4mm 18 1 p...

Page 95: ... Camcorder cleaning 86 Camera edit feature 31 Car cord adapter 16 Care and maintenance cleaning the camcorder 86 cleaning the camcorder lens 86 cleaning the camcorder viewfinder 86 proper care and storage 87 things to avoid 87 Cassette adapter 66 Cassette care and storage 21 Cassette compartment 9 21 Cassettes inserting and removing 21 Cassettes video 20 Cleaning the camcorder 86 Cleaning the camc...

Page 96: ...IT 26 49 HZ HAZE 26 49 LENS COVER 29 lithium cell 29 M W B 27 39 PAUSE 22 27 power 5 8 10 13 16 33 REC 23 27 S 1 1000 26 49 SD SHADOW 26 49 SELECT button 27 self timer 29 SEPIA 26 49 SPORTS 26 49 TAPE END 29 60 tape length 29 tape speed 27 time remaining 29 60 time lapse 29 TITLE 25 27 zoom level 27 34 lndicators AE dial 23 26 49 Information to user 88 INSERT button 59 J JLIP Joint Level Interface...

Page 97: ...re 30 R Record indicator 8 23 Recording 16X9 41 animation 52 date time display 44 letterbox 41 making 22 menu 35 43 47 48 50 52 54 61 self timer 50 speeds 6 20 23 time lapse 54 tips 62 title display 44 REFRESH button adapter charger 14 Remote sensor 9 17 REW rewind button 8 11 30 31 57 59 69 RF DC OUT jack 10 74 RF output adapter optional 74 78 S Safety precautions battery 13 Safety tab 20 SELECT ...

Page 98: ...IME button 51 55 Time lapse recording 54 Time lapse recording using remote 55 Tips recording 62 Tips traveling 62 Titles creating your own 47 recording preset 46 recording your own 44 Tracking 71 Tracking buttons on AE dial 71 Traveling tips 62 Tripod using 77 Trouble checks 82 U Unpack camcorder and accessories 3 V Video cassettes 20 96 Viewfinder 7 10 22 24 86 adjust for viewing 24 eyepiece focu...

Page 99: ...please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages 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 _ THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in J...