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Page 2: ...lug to wide slot and fully insel_ ATTENTION Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne con espondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond To reduce risk of inju12 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 un...

Page 3: ...se the RCA Optional Car Cord Adapter 17 Videocassettes 18 Erase Protection Safety Tab 18 Recording and Playback Speed and Times 18 Insert and Remove Cassettes 19 Cassette Care and Storage 19 Date and Time Display 20 Setting the Time and Date 20 Charging the Built in Clock Battery 21 Record the Time and Date Auto Date Auto Title or Date 21 Recording 22 Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What ...

Page 4: ...2 ToPlay Back aTape 43 Playback Features 44 Tape Positioning 44 Visual Searching 44 Stop Action Pause 44 Tracking 45 Playback onTV orVCR with Audio Video Input Jacks 46 Playback onTVWithout Audio Video Inputs 48 OptionalAccessories 50 Using the Optional AC093 Tripod 53 Removing the Lens Hood 54 Order Form 55 Trouble Checks 58 Care and Maintenance 62 Cleaning the Camcorder 62 Cleaning the Lens 62 C...

Page 5: ...omer Service 800 336 1900 Accessories 800 338 0376 Unpacking the Camcorder and Accessories Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need 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 CC4362 Rechargeable 10 Volt Battery Stock No EP096FS Shoulder Strap Stock No 227327 or Stock...

Page 6: ... jack on the side of the adapter charger Jack 2 Attach the other end of the cable to the DC IN 9 6V jack on the camcorder 3 Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet 4 Details are on page 12 3 Adjusting the Handstrap Removing the Lens Cap and Attaching it to the Camcorder on Handstrap andstrap 1 Open the handstrap insert your hand and adjust the handstrap to fit your hand 2 Remove t...

Page 7: ... 5 Turning on the Camcorder Switch Note If you want the date and time displayed on your recordings you must set it See Date and Time Display on pages 20 21 Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you slide it to CAMERA The camcorder enters 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: ...recorded Use the LCD Monitor 1 Unfold the shoulder extension pad 2 Press the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor Make sure the monitor is open at least 45 The viewfinder automatically turns off 3 Rotate the monitor around only when it is open 90 When you rotate the monitor 90 or more the image becomes a mirror image and the viewfinder turns on 4 To adjust the brighmess of the image in the monitor ...

Page 9: ...mcorder at a dark object and turn offwhen you aim it at a bright object Details are on pages 64 65 Start and stop recording Press and release the REC PA USE button to start recording REC appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when the camcorder is recording Press and release the REC PA USE button again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record pause mode II appears in the viewf...

Page 10: ...tton on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you slide it to VCR 3 Press REW REVIEWto rewind the tape 4 Press PLAYto play back the tape 5 Press STOP EJECTwhen you are finished playing back the tape Details on LCD monitor and viewfinder playback are on pages 42 43 10 11 Set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder Close the LCD monitor and replace the lens cap ...

Page 11: ...ER Button CAMERA OFF VCR Switch RE W Rewind RE VIE W Button Also Button PLAY Button EFWD Fast Forward Button Also Button STOP EJECT Button Also EDIT AD V Button Microphone Lens Lens Hood Checks for details VIDEO AUDIO OUT and RF DC OUT Jacks Located Behind Small Cover continued on next page ...

Page 12: ... EFFECTS Button Attach Rechargeable Battery Here Attach Adapter Charger s DC Cord Here Shoulder Extension Pad LIGHT A UTO OFF ON Switch Viewfinder BRIGHT and FOCUS Eyepiece Focus Controls Control See Trouble Checks for details Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring BATTER Y EJECT Button Power Zoom Buttons Wand T Also TRACKING Buttons with Lens Cap Holder Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Cassette Door Press ...

Page 13: ...e you leave the buckle on the strap 2 Buckle Thread one end of the shoulder strap 4 through one of the shoulder strap rings as shown below 5 Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Thread the end of the strap back through the buckle making sure it is threaded over the outer strap Make sure the strap is not twisted Repeat steps 1 3 to attach the other end of the strap Pull on ...

Page 14: ...r s plug into an operating outlet The POWER indicator on the adapter charger lights when it is properly connected Notes The adapter charger cannot charge the battery and operate the camcorder at the same time If you connect both the adapter charger powers the camcorder Remove the adapter charger s cable from the DC OUTPUT jack to charge the battery When using the adapter charger to power the camco...

Page 15: ...arger Charge the Battery If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter charger remove it 1 Align reference mark on battery with mark on adapter charger 2 Hold the battery flush against the adapter charger and slide it in the direction of the arrow 3 Plug adapter charger into nearest AC outlet 120V 50 60Hz 4 If the battery is properly connected the adapter charger s CHARGE indica...

Page 16: ...ile you slide it down in the direction of the arrow 3 Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you set it to CAMERA Removing the Battery 1 Set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to OFF 2 Press and hold the BATTERY EJECT button while removing the battery ATTENTION THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY CONTAINED IN THIS PRODUCT IS RECYCLABLE AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE UNDER VARIOUS STATE LAWS...

Page 17: ...e battery power is almost gone _ flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Recharge the battery or use the adapter charger before continuing to use the camcorder Set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery Notes When you record using the recharge able battery the battery level indicator still flashes to warn you of low battery power even if you...

Page 18: ...t not supply power for the specified time Additional rechargings might help restore the battery s operation time 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 the CHARGE indicator on the adapter charger starts flashing remove the battery and reattach it If after several attempt...

Page 19: ...n off the camcorder If the battery or DC cable is attached to the camcorder remove it Insert the small plug on the car cord to the DC IN 9 6V jack located on the back of the camcorder Take the vehicle s cigarette lighter out of the socket Insert the car cord s cigarette lighter plug into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket DC IN 9 6V Jack To turn on the camcorder press and hold the small button...

Page 20: ...rychemical nonabrasive head cleaning tape Besure tofollowthedirections withthe head cleaning kitcarefully Improper use ofahead cleaner might damage yourcamcorder Erase Protection Safety Tab You can use your videocassettes over and over again To erase a previous recording just record over it _ _Safetv Tab t To prevent accidental erasure break off the tab To record on the tape again cover the hole w...

Page 21: ...ettes 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 cassette away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment All dust is abrasive and will cause excessive wear ...

Page 22: ...the date and time on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder A flashing cursor lets you know which part of the display you are setting If the flashing cursor does not appear press and hold DATE TIME and then press STOP EJECT 12 OOAM 11 1 1999 4 Repeatedly press the EFWD or REW REVIEW until the correct month appears Press and hold the button to advance the digits faster 5 When the correct month is dis...

Page 23: ... The date is automatically recorded for approxi mately 10 seconds at the beginning of the recording TITLE The date and title you have created are displayed and recorded for approximately 10 seconds at the beginning of the recording Date Display The date is dis played and recorded No Display No display is dis played or recorded Charging the Built in Clock Battery The camcorder has a built in rechar...

Page 24: ...r down to record from a high angle such as over a crowd Tilt the monitor up to record from a low angle such as when you are kneeling To enable both you and the person you re recording to see what s being recorded rotate the LCD 22 monitor completely around so the front of the monitor faces the person you re recording The viewfinder turns on automatically when you turn the monitor all the way aroun...

Page 25: ...ly pull it out from the cam corder and adjust the eyepiece Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you set the Eyepiece Focus 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 view fnder and adjust the eyep...

Page 26: ...on to select a digital effect mode Select 16X9 to make a recording that you re going to play back on a 16X9 TV Select NEGPOS to reverse the image from positive to negative Select ZM 2 to activate the extended zoom mode wide angle to 240 times with instant zoom ZOOM appears when you zoom over 16 times Select MIRROR to record a symmetric image on the left and right Select MOSAIC to record a mosaic i...

Page 27: ...ce it with a new one NO TAPE flashes when you try to record with no cassette inserted TAPE END flashes when there is approximately five minutes of recording time left on the tape TAPE END briefly appears when you reach the end of the cassette when you re recording Time and Date Display Press the DATE TIME button to display the time and date AUTO date auto TITLE date only or no date when the camcor...

Page 28: ...indicators from the viewfinder or LCD monitor Press DISPLAYto remove the indicators Press DISPLAY again to display the indicators Quick Review Feature Press and release REW REVIEWwhen the camcorder is in record pause to review the last few seconds of a recording The CAMERA OFF VCR switch must be set to CAMERA The camcorder will play back the last few seconds of the recording return the tape to its...

Page 29: ...erating properly Recording a subject through a window Recording a subject that has a close foreground and a far background Recording two subjects at different distances that overlap Subject that isn t in center of scene Recording in low light situations Recording a scene with fast motions like a tennis swing Macro Focus The macro focus feature lets you focus on objects as close as 3 8 inch from th...

Page 30: ...lated it automatically updates and is readily available as long as the same tape remains in the camcorder When l appears all or most of the tape remains _ and _ appear as the tape is being used When the tape is almost at its end TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor INDEX Display in LCD Monitor or Viewfinder When you play back the indexed tape in a VCR that has a compatible inde...

Page 31: ...press W When DISPLAYis pressed so the displays appear the zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor during normal zooming ZOOM appears when you zoom more than 16 times ZOOM T W Zoom Level Indicator in LCD Monitor or Viewfinder ZOOM Button Using the Instant Zoom Button INST ZOOM 1 To magnify the subject 1 5 times from any normal zoom position press the INST ZOOM button Wh...

Page 32: ... a mosaic image Each effect is described in detail on the next pages Selecting a Digital Effect 1 Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If they do not press the DISPLAY button 2 Repeatedly press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button The indicator for the digital effect you select appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor DIGITAL EFFECTS Button 16X9 MOSAIC NEGPOS ZM 2 MIR...

Page 33: ...6x9 TV Screen Standard Shape TV Screen Recording in 16X9 Mode 1 Place the camcorder in record pause Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If they do not press DISPLAY 2 Repeatedly press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button until 16X9 appears 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording 4 To turn off 16X9 recording press REC PAUSE to pause recording and repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECT...

Page 34: ... with magnification up to 160 times Normal zooming is up to 72 times Note This function can magnify an image up to 240 times when instant zoom is used at the same time 1 Place the camcorder in record pause Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If they do not press DISPLAY 2 Repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until ZM 2 appears Use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out Z...

Page 35: ... PAUSE to pause recording and repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until no digital effects display appears Mirror Mode Normal Mode The mosaic feature lets you add a mosaic effect to your recording 1 Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If they do not press DISPLAY 2 Repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until MOSAIC appears 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording Mosaic Mode ...

Page 36: ...n the LCD monitor If they do not press DISPLAY 2 Repeatedly press the FADE button The indicator for the fade you select will appear Select white to fade in and out to from a white screen Select black wipe to fade in and out to from a black screen Select zoom to fade in and out while zooming Select B W black and white to fade in and out to from a black and white picture Select no fade indicator if ...

Page 37: ... used appears the first time you press FADE 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The picture and sound gradually appears in place of the blank screen Fade Out 1 During recording repeatedly press FADE to select a fade Note The last fade used appears the first time you press FADE 2 Press REC PAUSE to stop recording The picture and sound gradually disappears 35 ...

Page 38: ...e tape you want to return to and press RESET to reset the counter to O000M O000M Tape Counter With Memory Stop Continue to record or play the tape When you want to return to the place 4 you marked press the REC PA USE button to stop recording or the STOP EJECT button to stop playback Press and hold the small red button while you set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to VCR 5 Press the REW REVIEWbutton The...

Page 39: ...amera Edit Feature The camera edit feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in record pause Press and hold the small red button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you slide it to CAMERA PressandholdREW REVIEWto visually search the recorded tape in reverse Press and hold EFWD to visually search forward on the recorded tape Press and hold PLAYto view the recorded tape at normal ...

Page 40: ...can be displayed and recorded at any time The built in character register contains more than 45 different characters Your title can contain up to 32 characters on two lines TITLER Button Button Also RE W RE VIE W Button CAMERA OFF VCR Switch Button Also F FWD Button EDIT AD V Button Also STOP EJECT Button 000 38 ...

Page 41: ...t character press EDIT ADV to move the flashing cursor to the place where you want the 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 graphics from the viewfinder or LCD monitor Remember Be sure to remove the titler graphics from the viewfinder or LCD monitor for normal recording Correc...

Page 42: ...ording press REC PAUSE Remember Remove the titler graphics for normal recording Note You can also use the automatic title recording feature to automatically record the title and date for 10 seconds when you begin recording Press the DATE TIME button to display TITLE before starting to record Record a Title While Copying a Tape from the Camcorder to Another VCR 1 Attach a power source to the camcor...

Page 43: ...ld 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 Travel Tips Write down your camcorder s serial number and keep ...

Page 44: ...ically turns off Close the LCD monitor the viewfinder automatically turns on Rotate the monitor completely around and place it against the camcorder for convenient playback During playback you can hear the sound from the tapes on the built in speaker when you use the LCD monitor Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus CAMERA Control OFF VCR Switch PLAY Button STOP EJECT Button OPEN Button Control Volume Control...

Page 45: ...und when it is open 90 and place it back against the camcorder Fit the shoulder extension pad to your shoulder for convenient viewing using the LCD monitor To adjust the brightness of the image in the monitor turn the bright control To adjust the speaker volume turn the volume control Note The monitor may become warm when left open for an extended period of time This is normal Use the Viewfinder M...

Page 46: ...ly release REW RE VIEW or EFWD to rewind or fast forward the tape Press STOP EJECTto stop the tape Visual Searching During playback press and hold EFWD or REW RE VIEW if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse Release the button to return to normal playback 44 Stop Action Pause During playback press REC PAUSE to stop the action and view one frame of the tape Press REC PAUSE agai...

Page 47: ...utton Wor 7 to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture During stop action playback pressing one tracking button might reduce picture jitter picture bouncing up and down Some jitter is normal Remove the tape to reset the tracking to its preset center Note The tracking buttons only affect tape playback They have no effect during recording 45 ...

Page 48: ...eo cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR Notes If your cable does not have white and yellow plugs be sure to 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 MONO If one is not labeled MONO you might need a Y adapter such as AH25 shown on page 52 to hear both channels 46 Yellow Video Plug 2 Attach the yellow plug to the V...

Page 49: ...s playing place a blank cassette in the VCR and press the VCR s RECORD button Note Make sure the memory stop feature is turned off press DISPLAY or the camcorder will enter play pause when the counter reaches O000M Press STOP EJECT when you are finished Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording 1 A g Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel C...

Page 50: ... or VH90 TO TV Installation 1 2 Disconnect the VHF antenna from your TV Connect the antenna to the IN FROMANT 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 connector on ...

Page 51: ...aused by feedback 2 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV 3 Press and hold the small red button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you set it to CAMERA 4 Press the REC PAUSE button 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...

Page 52: ... DCC096 DC Car Cord Adapter This case provides protection and utility for full size camcorders and most accessories It is constructed of rugged nylon fabric for years of reliable service Three outside pockets provide ample accessory storage with mesh covered lens filter compartment and built in holders for memo pads pens and other accessories The hand grip and adjustable shoulder strap allow for c...

Page 53: ...coaxial RF cable such as VH82 or VH90 to connect your camcorder to a standard TV one without audio video inputs for playback If your antenna cable is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you need a 300 to 75 ohm transformer If your TV has 300 ohm antenna screw terminals you need an optional 75 to 300 ohm transformer such as VH54 CPS014 AC Battery Charger The CPS014 battery charger plugs ...

Page 54: ...your antenna cable is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you need an optional 300 to 75 ohm transformer 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 AH25 Y Adapter VH54 Cable Transformer This Y adapter allows you to connect your camcorder s mono audio cable to a stereo TV or VCR This 75 to 300 ohm transfo...

Page 55: ... 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 24 when not in use Rubber feet allow for sure footing and built in retractable leg spikes eliminate the need for removing the feet 53 ...

Page 56: ... 1 Attach the lens cap over the lens hood 3 Turn the accessory lens clockwise into the camcorder s lens Make sure the lens is tightened firmly but do not over tighten 2 To remove the lens cap and hood turn them counterclockwise with the palm of your hand Caution Do not grasp the end of the lens hood All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice 54 ...

Page 57: ...rt No Price AC093 59 95 AC202 49 95 AH25 2 95 CPS014 219 95 CRF95 69 95 DCC096 49 95 EP096FL 79 95 EP096FS 69 95 VH54 2 95 VH82 6 95 VH83 5 95 VH90 7 95 Qty 221111 12 95 227327 or 12 95 241305 12 95 241044 169 95 233328 13 65 Total Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being ...

Page 58: ... name on MasterCard Expiration date r r IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card I I I I II I I I II I I I II I I I I Expiration date _ _ AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Print or type your name and address clearly A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting Name Street City State Apt Zip Please make sure that both sides of this ...

Page 59: ...he 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 In...

Page 60: ...ke sure it is plugged into a working outlet Make sure CAMERA OFF VCR switch is set to correct position for desired operation There might not be a cassette in the camcorder Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette The cassette tape might be broken try another cassette You might have reached the end of the cassette try rewinding it Moisture condensation might cause the tape to stick to the headwhee...

Page 61: ... is smudged and image appears unfocused Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted Seepage 23 The small BRIGHT and FOCUS controls on the side of the viewfinder control the brighmess and focus of the viewfinder These controls have been set at the factory and should require no adjustment If the controls ever require adjustment carefully use a plastic screwdriver Make...

Page 62: ...the title from the viewfinder or LCD monitor See pages 38 40 Date or time may need to be set See page 20 Clock lithium cell battery may need recharging See page 21 LCD monitor is open at least 45 Viewfinder automatically turns off Monitor closed viewfinder turns on During recording viewfinder turns on when monitor rotated around to face the subject During playback viewfinder turns off when monitor...

Page 63: ...recorded on the tape and are not due to a defect in the unit The light that illuminates the LCD monitor gets hot To cool it down close the LCD monitor and turn off the camcorder Lead acid batteries must be kept charged Charge your battery before and after every use and at least every six months Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is recording continuously To check your battery charge...

Page 64: ...ng tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens Improper cleaning might scratch the lens Lens Clean the LCD Monitor Monitor To clean the camcorder s LCD monitor use a clean soft cloth to carefully wipe the monitor Improper cleaning may scratch the monitor Cleaning the Viewfinder 1 Depress tab to open small cover 2 Gently use a cotton swab and clean the mirror ...

Page 65: ...warm location Give the camcorder 2 to 3 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 extended periods of time The resulting heat b...

Page 66: ... tape in the camcorder If the lighting condition is unstable the light may turn on and off Set the light to ON or OFF To tum the light off set the switch to OFF To save battery power turn the light offwhen you are not recording Notes When the light is turned on the camcorder may turn off if the battery s 64 power is low even though the battery level indicator is not flashing Avoid bumping or shaki...

Page 67: ...ook To Remove and Replace the Light Bulb 1 Press and hold the lower hook of the light cover while removing the light cover from the light case 2 Replace the light bulb Note See the installation instructions packed with the replacement bulb for detailed instructions 65 ...

Page 68: ...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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur i...

Page 69: ...ipment 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 chara...

Page 70: ... 68 Visa account number and expiration date to our phone representative This is for security purposes If we receive your unit excluding all accessories within 14 days from the date you were provided the RA number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 14 DAYS THE SUGGESTED RETAIL VALUE OF THE CAMCOR DER WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT ...

Page 71: ... Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center nearest you Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center of your choice Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center representative evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale Pick up your camcorder when repairs are complete What your warranty does not cover Adjustment of customer controls Damage from misuse or neglect A unit that ...

Page 72: ... 17 20 26 36 37 39 42 47 49 64 Car cord adapter 17 Care and maintenance built in light 64 cleaning the camcorder viewfinder 62 proper care and storage 63 things to avoid 63 Care and storage cassette 19 Cassette door 10 Cassette holder 19 Cassettes insert and remove 19 Inserting Removing 19 video 18 Cautions ii Charging clock battery 21 Cleaning the camcorder s lens 62 Cleaning the LCD monitor 62 C...

Page 73: ...ding 25 IZOOM 25 29 INDEX 25 28 MIRROR 24 33 MOSAIC 24 33 NEGPOS 24 32 NO TAPE 25 pause 25 REC 7 25 record pause 7 rewind 25 status 25 TAPE 25 tape counter 25 36 TAPE END 25 28 tape remaining 25 28 ZM 2 24 32 ZOOM 24 25 29 INST ZOOM button 10 25 29 Instant zooming 29 L LCD monitor 6 10 displays 24 using to record 22 Lens 9 Lens cap 4 Lens cap holder 10 Lens cover 8 Lens hood 9 removing 54 Letterbo...

Page 74: ...r 7 Recording 16X9 wide screen format 24 31 See also Letterbox format Recording speed 18 72 Recording tips 41 Registration ii RESET button 9 36 REW rewind REVIEW button 8 9 20 26 36 37 44 REW rewind REVIEW button 38 Rewinding indicator 25 RF DC OUT jack 9 48 RF output adapter optional 48 S Safety information ii Safety precautions battery 16 Safety tab 18 Searching during playback 44 Shoulder exten...

Page 75: ... 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 interference to radio or television reception which you can determine by turning the equipment offand on try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna that i...

Page 76: ..._ _ THOMSON CONSU MER ELECTRON ICS 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 _ 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15428170 QR ...

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