RCA CC6263 User Manual Download

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Recording

Viewfinder Displays

(

Continued

)

Lithium Cell (

)

• This indicator appears for a few

seconds when you turn on the cam-
corder and the clock cell is missing or
needs to be replaced.

• Details are on page 17.

Animation, Time-Lapse, and Five-
Second Recording Indicators (

15S

and

)

•

appears when you press the

5SEC. REC

button for five-second

recording.

Details are on page 33.

• The interval time selected for time-

lapse recording (

15S, 30S, 1MIN,

5MIN

) appears here.

Details are on

pages 50-51.

• The recording time selected for

animation or time-lapse recording
(

1/4S, 1/2S, 1S

, or

)

appears here.

Details are on pages

48-50 and 50-51.

Steady Pix™ Indicator (

)

• Press the

STEADY PIX

button to turn

the Steady Pix feature on or off.

• The Steady Pix indicator (

) appears

when the Steady Pix feature is on.

• Details are on page 41.

Tape Length (

T30)

The tape length (

T20

T35

, or

T40

)

selected in the

TAPE LENGTH

appears here.

• Details are on pages 22-24.

Tape Speed Indicators (

SLP

)

The tape speed selected with the

SP/SLP

button appears here.

•

Details are on page 22.

TBC

(Time Base Corrector)

• During playback, press and hold the

STEADY PIX

button to turn TBC on or

off. TBC appears when the time base
corrector is turned on.

Details are on

page 57.

Time Counter (

M0:00:00)

•

The time counter appears during
playback. It is not recorded.

• An “

” appears in front of the time

counter when memory-stop is on.

•

Details are on page 57.

Time-Remaining Display (

5MIN

)

The approximate time remaining on the
tape is automatically displayed. The
correct tape length must be set in the

TAPE LENGTH

menu.

• Details are on pages 24-25.

Warnings and Information

•

CONDENSATION OPERATION
PAUSED PLEASE WAIT

appears when

excessive moisture has entered the
camcorder. Place the camcorder in a
warm, dry area until this indicator
disappears.

•

LENS COVER

briefly flashes to

remind you to open the lens cover.

LENS COVER

might flash when the

camcorder is used in dark areas -- even
if the lens cover is open.

• TAPE END

appears when the end of

the tape is reached during recording or
a cassette is inserted with its tape
already at the end.

•

HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE
CLEANING CASSETTE

appears when

the tape head is dirty.

Summary of Contents for CC6263

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Page 2: ...warranty parts and service and attach it here Record the serial number and model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose camcorder or AC adapter charger to rain or moisture Important Safety Information Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUEDECHOCEL...

Page 3: ...lock Lithium Cell 17 Set the Date and Time 18 Record AUTO DATE Date Time and Title Displays 20 Videocassettes 22 Erase Protection Safety Tab 22 Recording and Playback Speeds and Times 22 Insert and Remove Cassettes 23 Cassette Care and Storage 23 Recording 24 Time Remaining Display 24 Select a Tape Length 24 Recording Tips 26 Use the Viewfinder to See What You Record 27 Eyepiece Focus Control 27 V...

Page 4: ...ack 55 Use the Viewfinder for Playback 55 Playback Features 56 Position the Tape 56 Visual Search 56 Stop Action Pause 56 Time Counter 57 Tracking 57 TBC Time Base Corrector 57 Use the Cassette Adapter 58 Playback on TV or VCR with Audio Video Inputs 60 Optional Accessories 62 Using the Optional AC088 Tripod 64 Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6263 65 Trouble Checks 68 Specifications 72 Care and M...

Page 5: ...eable Battery Part No FB1260 Cassette Adapter Part No VCA115 Cassette Adapter Battery Size AA 1 5 Volt AC Adapter Charger Part No 242740 and DC Cable Part No 244268 CAUTIONS Lithium cell must be disposed of properly Never handle punctured or leaking cell May cause burns or personal injury Keep out of the hands of children Can cause death or injury if swallowed If swallowed consult a physician imme...

Page 6: ...shown above Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time attach the adapter charger to the camcorder Connect one end of the DC cable to the DC OUT jack on the adapter charger Lift the flap on the handstrap and separate the velcro strip Insert your hand adjust the strap to fit snugly refasten the strap and close the ...

Page 7: ...r Many of the special effects do not operate in this mode Details on page 32 CAMERA MAN allows you to control many of the special features of the camcorder The camcorder automatically turns off if it remains in record pause for five minutes Set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA Electronic Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control You can see what you record in the viewfinder Adjust the viewf...

Page 8: ...rovides the best picture but the shortest recording time 20 minutes with a TC 20 tape SLP Extended play provides three times the recording time as SP 60 minutes with a TC 20 tape SLP has slightly more picture noise in normal playback Press the button on the cassette door to close the compartment until the cassette holder locks into place The camcorder enters record pause PAUSE appears in the viewf...

Page 9: ...e menu PUSH dial twice to select the tape length and remove the menus from the viewfinder Details are on pages 24 25 POWER Switch and Indicator MENU DISPLAY Button Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Push In 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder FOCUS EXPOSURE M W B 16 X 9 TAPE LENGTH TITLE DATE TIME DISP RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF T30 3 Rotate the...

Page 10: ...the 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 Set the POWER switch to VCR Press REW to rewind the tape Press PLAY PAUSE to play back the tape Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape Details on viewfinder playback are on page 55 12 Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the ...

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

Page 12: ...located under battery or rechargeable battery here Thumb Trigger A Audio and V Video jacks behind small cover LENS COVER control 5SEC REC Button Zoom Lever STEADY PIX Button POWER Switch and Indicator Service Port Located Under Cover This connector is for use by qualified service personnel only BATTERY RELEASE Lever continued from previous page ...

Page 13: ... camcorder s operating controls Continued Push the button on the cassette door to close and lock the cassette compartment Eyepiece Focus Control Clock Cell Battery Compartment Threaded Tripod Mount Hole Viewfinder Cassette Compartment ...

Page 14: ...he camcorder as shown above 3 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the nearest AC outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz CAUTION Do not use this adapter charger for any other purpose other than charging the FB1260 or BB99L battery pack or supplying power to the camcorder Remove Adapter Charger 1 Unplug the adapter charger from the wall outlet 2 Remove the DC cable from the adapter charger and camcorder Using an ...

Page 15: ...r down while removing the battery R B R C R B R C Ni Cd Battery Safety Precautions Do not short the battery s terminals Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery There are no user serviceable parts inside Use the battery only with specified adapter chargers and camcorders Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing it to excessive heat over 149 F 65 C could be hazardous BATTERY RELEASE ...

Page 16: ...y 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 Attach the charged battery to the camcorder Use the REFRESH Button The battery provides increased operation time if you refresh it after five chargings The refresh feature refreshes the battery by complet...

Page 17: ...ted charging and use operation time gradually decreases When operation time is too short to be useful it is time to replace the battery If the battery discharging must be stopped in the middle remove the battery from the adapter charger before unplugging it from the AC outlet If the battery pack becomes too hot remove it from the charger and let it cool down Let a hot battery cool down before atta...

Page 18: ...er and press the connector down until it locks into place as shown above 4 Take the vehicle s cigarette lighter out of the socket 5 Insert the car cord s cigarette lighter plug into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket The power indicator on the car cord adapter lights 6 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to turn on the camcorder The power indicator on the camcorder lights Cautions The DCC08 is desi...

Page 19: ...red or leaking cell May cause burns or personal injury Keep out of the hands of children Can cause death or injury if swallowed If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Never use metallic tweezers to hold th...

Page 20: ...e POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder D ZOOM TELE MACRO REC TIME INT TIME DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF OFF OFF ENGLISH OFF 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight DATE TIME D ZOOM TELE MACRO REC TIME INT TIME DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF OFF OFF ENGLISH OFF PUSH Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In MENU DISP...

Page 21: ...e the menu PUSH dial to set the hour including AM or PM 9 Press the menu PUSH dial in When the hour stops flashing and the minutes start flashing rotate the menu PUSH dial to set the minutes 10 Press the menu PUSH dial in When none of the settings are flashing rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight EXIT YEAR MONTH DAY TIME EXIT 2000 NOV 18 DATE TIME AM 8 00 11 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to rem...

Page 22: ...CAMERA AUTO 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder FOCUS EXPOSURE M W B 16 X 9 TAPE LENGTH TITLE DATE TIME DISP RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF T30 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight DATE TIME DISP Select AUTO DATE Date Time or Date and Time to Record on Your Tape FOCUS EXPOSURE M W B 16 X 9 TAPE LENGTH TITLE DATE TIME DISP RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF T30 4 Press the men...

Page 23: ...e date is displayed and recorded TIME The time is displayed and recorded DATE TIME Display The date and time are displayed and recorded OFF No display is displayed or recorded 6 Press the select PUSH dial in to select the date time display you want to record 7 Press the menu PUSH dial in to remove the menu from the viewfinder 8 Press the thumb trigger to begin recording Record AUTO DATE Date Time ...

Page 24: ... a previous recording just record over it Recording and Playback Speeds and Times The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed SP or extended play SLP Select the recording speed by pressing and holding the SP SLP button The selected speed is displayed in the viewfinder Listed below are the maximum SP and SLP recording times for popular VHS C cassettes SP Standard play provides the best p...

Page 25: ...the cassette compartment All dust is abrasive and causes excessive wear on the tape and the camcorder s recording or playback heads Do not use cassettes with damaged or spliced tape Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture The tape might jam and or damage your camcorder Before inserting a cassette turn the tape wheel on the side of the cassette in the direction shown to ...

Page 26: ...ngth 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press and hold the SP SLP button to select a tape speed 3 Press the PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder FOCUS EXPOSURE M W B 16 X 9 TAPE LENGTH TITLE DATE TIME DISP RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF T30 SP SLP Button Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight TAPE LENGTH FOCUS EXPOSURE M W B 16 X 9 TAPE LENGTH TITLE...

Page 27: ...EXIT TAPE LENGTH 6 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the type of tape you are using Select T20 for a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time in SP Select T30 for a tape with 30 minutes recording time in SP Select T35 for a tape with 35 minutes recording time in SP Select T40 for a tape with 40 minutes recording time in SP 7 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to select the tape length and remo...

Page 28: ...ng and wiping in and out of scenes makes your videos appear more professional Learn to use the special P AE produc tion effects available with your camcorder to add variety to your recordings Be aware of video and audio back grounds Background details barely noticed while you are taping may show up as visual clutter on your recording Background noises especially TV sets radios household appliances...

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

Page 30: ...in the operation of the camcorder You can press and hold the MENU DISPLAY button for more than one second to remove or display the battery level indicator tape length indicator and tape remaining display REC PAUSE SEPIA NOV 18 00 PM 8 30 03 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MWB AT 4X AUTO DATE Date Time or Date and Time Display the DATE TIME DISP menu to display AUTO DATE Date Time or the Date and Time These display...

Page 31: ...rded on the tape when it appears Details are on pages 46 47 M W B Manual White Balance Indicators The indicator for the manual white balance selected in the MWB menu appears here appears when you select FINE to record outdoors on a sunny day appears when you select CLOUD to record outdoors on a cloudy day appears when you select HALOGEN to record using halogen or tungsten lighting MWB appears when...

Page 32: ...or door wipe CW CORNER for corner wipe WW WINDOW for window wipe Details are on pages 42 43 Viewfinder Displays Focus Indicators These indicators appear when you are adjusting focus manually using the FOCUS menu Make sure the POWER switch is set to CAMERA MAN The focus indicators flash when the auto focus system cannot operate properly appear when you have selected MENU in the FOCUS menu and flash...

Page 33: ...eed selected with the SP SLP button appears here Details are on page 22 TBC Time Base Corrector During playback press and hold the STEADY PIX button to turn TBC on or off TBC appears when the time base corrector is turned on Details are on page 57 Time Counter M0 00 00 The time counter appears during playback It is not recorded An M appears in front of the time counter when memory stop is on Detai...

Page 34: ...corder enters record pause PAUSE appears in the viewfinder 2 Press the thumb trigger to start recording The camcorder automatically controls focus exposure and white balance The MENU DISPLAY button and menu PUSH dial will not operate AUTO DATE is selected for the date and time display To Turn Off the AutoShot Mode 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN SEARCH R Button 5SEC REC Button Thumb Trigger S...

Page 35: ...n for more than one second to remove or display the battery level indicator tape length indicator and tape remaining display Five Second Record Feature The five second record feature allows you to record for five seconds providing short scene transitions 1 Set POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO or CAMERA MAN 2 Make sure the SP SLP button is set to SP Press and hold to change 3 Press 5SEC REC to display 5...

Page 36: ...otate the zoom lever To move the lens in the telephoto close up direction rotate the zoom lever toward T To move the lens in the wide angle direction rotate the zoom lever toward W The zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder during zooming Digital Zooming Digital zooming makes zooming possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 200X 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press ...

Page 37: ... menu Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight TELE MACRO D ZOOM TELE MACRO REC TIME INT TIME DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF OFF OFF ENGLISH OFF 3 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the TELE MACRO menu OFF ON EXIT TELE MACRO 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight ON or OFF and press the dial in Select ON if you want to record a small subject within approximately 24 inches Select ...

Page 38: ...focus feature No focus indicator appears in the viewfinder Notes The low contrast indicator in the viewfinder indicates the auto focus system might not operate correctly due to low illumination low or no contrast repeated patterns or two subjects at different distances overlapping Use tele macro zooming when recording a subject close to the lens or the camcorder may zoom out to focus The lens must...

Page 39: ...her away Rotate the menu PUSH dial up to focus on a subject farther away flashes while you are adjusting the focus and flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to focus on a subject nearer flashes while you are adjusting the focus and flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more 7 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to remove the menus Note To return to auto...

Page 40: ...ect with various shades of the same color or when recording a predominantly red or brown object outdoors Auto White Balance During auto white balance the camcorder adjusts the white balance Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO to turn on the automatic white balance feature No indicator appears in the viewfinder Manual White Balance 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in ...

Page 41: ...hite balance as follows AUTO FINE CLOUD HALOGEN MWB EXIT M W B Note Connecting your camcorder to a color TV monitor may be helpful when making white balance adjustments A Point camcorder at a white flat object such as a piece of white paper B While MWB is highlighted press and hold the menu PUSH dial until MWB starts flashing The MWB indicator flashes while the camcorder is adjusting white balance...

Page 42: ...amcorder adjusts the iris for the best possible picture during auto exposure Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO to turn on the automatic exposure feature No indicator appears in the viewfinder Manual Exposure You may need to adjust exposure manually under certain conditions such as those listed on the next page 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu...

Page 43: ...bject When recording a reflective natural background such as a beach or when skiing Steady Pix Feature The Steady Pix feature corrects slight shaking of images during some recording modes While zooming in on a distant subject When recording an approaching small subject When recording while walking or riding in a vehicle When recording through a vehicle s window To Use the Steady Pix Feature Press ...

Page 44: ...p to the bottom Select SLIDE wipe in with a new image from right to left or wipe out with a black screen moving from left to right Select DOOR wipe to have the scene wipe in with a black screen moving from the center out to the sides or wipe out moving from the sides into the center Select CW CORNER to wipe in from the upper right corner to lower left corner or wipe out from the lower left corner ...

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

Page 46: ...ch as pause or slow motion Use to counter effects of glare and darken the picture with a black mist Use to soften the image and give the picture a misty white effect Use for twilight scenery fireworks etc to make them look more natural and dramatic Sets shutter speed to 1 2000 Use to record faster moving action than sports mode with less blurring Use when playing back a recording on a VCR featurin...

Page 47: ... DATE TIME DISP RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF T30 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight 16X9 and press it in to display the 16X9 menu OFF ON EXIT 16X9 Caution Do not use this mode unless you have a compatible 16 X 9 TV When played on a regular TV black bars appear in the picture 16X9 Mode The camcorder has a wide recording mode that lets you make recordings compatible with the 16X9 format When...

Page 48: ...er D ZOOM is highlighted D ZOOM TELE MACRO REC TIME INT TIME DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF OFF OFF ENGLISH OFF 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight TITLE LANG and press the menu PUSH dial in to display the TITLE LANG menu ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH EXIT TITLE LANG 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the language you want to use to record the preset title 5 Press the menu P...

Page 49: ...LATIONS OUR FAMILY SOMEONE SPECIAL VACATION SUPER STAR FIRST EXIT TITLE 5 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight the title you want to record and press the dial twice to select the title and remove the menus 6 Start recording The title you selected is superimposed and recorded on your tape To Stop Recording the Title 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to displa...

Page 50: ...viewfinder D ZOOM is highlighted Animation Recording You can produce an illusion of movement for an otherwise stationary scene or object by shooting a series of pictures of slightly different poses such as cartooning D ZOOM TELE MACRO REC TIME INT TIME DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF OFF OFF ENGLISH OFF PUSH Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In MENU DISPLAY Button POWER Switch in CAMERA ...

Page 51: ...rd for five seconds Select OFF if you do not want to record for a selected amount of time 6 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to exit the menu 7 and the amount of recording time appear in the viewfinder 5S 8 Press the thumb trigger to start recording Note The recording stops automatically after the selected period of recording time You might want to take two to five shots of the subject in the same p...

Page 52: ...ME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF OFF OFF ENGLISH OFF Time Lapse Recording You can make automatic recordings at preset time intervals The recording shows subtle changes such as shifts in cloud formations or plant growth when it remains focused on an object 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight REC TIME and press it in to display the REC TIME menu OFF 1 4 S 1 2 S 1 S 5 S EXIT REC TIME PUSH M...

Page 53: ...between recordings 15S 30S 1 MIN or 5 MIN Select 15S to delay the recording for 15 seconds Select 30S to delay the recording for 30 seconds Select 1 MIN to delay the recording for one minute Select 5 MIN to delay the recording for five minutes Select OFF if you do not want the camcorder to delay recording 9 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to select a time and exit the menus and the amount of record...

Page 54: ...MODE and press it in to display the DEMO menu Demo Mode You can turn on the DEMO mode in the MENU to have a demonstration of some of the camcorder s features OFF ON EXIT DEMO 5 Rotate the menu dial to highlight OFF or ON Press the menu PUSH dial twice to select ON or OFF and remove the menus Select ON if you want the cam corder to demonstrate some of the recording features Note Zoom is the only fe...

Page 55: ...nt ring Buckle Keeper Attachment Rings Cautions When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap you may find it convenient to rotate the viewfinder down This helps prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move Make sure the shoulder strap is firmly attached before using it to carry the camcorder 3 Thread the end of the strap back through the keeper and bu...

Page 56: ...ould be avoided If your lens has been exposed to the elements clean it only with proper lens cleaning supplies Make sure you have any plug adapters that you might need before taking your camcorder to other countries Consult your dealer for advice Carry your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling See page 62 for a case designed especially for this camcorder An ordinary suitcase or carry bag do...

Page 57: ...cing up and the tape window facing out Press on the PUSH button to lock the cassette compartment closed 3 Set the POWER switch to VCR The power indicator lights 4 Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortable viewing position Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision 5 Press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback If necessary adjust tracking During playback u...

Page 58: ... and release REW rewind button or FF fast forward button if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse Press PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback For brief searching press and hold REW rewind button or FF fast forward button for more than two seconds Release the button to return to normal playback Stop Action Pause During playback press PLAY PAUSE to stop the action and view one...

Page 59: ...ks may appear in the playback picture Press both tracking buttons P AE and FADES buttons to Press both tracking buttons again to turn automatic tracking back on AT flashes in the viewfinder for a few seconds and then disappears Note The tracking buttons may have no effect on tapes recorded on other camcorders or VCRs TBC Time Base Corrector During playback TBC reduces jitter from fluctuating video...

Page 60: ...t cover Notes Replace the battery when the load time becomes much longer than normal Remove the battery from the cassette adapter if it is not used for a month or more This prevents possible damage from battery leakage If leakage occurs wipe up the liquid inside the compartment and replace the battery with a new one Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter 1 Before inserting the cassette into the ada...

Page 61: ...hould hear a whirring sound while the tape loads The adapter s load detector will automatically retract into the adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter 1 Slide the adapter s EJECT switch to the right The load detector extends from the side and the whirring sound indicates the tape is being released before the adapter s cassette compartment lid opens 2 Use the access hole on the bottom of th...

Page 62: ... your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO IN jacks attach the plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you need a Y adapter such as AH25 shown on page 63 to hear both channels 2 Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV or VCR 3 Attach the white plug on the other end of the audio video cable to the A audio jack located under the small cover on the side of the camcorder 4 Attach t...

Page 63: ...o copy what the camcorder is playing place a blank cassette in the VCR and press the VCR s RECORD button Note Make sure the memory stop feature is turned off press COUNTER R M or the camcorder enters play pause when the counter reaches M 0 00 00 5 Press STOP when you are finished 1 A Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel B Camcorder connected to V...

Page 64: ...gh toll free ordering or by using the order form on page 65 Do not use any other car cord with this camcorder AC201A Soft Carrying Case Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide protection and utility for your compact VHS camcorder and most accessories Rugged fabric lined with soft non abrasive material and generous padding Has three outside pockets with storage for lens filters adap...

Page 65: ...cadmium battery is designed specifically for long life The FB1260 can be recharged with the AC adapter charger that came with your camcorder BB99L Rechargeable Battery This rechargeable 2 hour nickel metal hydride battery is designed specifically for long life The FB1260 is a 1 hour nickel cadmium battery The BB99L powers your camcorder approximately twice as long as the FB1260 depending on how mu...

Page 66: ...de into the camcorder more than approxi mately three eighth 3 8 inch Forcing the screw could damage the mounting hole on the bottom of the camcorder Mounting the camcorder on a tripod such as AC088 keeps the camcorder steady and produces excellent video results This tripod s fluid effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt The quick release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the camcorde...

Page 67: ...9 95 Audio Video Cable VH83 5 95 DC Cable 244268 28 60 and AC Adapter Charger 242740 91 25 Cassette Adapter VCA115 49 95 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise _________ Sales Tax _________ We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping and Handling 5 00 Total Amount En...

Page 68: ...umber above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card Expiration date Print or type your name and address clearly A complete and correct orde...

Page 69: ...ve your Visa MasterCard or Discover card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address V...

Page 70: ...g battery it might need to be recharged If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet If CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT flashes in the viewfinder there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until the warning no longer appears before operating the camcorder Make sure POWER switch is set to c...

Page 71: ...ION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT flashes there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until warning no longer appears before operating the camcorder Subject is dark or behind glass Auto focus may not work under these conditions Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and focus manually See pages 36 37 Subject not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are at different distances Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and foc...

Page 72: ...to start tape running smoothly Use fade in feature before starting to record at beginning of tape This might occur when the background extremely contrasts with the subject Try disconnecting power source Wait ten seconds and then connect power source again If error number does not disappear from viewfinder consult your Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center Adjust tracking with P AE and FADES butt...

Page 73: ...y charging it and then aiming the camcorder at a clock and recording the picture of the clock When the recording stops play the last recorded section and note the clock time A one hour battery should give you about 60 minutes of recording time In practical use you might not be able to record for the full time because the camera uses battery power when it is waiting between recordings record pause ...

Page 74: ...erase head Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Viewfinder 0 44 Color electronic viewfinder Camera Section Image sensor 1 4 CCD imager Lens F1 6 f 3 9 to 62 4mm 16 1 power zoom lens 200 1 digital zoom Filter diameter 40 5 mm Tripod Mount One 1 4 x 20 threaded hole AC Adapter Charger Power requirement 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 watts Weight 71 lbs 300g Dimensions 5 9 16 W x 1 11 16 H x...

Page 75: ... your fingers The oil from your skin might damage the lens To clean the camcorder s lens blow it with a blower brush and gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens Improper cleaning might scratch the lens Clean the Camcorder s Viewfinder You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning Lens 1 Turn the eyepiece counterclo...

Page 76: ...ediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location Give the camcorder 1 1 2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm condensation might cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects Do not leave your camcorder in direct sun...

Page 77: ...t to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an SR number over the phone They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your Camcorder Write the number in large clear characters on the outside of the box To avoid confusion and misunderstandings shipments without an SR numb...

Page 78: ...eplacement Camcorder before you return yours Option I 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 excluding all accessories within 14 days from the date you were provided the SR number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT RECEIVED WIT...

Page 79: ...order Service Center Check with your dealer or call 1 800 336 1900 for the 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 ...

Page 80: ...nimation recording 48 Assistance 1 3 Assistance customer 75 Audio video jacks 10 60 AUTO DATE display 20 21 Auto date feature 32 Auto exposure 40 Auto focus 36 Auto white balance 38 AutoShot 5 32 B Battery attaching and removing 13 care and storage 15 cassette adapter 58 charging 14 refreshing 14 Battery level indicator 15 28 33 BATTERY RELEASE lever 10 13 C Camcorder cleaning 73 Camcorder control...

Page 81: ...icator 6 8 29 Pause stop action 56 Play indicator 29 PLAY PAUSE button 8 55 61 Playback first 8 on TV or VCR 60 using cassette adapter 58 viewfinder 55 Playback features memory stop 57 position the tape 56 speeds 22 stop action pause 56 time counter 57 tracking 57 visual searching 56 Plug adapter 12 Power indicator 5 8 10 16 32 POWER switch 5 15 24 28 34 35 40 42 57 61 Powering your camcorder adap...

Page 82: ...49 51 61 Time counter 57 Time lapse indicator 51 Time lapse recording 50 Time remaining display 24 31 Tips recording 26 travel 54 TITLE LANG menu 46 TITLE menu 29 47 Tracking 55 indicators 29 Tracking buttons 57 Tracking indicators 57 Travel tips 54 Tripod mount hole 11 Tripod using 64 Trouble checks 68 TWILIGHT indicator 29 V Videocassettes 22 Viewfinder 5 11 27 adjust for viewing 27 cautions 27 ...

Page 83: ...s 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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that to whic...

Page 84: ...10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15530270 Part No LYT0520 001A VP ...

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