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Index

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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Tally Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,18,25

Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49

TAPE END Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Tape Length Display . . . . . . . .22-23,28

Tape Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Tape Time Remaining . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Things to Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Thumb Trigger . . . . . . . . . . .8,10,18-19

Tilt, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23,27

Time Counter Display . . . . . . . . .22-23

Time Remaining Display . . . . .22-23,28

Title Displays . . . . . . . .22,38-39,42-43

Title, Creating New . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Titler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

Titles, Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Titles, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43

TRACKING Buttons . . . . . .10,45,49,51

Tracking Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Traveling and Recording Tips . . . . . .20

Tripod, Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-63

Turning On the Camcorder . . . . . . . . .8

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Unpacking the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . .3

User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Using Cassette Adapter . . . . . . . .46-47

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VCR/OFF/CAMERA Switch &

Indicator . . . . . . . . . 5,8,10,11,13-14,

. .18-19,26,30-36,38-40,44-45,47,49

Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

VIDEO/RF DC/AUDIO OUT

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11,15,48,50

Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,9,21

Viewfinder, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Viewfinder Displays . . . . . . . . . . .22-24

Viewfinder Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Visual Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,30

White Balance Display . . . . . . . . .24,30

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Zoom Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,18-19,36

Zoom Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . .22,36

Summary of Contents for CC631

Page 1: ...USER S GUIDE CC631 C A M C O R D E R ...

Page 2: ...this card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service and attach it here Record the serial and model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder Model No _____________________________________ Serial No _____________________________________ Purchase Date _____________________________________ Purchased From ________________...

Page 3: ...ing 8 Play Back Your Recording 8 Turn off the Camcorder 8 Review Camcorder s Operating Controls 9 10 Powering Your Camcorder Using Adapter Charger 11 Using Rechargeable Battery 12 14 Using Optional Car Cord Adapter 15 Video Cassettes 16 17 Recording Make a Recording 18 19 Recording Tips 20 Traveling Tips 20 Viewfinder 21 Viewfinder Displays 22 24 Tally Light 25 Microphone 25 Flying Erase Head 25 E...

Page 4: ...ck s Cell 40 Set the Time and Date 41 Record the Date Time or Title 42 43 Playback Viewfinder Playback 44 Visual Searching 45 Stop Action Pause 45 Tracking 45 Using the Cassette Adapter 46 47 Playback on TV or VCR With AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks 48 49 Playback on TV Without Audio Video Inputs 50 51 Optional Accessories 52 57 Accessory Order Form 55 57 Care and Maintenance 58 59 Trouble Checks 60 63 Spec...

Page 5: ...er Battery Size AA 1 5 Volt Caution Do not use this adapter charger for any purpose other than charging the FB1260 or FB120 battery pack or supply ing power to the camcorder Cautions Lithium cell battery 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...

Page 6: ...onnect the power connector s small plug into the DC OUT jack on the adapter charger B Align the reference mark on the power connector with the mark on the camcorder Hold the top of the power connector flush against the back of the camcorder and press the bottom of the power connector down until it locks into place C Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet The adapter charger s POW...

Page 7: ...in record pause The position of the POWER switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record CAMERA turn the power off OFF or play back tapes VCR The camcorder will automatically turn off if it remains in record pause for five minutes Place POWER switch in OFF and then back in CAMERA PAUSE continued on next page Handstrap Flap Handstrap Velcro Strip Under Flap POWER Switch and Indicator LENS CO...

Page 8: ...f the tape you are using so the camcorder can correctly calculate the recording time remaining on the tape Repeatedly press the SP SLP T20 30 40 switch Select T20 SP if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time and want to record in SP speed Select T20 SLP if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time and want to record in SLP speed Select T30 SP if you are using...

Page 9: ...corder in the AUTO mode In the AUTO mode the fade 16X9 manual focus exposure display and titler controls will not operate 9 Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Pull out the viewfinder and rotate it into a comfortable operating position Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision First Time Operation continued on next page ...

Page 10: ...and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record pause mode appears in the viewfinder PAUSE 11 Play back what you have recorded Place the POWER switch in VCR Press REW to rewind the tape Press PLAY 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 44 12 Place the PO...

Page 11: ... Button F1 Button 13 Review camcorder s operating controls Tally Light Cassette Door PUSH here to close EJECT Button Scene Select AE Dial Viewfinder Power Zoom Lever W Wide Angle T Telephoto Eyepiece Focus Control Eyepiece Microphone LENS COVER Control continued on next page LENS COVER Control ...

Page 12: ...A POWER OFF FF Button Also EDIT SEARCH Button REW Button Also EDIT SEARCH Button SP SLP T20 30 40 Button Also COUNTER R M Button MAN W BAL Manual White Balance PLAY PAUSE Button STOP Button SET Button DATE TIME CHAR and Buttons Also TRACKING Buttons Handstrap Thumb Trigger AUDIO RF DC OUT and VIDEO Jacks Under Small Cover BATT RELEASE Button Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Clock Cell Compartment Sh...

Page 13: ...ional Plug Adapter An optional plug adapter may be required in some countries 1 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the AC plug adapter 2 Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC outlet AC Plug Optional AC Plug Adapter AC 100 240V BATT RELEASE AUDIO RF DC OUT VIDEO L E N S C O V E R POWER CHG EN D REF RES H CAMERA VCR POWER OFF DC OUT Jack POWER Indicator Power Connector To AC 100 240V 50 60 Hz BATT ...

Page 14: ... R C H G E N D R E F R E S H Adapter Charger POWER Indicator Hold Battery Flush and Slide Reference Marks CHG Indicator END Indicator REFRESH Indicator REFRESH Button To AC Wall Outlet 100 240 Volts 50 60 Hz Caution When a battery is attached to the adapter charger do not turn them upside down The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury Use the REFRESH Button The battery will provide i...

Page 15: ... battery into a fire or exposing to excessive heat over 149ºF 65ºC could be hazardous The battery must be charged as described on the previous page before it can be used the first time Initial charging will take approximately 70 minutes When fully charged the battery should supply about 55 minutes of operating time depending on how much you use the light zoom and pause Conserve battery power by tu...

Page 16: ...er charger When appears the battery is fully charged The battery will also provide better service if its power is completely drained before storing it for long periods of time 30 days or more The battery should be charged in the temperature range of 50 95 F 10 35C to prevent damage Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 32 F 0C or above 104 F 40C The battery may be damaged if operated at...

Page 17: ...used only with vehicles having negative ground electrical systems Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with this camcorder Use of any other car cord adapter may damage the camcorder and void your warranty BATT RELEASE AUDIO RF DC OUT VIDEO L E N S C O V E R POWER Indicator Power Connector Cigarette Lighter Socket Optional DCC08 Car Cord Adapter VCR CAMERA POWER OFF Optional Car Cord Adapter The optiona...

Page 18: ... or cleaning by a Servicenter This system is activated whenever you insert or remove a cassette Erase Protection Safety Tab Recording and Playback Speeds and Times The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed SP or extended play SLP Select the recording speed and tape length using the SP SLP T20 30 40 switch The selected speed and tape length will be displayed in the viewfinder Listed be...

Page 19: ...rs and other devices Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment All dust is abrasive and will cause 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 may jam and or damage your camcorder 1 Attach a power supply Then slide and release EJECT to...

Page 20: ... wheel facing up and the tape window facing out 3 Slide the LENS COVER control to open the lens cover 4 Place the POWER switch in CAMERA The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record pause appears in the viewfinder 5 Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control for your vision PAUSE BATT RELEASE AUDIO RF DC OUT VIDEO L E N S C O V E R DATE TIME CHAR SET T20 30 40 TRACKING ...

Page 21: ... Select F2 16X9 to record using the 16X9 format Select F1 FOCUS to manually focus Select F2 EXP to adjust the iris brightness Select F1 TITLE to select and record one of the preset titles Select F2 DISP to display and record the date time and date or create and record your own title 8 Start and stop recording Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording RECEEEappears in the viewfinder an...

Page 22: ...oises 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 dow...

Page 23: ...der s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording BATT RELEASE AUDIO RF DC OUT VIDEO L E N S C O V E R CAMERA VCR POWER OFF Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your personal vision If you wear eyeglasses you probably can operate the camcorder without them It is easiest to set the correct...

Page 24: ...ls are on pages 38 and 42 43 3 2 1 Viewfinder Displays Date Date Time or Created Title The date AUTO DATE date and time or title you created appears in this area of the viewfinder These displays will be recorded on your tape when they appear Details are on pages 42 43 Battery Level Indicator This indicator shows how much power is left in the rechargeable battery This indicator flashes when the bat...

Page 25: ...ch appears here Details are on pages 16 and 28 Elapsed Time Counter with Memory Stop The time counter appears during playback It is not recorded on the tape 8 7 6 An M appears in front of the time counter when memory stop is on Details are on page 27 Scene Select AE The indicator for the mode selected with the scene select AE dial appears here The indicator and mode both appear briefly when the mo...

Page 26: ... and F2 The scene select AE dial may not be in AUTO to use these features 15 14 13 The F1 and F2 features selected with the MODE button appear here Details are on page 31 Status Displays The RECEEEindicator appears here when the camcorder is recording The indicator appears when the camcorder is in record pause TAPE END appears when the end of the tape is reached during recording or a cassette is i...

Page 27: ...e that may occur at the beginning or the end of recordings Tally Light Electronic Indexing An index mark is automatically recorded at the beginning of a recording after the date advances and a cassette is inserted When you play back the indexed tape in a VCR that has a compatible indexing feature called VHS Index Search System the invisible marks can be located automatically See VCR owner s manual...

Page 28: ...d this system is activated The head cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or cleaning by a Servicenter 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 Camera Edit Feature The camera edit feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in record pause Place ...

Page 29: ...0 00 To Use the Memory Stop Feature 1 Locate the place on the tape you want 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 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than one second to turn the time counter s memory stop feature on or off When memory stop is on an M appears before the time counter in the viewfinder 3 Continue to play th...

Page 30: ...t the recording speed and length of tape you are using Select T20 SP if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time and want to record in SP speed Select T20 SLP if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time and want to record in SLP speed Select T30 SP if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording time and want to record in SP speed Select T30 SLP if you are u...

Page 31: ...th less blurring Use when the subjects are in front of a window or with 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 2000 Use to record fast moving action with less blurring Can ca...

Page 32: ...o Adjust White Balance 1 Place the POWER switch in CAMERA and make sure the scene select AE dial is not set to AUTO 2 Press MAN W BAL manual white balance until one of the manual white balance indicators appear in the viewfinder Select when recording outdoors on a cloudy day Select when recording outdoors on a sunny day Select when recording using halogen or tungsten lighting Select MWB when shoot...

Page 33: ...o select a function The function selected appears in the viewfinder F1 FADE F2 16X9 F1 FOCUS F2 EXP F1 TITLE F2 DISP When the function you want to use appears press F1 or F2 to select it Each of the functions is described in detail on the following pages Functions Selected Repeatedly Press MODE FADE 16X9 F2 F1 F1 2 F MODE P U S H A U T O M A N scene select AE MODE F1 and F2 Buttons ...

Page 34: ...appears in the lower right hand corner of the viewfinder 5 Press the thumb trigger to start recording The screen turns blank and the camcorder will automatically fade into the scene you have selected F1 Fade Out 1 Make sure scene select AE dial is not set to AUTO 2 Press MODE until FADE appears in the viewfinder 3 Press F1 to activate FADE FADE appears in the lower right hand corner of the viewfin...

Page 35: ...ode will not operate To Record Using the 16X9 Mode F1 F2 ODE EJECT P U S H A U T O M A N FADE 16X9 F2 F1 LIGHT OFF AUT ON scene select AE New 16X9 TV Screen Standard Shape TV Screen Do not use this mode unless you have a compatible 16X9 TV When played on a regular TV black bars appear in the picture 16X9 Mode Normal Mode 16X9 Mode The camcorder has a 16X9 recording mode that lets you make recordin...

Page 36: ...ntering the camcorder will operate the auto focus feature and consume battery power 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 1 Center the main object in the viewfinder 2 Make sure the scene select AE dial is not set to AUTO 3 Press MODE until FOCUS appears in the ...

Page 37: ... indicators appear in the viewfinder The F or E indicator will flash When the focus cannot be adjusted any farther the indicator will flash When the focus cannot be adjusted any closer the indicator will flash 5 Release the power zoom button to lock in the manual focus The indicators appear in the viewfinder 6 To turn off manual focus press F1 or place the scene select AE dial to AUTO The indicato...

Page 38: ... AE F1 2 F MODE P U S H A U T O M A N sce ne select AE Zooming The motorized zoom lens allows you to zoom in and out for close ups or wide angle shots just by sliding the power zoom lever on the camcorder Power Zoom Lever T Telephoto W Wide Angle To move the lens in the telephoto close up direction slide the power zoom lever toward T Scene Select AE Dial T W Zoom Level Indicator in Viewfinder The ...

Page 39: ...rder from your shoulder and when you are ready to shoot bring the camcorder to shooting position in one quick movement Cautions When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap you may find it convenient to rotate the viewfinder down and slide it to the front This helps prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move Make sure the shoulder strap is firmly at...

Page 40: ...cord The stored titles appear in the following order Title Off No Title HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR FAMILY SOMEONE SPECIAL VACATION F1 SUPER STAR FIRST Title you Created Title Off No Title Note You can record the title you created along with one of the titles stored in memory making it possible to record a pair of identical titles 5 Press the thumb trigger to start recording ...

Page 41: ... you can store it and record it alone or with one of the preset titles as described on pages 42 43 The clock cell battery must be installed as shown on the next page BATT RELEASE AUDIO RF DC OUT VIDEO L E N S C O V E R DATE TIME CHAR SET T20 30 40 TRACKING UNTER R M W BAL PLAY PAUSE STOP FF REW CAMERA VCR POWER OFF DATE TIME CHAR AND Buttons SET Button 9 Repeatedly press SET to store the title and...

Page 42: ...utions 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 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 immediately for emergency treatment The lithium cell us...

Page 43: ...ording hour including AM or PM and minutes 8 Press SET to remove the flashing cursor and start the clock Note The clock begins when the minute digits stop flashing The clock does not keep time while any digits are flashing To Correct the Displays Press SET to display the time and date and select the item you want to change Use DATE TIME CHAR or to enter the correct digit s Repeatedly press SET to ...

Page 44: ... Make sure the scene select AE dial is not set to AUTO 3 Press MODE until DISP appears in the viewfinder 4 Repeatedly press F2 to select the date time or title you want to record Date Display The date will be displayed and recorded Auto Date The date will be automatically recorded for approximately five seconds Date Time Display The date and time will be displayed and recorded F2 Select the Date T...

Page 45: ...utomatically selected 3 Press MODE until DISP appears in the viewfinder 4 Repeatedly press F2 to display the date time or title you have previously stored in the viewfinder If you select AUTO DATE it will automatically appear be recorded for five seconds and then disappear whenever F2 AUTO DATE NOV 18 96 NOV 18 96 NOV 18 96 PM 11 59 Auto Date Display NOV 18 96 Return to Date Display TAYLOR WAYNE C...

Page 46: ...yback If necessary adjust tracking During playback use the playback features 4 Press STOP when you are finished Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder playback is the simplest way to watch tapes using the camcorder BATT RELEASE AUDIO RF DC OUT VIDEO L E N S C O V E R DATE TIME CHAR SET T20 30 40 TRACKING UNTER R M W BAL PLAY PAUSE STOP FF REW CAMERA VCR POWER OFF FF Button REW Button PLAY PAUSE Button STO...

Page 47: ...ks may appear in the playback picture Visual Searching During playback press and release FF or REW 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 FF or REW for more than two seconds Release the button to return to normal playback Press either TRACKING button to move the streaks up or down and out of the...

Page 48: ...ttery compartment 3 Replace battery compartment 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 1 Before inserting the cass...

Page 49: ...ad the cassette loading is not complete Try to load the cassette again Attempting to insert the cassette adapter into a VCR with the load detector extending may cause damage to the adapter and or VCR Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter 1 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...

Page 50: ... Optional OR VIDEO Jack Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor 1 2 White Audio Plug 1 Yellow Video Plug Audio Video Output Cable Optional 3 2 AUDIO Jack 4 4 3 CAMERA VCR POWER OFF Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor or VCR with AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks you will need an optional audio video cable such as VH83 shown on page 54 If your TV is already connect...

Page 51: ...ory 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 1 A Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel B Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV Turn on VCR and place it in the line or camera mode If your VCR does not have a line or ...

Page 52: ...e 54 If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks or is connected to a VCR refer to pages 48 49 Installation 1 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 to 75 ohm tr...

Page 53: ... for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 1 Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4 When the camcorder is used as a camera turn the TV s volume down to prevent a high pitched squeal caused by feedback 2 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to th...

Page 54: ...y plugging the car cord directly into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket The DCC08 is designed specifically to convert power from a 12 volt battery to a 6 volt output Do not use any other car cord with this camcorder We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to the fun of using your compact VHS camcorder The following pages have a selection of accessor...

Page 55: ...ghth 3 8 inch Forcing the screw could damage the mounting hole on the bottom of the camcorder Using the Optional AC088 Tripod FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries These rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries are designed specifically for long life The FB1260 is the same battery that came packed with your camcorder The FB120 powers your camcorder twice as long as the FB1260 depending on how much ...

Page 56: ...TV one without audio video inputs for playback If your antenna cable is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you will also need a 300 to 75 ohm transformer If your TV has 300 ohm VHS screw terminals you will need an optional 75 to 300 ohm transformer such as VH54 Coaxial RF Cables These RF cables are used with the RF output adapter to connect your camcorder to a standard TV one without a...

Page 57: ...sformer VH54 2 95 Coaxial RF Cable VH82 6 95 Audio Video Cable VH83 5 95 Coaxial RF Cable VH90 7 95 RF Output Adapter 1CVA147C 59 95 AC Adapter Charger 221400 96 45 and Power Connector 220389 27 75 Cassette Adapter 232845 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 individua...

Page 58: ...opy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Name Street Apt City State Zip Print or type your name and address clearly This will be your mailing label 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 A complete and correct order will save...

Page 59: ...ready and call the toll free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM 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 E...

Page 60: ...mage the camcorder Caution Do not touch the lens with your fingers The oil from your skin can damage the lens F1 2 F MODE P U S H A U T O M A N scene select AE Lens Reference Marks Cleaning the Camcorder s Viewfinder The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed for cleaning 1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Remove dust using a blower brush 3 Reattach the eyepiece by aligning the ref...

Page 61: ...poses Proper Care and Storage Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder s cassette door Dust and grit are abrasive and will cause excessive wear to both the camcorder s recording playback heads and cassettes Always close the lens cover when the camcorder is not in use Before handling your camcorder make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it m...

Page 62: ...on the camcorder The POWER indicator will light If using battery it may 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 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...

Page 63: ...warding or press COUNTER R M to turn off the memory stop feature Press PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback Subject was too far from camcorder If the dew indicator flashes in the viewfinder there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until this indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder Subject is dark or behind glass Auto focus may not work under these conditions Place scene select...

Page 64: ...Shutter See page 29 Subject in front of a strong backlight Rotate scene select AE dial to select back lit See page 29 Add more light using the exposure control See page 36 Scene select AE dial may be turned to special effect mode Turn the scene select AE dial to AUTO See page 29 SEPIA selected with scene select AE dial Turn the scene select AE dial to AUTO See page 29 Camcorder is set to the 16X9 ...

Page 65: ...en connect power source again If error number does not disappear from viewfinder consult your Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter If camcorder has not been used for some time charge the battery using the REFRESH feature on the adapter charger Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is recording continuously You can check your battery by first fully charging it and then aiming the camcor...

Page 66: ...und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communicati...

Page 67: ... the camcorder Include in the camcorder carton 1 a copy of your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date 2 your name and address and 3 a brief description of the problem Ship the camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter Pay any charges billed to you by the Servicenter for service not covered by the warranty What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your owner s man...

Page 68: ...r Unpacking 3 CAMERA OFF VCR Switch Indicator 5 8 10 11 13 14 18 19 26 30 36 38 40 44 45 47 49 Camera Edit Feature 26 Car Cord Adapter Optional 15 52 Care and Maintenance 58 59 Care and Storage of Battery 14 Cassette Adapter 46 47 Cassette Door 4 9 Cassette Inserting 4 17 Cassettes Inserting and Removing 17 Cassette Warning Indicator 22 23 Cautions Inside Front Cover Charging the Battery 12 Checki...

Page 69: ...splays 22 23 Focus Lock Feature 34 Focusing 34 35 Front Light Mode 29 H Hand Strap 5 10 High Speed Shutter Mode 29 I Included Accessories 3 INDEX Display 24 25 Indexing Electronic 24 Information to User 64 L Lens 9 58 Lens Cleaning 58 LENS COVER Control 5 9 18 22 23 Limited Warranty 65 M Maintenance and Care 58 59 MAN Manual Mode 29 MAN W BAL Manual White Balance Button 10 30 Manual Focus 35 Memor...

Page 70: ... Inside Front Cover Proper Care and Storage 59 Q Quick Review 26 PAUSE R REC EEEIndicator 8 19 24 Recording and Traveling Tips 20 Recording First 3 10 Recording Making a 18 19 Recording Speeds 6 16 28 Refreshing the Battery 12 Registration Card Inside Front Cover REW Rewind Button 8 10 26 44 45 RF Output Adapter Optional 48 49 54 S Safety Tab 16 Scene Select AE Dial 7 9 18 19 22 23 29 36 38 39 Sea...

Page 71: ... 42 43 TRACKING Buttons 10 45 49 51 Tracking Feature 45 Traveling and Recording Tips 20 Tripod Using 53 Trouble Checks 60 63 Turning On the Camcorder 8 U Unpacking the Camcorder 3 User Information 64 Using Cassette Adapter 46 47 V VCR OFF CAMERA Switch Indicator 5 8 10 11 13 14 18 19 26 30 36 38 40 44 45 47 49 Video Cassettes 16 17 VIDEO RF DC AUDIO OUT Jacks 10 11 15 48 50 Viewfinder 7 9 21 Viewf...

Page 72: ...n the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan Part Number 96 CC631 1 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 Need Assistance We want to help U S Consumers Customer Service 800 336 1900 Accessories 800 338 0376 Canadian Consumers English 800 522 0338 French 800 522 0445 ...

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