RCA CC6364 User Manual Download

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Connections & Setup

Chapter 1

Getting Started

This section describes the basics on how to set up your camcorder to record for the first
time. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.

Unpack the camcorder and accessories

• The items shown are packed with the camcorder. If any pieces are missing or

appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

• Remove the plastic film that covers the front and side logos on the camcorder. Use

your fingernail, not anything sharp, to remove.

• Save all packing materials and box in case the camcorder ever needs to be

shipped or stored.

Summary of Contents for CC6364

Page 1: ...Camcorder User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again CC6364 CC6374 ...

Page 2: ...No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain war...

Page 3: ...2 Set the video light Off AUTO ON switch to AUTO CC6374 only 12 Insert a cassette tape 13 Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to see what s recording 14 Start recording 15 Play your recording 15 Turn off the camcorder 16 Powering the Camcorder 16 Charging the Battery 16 Refreshing the Battery 18 Battery Level Icon 19 Battery Care and Storage 19 Using the Power Supply 20 Using the Shoulder Strap 21 S...

Page 4: ...hooting 36 Self Recording 37 5 Second Recording 37 Quick Review 37 Retake 38 Digital and Optical Zooming 38 Using Steady Pix 40 Using the Video Light CC6374 only 40 Recording Tips 42 Chapter 4 Playback Playback Options 44 Basic Playback 44 Still Playback Mode 47 Shuttle Search 48 Choose your Connection 49 Using the Cassette Tape Adapter 49 Connecting to a TV or VCR with Audio Video Input Jacks 52 ...

Page 5: ...gram AE With Special Effects 62 Digital Effects 63 Exposure Control 64 Focusing 65 White Balance Adjustment 67 Date Time Insert 69 Instant Titles 70 Animation 71 Time Lapse 72 Chapter 6 Other Information Troubleshooting 74 Final Notes 78 Power 78 Date Time Settings 78 Video Recording 79 TBC Time Base Corrector 79 Tapes 80 Care and Cleaning 81 After Using the Camcorder 81 Cleaning The Camcorder 81 ...

Page 6: ...Care and Storage 82 Things to Avoid 83 Traveling Tips 83 Specifications 84 Customer Assistance and Service 85 Limited Warranty 87 FCC and Industry Canada Information 91 Optional Accessories 92 Accessories Order Form 95 Index 98 ...

Page 7: ...hapter Overview Parts Checklist Buttons and Controls Getting Started Powering the Camcorder Using the Shoulder Strap Setting the Date and Time Setting the Tape Recording Speed Setting the Tape Length 5 Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 8: ...SEC REC VOL Camcorder Parts Checklist Make sure the box includes the items shown here Caution Never use the power supply for any purpose other than charging the FB1260 battery pack or for supplying power to the camcorder AC power supply Part 250814 Battery pack Part 244427 FB1260 Cassette tape adapter Part 244270 CC6374 only AA battery for cassette tape adapter Lens cap Part 251624 Audio Video cab...

Page 9: ... Viewfinder MENU BRIGHT TRACKING dial 5 SEC REC button Power Zoom VOL lever STEADY PIX button Recording Start Stop button Power switch DIGITAL DSC IN OUT DSC S T O P R R E T A K E F LIGH T OFF AUT O ON COUNT ER R M FADE W IPE P AE DIGIFE CT CHA RGE VID EO REF RES H EJE CT STEADY PIX TBC MENU BRIGHT TRACKING 5SEC REC VOL Speaker Hand strap Eyepiece focus control Video light CC6374 only Microphone B...

Page 10: ... view Area marked CLOSE LCD monitor Shoulder strap eyelets Tripod mounting sockets CHARGE STOP R RETAKE F LIGHT OFF AUTO ON C O U N T E R R M F A D E W I P E P A E D I G I F E C T POWER REFRESH EJECT EJECT switch REFRESH button Playback buttons POWER indicator CHARGE indicator Video LIGHT switch CC6374 only COUNTER R M and FADE WIDE button P AE button DIGIFECT button ...

Page 11: ...d feature options Unpack the camcorder and accessories The items shown are packed with the camcorder If any pieces are missing or appear damaged contact your dealer immediately Remove the plastic film that covers the front and side logos on the camcorder Use your fingernail not anything sharp to remove Save all packing materials and box in case the camcorder ever needs to be shipped or stored ...

Page 12: ... separate the Velcro strip 2 Insert your hand so your fingers can comfortably reach the buttons 3 Adjust the strap to fit snugly 4 Refasten the strap and fold the flap back down Attach the lens cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration MENU BRIGHT TRACKING 5SEC REC VOL STEADY PIX TBC P L A Y O F F A M STOP R RETA KE F LI GH T OF F AU TO ON C...

Page 13: ...LI GH T OF F AU TO ON COUNTER R M FADE WIPE P AE DIGIFECT Attach the power supply Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time you need to use an AC outlet to power the camcorder 1 Plug the small end of the power supply into the DC IN jack on the camcorder 2 Plug the other end of the power supply into a working AC outlet ...

Page 14: ... operate in AutoShot mode see pages 57 59 for more information The camcorder automatically turns off to save battery power if you leave it in record standby mode for more than five minutes To turn it back on set the Power switch to OFF then back to automatic or manual record mode Set the video light OFF AUTO ON Switch to AUTO CC6374 only Slide the video LIGHT switch to AUTO In this setting the vid...

Page 15: ...not slide the tab Some tapes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape 5 Push on the area marked CLOSE until the cassette tape holder locks into place PAUSE appears on the LCD or in the viewfinder Notes You can t open the cassette tape holder unless a power supply is attached The cassette tape holder can t be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode ...

Page 16: ...finder automatically turns off When the LCD monitor is closed the viewfinder automatically turns on STOP R RETAK E F LIGH T OFF AUT O ON COUN TER R M FADE WIPE P AE DIGIF ECT C H A R G E V ID EO R EF R ES H EJ EC T MENU dial LCD monitor MENU BRIGHT TRACKING 5SEC REC VOL STEADY PIX TBC P L A Y O F F A M STOP R RETAK E F LIG HT OF F AU TO ON COUNTER R M FADE WIPE P AE DIGIFECT Viewfinder Using the v...

Page 17: ...ing When rewound completely the camcorder automatically stops 3 Press the Play Pause button to start playback View the recording using the LCD monitor or viewfinder 4 Press the Stop button when finished playing the tape Notes Sound will play back if the LCD monitor is open or closed To adjust the volume use the Zoom Lever also labeled VOL More information about using the LCD monitor and viewfinder...

Page 18: ...HARGE indicator blinks 4 When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays on charging is finished Make sure the Power switch is set to OFF then unplug the power supply from the AC outlet and from the camcorder Important Before detaching the power source make sure the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction Power switch MENU BRIGHT TRACKING 5SEC REC ...

Page 19: ...charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged Notes If a protective cap is on the battery remove it before use or charging When charging a battery for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE indicator may not come on Remove the...

Page 20: ...r blinks Notes If you store a partially charged battery for a long period of time its performance is reduced During charging or discharging the camcorder can t be operated Charging and discharging isn t possible if the wrong type of battery is used If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purc...

Page 21: ...attery 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 R B R C R B R C Ni Cd ATTENTION The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel cadmium Ni Cd battery ind...

Page 22: ...pplying power to the camcorder Removing the power supply 1 Make sure the Power switch is set to OFF 2 Unplug the power supply from the AC outlet 3 Unplug the small end of the power supply from the DC IN jack on the camcorder Important Before detaching the power source make sure the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction Using an Optional Plug Adapter...

Page 23: ...to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet located under the hand strap Make sure the strap is not twisted Caution When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap you should close the LCD monitor and rotate the viewfinder down This helps prevent possible damage to the monitor or viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move Make sure the shoulder strap is firmly attached ...

Page 24: ... adjust it When the correct setting appears press in the MENU dial to select it 7 When finished rotate the MENU dial to select EXIT Then press in the MENU dial twice Note To make the date and time appear in the camcorder s display or on the TV see page 69 Important A separate internal battery is used for the time and date Under normal conditions this battery should last for 10 years or more If you...

Page 25: ...e the MENU dial to highlight SP if you want the best recording quality or SLP if you want a lesser quality recording which provides three times the recording time as SP Press in the MENU dial to select it 6 When finished press in the MENU dial again to exit Note If the recording speed is switched during the recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Power switch MENU BRI...

Page 26: ...ect it The TAPE LENGTH menu appears 5 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the length of the tape you are using T20 T30 T35 T40 T20 20 minutes T30 30 minutes etc in SP mode Press in the MENU dial to select it 6 When finished press in the MENU dial again to exit Note The tape remaining time feature is accurate only if the correct tape length has been selected Power switch MENU BRIGHT TRACKING 5SEC REC...

Page 27: ...25 Chapter 2 Using the Monitors Chapter Overview Seeing What You Are Recording On screen Icons Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 28: ...wn up to 90 From a high angle such as over a crowd tilt the monitor down to record From a low angle such as when kneeling tilt the monitor up to record 3 Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the bright control MENU dial This doesn t affect the brightness of the recording you are making Turn the dial toward to brighten the image Turn the dial toward to darken the image 4 When finishe...

Page 29: ...set the correct focus by focusing on one of the viewfinder s on screen displays Look through the viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision Note The eyepiece focus control does not affect the focus of the image captured by the camcorder Cautions Never force the viewfinder to rotate completely around This will damage the viewfinder and or the camcorder When carrying the camcor...

Page 30: ... CLEANING CASSETTE appears if dirt is detected on the recording heads Use an optional cleaning cassette to remove dirt On screen Icons Several displays appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder to aid in the operation of the camcorder Although it may look crowded all of the icons shown below do not appear on screen at the same time Also not all screen icons are shown in the illustration Refer...

Page 31: ...er automatic or manual record mode and the lens cap is still attached Safeguard The error icons E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occurred If an error icon and warning appear turn the unit off remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the warnings to clear If they do you can resume using the camcorder If the warnings remain consult your nearest RCA authorized service c...

Page 32: ...ct Appears when you select TWILIGHT to record scenes at twilight fireworks etc Appears when you select 1 2000 to record faster moving action than the SPORTS mode Appears when you select NEGA POSI to reverse the colors and create a negative image Appears when you select MOSAIC to record scenes in a mosaic pattern Appears when you select STRETCH to record scenes which are double the horizontal width...

Page 33: ... CLOUD to record outdoors on a cloudy day Appears when you select HALOGEN to record using halogen or tungsten lighting MWB appears when you select MWB to adjust the color temperatures Appears when the camcorder is recording Appears during record standby Appears when the camcorder plays a tape Appears during play pause Appears during fast forward and flashes during forward search Appears during rew...

Page 34: ...f the monitor with the BRIGHT dial During playback the VOLUME icon appears when you adjust the volume of the speaker with the VOL control also zoom lever This icon appears when you are adjusting brightness manually using the EXPOSURE menu Appears when you select black fade Appears when you select mosaic fade Appears when you select shutter wipe Appears when you select slide wipe Appears when you s...

Page 35: ...5S 30S 1MIN or 5MIN 15S 15 seconds 30S 30 seconds etc Appears when you select the recording time for animation or time lapse recording 1 4S 1 2S 1S or 5S 1 4S 1 4 of a second 1 2S 1 2 of a second etc see pages 71 72 Appears when you are using Steady Pix see page 40 Indicates what tape length you have selected T20 T30 T35 or T40 T20 20 minutes T30 30 minutes etc see page 24 Indicates what tape spee...

Page 36: ...ed on see page 46 Appears during playback It is not recorded An M appears in front of the time counter when memory stop is on see page 47 Indicates the approximate time remaining on the tape TBC Time Base Corrector Icon TBC Time Counter Icon M0 00 00 Time Remaining Icon 120MIN ...

Page 37: ...Chapter 3 Recording Chapter Overview Recording Details Recording Tips 35 Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 38: ...OFF and then back to A or M to turn the camcorder on again If you are recording on a tape from the middle such as when a tape is removed and reinserted during recording use the Retake function see page 38 to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any of it To remove the icons from the camcorder s display during recording see page 58 Journalistic Shooting In some situations differen...

Page 39: ...dby mode automatically To cancel 5 Sec Recording press and release 5 SEC REC again Note Fade Wipe cannot be activated by pressing 5 SEC REC Quick Review You can check the end of the last recording 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press and release quickly The tape is rewound for approximately 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for th...

Page 40: ...ide angle shots by moving the zoom lever on the camcorder The camcorder automatically focuses at most distances when zooming Optical zooming is possible up to 16 times and digital zooming allows up to 400 times normal magnification Using the Zoom Lever W and T To zoom in tight telephoto or out wide wide angle rotate the zoom lever to either T or W With telephoto zooming it is possible to capture i...

Page 41: ...agnify images to a maximum of 400 times normal magnification 1 Set the Power switch to M manual record The POWER indicator comes on 2 Press in the MENU dial The CAMERA MENU appears 3 While TO SYSTEM MENU is highlighted press in the MENU dial again The SYSTEM MENU appears 4 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight D ZOOM Press in the MENU dial to select it The D ZOOM menu appears 5 Rotate the MENU dial to...

Page 42: ...n t be used Using the Video Light CC6374 only To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim the camcorder uses a built in video light You can turn on the video light at all times set to turn on automatically when the camcorder senses additional light is needed or turn off altogether Set the LIGHT switch as desired OFF Turns off the light AUTO Automatically allows the camcorder to turn on ...

Page 43: ...corder is on Set the white balance to artificial light when using the video light to avoid a washed out look When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power Cautions Never operate the video light closer than 1 foot to people or other objects The video light becomes very hot Do not touch it during use or right after use Serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder in a carr...

Page 44: ...ily outings or group functions Fading in and out of scenes makes your videos appear more professional Learn to use the special effects to add variety to your recordings Be aware of video and audio backgrounds Background details barely noticed while recording may show up as visual clutter on your recording Background noises especially TV sets radios household appliances traffic sounds etc might det...

Page 45: ...Chapter 4 Playback Chapter Overview Playback Options Choose Your Connection 43 Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 46: ...button to advance the tape while in stop mode Notes If stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically to conserve power To turn the camcorder on again set the Power switch to OFF then to back to playback mode When the Power switch is set to and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 25 or more the LCD monitor switches on and the view...

Page 47: ... BRIGHT dial towards to brighten or to darken Controlling Speaker Volume Slide the Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume MENU BRIGHT TRACKING 5SEC REC VOL STEADY PIX TBC P L A Y O F F A M STOP R RETAK E F LIG HT OF F AU TO ON COUNTER R M FADE WIPE P AE DIGIFECT BRIGHT dial VOL lever Tips The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD mon...

Page 48: ... camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT appears Manual Tracking may not work with tapes that were recorded on other VCRs or camcorders Using TBC Time Base Corrector You may need to remove jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes The default setting is for TBC to be activated To activate the TBC mode press the TBC button during playback for more ...

Page 49: ...on press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second until M disappears Still Playback Mode Still playback pauses the tape freezing a single frame 1 Press the Play Pause button during playback to freeze the image 2 To resume normal playback press the Play Pause button again Video noise appears on the screen and the picture may become monochrome during still playback This is normal If pause continues for mo...

Page 50: ... The search continues as long as you hold down the button Once released normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during shuttle search This is normal Video noise appears on the screen and the picture may become monochrome during shuttle search This is normal CHARGE STOP R RETAKE F LIGHT OFF AUTO ON C O U N T E R R M F A D E W I P E P A E D I G I F E C T POWER REFRESH EJECT ...

Page 51: ...like other standard VHS tapes Insert the VHS C tape into the cassette tape adapter Insert the adapter into the VHS VCR like a normal VHS tape 1 Remove battery compartment cover 2 Install supplied AA battery so positive and negative ends align properly with and terminals in battery compartment 3 Replace battery compartment cover Notes Replace the battery when the load time becomes much longer than ...

Page 52: ...he tape compartment lid 3 Insert the tape with the tape window on the left and facing up Allow the tape to drop into the adapter Do not force the tape 4 Gently close the tape compartment lid until it locks into place Make sure the tape reel area under the adapter is free to turn while the tape is loading Note You should hear a whirring sound while the tape loads Tape window Tape wheel VHS C tape E...

Page 53: ...till extending from the side of the cassette tape adapter after you ve attempted to load the tape loading is not complete Try to load the tape again Attempting to insert the cassette tape adapter into a VCR with the load detector extended may cause damage to the adapter and or VCR Caution Do not touch the reels during loading and unloading It could cause injury or damage the cassette tape adapter ...

Page 54: ...ne end of the audio video cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR 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 the yellow plug to the yellow V video jack on the camcorder Notes If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO IN jacks you...

Page 55: ...wer to achieve uniform playback Adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers next to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture To view the picture and sound from the camcorder without recording set the camcorder s Power...

Page 56: ...n the camcorder 5 When you re ready to start recording press on the camcorder and press the appropriate record button on the VCR 6 When you want to stop recording press the VCR s pause button and press on the camcorder 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished CHARGE STOP R RETAKE F LIGHT OFF AUTO ON C O U N T E R R M F A D E W I P E P A E D I ...

Page 57: ...Chapter 5 Advanced Features Chapter Overview Using the Menus for Advanced Adjustment Menu Definitions Using the Advanced Features 55 Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 58: ...ENU dial to highlight NEXT Press in the MENU dial to select it To return to the CAMERA MENU from page 2 of the SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU dial to highlight TO CAMERA MENU Press in the MENU dial to select it 4 Press in the MENU dial to display the menu for the function you have selected and rotate it to select the desired setting 5 Press in the MENU dial The CAMERA MENU or the SYSTEM MENU reappear...

Page 59: ...f 50X digital magnification 400X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 400X digital magnification OFF Digital Zoom isn t available Only optical zoom maximum 16x magnification can function When set to OFF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 16X Camera Menu FOCUS Refer to Focu...

Page 60: ...rning tape remaining time battery pack remaining power icon and tape length icon Refer to Animation and Time Lapse see pages 71 72 Refer to Time Lapse see page 72 Factory preset OFF Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance of more than 1 m 3 23 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto settin...

Page 61: ...monstration temporarily If the Power zoom lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume To cancel the demo mode rotate the Power switch to M manual record and press in the MENU dial while the demo is in progress This takes you directly to the DEMO MODE menu so you will not have to go through the main menu Rotate the MENU dial to highlight OFF Then press in the ...

Page 62: ...ons Fade ins or wipe ins work at recording start and fade outs or wipe outs work at recording end 1 Set the Power switch to M manual record The POWER indicator comes on 2 Press FADE WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode s name and icon appear They are displayed for approximately 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the icon remains 3 Press the Recording Start Stop button to activate fa...

Page 63: ...per right to the lower left corner revealing the scene Wipes out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen WINDOW Wipes in on a black screen from the center of the screen towards the corners revealing the scene Wipes out from the corners to the center leaving a black screen Note Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade...

Page 64: ...ed clearly captures fast moving action SD SHADOW A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject HZ HAZE Makes the picture look misty white as if you re using an external fog filter and softens the image TWILIGHT Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic When Twilight mode is selected Auto gain control is t...

Page 65: ...played for approximately 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the icon remains 3 To cancel the effect press DIGIFECT repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approximately 2 seconds SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the 16x9 mode see page 58 for a classic look B W MONOTONE Recorded scenes are shot in black and white Combine this with t...

Page 66: ...flective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject light 1 Set the Power switch to M manual record The POWER indicator comes on 2 Press in the MENU dial The CAMERA MENU appears 3 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight EXPOSURE Press in the MENU dial to highlight it The EXPOSURE menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight MANU manual Pr...

Page 67: ...htness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky The low contrast warning appears When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder The low contrast warning appears When the scene contains small patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with...

Page 68: ...nks Notes If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing isn t possible Keep the lens clean wiping it with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty If condensation occurs wipe the lens with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first see page 38 When zooming in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on t...

Page 69: ...he POWER indicator comes on 2 Press in the MENU dial The CAMERA MENU appears 3 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight M W B Press in the MENU dial to select it The M W B menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired setting AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically factory preset FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of light...

Page 70: ...ed on the color changing the tint Red paper deeper green Blue paper orange Yellow paper deeper purple Notes A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural resu...

Page 71: ... dial to select it The desired mode is activated Notes DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded If you do not want to record the display select the OFF mode before shooting AUTO DATE In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but isn t recorded Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after you do the following Change the date Load a tape Select A...

Page 72: ...ighlight TITLE Press in the MENU dial to select it The TITLE menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired mode Press in the MENU dial to select it Note The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the TITLE Menu CHARGE STOP R RETAKE F LIGHT OFF AUTO ON C O U N T E R R M F A D E W I P E P A E D I G I F E C T POWER REFRESH EJECT POWER indicator Power switch MENU BRIGHT TRA...

Page 73: ... The REC TIME menu appears 7 Rotate the MENU dial to select the desired recording time Press in the MENU dial to select it The SYSTEM MENU reappears with RETURN highlighted 8 Press the MENU dial in again to close the SYSTEM MENU 9 Press the Recording Start Stop button after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time Repeat for the desired number of ...

Page 74: ...tervals alternate automatically 6 To release the Time Lapse mode press the Recording Start Stop button to display PAUSE Then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the menus to OFF Notes for Animation and Time Lapse For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode Fade in out or wipe in out can t be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting After usin...

Page 75: ...pter Overview Troubleshooting Final Notes Care and Cleaning Traveling Tips Specifications Customer Assistance and Service Limited Warranty FCC and Industry Canada Information Optional Accessories Index 73 Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 76: ...onnected see page 11 The power suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself Turn the Power switch off and then on again The battery pack has completely discharged Remove the tape and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try reconnecting and turning the power back on If it still does not come on consult your nearest RCA authorized service center Feature and Function Problem...

Page 77: ...e to any defect of the unit The icons and the picture color on the LCD monitor are not clear This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens are dirty Wipe them gently with soft cloth Gently wipe the LCD monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won t come out easily An error number i e E03 appears...

Page 78: ...this point is a good way to begin an animated program Playback Problems The tape is running but there is no playback picture The TV has not been set to its VIDEO input channel If Audio Video connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV switch has not been set to VIDEO Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest RCA authorized service center for hea...

Page 79: ...the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The wrong date and time are displayed recorded If you have not performed Date Time Setting see page 22 the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out The tape won t eject The battery pack is running low If the LCD monitor is not open more than 60 the EJECT switch does not function ...

Page 80: ...th reception do not use the AC power supply near a radio Since the AC power supply processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas The following stops charging or discharging Setting the Power switch to A or M Disconnecting the AC power supply from the camcorder Unplugging the AC power supply s cord from the AC outlet Detaching the batter...

Page 81: ...d the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a tape whose tape is already at its end is loaded If the Recording Start Stop button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker TBC Time Base Corrector The TBC icon turns yellow gr...

Page 82: ...lly remove the unit Wait a few minutes and reinsert it When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette tape holder door Closing the cassette tape holder door before the holder comes out may damage the camcorder Even when the camcorder is turned off a tape can still be loaded or unloaded After the cassette tape holder ...

Page 83: ...p and wring the cloth well Then wipe again with a dry cloth 2 Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth Close it when done 3 To clean the lens blow it with air using a blower brush Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper 4 To clean the viewfinder raise it to the vertical position Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap to ...

Page 84: ...C power supply charger or battery Retain the original carton for future storage or shipping purposes Tape Care and Storage When finished with a tape rewind it remove it from the camcorder and label it Protect the tape using the erase protection tab if necessary Store tapes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures Never leave the camcorder or tapes in a car or outdoors for a...

Page 85: ...not expose the camcorder or power supply charger to rain or moisture If any component becomes wet turn off the power and take the unit to an authorized RCA camcorder service provider Do not use an power supply charger or batteries other than the ones specified for the camcorder Using the wrong accessories might cause damage to the camcorder Traveling Tips Write down your camcorder s serial number ...

Page 86: ...eight Approx 900 g 2 0 lbs Specifications Dimensions W x H x D 206 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm 8 1 8 x 4 7 16 x 4 11 16 with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Pickup 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 9 mm to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 5 black and white CRT White balance adjustmen...

Page 87: ...rchase ready when you call If your unit is out of warranty we will quote the cost of a repair or replacement unit to you Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a new or refurbished camcorder Refer to the limited warranty on the reverse side to learn about your specific rights ...

Page 88: ...e returned to you at your expense Include a brief note describing the problem and any conversations about the problem you have had with Thomson personnel Include your name address and model serial number of the camcorder These numbers are located on the bottom of the camcorder If the camcorder is within the warranty period please provide a copy of the bill of sale to verify purchase date Use the o...

Page 89: ...er the 90 days and within one year Exchange your camcorder with a new or refurbished unit or repair your camcorder The option will be ours Parts will be provided at no charge but you will be responsible for the cost of labor required for the repair How you get service Call 1 800 283 6503 and have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information is on t...

Page 90: ...lude with the shipment Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale to verify your unit s warranty eligibility A brief note describing your camcorder s problem Your name address and phone number Return transportation storage handling and insurance costs are your sole responsibility We accept no liability in case of damage or loss Option II 1 For a fee of 10 00 we will send a replacement unit t...

Page 91: ...rized 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 has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institution...

Page 92: ...er rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your camcorder outside the United States This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls that do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser ...

Page 93: ...se 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 off and on try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna that is t...

Page 94: ...sories are available through toll free ordering or by using the order form found on page 95 AC201A Soft Carrying Case Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide protection and utility for your camcorder and most accessories Rugged fabric lined with soft nonabrasive material and generous padding Has three outside pockets with storage for lens filters adapters batteries and tapes ACS091...

Page 95: ...ing hole The tripod screw should not protrude into the camcorder more than approximately three eighths 3 8 of an inch Forcing the screw could damage the mounting hole on the bottom of the camcorder Using the Optional AC088 Tripod 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 pa...

Page 96: ...ard 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 Video Accessories PO ...

Page 97: ...attery BB99L 69 99 All prices 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 _________ Total Amount Enclosed _________ Use VISA MasterCard or Discover Money order or check must be in U S currency onl...

Page 98: ... date Copy Number 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 ...

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Page 100: ...ic playback 44 Battery care and storage 19 life 19 Bright and volume icons 32 Buttons and controls 7 C Cassette adapter 49 Cassettes care and storage 80 record protection tab 13 Charge marker 17 Charging the battery 16 Choose your connection 49 Cleaning 81 Clock adjustment 22 Connecting to a TV or VCR with A V Inputs 52 Counter memory 47 Customer assistance and service 85 D Date and time setting 2...

Page 101: ...ns cap attaching 10 Limited warranty 87 M Manual focus 66 Manual white balance 68 Manual white balance icons 31 Menu definitions 57 MENU BRIGHT dial 14 Menus 56 O On screen icons 28 Optical zoom 38 Order form 95 Other icons 33 P Parts checklist 6 Playback basic 44 still 47 using cassette adapter 49 Playback on a TV or VCR with A V inputs 53 Playback options 44 Plug adapter 20 Power supply attachin...

Page 102: ...ifications 84 Start recording 15 Status icons 31 Steady Pix icon 33 Steady Pix 40 Still playback 47 STOP button 53 T Tape care and storage 82 Tape dubbing 54 Tape length setting 24 Tape length icon 33 Tape recording speed setting 23 Tape speed icon 33 TBC Time Base Corrector 46 TBC Time Base Corrector icon 34 Time counter icon 34 Time Lapse 72 Time remaining icon 34 Tips traveling 83 Title menu 31...

Page 103: ...Index Chapter 6 101 W W and T zoom lever 38 Warning icons 28 Warranty 87 White balance adjustment 67 Z Zoom level icon 32 Zoom lever 32 38 Zooming digital 38 optical 38 zoom lever 38 ...

Page 104: ...any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 2001 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 1571626A Part No LYT0729 001A VP ...

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