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Page 1: ...ncR camcorder user s guide CC641 CC643 ...

Page 2: ...f plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond To reduce risk of injury charge only rechargeable batteries recom mended by the manufacturer for this camcorder Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury FCC Regulations state that una...

Page 3: ...ing 8 Play Back What you Have Recorded 8 Place the POWER Switch in OFF to Turn Off the Camcorder 8 Close the Lens Cover 8 Review Camcorder s Operating Controls 9 i 1 Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter Charger to Power Your Camcorder 12 Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder 13 15 Using the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter 16 Video Cassettes Erase Protection Safety Tab 17 Recording and Playback Spe...

Page 4: ...nd Traveling Tips 54 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 55 Playback Using the Cassette Adapter 56 57 Viewfinder Playback 58 Playback Features Visual Searching 59 Tape Positioning 59 Stop Action Pause 59 Time Counter 60 Memory Stop Feature 60 Tracking 61 Playback on TV or VCR with Audio Video In Jacks 62 63 Playback on a TV Without Audio Video Inputs 64 65 Optional Accessories 66 71 Accessory Order Form ...

Page 5: ...missing or appear damaged contact your dealer immediately Model CC643 or CC641 Your model of camcorder may not look exactly like the pictures in this guide Caution Do notuse this adapter charger for _y puq_se _er the charging the 7 _ 1260 or FB 120 _ baRer_ packor _ i supplying powerto the camcogder AC Adapter Charger Part No 236689 and DC Cable Part No 233087 WANG NICKEL CAD_ _ATTERY MusT BE RECY...

Page 6: ...ck on the adapter charger Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet The adapter charger s POWER indicator will light t Insert a tape Slide EJECT Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out P...

Page 7: ...e flap 5 Slide LENS COVER control to open lens cover 6 Place POWER CAMERA OFF VCR switch in CAMERA The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record pause PAUSE appears in the viewfinder when the camcorder is in record pause The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record CAMERA turn the power off OFF or play back tapes VCR The camcorder will automatical...

Page 8: ...provides three times the recording time as SP 60 minutes with a TC 20 tape SLP has slightly more picture noise in normal playback Set the length of the tape you are using so the camcorder can correctly calculate the recording time remaining on the tape Repeatedly press the T20o30 40 button to select a tape length Select T20 if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time in SP Selec...

Page 9: ...sure and white balance are automatically controlled by the camcorder Many of the special effects do not operate in the AUTO mode Details on page 28 Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Pull out and rotate the viewfinder into a comfortable operating position Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision ...

Page 10: ...e thumb trigger again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record pause mode _ PAUSE appears in the viewfinder 11 Play back what you have recorded Place the POWER switch in VCR Press REW to rewind the tape Press PLAY PAUSE to play back the tape in the viewfinder Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape Details on viewfinderplayback are on page 58 12 Place the POWER switch in...

Page 11: ...w camcorder s operating controls Power Zoom Lever Cassette Compartment Lens Tally Light JLIP Connector Located Under Small Cover Microphone SET Button SELECT Button MENU Button AE Dial continued on next page 9 ...

Page 12: ...ks for details Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Clock Cell Battery Compartment Attach Rechargeable Battery Here Attach Adapter Charger s DC cord Here Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Eyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder LENS COVER Control Handstrap POWER VCR OFF CAMERA Switch Thumb 1_rigger AUDIO MONO RF DC OUT and VIDEO jacks 10 ...

Page 13: ... controls T20 30o40 Button Also COUNTER R M Button SP SIP Button _t _ T20 30_40 SP SLP COUNTER R M STOP Button STOP Button REW Rewindt Also EDIT SEARCH Button Fast Forward Button Also EDIT SEARCH Button BATT Battery RELEASE Button 11 ...

Page 14: ...C OUT jack on the adapter charger 2 Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above 3 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the nearest AC outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz 4 If the adapter charger is properly connected its POWER indicator will light Remove Adapter Charger 1 Unplug the adapter charger from the wall outlet 2 Remove the DC cable from the adapter charger ...

Page 15: ...to the camcorder remove it before attaching the battery Also install the lithium clock cell before attaching the battery pack Details on page 38 1 Align the reference mark on the battery with mark on back of camcorder 2 Hold the top of the battery flush against the camcorder and press the specified adapter chargers and camcorders Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing it to excessive heat ov...

Page 16: ...pter charger s CHG charge indicator will light Note If you try to charge a battery that has not been charged for a long period of time it may take a few minutes for the CHG indicator to light 5 After the battery is charged the END indicator will light 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 ...

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

Page 18: ...g the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter _ _ _ Cigarette Lighter Socket POWER Indicator _ ____ __ __ Power __ _ _ J _ _ _ Optional DCC08 Car Cord Adapter I Place the POWER switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder Power indicator on the camcorder turns off 2 If the battery or DC cable is attached to the camcorder remove it 3 Hold the top of the power connector flush against the camcorder and press the bottom of...

Page 19: ...ious recording just record over it A Remove safety tab or slide tab to REC OFF B Cover hole with vinyl tape or slide tab to REC ON to record over tape Recording and Playback Speeds and Times _ _ _ _ The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed SP or extended play SLP Select the recording speed using the SP SLP button The selected speed will be displayed in the viewfinder Listed below are...

Page 20: ... compartment door by pressing on the area labeled PUSH until it locks into place When you are finished with a cassette rewind it remove it from the camcorder and label it Store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes in a car or outdoors for an extended period Excessive heat or cold may damage your cassettes Keep the casse...

Page 21: ...er with the shoulder strap put the viewfinder down and in This helps prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move Eyepiece Focus Control _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your vision If you wear eyeglasses you probably can operate the camcorder without them It is easiest to set the correct focus by focusing...

Page 22: ...the adapter charger charged battery or optional DC car cord 2 Insert a tape Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape Press EJECT to open the cassette compartment Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out 20 3 Slide the LENS COVER control to open the lens cover 4 Place the POWER CAMERA OFF VCR switch in CAMERA The power indicator w...

Page 23: ... the viewfinder Press SET FADE will appear in the viewfinder The camcorder will fade in if you start recording or fade out if you are recording 9 Start and stop recording Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording _ appears in the viewfinder and the tally light will light when the camcorder is recording Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording The camcorder is now in...

Page 24: ...select _ to record fast moving action such as sporting events BACK LIT This indicator appears when you select to make a subject appear brighter that appears too dark because of backlighting 22 FRONT LIT This indicator appears when you select to darken a subject that appears too bright because of front lighting 1 S 1 1000 This indicator appears when you select 1 1000 to record fast moving action HZ...

Page 25: ... the eight preset titles or the title you created Press SET to select one of the titles Details are on page 42 _ D1SP Display This indicator appears when you can select a display to record on your tape Press SET to select date AUTO DATE date and time or a title you created SET CHAR appears if you have not created a title Details are on pag_es 40 41 M W B Manual White Balance This indicator appears...

Page 26: ...der will not operate when this indicator appears Place the camcorder in a warm dry area until this indicator disappears Exposure Indicators 03 This indicator appears when you are adjusting brightness manually using the and buttons in the center of the AE dial Details are on page 29 Focus Indicators A L These indicator appear when you are adjusting focus manually using the FOCUS 4 and FOCUS _ butto...

Page 27: ...20 30 40 button appears here Details are on page 52 Time Counter MO O0 O0 The time counter appears during playback It is not recorded An M appears in front of the time counter when memory stop is on Details are on page 60 Time Remaining Display 5 min The approximate time remaining on the tape is automatically displayed The correct tape length must be set with the T 20 30 40 button Details are on p...

Page 28: ...r a cassette is inserted or removed this system is activated The head cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or cleaning by a Servicenter Tally Light The tally light lights when the camcorder is recording Quick Review Feature Press and release EDIT SEARCH when the camcorder is in record pause to review the last few seconds of a record ing The POWER switch must be in CAMERA The c...

Page 29: ...ra edit feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in record pause Place POWER switch in CAMERA Press and hold EDIT SEARCH to visually search the recorded tape in reverse Press and hold EDIT SEARCH to visually search forward on the recorded tape Release the button to return the cam corder to record pause at that point on the tape Press the thumb trigger to start recording at thi...

Page 30: ... used with the menus AE Dial 1 Place the POWER switch in CAMERA 3 The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record pause PAUSE appears in the viewfinder Place the AE dial in AUTO Press the thumb trigger to start recording The camcorder will control the focus exposure and white balance for you Fade title display and 16X9 will not operate AUTO DATE is selected for the display 28 ...

Page 31: ...ll enter record pause _ PAUSE appears in the viewfinder 2 Place the AE dial in MAN Press in the center of the dial to brighten the image Press in the center of the dial to darken the image The exposure level indicator O1 to 06 appears in the viewfinder Turn Off Manual Exposure Press both and at the same time or place the mode select dial in AUTO Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure When recording ...

Page 32: ...eature in the recording menu This feature allows you to record a small subject at a distance of approximately 23 inches Zoom Lever Using the Zoom Lever 1 To zoom in or out slide the zoom lever on the camcorder To move the lens in the telephoto close up direction slide the zoom lever toward T To move the lens in the wide angle direction slide the lever toward W Zoom speed varies on the camcorder ac...

Page 33: ...r 3 Press or in the center of the AE dial to highlight TELE MACRO GAIN UP MAX INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO 07 SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY 4 Press 4 or in the center of the AE dial to select ON or OFF Select ON if you want to record a small subject within approximately 23 inches Select OFF for normal zooming 5 Press MENU to exit the menu 31 ...

Page 34: ...auto focus system may not operate correctly due to low illumination low or no contrast repeated patterns or two subjects at different distances overlapping Focus Lock Feature The focus lock feature is useful when objects pass between your subject and the camcorder or your main subject is not located in the center of the viewfinder 1 2 Place the AE dial in MAN Center the main object in the viewfind...

Page 35: ...ocus cannot be adjusted any farther the _ indicator will flash When the focus cannot be adjusted any closer the indicator will flash Release the FOCUS 4 or FOCUS to lock in the manual focus Press FOCUS 4 and FOCUS together or place AE dial in AUTO to turn auto focus back on z i Conditions Requiring Manual Focus When recording a subject through a window When recording a subject having a close foreg...

Page 36: ...ame color or when recording a predominantly red o1 brown object outdoors you may want to adjust white balance manually _AE Dial Button Button Auto White Balance During auto white balance the camcorder will automatically adjust the white balance 1 Place the POWER switch in CAMERA Place the AE dial in AUTO or press SET when 4 M W B _ appears in the viewfinder until no indicator appears in the viewfi...

Page 37: ...s and hold SET until MWB appears and then press SET for at least three seconds The MWB indicator will flash while the camcorder is adjusting white balance and stop flashing when it is ready to record Note To change the tint for special recording substitute colored paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the color Red paper deeper green Blue paper orange Yellow paper deeper purple Se...

Page 38: ...T until FADE _ appears in the viewfinder 4 Press SET FADE will appear on the left hand side of the viewfinder when the fade feature is turned on Press the thumb trigger to start recording and the camcorder will fade in Press the thumb trigger to stop recording and the camcorder will fade out 5 To turn off FADE press SELECT to remove the FADE indicator from the viewfinder or place the AE dial in A ...

Page 39: ...1 Standard Shape TV Screen AE Dial _f_ SET f Button SELECT Button _16 94 2 3 Place the POWER switch in CAMERA The power indicator will light The camcorder will enter record pause Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO Repeatedly press SELECT until 16X9 q appears in the viewfinder Normal Mode 4 Press SET Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the picture in the viewfinder To turn off 16 ...

Page 40: ...partment Install the Clock Lithium Cell 1 Make sure camcorder is turned off and remove any power supply attached to the camcorder 2 Press release tab of clock cell compartment cover and open the compartment 3 Insert the clock cell with the terminal facing out 4 Close the compartment cover It will click into place To Remove Lithium Cell To remove battery insert a pointed nonmetallic object between ...

Page 41: ...OFF JLIP ID NO 07 SET CHARACTER END MENU KEY i Press in the center of the AE dial to display the time and date screen 5 Press or to select the item you want to set month day year hour including AM PM and minutes 6 Press or until the correct setting appears Press to go forward or to go back 7 When you are finished press or to highlight SET 8 When SETbegins to flash press MENU The menu reappears Pre...

Page 42: ...y mode except AUTO DATE 3 Repeatedly press SELECT until P DISP 4 appears in the viewfinder 4 Repeatedly press SETto select AUTO DATE date date and time title or no date display AUTODATE The date will be automatically recorded for approxi mately five seconds and then AUTO DATE will be displayed whenever The date has been set or changed This display mode has just been selected The tape has been chan...

Page 43: ...he AE dial is not set to AUTO unless you want to record AUTO DATE Repeatedly press SELECT to display D DISP 9 Repeatedly press SET to display AUTO DATE date date and time title or date off 5 Begin recording 6 Press SET to remove the display from the viewfinder when you are finished recording it Notes If you do not want to record a date or time press SETto select the date and time off mode No displ...

Page 44: ...R switch in CAMERA The power indicator will light 2 Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO 3 Repeated press SELECT until _TITLE_ appears in the viewfinder 4 Repeatedly press SET to select one of the following titles It will be superimposed and recorded on your tape 42 HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR FAMILY SOMEONE SPECIAL VACATION SUPER STAR FIRST Title You Created No Title 5 T...

Page 45: ...es at the bottom of the screen When the squares are highlighted use or _ to move the cursor under the desired location and then press 6 Repeat step 5 until you have entered your title i A B C D E F G H I J K L M NOP Q R S TU V W X Y Z A O U A E 1 b U I I E O A 01 2 34 5 6 7 89 TAYLOR IS TWO END CLEAR 7 8 9 Note To clear or change a character highlight the blank space or new character and press or ...

Page 46: ...der _INU TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO 07 SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY 3 Press or l in the center of the AE dial to select GAIN UP MAX I_ NORM or _ OFF Select MAX to record a brighter subject in a dark environment The picture may become slightly coarse Select 1 NORM when you want a darker subject with a smoother less coarse picture Select I_ OFF to shoot dark sc...

Page 47: ...bjects are in front of a window or have the sun D _ BACK LIT to their back Compensates for subjects appearing too dark because of backlighting Use when there is a slrong front light on the subject such as _l _ FRONT LIT spotlights Compensates for subjects appearing too light because of strong front lighting Sets shutter speed to I11000 Use to record faster moving 1 S 1 1000 action than sports mode...

Page 48: ...et the Self Timer 1 Place the POWER switch in CAMERA The power indicator will light 2 Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO 3 Press the MENU button The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder 4 Press or to select INTERVAL TIMER GAIN UP MAX TELE MACRO OFF _I B_AL _iOFF_ _ REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO 07 SET CHARACTER DATE rIME I END MENU KEY I 46 ...

Page 49: ...camcorder to delay recording 6 Press MENU to exit the menu 7 _ and the amount of delayed record ing time appear in the viewfinder ___ 1M I N Self Timer Indicator in Viewfinder 8 Press the thumb trigger to start recording Note The tally light flashes About five seconds before recording begins the tally light will start flashing faster When the camcorder starts recording the tally light stops flashi...

Page 50: ...utton To Record Using Animation 1 Place the POWER switch in CAM ERA The power indicator will light 2 Press SP SLP to select SP recording speed SP appears in the viewfinder 3 Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO 4 Press the MENU button The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder 5 Press or to select REC TIME GAIN UP MAX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF JLIP ID NO 07 SET CHARACTER DATE TIM...

Page 51: ... 7 Press MENU to exit the menu 8 _l and the amount of recording time appear in the viewfinder Iml 4S Recording Time Indicator in Viewfinder 10 11 9 Press the thumb trigger to start recording Note The recording stops automatically after the selected period of recording time You may want to take two to five shots of the subject in the same position Move the subject and repeat step 9 for the desired ...

Page 52: ...ewfinder 3 Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO 4 Press the MENU button The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder 5 Press or to select INTERVAL TIMER GAIN UP MAX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL_ II_ _ORF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO 07 SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY 50 MENU Button Press or _ in the center of the AE dial to select the amount of time you want the camcorder to wait between the re...

Page 53: ...t OFF to turn off time lapse recording 9 Press MENU to exit the menu 10 _ and the amount of recording time and _ and the amount of interval time between recordings appear in the viewfinder I I Press the thumb trigger to start recording Note The camcorder will start and stop recording the selected amount of time at the intervals selected The tally light flashes with the flash speed increasing five ...

Page 54: ... Set the Tape Length 1 Use the SP SLP switch to select the tape speed SP or SLP appears in the viewfinder 2 Use the To20 30 40 button to select the length of tape you are using Select 720 if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time Select T30 if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording time Select T40 if you are using a tape with 40 minutes recording time The time remainin...

Page 55: ... The power indicator will light 2 Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO 3 Press the MENU button The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder 4 Press or to select a JLIP ID NO GAIN UP MAX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY Press or I_ in the center of the AE dial to select a number from O1to 99 Use the number you select to identify your camcor...

Page 56: ...d appliances traffic sounds etc can detract from the sound you want to record Avoid long still shots of landmarks and scenic attractions Recordings are more interesting if they include people and details Local color will give travel videos lasting appeal Consider recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point Traveling Tips Write down your camcorder s serial number and kee...

Page 57: ...ther shoulder strap attachment ring Loop the end of the strap over the top of the shoulder strap attachment ring Buckle Keeper 5 Adjust the shoulder strap to the desired length 6 Slide both keepers up snugly against the shoulder strap attachment rings to prevent the strap from slipping Rings Cautions When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap you may find it convenient to rotate the viewf...

Page 58: ...rtment cover Notes Replace the battery when the load time becomes much longer than normal Remove the battery from the cassette adapter if it will not be used for a month or more This will prevent possible damage from battery leakage If leakage occurs wipe up the liquid inside the compartment and replace the battery with a new one Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter _ _ Cassette I_ _ TapliWheel _...

Page 59: ...retract into the adapter Caution extendin Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter _ 0_ _ _ _ o _ _ _cess Hole Reels 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 adapter s cassette compartment lid opens 2 Use the access hole on the bottom of the adapter to push the cassette up and rem...

Page 60: ...ton POWER Switch in VCR To Play Back a Tape 1 Place POWER switch in VCR The power indicator will light 2 Slide EJECT and insert the cassette you want to play back Close the cassette compartment 3 Press PLAY PAUSE to begin playback If necessary adjust tracking During playback use the playback features on the next pages 4 Press STOP when you are finished 58 ...

Page 61: ...g press and hold FF or REW 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 frame of the tape Press PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback Tape Positioning Place POWER switch in VCR and press STOP Press and quickly release REW or FF to rewind or fast forward the tape Press STOP to stop the ...

Page 62: ...he 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 M 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 the t...

Page 63: ... move the streaks up or down and out of the picture During stop action playback pressing one tracking button may reduce picture jitter picture bouncing up and down Some jitter is normal Simultaneously press both tracking buttons to return tracking to its preset center Note The tracking buttons may have no effect on tapes recorded on other camcorders or VCRs 61 ...

Page 64: ...to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR Notes If your cable does not have white and yellow plugs just be sure to attach the same color to the audio jacks If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO IN jacks attach the plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you may need a Y adapter such as AH25 shown on page 68 to hear both channels 62 3 Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV o...

Page 65: ...ature is turned off press COUNTER R M or the camcorder will enter play pause when the counter reaches M 0 00 00 Press STOP when you are finished Caution The unauthorized recording of copyrighted materiM may infringe the rights of others Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording m B Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel Camcorder connected ...

Page 66: ... s l lUg _C rv Swi ch _ t Optional RF Output Adapler 1CVA147C 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 75 ohm transformer 2 Attach one end of th...

Page 67: ...CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV Place adapter s VCR TV switch in VCR Place POWER switch in CAMERA Power indicator will light Press the thumb trigger to begin recording You can watch what the camcorder is seeing or recording on the TV screen Normal TV Viewing _ _ _ _ _ _ For normal TV viewing you may leave the camcorder and place the adapter s the RF o...

Page 68: ...ugh toll free ordering or by using the order form on page 69 AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide protection and utility for your compact VHS camcorder and most accessories Rugged fabric lined with soft non abrasive material and generous padding Has three outside pockets with storage for lens filters adapters batteries and tapes T...

Page 69: ...dy and produce excellent video results This tripod s fluid effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt The quick release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the camcorder The grooved tubular 3 section leg design folds down to 26 when not in use Rubber feet allow for sure footing 4 CPS91 AC Battery Charger The CPS91 battery charger plugs directly into an AC outlet and charges the FB1260 and...

Page 70: ...standard 75 ohm antenna cable such as VH82 or VH90 to the 300 ohm screw terminals on a TV VH83 Audio Video Cable This six foot audio video cable can be used to connect the camcorder to a TV monitor or VCR for tape playback or copying tapes These RF cables are used with the RF output adapter to connect your camcorder to a standard TV one without audio video input jacks for playback If your TV has 3...

Page 71: ... DC Cable Cassette Adapter Part No Price AC088 39 95 AC201A 39 95 ACS091 12 95 AH25 1 95 CPS91 59 95 DCC08 89 95 FB 120 79 95 FB 1260 49 95 VH54 1 95 VH82 4 95 VH83 4 95 VH90 5 95 ICVAI47C 59 95 236689 96 45 Qty 233087 24 95 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 individual state coun...

Page 72: ...above your name on MasterCard I Expirationdate _ IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card TT NI T I _I I I I II I I I Expiration date _ AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Print or type your name and address clearly This will be your mailing label A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting Name Street City State Apt Zip Please make...

Page 73: ...eady 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 El...

Page 74: ...er charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet No picture Camcorder turns itself off If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet If the dew indicator _ flashes in the viewfinder there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until the dew indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder Make sure POWER switch is in correct position for desired operation T...

Page 75: ...nder 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 AE dial in MAN and focus manually See pages 32 33 Subject is not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are at different distances Place AE dial in MAN and focus manually See pages 32 33 Lens is smud...

Page 76: ... lit _ See page 45 Place AE dial in MAN and press or See page 29 AE dial may be turned to special effect mode Turn the AEdial to AUTO Seepage 45 Try adjusting white balance Seepages 34 35 Title is recorded whenever it appears in viewfinder Remove the title from viewfinder See pages 40 42 Displays will be recorded on tape whenever they appearin the viewfinder Remove them from viewfinder when record...

Page 77: ...O1 E02 etc appears in viewfinder i _ i_i_iilj i i_ _i i i i _ Che_an c_ aAajm_ents This may occur when background extremely contrasts with the subject Try disconnecting power source Wait ten seconds and then connect power source again If error number does not disappear from viewfinder consult your Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter _ _ i i 75 4 ...

Page 78: ...sh and then gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens Improper cleaning may scratch the lens Caution Do not touch the lens with your fingers Th6 oil from your skin can damage the lens Cleaning the Camcorder s Viewfinder _ _ The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed for cleaning Reference Marks 1 Turn the eyepiece counterclock...

Page 79: ...fter moving it from a cold location to a warm location Give the camcorder 1 1 2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm condensation may cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects o Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for ...

Page 80: ... not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equi...

Page 81: ... to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics i ii The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your Camcorder Write the number in large clear charac...

Page 82: ... sale which validates date 8O of purchase to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit 4 If the repairs were covered by your warranty you will not be billed If you are not located near an exchange point 1 Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to our phone representative This is for security purposes If we receive your unit with...

Page 83: ...der Servicenter Check with your dealer or call 1 800 336 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter nearest you Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter of your choice Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase Pick up your camcorder when repairs are complete What your warranty does not cover Adjustment of ...

Page 84: ...ra Section Image Sensor 1 4 CCD Imager Lens F1 6 f 3 8 to 68 4mm 18 1 power zoom lens Filter Diameter 46 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 7 lbs 320g Dimensions 6 W x 1 7 H x 2 7 D 150 W x 42 H x 68 D mm Video Recorder Section Format VHS C Record Playback System Four video record playback heads One f...

Page 85: ...corder 76 proper care and storage 77 things to avoid 77 Cassette adapter 56 Cassette care and storage 18 Cassette compartment 9 18 Cassettes inserting and removing 18 Cassettes video 17 Cleaning the camcorder 76 Cleaning the camcorder s lens 76 Cleaning the camcorder s viewfinder 76 Clear button 43 Clock cell battery compartment 10 38 Clock lithium cell installing 38 Contents 1 Copy tapes 63 COUNT...

Page 86: ...84 Limited warranty 80 Manual focus 33 Marker switch 13 Memory stop feature 60 MENU button 9 31 39 43 46 47 48 49 50 51 53 Microphone 9 26 27 Operating controls 9 Optional accessories 66 Pause indicator 5 8 20 23 28 29 PLAY PAUSE button 8 l l 59 63 65 Playback first 8 on a TV without audio video inputs 64 on TV or VCR with audio video jacks 62 speeds 17 using cassette adapter 56 Playback features ...

Page 87: ... and playback 17 SPORTS feature 45 Status displays 23 STOP button 8 11 58 59 60 63 65 T20 30 40 button 6 11 21 52 Table of contents 1 Tally light 8 9 26 Tape inserting 4 Tape copying 63 Tape length display 21 Tape length set 52 Tape positioning 59 Tape speed indicators 23 Tele macro zooming 31 Things to avoid 77 Thumb trigger 10 21 27 47 49 51 Time counter 60 Time lapse recording 50 Tips recording...

Page 88: ...please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product _ THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1997Thomson ConsumerElectronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Jap...

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