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Using the Monitors

32

Chapter 2

Focus Icons

Other
Icons

Steady Pix
Icon

Tape Speed
Icon

SP

Time Code
Icon

TC
10:06:20

Time-
Remaining
Icon

120MIN

Appears when you select shutter wipe over the previous screen.

Appear when you are adjusting focus manually using the 

FOCUS 

menu.

The icons also flash when the auto-focus system cannot operate
properly or you can’t adjust the focus any farther.

Appears when you are using Steady Pix™ 

(see page

 

37).

Indicates what tape speed you have selected (

SP/LP) (see page 22).

Indicates the recorded time code (

see page 39

)

.

Indicates the approximate time remaining on the tape.

Summary of Contents for CC9360

Page 1: ...Digital Camcorder User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again CC9360 ...

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: ... 12 Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to see what s recording 13 Start recording 14 Play your recording 14 Turn off the camcorder 15 Powering the Camcorder 15 Charging the Battery 15 Battery Level Icon 18 Battery Care and Storage 18 Using the Power Supply 19 Using the Shoulder Strap 20 Setting the Date and Time 21 Setting the Tape Recording Speed 22 Chapter 2 Using the Monitors Seeing What You Are...

Page 4: ...k Options 46 Basic Playback 46 Still Playback Mode 48 Shuttle Search 48 Frame By Frame Playback 49 Choose your Connection 50 Connecting to a TV or VCR with Audio Video Input Jacks 50 Connecting to a TV or VCR with an S Video Input Jack 51 Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio Video Input Jacks 52 Dubbing to a VCR 53 Dubbing to Another Digital Video Camcorder 54 Chapter 5 Advanced Features Using the M...

Page 5: ...apter 6 Downloading to a PC Connecting to a Computer 78 Chapter 7 Other Information Troubleshooting 80 Final Notes 83 Power 83 Date Time Settings 83 Video Recording 84 Tapes 85 Care and Cleaning 86 After Using the Camcorder 86 Cleaning The Camcorder 86 Proper Care and Storage 87 Tape Care and Storage 87 Things to Avoid 88 Traveling Tips 88 Specifications 89 Limited Warranty 91 FCC and Industry Can...

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Page 7: ...ctions Setup Chapter 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 Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 8: ...Checklist Make sure the box includes the items shown here Caution Only use the power supply provided with this unit Using other power supplies may damage the unit AC power supply Part 250814 Battery pack Part 247800 Lens cap Part 252975 Audio Video adapter cable Part 252885 ...

Page 9: ...s BLANK SEARCH FOCUS BAT RELEASE Viewfinder MENU BRIGHT dial SNAPSHOT button Power Zoom VOL lever FOCUS BLANK SEARCH button Power switch Recording Start Stop button BAT RELEASE switch Eyepiece focus control Video light Microphone Hand strap Jack cover ...

Page 10: ... CH AR GE LIGHT OFF AUTO ON DV IN OUT OPEN EJECT Playback buttons also P AE NIGHT MODE EXPOSURE and BACK LIGHT buttons Camcorder bottom view LCD monitor Speaker LIGHT switch DV IN OUT jack AV SERVICE S Jack cover open S Video jack Service jack AV jack CHARGE indicator OPEN EJECT switch Tripod mounting sockets BAT RELEASE switch MENU BRIGHT dial FOCUS BLANK SEARCH button SNAPSHOT button Power Zoom ...

Page 11: ...ar 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 Adjust the hand strap 1 Lift the flap on the hand strap and separate the Velcro strip 2 Insert your hand so your fingers can comfortably r...

Page 12: ...t 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 BLANK SEARCH FOCUS BAT RELEASE EXP OS UR E BA CK LIG HT NIG HT ALI VE P A E ME NU BRI GH T SN AP SH OT VO L CH AR GE 2 1 AC power supply DC IN jack ...

Page 13: ...pecial features including accessing the menus and setting the clock Notes Many special effects don t operate in AutoShot mode see pages 57 60 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 LIGHT Switc...

Page 14: ...USE appears on the LCD or in the viewfinder Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 6 To close the cover slide and hold the OPEN EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow again then close the cover until it firmly locks into place Important If the battery is low you may not be able to close the cassette ...

Page 15: ...e on the tape When the LCD monitor opens more than 25 the viewfinder automatically turns off When the LCD monitor is closed the viewfinder automatically turns on Using the viewfinder 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Close the monitor Note If the monitor is open more than 25 the viewfinder turns off 3 Adjust the viewfinder to a comfortable position 4 Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of th...

Page 16: ...switch to The POWER indicator comes on 2 Press the Rewind button to reverse the tape to the beginning 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 volu...

Page 17: ...rong position a malfunction may occur 4 Plug the small end of the power supply into the DC IN jack on the camcorder and the other end into an AC outlet The CHARGE indicator blinks 5 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 ...

Page 18: ...attery Raise the viewfinder slide the BAT RELEASE switch and pull out the battery pack 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 b...

Page 19: ...e in minutes Note Recording time is reduced significantly when you use the Zoom or Record Standby modes repeatedly or when you use the LCD monitor repeatedly Battery Charging Time 247800 approx 90 min Battery Viewfinder on LCD monitor on 247800 75 40 60 35 when the video light is on ...

Page 20: ...s the amount of power left in the rechargeable battery Note The battery level icon is not recorded on the tape Battery Care and Storage After repeated charging and use battery life gradually decreases When operation time is too short to be useful the battery should be replaced If the battery pack becomes too hot remove it from the camcorder and let it cool down Do not short the battery s terminals...

Page 21: ...unit EXP OS UR E BAC K LIG HT NIG HT ALI VE P AE ME NU BRI GH T SN AP SHO T VO L CHA RGE 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...

Page 22: ...d it through the buckle 3 Repeat the procedure 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 M...

Page 23: ...Press in the MENU dial to select it The date is highlighted Repeat to input the day year hour and minute 6 When finished press in the MENU dial twice to exit Notes To make the date and time appear in the camcorder s display or on the TV see page 73 The internal clock momentarily stops while you are entering the date time information It resumes once you finish Important A separate internal battery ...

Page 24: ...mera Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight REC MODE Press in the MENU dial to select it The Record Menu appears 5 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight SP if you want the best recording quality or LP if you want a lesser quality recording which provides 1 5 times the recording time as SP Press in the MENU dial to select it 6 When finished press in the MENU dial twice to exit Note If the rec...

Page 25: ...23 Chapter 2 Using the Monitors Chapter Overview Seeing What You Are Recording On screen Icons Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...y can operate the camcorder without them It is easiest to set the correct focus by focusing on one of the viewfinder s on screen displays Look through the 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 th...

Page 28: ...ED USE 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...

Page 29: ...needs to be replaced See your nearest RCA authorized service center Covered Lens Appears briefly after the power is turned on to either 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...

Page 30: ...elect SPOTLIGHT to record scenes in direct lighting such as spotlights Appears when you select TWILIGHT to record scenes at twilight fireworks etc Appears when you select SEPIA to give your recordings a brown tone like old photographs Appears when you select B W MONOTONE to record scenes in classic black and white Appears when you select CLASSIC FILM to record scenes with a slow frame classic movi...

Page 31: ...ALOGEN 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 rewind and flashes during reverse search M W B Manual White Balance Ic...

Page 32: ... VOLUME icon appears when you adjust the volume of the speaker with the VOL control also zoom lever Displays the sound mode either 12 or 16 bit This icon appears when you are adjusting brightness manually using the EXPOSURE menu Appears when the iris is locked Zoom Icon 4X W T Bright and Volume Icons BRIGHT VOLUME 12 BIT SOUND1 L Exposure Icon 3 Iris Lock Icon 3 ...

Page 33: ...r wipe Appears when you select window wipe Appears when you select slide wipe Appears when you select door wipe Appears when you select scroll wipe Appears when you select shutter wipe Appears when you select dissolve wipe Appears when you select corner wipe over the previous screen Appears when you select window wipe over the previous screen Appears when you select slide wipe over the previous sc...

Page 34: ...us screen Appear when you are adjusting focus manually using the FOCUS menu The icons also flash when the auto focus system cannot operate properly or you can t adjust the focus any farther Appears when you are using Steady Pix see page 37 Indicates what tape speed you have selected SP LP see page 22 Indicates the recorded time code see page 39 Indicates the approximate time remaining on the tape ...

Page 35: ...33 Chapter 3 Recording Chapter Overview Recording Details Recording Tips Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 36: ...the record pause mode PAUSE appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Notes If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power switch to OFF and then back to A or M to turn the camcorder on again To remove the icons from the camcorder s display during recording see page 59 Journalistic...

Page 37: ... zoom lever to either T or W With telephoto zooming it is possible to capture images to a maximum of 400 times normal magnification To do this the camcorder uses technology to artificially enhance the image Optical zoom is the natural non enhanced magnification that the camcorder s lens will support This camcorder has an optical zoom of 10 times 10X When using the zoom lever an icon appears on scr...

Page 38: ... the MENU dial The Main Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight CAMERA Press in the MENU dial to select it The Camera Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight ZOOM Press in the MENU dial to select it The Zoom Menu appears 5 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired setting Press in the MENU dial to select it 6 Press in the MENU dial twice to exit BLANK SEARCH FOCUS BAT RELEASE...

Page 39: ...select it The Digital Image Stabilization Menu appears 5 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired setting Press in the MENU dial to select it 6 Press in the MENU dial twice to exit Notes Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or when recording the following subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes dark or dim subjects subjects with excessive backlighting sce...

Page 40: ...camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light or if the video light is turned on when you start a recording When the LIGHT switch is set to AUTO The video light may keep turning on and off depending on the lighting conditions If this happens manually switch the light to ON or OFF using the LIGHT switch If the Sports mode and shutter are turned on the video light is likely t...

Page 41: ...e This code confirms the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback If recording starts from a blank portion of the tape the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minutes seconds frame number If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number Note The time code is automatically set to 00 00 00 when a tape is ejec...

Page 42: ...ate the MENU dial to highlight CAMERA Press in the MENU dial to select it The Camera Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight SNAP MODE Press in the MENU dial to select it The Snap Mode Menu appears 5 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired setting Press in the MENU dial to select it 6 Press in the MENU dial twice to exit Select PIN UP to take a snapshot framed like a picture Select ...

Page 43: ... a quick progression giving the illusion of movement and place all four images within one shot Select MULTI 9 to take nine snapshots in a quick progression giving the illusion of movement and place all nine images within one shot Note Snapshots taken in a dark area may become coarse and lose their true colors ...

Page 44: ...OT is pressed Some Program AE Special Effects are not available in Snapshot mode Digital Image Stabilization mode is not available in Snapshot mode You may notice an image in the viewfinder may be partially missing while taking a snapshot however the snapshot will include the full image Snapshots are taken in a format based on JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group When you use the LCD monitor outd...

Page 45: ...e camcorder searches in the reverse direction If the current position is at a recorded spot the camcorder searches in the forward direction If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically A blank spot shorter than 5 seconds may not be detected The detected blank spot may be located between recorded scenes Before recording double check that there...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...45 Chapter 4 Playback Chapter Overview Playback Options Choose Your Connection Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 48: ...Press in the Lock button while setting the Power switch to playback mode The POWER indicator comes on 3 Press Play Pause button to start playback To stop playback press Stop button Press Rewind button to reverse playback direction or the Fast Forward 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 of...

Page 49: ... appear Tips The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV see page 50 You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted BLANK SEARCH FOCUS BAT RELEASE Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness Rotate the BRIGHT dial towards to brighten or to darken Controlling Speaker Volume Slide the Zo...

Page 50: ...in stop mode the power turns off automatically Shuttle Search Shuttle search allows high speed searching in either forward or reverse directions 1 Press or during playback 2 To resume normal playback press During playback press and hold or 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 Th...

Page 51: ...yback press to pause the image 2 For forward playback rotate the MENU dial towards the For reverse playback rotate the dial towards the To resume normal playback press again EXPOSURE NIGHT MODE BACK LIGHT P AE MENU BRIGHT SNAP SHOT CHARGE W BAT RELEASE BLANK SEARCH VOL FOCUS Playback buttons ...

Page 52: ...VCR 3 Connect the red plug of the audio video cable to the right AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR 4 Connect the yellow plug of the audio video cable to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV or VCR 5 Open the jack cover on the camcorder 6 Connect the other end of the audio video cable to the AV jack on the camcorder Note Some VCRs or TVs do not offer both left and right audio jacks For units with one audio jac...

Page 53: ... the TV 1 Make sure all units are turned off before making any connections 2 Connect the white plug of the audio video cable to the left AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR 3 Connect the red plug of the audio video cable to the right AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR 4 Open the jack cover on the camcorder 5 Connect one end of the optional S Video cable to the S Video jack on your TV or VCR Then connect th...

Page 54: ...ayback features see page 46 4 Press STOP when you are finished Notes It is recommended to use the power supply instead of the battery pack for power 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 inter...

Page 55: ...ure the VCR is in the appropriate AUX mode and the Record Pause mode 4 Use the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press on 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 ...

Page 56: ... spot on the source tape you want to begin recording Notes It is recommended to use the power supply instead of the battery for uniform playback For digital dubbing this camcorder can be connected to only one device at a time This camcorder can also be used as the recording camcorder If a blank portion or distorted image is played back during dubbing the process may stop to avoid capturing problem...

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

Page 58: ...he MENU dial to highlight the desired menu Wipe Fader Program AE W Balance Camera Manual System or Display Press in the MENU dial to select it The desired menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired setting Press in the MENU dial to select it 5 When finished press in the MENU dial to exit Note To exit the Wipe Fader Program AE and W Balance menus press in the MENU dial once To exi...

Page 59: ...ZOOM 10X The optical zoom limit When 10X is set digital zoom is not used 40X Factory Preset Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 40X digital magnification 400X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom l...

Page 60: ...mbers range from 01 to 99 Factory preset is 06 DIS OFF Factory Preset Refer to Using Steady Pix see page 37 ON TELE OFF Factory Preset OFF Usually the distance to a subject where MACRO ON the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance of more than 1 m 3 3 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a su...

Page 61: ... the MENU dial again to select it Note When a tape is loaded in the camcorder the demonstration is not available OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place CAM CANCEL Factory Preset Does not reset all settings to the factory presets RESET EXECUTE Reset all settings to the factory presets Display Menu ON LCD Displays most information from the camcorder s display on the SCREEN LCD monitor The o...

Page 62: ...witch is set to CLOCK ADJ only appears when the Power switch is set to M The Display settings are effective even when the Power switch is set to A TIME OFF Factory Preset Time code is not displayed CODE ON Time code is displayed on the camcorder and a connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording CLOCK Allows you to set the current date and time ADJ ...

Page 63: ...sensitivity The A icon appears beside while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted 3 When finished using Night Mode press the NIGHT MODE button again The Night Mode icon disappears Notes During Night Mode the following functions or settings cannot be activated Some modes of Program AE and wipes fades Gain Up Steady Pix The video light when set to AUTO During Night Mode it may be difficu...

Page 64: ... MENU dial to highlight the desired setting Press in the MENU dial to select it 5 Press in the MENU dial again to exit The corresponding icon for the wipe fade you selected appears 6 Press the Recording Start Stop button to activate fade in out or wipe in out To cancel a fade or wipe select OFF in step 4 Fades FADER WHITE Fades in out to a white screen BK FADER BLACK Fades in out to a black screen...

Page 65: ... a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene Wipes out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene WIPE SCROLL Wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen Wipes out from the bottom to the top leaving a black screen WIPE SHUTTER Wipes in as a black screen from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter Wipes out as a new image push...

Page 66: ...t and left like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene WIPE SCROLL The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom to the top WIPE SHUTTER The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward the top and bottom of the screen Note Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in out or wipe in out ...

Page 67: ...ct press P AE again Notes Only one mode can be engaged at a time Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby Some modes of Program AE special effects cannot be used during Night Mode or with certain Fade Wipe effects 1 60 SHUTTER The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 ...

Page 68: ...ffect as 3 using the exposure control TWILIGHT Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic When Twilight mode is selected Auto gain control is turned off White Balance is set to FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode see page 72 Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m 32 ft to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is les...

Page 69: ...BE Recorded scenes appear as series of consecutive snapshots SLOW 4X Useful when recording in dark environments SLOW 10X Useful when recording in even darker environments Notes When using Slow the image takes on a strobe like effect If the manual focus indicator blinks when Slow is used adjust the focus manually and use a tripod VIDEO ECHO Recorded scenes have a ghostly feel Zoom magnification of ...

Page 70: ...wer switch to M manual record The POWER indicator comes on 2 Press EXPOSURE The exposure control icon appears To brighten the image rotate the MENU dial downward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 To darken the image rotate the MENU dial upward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 3 Press in the MENU dial to lock it in Notes To return to the automatic exposu...

Page 71: ... controls the amount of light that enters the camcorder Use Iris Control in the following situations When shooting a moving subject When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or viewfinder changes such as when a subject is backing away When shooting a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When shooting subjects under a spotlight When zooming...

Page 72: ...er about 2 seconds Focusing Auto Focus The camcorder s Full Range automatic focus system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low The low contrast warning appears When the subject has no contrast diffe...

Page 73: ...n 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 35 When zooming in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject To return to Auto Focus press FOCUS twice or ...

Page 74: ...rd The POWER indicator comes on 2 Press in the MENU dial The Main Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight W BALANCE Press in the MENU dial to select it The W Balance Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired setting Press in the MENU dial to select it 5 Press in the MENU dial again to exit The corresponding icon for the white balance you selected appears AUTO White bala...

Page 75: ...s 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 result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or...

Page 76: ...ated the camcorder records black bars at the top and bottom of the picture to produce the wide screen effect This is also known as letterbox recording 1 Press in the Lock button while setting the Power switch to M manual record 2 Press in the MENU dial The Main Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight MANUAL Press in the MENU dial to select it The Manual Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU dial...

Page 77: ... in the camcorder s LCD or viewfinder During playback recording on standard 4x3 TVs viewfinders or monitors black bands appear like a letterbox 16x9 movie Select SQUEEZE for playback on TVs with a 16x9 aspect ratio This naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion A W icon appears on the camcorder s LCD or viewfinder In this mode playback on a standard 4x3 TV monitor or viewfin...

Page 78: ...ng Press in the MENU dial to select it 6 When finished press in the MENU dial twice to exit BLANK SEARCH FOCUS BAT RELEASE P L A Y O F F Power switch Lock button MENU dial Resetting the Camcorder Defaults If you ever want to set the camcorder back to its original factory settings use the Cam Reset function 1 Press in the Lock button while setting the Power Switch to M manual record 2 Press in the ...

Page 79: ...77 Chapter 6 Downloading to a PC Chapter Overview Connecting to a Computer Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 80: ... BRIG HT SNAP SHOT VOL CHAR GE LIGHT OFF AUTO ON DV IN OUT DV IN OUT 1 Make sure all units are turned off before making any connections 2 Connect one end of the optional DV cable to your camcorder and the other end to the computer 3 Press in the Lock button on the camcorder while setting the Power switch to playback mode The POWER indicator comes on 4 Turn on the computer open the application you ...

Page 81: ...her Information Chapter Overview Troubleshooting Final Notes Care and Cleaning Traveling Tips Specifications Limited Warranty FCC and Industry Canada Information Optional Accessories Index Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 82: ...e 15 The power supply has not been correctly connected see page 10 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 authoriz...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...tch 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 head cleaning or replacement Rewinding or fast forwarding can t be performed The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other The date and time displays disappear If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the pow...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...sette tape holder opens Do not use force The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a tape is loaded and is already at its end If the Recording Start Stop ...

Page 87: ...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 88: ...CD monitor 6 Slide the BAT RELEASE switch and remove the battery pack 7 Reattach the lens cap Cleaning The Camcorder 1 Clean the exterior wiping gently with a soft cloth For heavy dirt use diluted mild soap 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 ...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...ot 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 any 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 91: ...Specifications Recording time max SP 80 minutes LP 120 minutes with 80 min cassette Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Weight Approx 590 g 1 4 lbs Dimensions W x H x D 83 mm x 97 mm x 188 mm 3 5 16 x 3 7 8 x 7 7 16 with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Pickup 1 4 format CCD Le...

Page 92: ...nector Audio 300 mV rms 1 kΩ analog stereo output via Audio output connector DV 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant Service Port ø3 5 mm 4 pole AC Power Supply Power requirement U S A and Canada AC 120 V 60 Hz Other countries AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11 V 1A Dimensions W x H x D 59 mm x 31 mm x 84 mm 2 3 8 x 1 1 4 x 3 5 16 Weight Approx 130 g 0 29 lbs ...

Page 93: ...nit 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 the bottom of your camcorder A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the p...

Page 94: ...unit s carton Shipping instructions will be included in the carton along with your SR number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Include 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 p...

Page 95: ...ity We accept no liability in case of damage or loss 4 The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges and you elect not to use your credit card 5 Upon receipt of your product a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you What your warranty does not cover Adjustment of customer controls Damag...

Page 96: ...LTIMEDIA INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...cessories are available through toll free ordering or by using the order form found on page 99 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 ACS...

Page 99: ...eful not to force the tripod screw into the camcorder s tripod mounting 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 vid...

Page 100: ...phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson multimedia Inc to the following address Vid...

Page 101: ...94 DV Cable H2011 34 95 A V Cable 252885 27 25 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...

Page 102: ...n 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 105: ...ecting to a computer 78 Connecting to a TV or VCR with a v inputs 50 Connecting to a TV or VCR with an S Video input 51 Connecting to another DV camcorder 54 D Date and time setting 21 Date time insert 73 Digital zooming 35 Dubbing to a VCR 53 Dubbing to another digital video camcorder 54 DV cable 78 E Exposure control 68 Eyepiece focus control 25 F Fade Wipe effects 62 FCC information 95 Final no...

Page 106: ...t 6 Playback basic 46 fram by frame 49 shuttle search 48 still 48 Playback on a TV or VCR with A V inputs 52 Playback options 46 Plug adapter 19 Power supply 19 attaching 10 removing 19 POWER switch 52 Power zoom lever volume control 47 Powering the camcorder 11 15 Product registration 2 Program AE with special effects 65 Program AE with special effects icons 28 R Record protection tab 12 Recordin...

Page 107: ...e care and storage 87 Tape recording speed setting 22 Tapes Mini DV 12 Things to avoid 88 Time code display 39 Time counter icon 32 Time remaining icon 32 Transferring snapshots and video to a computer 78 Traveling tips 88 Troubleshooting 80 Turning off the camcorder 15 V Video light 11 38 Video light details 38 Viewfinder 13 25 Volume 47 W W and T zoom lever 35 Warning icons 26 Warranty 91 White ...

Page 108: ...ase 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 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15781690 Part No LYT0817 001A VP ...

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