RCA CC9370 User Manual Download

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Table of Contents

Assistance

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First-Time Operation

...................3

Getting Started ............................3

Using the LCD Monitor: .........7

Reviewing Operating Controls ....9

Powering the Camcorder

........... 11

Using the Adapter/Charger ........ 11
Using the Rechargeable Battery 12

Charging the Battery ............. 13
Battery Life .......................... 14

Battery Level Indicator ...... 14

Battery Care and Storage ...... 14

Other Camcorder Details

........... 15

Shoulder Strap .......................... 15

Working With the Right Media

. 16

Mini DV Cassettes .................... 16
Erase Protection Tab ................. 16
Recording and Playback Speeds

and Times ............................... 16

Cassette Notes .......................... 17
Care and Storage ....................... 17
Time-Remaining Display .......... 17

On-Screen Preferences

............... 18

Display Menu Options .............. 18

Setting the Date and Time ..... 18
Displaying Information on

the Camcorder or TV ......... 19

Displaying Date and Time

Information On Screen ....... 20

Time Code Display ............... 20

Using the Monitors

..................... 22

Seeing What You Are

Recording ............................... 22

Using the LCD Monitor ........ 22
Using the Viewfinder ............ 23

Focusing the Eyepiece ....... 23

On-screen Indicators ................. 24
Warning Indicators .................... 24
Recording Mode Indicators ....... 25
Playback Mode Indicators ......... 27

On-screen Menus

........................ 29

Accessing Menus ...................... 29

Fader/Wipe Effects ............... 29
Program AE with Special

Effects ............................... 30

Exposure Control ................. 32
Iris Lock ............................... 32
White Balance Adjustment ... 33
Manual White Balance ......... 34

Using the Manual Menu ............ 35

Digital Image Stabilization ... 35
Tele Macro Focusing ............ 35
Wide Mode .......................... 36
Cutting Wind Noise .............. 37
Resetting Defaults ................ 37

Using the Camera Menu ........... 37

Recording Mode ................... 38
Sound Mode ......................... 38
Zoom Mode ......................... 38
Gain Up ............................... 39
Tally Light ............................ 39
ID Number ........................... 40
Demo Mode ......................... 40
Side LED ............................. 41

Using the Display Menu ............ 41

On-Screen Displays .............. 41
Date and Time Display ......... 42
Time Code ............................ 42
Clock Adjustment ................. 42

Recording

.................................... 43

Recording Details ..................... 43

Video Light .......................... 43
Camcorder Focus ................. 45

Auto Focus ....................... 45
Manual Focus ................... 46

Snapshot Feature .................. 46

FRAME ............................ 46
FULL ................................ 46
MULTI-4 .......................... 47
MULTI-9 .......................... 47
PIN-UP ............................. 47

Summary of Contents for CC9370

Page 1: ...Digital Camcorder User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again CC9370 ...

Page 2: ...k or personal injury WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this camcorder or AC charger to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product Safety Information WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOC...

Page 3: ...20 Using the Monitors 22 Seeing What You Are Recording 22 Using the LCD Monitor 22 Using the Viewfinder 23 Focusing the Eyepiece 23 On screen Indicators 24 Warning Indicators 24 Recording Mode Indicators 25 Playback Mode Indicators 27 On screen Menus 29 Accessing Menus 29 Fader Wipe Effects 29 Program AE with Special Effects 30 Exposure Control 32 Iris Lock 32 White BalanceAdjustment 33 Manual Whi...

Page 4: ...E 1394 Jacks 53 Connecting to a VCR to Capture Sound Only 54 Dubbing to Another Digital Video Camcorder 55 Camcorder Tips 56 Recording Tips 56 Traveling Tips 56 Optional Accessories 57 Soft Carrying Case 57 Shoulder Strap 57 Rechargeable Battery 57 Extended Life Battery 57 AC Battery Charger 58 Universal Remote Control 58 IEEE 1394 Cable 58 A V Cable 58 DC Cable 58 Tripod 59 Accessories Order Form...

Page 5: ...e camcorder Use a fingernail not anything sharp to remove Assistance The toll free numbers are available to help with any problem you may encounter Camcorder Exchange Warranty 800 283 6503 pages 72 73 Customer Service 800 336 1900 page 71 Accessories 800 338 0376 pages 57 62 IEEE 1394 Connection Cable Part No 249644 Audio Video Cable Part No 249645 DC Cable Part No 244268 Shoulder Strap Part No AC...

Page 6: ...Velcro Strip Under Flap 3 Attach the adapter charger Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time attach the adapter charger to the camcorder using the included DC power cable C Plug the adapter charger s plug into a working power outlet A Connect one end of the DC cable to the DC OUT jack on the adapter charger B Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on...

Page 7: ...ecial effects do not operate in AutoShot mode see pages 31 32 for more information Manual M recording mode allows you to control many of the camcorder s special features Note The camcorder automatically turns off to save battery power if left in record pause mode for more than five minutes Set the Power Switch to OFF then back to automatic or manual record mode to turn back on 5 Set the Light AUTO...

Page 8: ...ape is inserted into the camcorder Caution Never open the cassette holder door by force This could damage the camcorder and void the warranty The camcorder must be connected to a power supply to load or eject a cassette PUSH HERE marks the area to use to close the cassette compartment Record protection tab OPEN EJECT latch Tape window 7 Use the LCD monitor to see what s recording To see what s rec...

Page 9: ...s Cap B Put the camcorder in automatic record mode by pressing the Lock Button in and rotating the Power Switch to the A icon C Press and release the Thumb Trigger to start recording The REC icon appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor but does not show up in the recording This indicator reflects that recording has started D When finished recording press and release the thumb trigger again to sto...

Page 10: ...onitor or viewfinder Notes The LCD monitor displays the recording in full color while the viewfinder displays in black and white only 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 can be found on pages 22 23 E Press the Stop Button on top of the camcorder when finished p...

Page 11: ...ap MENU BRIGHT Dial Viewfinder OPEN EJECT Latch Zoom Lever also Volume Control in PLAY mode Battery Microphone Tally Light Video Light LCD Monitor closed PUSH OPEN Button Rewind Button STOP Button Play pause Button Fast forward Button A V Computer and S Video Connection jacks under rubber hood Battery Release Button ...

Page 12: ...D Monitor open Service Port Light Switch OFF AUTO ON Shoulder Strap Ring DC IN Jack Speaker MENU BRIGHT Dial MODE Button SNAPSHOT Button Cassette Holder Cover Door Cassette Holder Carriage NEVER touch internal pieces PRESS HERE Cassette Holder Closing Point ...

Page 13: ...o an AC power outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz Removing the Adapter Charger 1 Unplug the Adapter Charger from the power outlet 2 Remove the DC cable from the Adapter Charger and camcorder Using an Optional Plug Adapter An optional plug adapter might be required in some countries 1 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the AC plug adapter 2 Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC outlet CAUTION Never use this A...

Page 14: ...hing the battery 1 Lift the viewfinder 2 Slide the battery into the back of the camcorder Make sure the arrow diagram on the battery points down so the contacts on the battery and camcorder match 3 Turn the Power Switch to record M or A The power indicator lights Removing a Battery Press and hold the BATTERY RELEASE button Slide the battery up and out to remove Safety Precautions Do not short the ...

Page 15: ...battery that has not been charged for a long period of time it may take a few minutes for the CHARGE indicator to flash 5 After the battery is charged the CHARGE indicator stops blinking and remains lit 6 Remove the charged battery by sliding it off the Adapter Charger 7 Attach the charged battery to the camcorder as described on the previous page To AC Wall Outlet 100 240 Volts 50 60 Hz CHARGE In...

Page 16: ...use or charging When charging a battery for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE indicator may not light on the Adapter Charger Remove the battery and try again Charge the battery in temperatures between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit 10 35 degrees Celsius Charging times are based on a fully discharged battery Charging times vary depending on ambient temperature and battery condi...

Page 17: ...old the strap back and thread it through the buckle 4 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 aga...

Page 18: ...ng recorded over move the Erase Protection Tab to SAVE Recording and Playback Speeds and Times The camcorder records and plays back in Standard Play SP or Long Play LP mode Select the recording speed using the on screen menus see page 38 for details The selected speed is displayed on screen but not in the recording The maximum SP and LP recording times for popular Mini DV cassettes are shown SP Pr...

Page 19: ...ettes When recording once the cassette holder door is open a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be taped over regardless of whether the tape holder came out or not Loosen the grip strap if it appears to interfere with the cassette holder door operation Care and Storage When finished with a cassette rewind it remove it from the camcorder and label it Prot...

Page 20: ...P P N F D D D E E D E E E W O R R R I S S M P C H W B M E R U H L O O T I A S L T T C A L E E K I R C 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial to highlight DISPLAY MENU 4 Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial to display a series of submenus 5 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial to highlight CLOCK ADJ 6 Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial to select the choice and display time and date information The month is highlighted O D T C R...

Page 21: ...ighlight the DISPLAY MENU icon Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial to select the choice Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial again to select ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU RETURN ON SCREEN LCD DATE TIME LCD TV TIME CODE SIMPLE CLOCK ADJ 4 Choose which information will be displayed on what devices Rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial to highlight LCD LCD TV or SIMPLE LCD Displays information only on the camcorder s LCD monitor ...

Page 22: ...NU Note You can proceed to make changes to other DISPLAY MENU items or highlight and select RETURN and then END menu selections to exit the menus and return to normal record viewing Time Code Display During recording a time code is captured on the tape 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 cod...

Page 23: ...well as a connected TV or VCR display Frame numbers are not displayed during recording OFF The time code is not displayed at all 6 When you ve made your choice press in the MENU BRIGHT dial to activate it and exit back to the DISPLAY MENU Note You can proceed to make changes to other DISPLAY MENU items or highlight and select RETURN and then END menu selections to exit the menus and return to norm...

Page 24: ...ed to the front Using the LCD Monitor The camcorder s LCD monitor is a miniature color monitor that displays the images captured by the camcorder in either record mode or for recording playback 3 Adjust the brightness of the LCD s image by turning the bright control MENU BRIGHT dial This does not affect the brightness of the recording you are making Turn the dial toward to brighten the image Turn ...

Page 25: ...le to operate the camcorder without them by using the Diopter Adjustment Control To set the correct focus concentrate on one of the icons in the on screen menus 1 Adjust the eyepiece for comfortable viewing 2 Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial to display the on screen menus 3 Concentrating on the icons turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until they come into focus Note The eyepiece focus control does n...

Page 26: ... 2 5 5 Õ 0 3 0 0 Recording Menu Icons Playback Menu Icons Battery Levels Missing Cassette Warning CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION SWITCH Head Cleaning Warning Warning Indicators Indicates the amount of power left in the rechargeable battery An empty battery icon flashes on screen when the battery s power is almost exhausted Appears when the power switch is set to either automatic A or manual M recor...

Page 27: ... the Power Switch is set to automatic A or manual M record Appears when a tape reaches its end during recording or playback Appears if a tape in another format is loaded Appears briefly after the power is turned on to either automatic or manual record mode and the lens cap is still attached Appears when the date and time are not set Appears when the built in clock battery runs out and the previous...

Page 28: ...creen Display of the set recording speed either Standard Play SP or Long Play LP Displays the approximate zoom ratio during zooming appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted W T is the zoom lever indicator Appears when back lighting compensation is turned on REC appears during recording PAUSE appears during Record Standby Appears when a tape is running App...

Page 29: ...goes out when DIS is activated but cannot be used Appears when wind cut mode is engaged to reduce the noise created by wind BRIGHT displays the brightness of the LCD monitor SOUND displays the sound mode for approximately five seconds after the camcorder is turned on Appears when the focus is adjusted manually Displays the date and time briefly when the camcorder is turned on Displays the time cod...

Page 30: ...Time Code Display DEC 25 00 PM 5 30 Date Time Display Playback Mode Indicators PLAY Tape progress indicators appear on screen after the corresponding button on top of the camcorder has been pressed BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor SOUND displays the speaker volume The level indicator moves to reflect an increase or decrease in volume Displays the recorded time code Displays the da...

Page 31: ...ding speed sound mode zoom gain up tally computer ID number demonstration mode and side LED settings MANUAL MENU adjustment of image stabilization tele macro focus wide mode wind cut and camera reset settings DISPLAY MENU adjustment of on screen displays date and time time code stamp and clock adjustment settings 4 When the desired icon is highlighted press in the MENU BRIGHT dial to display the m...

Page 32: ...tom WIPE SHUTTER wipes in from the center of black toward the top and bottom or wipes out from top and bottom toward the center DISSOLVE the new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears WIPE CORNER new scenes wipe in over previous ones from the upper right to lower left WIPE WINDOW new scenes gradually wipe in from the center of previous ones to the corners WIPE SLIDE a new scen...

Page 33: ...e is shot in classic black and white Used together with Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect CLASSIC FILM gives recordings a strobe effect STROBE recordings look like a series of consecutive snapshots VIDEO ECHO adds a ghosted image to the subject Zoom magnification over 10X is not available SLOW SLOW SHUTTER lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natu...

Page 34: ...towards to darken the image maximum of plus or minus 6 4 Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial to set the exposure adjustment EXP and the highlight bar on the plus or minus indicator disappear To Return to Automatic Exposure Control Select AUTO in step 2 or set the Power Switch to automatic A record Notes To brighten the subject quickly press the BACKLIGHT button on top of the camera this is also the rewi...

Page 35: ...and hold the MENU BRIGHT dial for more than two seconds The exposure control indicator and the Iris Lock icon appear 4 Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial and the icon changes to and the iris is locked EXP disappears Returning to Automatic Iris Control In step 2 of Setting the Iris Lock rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial to display AUTO The on screen exposure control indicator and disappear Alternatively you c...

Page 36: ...ects are in use Manual White Balance Operation 1 To set the white balance to manual control follow steps 1 4 in the previous section then select the MAN option 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust the zoom or move the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial until the icon begins blinking When the setting is complete the icon ...

Page 37: ...l to highlight DIS Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial to display the submenus 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial to highlight ON Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial to activate your choice 4 To exit menus rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial to highlight RETURN Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial twice to return to normal viewing Tele Macro Focusing This feature allows for focusing on objects that are very close to the camcorde...

Page 38: ... Rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial to highlight OFF CINEMA or SQUEEZE Select OFF to record in normal mode suitable for standard TVs Select CINEMA to insert black bands on the top and bottom of the screen Note During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16X9 A icon will appear in the camcorder s LCD or viewfinder During playback recording on a standard 4X3 TVs ...

Page 39: ...to normal viewing Using the Camera Menu Several options can be changed in the camcorder s CAMERA MENU You can adjust recording speed sound mode zoom gain up tally light computer ID number demonstration mode and side LED settings from the CAMERA MENU 6 When the right choice is highlighted press in the MENU BRIGHT dial twice to activate your selection and exit the menus New 16x9 TV Screen Standard S...

Page 40: ...mode records in two Using 12 bit sound is recommended with audio dubbing and is the factory preset for the camcorder Setting the Sound Mode 1 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial to highlight the CAMERA MENU icon Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial to highlight the submenus 2 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial to highlight SOUND MODE Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial to display the submenus 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial to...

Page 41: ...GAIN UP Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial to display the submenus 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial to highlight the desired setting OFF allows shooting of dark scenes with no picture brightness AGC the overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO the shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 30 1 200 of a second Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 30 of a second provides a br...

Page 42: ...T dial twice to return to normal viewing Demo Mode The camcorder can demonstrate certain functions such as Program AE with special effects and can be used to confirm how these functions work using Demo Mode When Demo Mode is turned on and the menu screen is exited a display of the camera s features begins Notes Performing any action during demonstration mode stops the demonstration temporarily If ...

Page 43: ...isplayed You can also set the date and time On Screen Displays You can set what information is shown on which displays the camcorder is using including the LCD monitor viewfinder or even a TV screen Accessing On Screen Settings 1 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial to highlight the DISPLAY MENU icon Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial in to highlight the submenus 2 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial to highlight ON SC...

Page 44: ...ime code number If a blank portion of a tape is left part way through a recording the time code is interrupted When recording resumes the time code starts counting again from 00 00 00 Accessing Time Code Settings 1 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial to highlight the DISPLAY MENU icon Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial 2 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial to highlight TIME CODE Press in the MENU BRIGHT dial to highli...

Page 45: ...esired setting OFF turns off the light AUTO Automatically allows the camcorder to turn on the light when there is insufficient lighting on the subject ON keeps the light on at all times as long as the camcorder is turned on Notes The video light can only be used when the camcorder is on It is recommended that you set the white balance to artificial light when using the video light When not using t...

Page 46: ... to low battery charge the 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 LIGHT OFF AUTO ON 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 ON or OFF using the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON switch If Slow Shutter mode is turn...

Page 47: ...scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water Shooting a scene with a high contrast background Note The and icons are low contrast warnings that appear on screen and blink when there is a problem with illumination or contrast Focus indicators tell whether the camcorder is focusing on the foreground or background Notes If the lens is smeared or blurred accurat...

Page 48: ...the camcorder will enter the Focus Adjustment mode again Notes Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when using manual focus If you focus in on a subject in wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed on because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer or will blink Snapsh...

Page 49: ...of a shadow effect The image and shadow are placed within a frame Digital and Optical Zooming You can zoom in and out for close up or wide angle shots just by moving the zoom lever on the camcorder The camcorder automatically focuses at most distances when zooming Optical zooming is possible up to 10 times and digital zooming allows up to 250 times normal magnification Using the Zoom Lever W and T...

Page 50: ...m rotate the lever toward W When using the zoom lever an indicator appears on screen to display the approximate zoom ratio 10xW T 10X Optical Zoom Zone 250X Digital Zoom Zone Notes While zooming focusing may become unstable If so set the zoom while in record standby mode and adjust the image using manual focus see page 46 for details Once the focus is set zoom the camcorder in or out while recordi...

Page 51: ...ack mode 3 Press the Play Pause Button to start playback To stop playback press the Stop Button Press the Rewind Button to reverse playback direction or the Fast Forward Button to advance the tape while in stop mode Controlling Speaker Volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume Notes If stop mode continues for five minutes when power is s...

Page 52: ...screen during Shuttle Search This is normal Frame By Frame Playback Allows frame by frame searching 1 Press the Play Pause Button during playback to pause the image 2 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT dial towards for forward frame by frame playback or towards for reverse frame by frame playback To resume normal playback press the Play Pause Button Basic Connections This manual includes information for some ...

Page 53: ...ed plug of the A V cables to the Right AUDIO IN jack R AUDIO IN Note Some TVs do not offer both left and right audio jacks If your TV only has one audio jack use the A V cable s white plug for audio 5 Connect the yellow plug of the A V cables to the VIDEO IN jack 6 Open the camcorder s Connector Cover 7 Connect the A V Connection Cable s single plug into the camcorder s A V Jack 8 Press in the Thu...

Page 54: ... LAUDIO IN R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN LAUDIO IN R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Connector cover Open when connecting cables Yellow Plug VIDEO IN Red Plug R AUDIO IN White Plug LAUDIO IN A V Connection Cable Included with Camcorder A V Jack A V Jacks Note Can be on front or rear of VCR VCR Capturing Recordings to a VCR Using A V Input Jacks 6 Open the camcorder s Connector Cover 7 Connect the A V Connection Cable s s...

Page 55: ...camcorder and computer are turned off 3 Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your computer 4 Connect the other end of the IEEE 1394 cable to the camcorder s DV IN OUT jack 5 Press in the Thumb Lock and rotate the Power Switch to playback mode 6 Turn on the computer 7 Follow your computer s video capture software instructions to upload the camera s data to the computer 8 Press the camcorder s ...

Page 56: ... s Connector Cover LAUDIO IN R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN LAUDIO IN R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Connector cover Open when connecting cables Yellow Plug NOT Connected Red Plug R AUDIO IN White Plug LAUDIO IN A V Connection Cable Included with Camcorder A V Jack A V Jacks Note Can be on front or rear of VCR VCR 7 Connect the A V Connection Cable s single plug into the camcorder s A V Jack 8 Press in the Thumb Lock a...

Page 57: ...ction Jack Video unit equipped with IEEE 1394 connector Notes It is recommended to use the AC adapter charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack 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 m...

Page 58: ...c sounds etc might 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 gives 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 keep it separate from th...

Page 59: ...al Dealer If a dealer is not nearby all accessories are available through toll free ordering or by using the order form found on page 61 AC201A Soft Carrying Case Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide protection and utility for your digital camcorder and most accessories Rugged fabric lined with soft non abrasive material and generous padding Has three outside pockets with storag...

Page 60: ... 6 7 8 9 0 DECK1 VCR INPUT ON OFF COPYT APE REPEAT FR ADV SKIP VCR PLUS V O L V O L CH CH RCU800 Universal Remote Control The RCU800 universal remote control is an RCA branded unit which can control your digital camcorder using the VCR2 or AUX buttons 244268 DC Cable Replacement for the included DC cable Used to attach the digital camcorder to the adapter charger 249645 A V Cable Replacement for t...

Page 61: ... 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 pan and tilt The quick release mount makes it easy t...

Page 62: ...0 IEEE 1394 Connection Cable 249644 39 95 RCA Universal Remote Control RCU800 39 95 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 _________ TotalAmount Enclosed _________ Use VISA MasterC...

Page 63: ...py 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 correct ...

Page 64: ...ur Visa MasterCard or Discover card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address Video ...

Page 65: ...E appears Recording cannot be performed There is no picture Some functions are not available using the MENU BRIGHT dial The focus does not adjust automatically The cassette will not load properly Connect the AC adapter charger securely page 4 Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one pages 12 14 Set the date time pages 18 19 Consult your nearest camcorder dealer for replacement Set the tap...

Page 66: ...4 Make sure to use only Mini DV cassettes page 16 Turn off Squeeze mode in the MANUAL MENU pages 36 37 Turn off Sepia and or Monotone effects page 31 Press the BACKLIGHT Button page 33 In the Menu screen set ZOOM to 40X or 250X pages 38 39 Disengage the VIDEO ECHO mode page 31 Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed pages 29 30 Set the Power Switch to manual record page 5 Tur...

Page 67: ...ge 39 Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe modes during a scene transition page 31 Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance page 31 Set DATE TIME to ON page 42 When the LCD monitor is turned to face forward page 22 date and time do not appear In the Menu screen set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV page 41 and set TIME CODE to ON page 42 Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD m...

Page 68: ...h to OFF and let the camcorder cool down page 22 This can occur in certain conditions including using Fade and Wipe effects pages 29 30 Program AE with Special Effects pages 31 32 and Digital Image Stabilization page 35 Set the Power Switch to playback mode page 49 Set the TV to its video input channel see the TV s User s Manual Make sure all A V connections are correct and snug Close the cassette...

Page 69: ...To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 50 95 degrees Fahrenheit 10 C to 35 C pages 13 14 Remove the lens cap Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor page 22 If the LCD is rotated forward make sure it is fully rotated 180 degrees Turn the camcorder s power off and on again An error indication E01 E06 appears on screen The charger indicator on the AC A...

Page 70: ... signal EIA standard NTSC color Viewfinder 0 24 Black and white electronic viewfinder LCD Monitor 3 diagonally measured LCD TFT active matrix system Camera Section Image sensor 1 4 CCD imager Lens F1 6 f 3 9 to 62 4mm 16 1 power zoom lens 400 1 digital zoom Filter diameter 40 5 mm Tripod Mount One 1 4 x 20 threaded hole ACAdapter Charger Power requirement 110 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 wa...

Page 71: ...l Then wipe again with a dry cloth 2 Open the LCD monitor page 22 and wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth Close 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 Carefully open the cover on the bottom of the viewfinder Cover Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap to clean th...

Page 72: ...g accessories might cause damage to the camcorder Proper Care and Storage Keep dirt from entering the camcorder s cassette door Dust and grit are abrasive and cause excessive wear to both the recording playback heads and cassettes Always cap the lens when the camcorder is not in use Before handling the camcorder make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotio...

Page 73: ...ays accounting errors or even loss of your unit The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an SR number over the phone They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your camcorder Write the number in large clear characters on the outside of the box To avoid confusion and misunderstandings shipments without an SR number clearly vis...

Page 74: ...d or Visa account number and expiration date to our phone representative This is for security purposes If we receive your unit excluding all accessories within 14 days from the date you were provided the SR number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 14 DAYS THE SUGGESTED RETAIL VALUE OF THE CAMCORDER WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT ...

Page 75: ...er 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 institutional or other comme...

Page 76: ...ure interference A core filter is supplied with this digital camcorder Attaching the Core Filter to an Optional S Video Cable 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter and open 2 Run the cable through the Core Filter leaving approx 1 1 4 inches of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter casing 3 Wind the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter Make sure not to leave ...

Page 77: ...repair or exchange 71 resetting factory defaults 37 things to avoid 70 CAMERA Icon 38 39 40 41 Camera Menu 29 37 Cassette Holder cover door 10 Push Here 6 Cassettes care and storage 17 Mini DV 16 Record Protection Tab 6 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTEC TION SWITCH Indicator 24 CINEMA Mode 36 CLASSIC FILM 31 Clock Adjustment 18 42 Connections 50 basic 50 capturing sound only 54 to a computer 53 to a TV 51...

Page 78: ...umber 40 setting 40 Image Stabilization activating 35 Indicators on screen 24 Industry Canada Information 79 Iris Lock setting 33 L LCD Monitor 6 9 22 43 rotating 6 22 using 7 22 Letterbox 36 Light AUTO OFF ON Switch 5 10 43 Lock Button 5 9 Long Play LP Mode 16 LP Speed 38 M Manual Focus 46 Manual Menu using 35 Manual White Balance operation 34 Menu Options 18 displaying camcorder 18 TV 18 MENU BR...

Page 79: ...gram AE 30 Program AE Effects 30 Push Here 6 PUSH OPEN Button 9 R RANDOM 30 Rechargeable Battery 57 Record Protection Tab 6 Recording 43 details 43 icon 7 mode 38 playing back 8 speeds 16 starting stopping 7 time 17 tips 56 Remote Control universal 58 Rewind Button 9 S S Video Cable 74 Safety Precautions 12 Shoulder Strap 3 attaching 15 ring 10 Shuttle Search 50 Side LED 41 SLOW 10X 31 SLOW 4X 31 ...

Page 80: ...ILIGHT 31 V Variable Shutter Speed 31 1 100 31 1 250 31 1 500 31 1 60 31 VIDEO ECHO 31 Video Light 43 44 Viewfinder 9 23 focusing 23 using 23 W W and T Zoom Lever 47 W BALANCE 29 Warranty 72 White Balance Adjustment 33 automatic 33 manual 33 Wide Mode 36 Wind Noise 37 cutting 37 WIPE DOOR 30 WIPE SLIDE 30 WIPE WINDOW 30 Z Zoom Lever 47 volume control 9 Zoom Mode 38 10X 38 250X 38 40X 38 digital in...

Page 81: ... 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 the antenna for the radio or television that is receiving the interf...

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