RCA CC4371 User Manual Download

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Page 1: ...nCR camcorder user s guide CC4371 ...

Page 2: ...o 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 unauthorize...

Page 3: ...ON Switch to AUTO 7 Start and Stop Recording 7 Play Back What you Have Recorded 8 Set the CAMERA OFF VCR Switch to OFF 8 Close the LCD Monitor and Replace the Lens Cap 8 Review Camcorder s Operating Controls 9 10 Attach the Shoulder Strap 11 Built In Color Enhancement Light 12 13 Power Your Camcorder Use the Adapter Charger to Power Your Camcorder 14 Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder 15 i 9 ...

Page 4: ...Dub 40 41 Audio and Video Dub 42 43 Titler 44 46 Recording Tips 47 Record from a VCR or TV Monitor 48 49 Playback Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback 50 51 Playback Features Tape Positioning 52 Visual Searching 52 Stop Action Pause 52 Tracking 53 Playback on TV or VCR with Audio Video Input Jacks 54 55 Playback on TV Without Audio Video Input Jacks 56 57 Travel Tips 58 Optional Accessor...

Page 5: ...omer Service 800 336 1900 Accessories 800 338 0376 lo Unpack the camcorder and accessories Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder The items shown below are packed with your camcorder If any are missing or appear damaged contact your dealer immediately Model CC4371 AC Adapter Charger Stock No 241044 DC Cable Stock No 241308 Rechargeable 10 Volt Batt...

Page 6: ...ack on the side of the adapter charger DC IN 9 6V Jack 2 Attach the other end of the cable to the DC IN 9 6V jack on the camcorder 3 Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet 4 Details are on page 14 3 Adjust the handstrap remove lens cap and attach it to the handstrap _ Cap on Handstrap 4 1 Open the handstrap insert your hand and adjust the handstrap to fit your hand 2 Remove the l...

Page 7: ...5 Turn on the camcorder Switch Note If you want the date and time displayed on your recordings you must set it See Date and Time Display on pages 22 23 Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you slide it to CAMERA The camcorder enters 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 ...

Page 8: ...utton to open the LCD monitor Make sure the monitor is open at least 45 The viewfinder automatically turns off 3 Rotate the monitor around only when it is open 90 When you rotate the monitor 90 or more the image becomes a mirror image and the viewfinder turns on The on screen display on the LCD monitor will also be as if reflected on a mirror 4 To adjust the brightness of the image in the monitor ...

Page 9: ...order at a dark object and turn off when you aim it at a bright object Details are on pages 12 13 Start and stop recording Press and release the REC PAUSE button to start recording REC appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when the camcorder is recording Press and release the REC PA USE button again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record pause mode I appears in the viewfind...

Page 10: ...n on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you slide it to VCR 3 Press REW REVIEW to rewind the tape 4 Press PLAY to play back the tape 5 Press STOP EJECT when you are finished playing back the tape Details on LCD monitor and viewfinder playback are on pages 50 51 10 Set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder 11 Close the LCD monitor and replace the lens cap ...

Page 11: ... Switch I AV DUB Button REW Rewind REVIEW Button Also Button PLAY Button F FWD Fast Forward Button Also Button STOP EJECT Button Also EDIT ADV Button Light Microphone Lens Lens Hood Reset Switch See Trouble Checks for details VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT and RF DC OUT Jacks Located Behind Small Cover continued on next page 9 ...

Page 12: ... ON Switch Attach Rechargeable Battery Here Attach Adapter Charger s DC Cord Here Shoulder Extension Pad Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control BRIGHT and FOCUS Controls See Trouble Checks for details Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring REC PA USE Button BATTERY EJECT Button Zoom Buttons W and T Also TRACKING Buttons DC IN 9 6V with Lens Cap Holder 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Cassette Door Press here ...

Page 13: ... sure you leave the buckle on the strap Buckle Thread the end of the strap back through the buckle making sure it is threaded over the outer strap Make sure the strap is not twisted Thread one end of the shoulder strap through one of the shoulder strap rings as shown below Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Repeat steps 1 3 to attach the other end of the strap Pull on th...

Page 14: ...ly when the camcorder senses there is insufficient light set the switch to AUTO Notes For the light to operate in AUTO you must have a tape in the camcorder If the lighting condition is unstable the light may turn on and off Set the light to ON or OFF To turn the light off set the switch to OFF To save battery power turn the light off when you are not recording Notes When the light is turned on th...

Page 15: ...2 Replace the light bulb Note See the installation instructions packed with the replacement bulb for detailed instructions 3 To replace the light cover pass the bulb through the hole of the reflection plate and attach the lower hook to the light case on the camcorder 4 Press gently on the front of the light cover until it locks into place Note Make sure the front cover of the light is properly att...

Page 16: ...e to the DC IN 9 6V jack on the camcorder 3 Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet The POWER indicator on the adapter charger lights when it is properly connected Notes The adapter charger cannot charge the battery and operate the camcorder at the same time If you connect both the adapter charger powers the camcorder Remove the adapter 14 charger s cable from the DC OUTPUT jack t...

Page 17: ..._r Charger Charge the Battery If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter charger remove it 1 Align reference mark on battery with mark on adapter charger 2 Hold the battery flush against the adapter charger and slide it in the direction of the arrow 3 Plug adapter charger into nearest AC outlet 120V 50 60Hz 4 If the battery is properly connected the adapter charger s CHARGE i...

Page 18: ...e direction of the arrow 3 Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you set it to CAMERA Remove the Battery 1 Set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to OFF 2 Press and hold the BATTERY EJECT button while removing the battery ATTENTION LEAD ACID BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED USES A RECHARGEABLE BATFERY AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE UNDER V...

Page 19: ...battery power is almost gone _ flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Recharge the battery or use the adapter charger before continuing to use the camcorder Set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery Notes When you record using the recharge able battery the battery level indicator still flashes to warn you of low battery power even if you d...

Page 20: ... supply power for the specified time Additional rechargings might help restore the battery s operation time Battery Safety Precautions __ _ _ _ _ _y_ Batteries being recharged that have not been used for an extended period may continue to charge after the normal time Do not charge a battery for more than 24 hours If the CHARGE indicator on the adapter charger starts flashing remove the bat tery an...

Page 21: ... OFF to turn off the camcorder If the battery or DC cable is attached to the camcorder remove it Insert the small plug on the car cord to the DC IN 9 6V jack located on the back of the camcorder Take the vehicle s cigarette lighter out of the socket Insert the car cord s cigarette lighter plug into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket DC IN 9 6V Jack To turn on the camcorder press and hold the s...

Page 22: ...hemical nonabrasive head cleaning tape Besureto follow thedirectionswith thehead cleaningkit carefully Improperuseof aheadcleanermightdamageyourcamcorder Erase Protection Safety Tab You can use your videocassettes over and over again To erase a previous recording just record over it y Tab To prevent accidental To record on the tape again cover erasure break off the tab the hole with vinyl tape Rec...

Page 23: ...ssettes 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 might damage your cassettes Keep the cassette away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment All dust is abrasive and will cause excessive wea...

Page 24: ...oes not appear press and hold DATE TIME and then press STOP EJECT 4 Repeatedly press the F FWD or REW REVIEW until the correct month appears Press and hold the button to advance the digits faster 5 When the correct month is displayed press STOP EJECT The cursor moves to the next part of the display 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set the correct month day year hour minute s and AM PM After setting AM or...

Page 25: ... The date is automatically recorded for approxi mately 10 seconds at the beginning of the recording S TITLE The date and title you have created are displayed and recorded for approximately 10 seconds at the beginning of the recording Date Display The date is dis played and recorded No Display No display is dis played or recorded Charge the Built in Clock Battery The camcorder has a built in rechar...

Page 26: ...rowd Tilt the monitor up to record from a low angle such as when you are kneeling To enable both you and the person you re recording to see what s being recorded rotate the LCD monitor completely around so the front of the monitor faces the person you re recording The viewfinder turns on automatically when you turn the monitor all the way around The image on the LCD monitor will be a mirror image ...

Page 27: ...pull it out from the camcorder and adjust the eyepiece Eyepiece Focus Control Eyepiece Focus 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 on one of the viewfinder s on screen displays Look through the viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece...

Page 28: ...cording that you re going to play back on a 16X9 TV Select NEGPOS to reverse the image from positive to negative Select ZM 2 to activate the extended zoom mode wide angle to 130 times ZOOM appears when you zoom over 16 times 26 Select MIRROR to record a symmetric image on the left and right Select MOSAIC to record a mosaic image Details are on pages 32 35 Steady Pix Indicator _ To turn the steady ...

Page 29: ...amaged tape is inserted Remove the tape and replace it with a new one NO TAPE flashes when you try to record with no cassette inserted TAPE END flashes when there is approximately five minutes of recording time left on the tape TAPE END briefly appears when you reach the end of the cassette when you re recording Time and Date Display Press the DATE TIME button to display the time and date AUTO dat...

Page 30: ...one The microphone picks up the sound during a recording It is more sensitive to sounds coming from the direction the lens is pointed Quick Review Feature Press and release REW REVIEW when the camcorder is in record pause to review the last few seconds of a recording The CAMERA OFF VCR switch must be set to CAMERA The camcorder will play back the last few seconds of the recording return the tape t...

Page 31: ...the center of the scene Notes Zooming is not possible when using macro focus To change the size of the subject move the camcorder lens closer or farther away from it For best results increase illumination when recording with macro focus Steady Pix TM Feature The steady pix feature corrects slight shaking of images during some record ing modes While zooming in on a distant subject When recording an...

Page 32: ...s approximately ten seconds to calculate the tape remaining when you first start playing or recording a tape appears while the camcorder calculates the amount of tape remaining Once tape remaining has been calculated it automatically updates and is readily available as long as the same tape remains in the camcorder When B appears all or most of the tape remains B_ and mt _ appear as the tape is be...

Page 33: ...e direction press W When DISPLAY is pressed so the displays appear the zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor during normal zooming ZOOM appears when you zoom more than 16 times ZOOR T W Use the Instant Zoom Button INST ZOOM 1 To magnify the subject 1 5 times from any normal zoom position press the INST ZOOM button When DISPLAY is pressed so the displays appear I ZOOM...

Page 34: ... image or a mosaic image Each effect is described in detail on the next pages To Select a Digital Effect Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If they do not press the DISPLAY button Repeatedly press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button The indicator for the digital effect you select appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor DIGITAL EFFECTS Button 32 ...

Page 35: ...6x9 TV Screen Standard Shape TV Screen To I 4 Record in the 16X9 Mode Place the camcorder in record pause Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If they do not press DISPLAY Repeatedly press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button until 16X9 appears Press REC PAUSE to start recording To turn off 16X9 recording press REC PAUSE to pause recording and repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECT...

Page 36: ...has digital zooming that allows you to zoom in on a subject with magnification up to 130 times Normal zooming is up to 32 times 1 Place the camcorder in record pause Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If they do not press DISPLAY 2 Repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until ZM 2 appears Use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out ZOOM appears when you zoom above 16X 3 Pr...

Page 37: ...press REC PA USE to pause recording and repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until no digital effects display appears Normal Mode The mosaic feature lets you add a mosaic effect to your recording 1 Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If they do not press DISPLAY 2 Repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until MOSAIC appears 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording 4 To turn off ...

Page 38: ...e LCD monitor If they do not press DISPLAY Repeatedly press the FADE button The indicator for the fade you select will appear Select _ 111 white to fade in and out to from a white screen Select black wipe to fade in and out to from a black screen Select zoom to fade in and out while zooming Select B W black and white to fade in and out to from a black and white picture Select no fade indicator if ...

Page 39: ...e last fade used appears the first time you press FADE 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The picture and sound gradually appear in place of the blank screen 1 During recording repeatedly press FADE to select a fade Note The last fade used appears the first time you press FADE 2 Press REC PAUSE to stop recording The picture and sound gradually disappear 37 ...

Page 40: ... you want to return to and press RESET to reset the counter to O000M oooo_ 38 Tape Counter With Memory Stop Continue to record or play the tape When you want to return to the place you marked press the REC PAUSE button to stop recording or the STOP EJECT button to stop playback Press and hold the small button while you set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to VCR 5 Press the REW REVIEW button The tape rew...

Page 41: ...r is in record pause Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you slide it to CAMERA Press and hold REWIREVIEW to visually search the recorded tape in reverse Press and hold F FWD to visually search forward on the recorded tape Press and hold PLAY to view the recorded tape at normal speed When you release the button the cam corder retums to record pause at that point on t...

Page 42: ...he camcorder set the AV OUT IN switch to IN Insert the tape you want to audio dub and use PLAY F FWD and or REW 6 REVIEW to locate a point on the tape that is a few seconds before the place on the tape where you want to begin dubbing Press REC PAUSE exactly at the place where you want to begin dubbing to place the camcorder in play pause Press and hold AVDUB and then 7 press PLAY Release both butt...

Page 43: ...R m t R OUT t Video Plug Back of stereo White Audio Plug Cable VCR Tape Deck Y Adapter such as VH83 Laser Disc Player such as AH25 DVD Player or CD Player Yellow Video Plug No connection Note You need an optional audio video cable such as VH83 shown on page 61 If the audio source has separate left and right outputs attach the audio plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you might ...

Page 44: ...se PLAY F FWD and or REW REVIEW to locate a point on the tape that is a few seconds before the place on the tape where you want to begin dubbing 4 Press REC PAUSE exactly at the place where you want to begin dubbing to place the camcorder in play pause 5 Press and hold AVDUB and then press PLAY Release both buttons at the same time A DUB appears Press AV DUB and PLAY again for audio and video dub ...

Page 45: ...a_o White Audio Plug V yellow _ A VideoPlug f _ ff _ White _l_ l Aodio White Aud o Pl g Y Adapter __such asAH25 _Audio Video Cable __ll_ _ such asVH83 Yellow Video Plug White Jack Note You need an optional audio video cable such as VH83 shown on page 61 If the audio source has separate left and right outputs attach the audio plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you might need a ...

Page 46: ...an be displayed and recorded at any time The built in character register contains more than 45 different characters Your title can contain up to 32 characters on two lines Button Also REW REVIEW Button CAMERA OFF VCR Switch TITLER _ _ Button 000 0 Button Also F FWD Button EDIT ADV Button Also STOP EJECT Button 44 ...

Page 47: ...rst character press ED1T ADV to move the flashing cursor to the place where you want the next character to appear 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed the title 7 When you are finished press TITLER to store the title and remove the title graphics from the viewfinder or LCD monitor Remember Be sure to remove the titler graphics from the viewfinder or LCD monitor for normal recording To C...

Page 48: ...r will now record normally If you do not want to continue recording press REC PAUSE Remember Remove the titler graphics for normal recording Note You can also use the automatic title recording feature to automatically record the title and date for 10 seconds when you begin recording Press the DATE TIME button to display S TITLE before starting to record Record a Title While Copying a Tape from the...

Page 49: ...up func tions Fading in and out of scenes makes your videos appear more professional Learn to use the special digital effects available with your camcorder to add variety to your recordings Be aware of video and audio back grounds Background details barely noticed while you are taping may show up as visual clutter on your recording Background noises especially TV sets radios household appliances t...

Page 50: ...61 Detailed instructions are on the next page A V OUTIIN Switch AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of VCR or TV Monitor I t AUDIO OUT LR VIDEO OUT Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor Yellow _ It Jack st It White Audio Plug i _ I _ Yellow I Audio Video Cable Video Plu n _ such asVHS3 s White t OR AodioPlug Yellow Video Plug White Audio Plug White Audio Plug Audio Video Cable such as VH83 Yellow Video Plug 48 ...

Page 51: ...ording Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the Camcorder 1 A Camcorder connected directly to TV monitor Tum on TV and tune TV to channel you want to record B Camcorder Connected to VCR that is connected to TV Turn on VCR and select the channel you want to record or place cassette you want to copy in VCR Note If you want to see what is being recorded turn on the TV and tune it to the channel that yo...

Page 52: ...lly turns off Close the LCD monitor the viewfinder automatically turns on Rotate the monitor completely around and place it against the camcorder for convenient playback During playback you can hear the sound from the tapes on the built in speaker when you use the LCD monitor Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Clntr CAMERA OFF VCR witch PLAY Button STOP EJECT Button s OPEN Button Bright Control Volume Cont...

Page 53: ...tor around when it is open 90 and place it back against the camcorder Fit the shoulder extension pad to your shoulder for convenient viewing using the LCD monitor To adjust the brightness of the image in the monitor turn the bright control To adjust the speaker volume turn the volume control Note The monitor may become warm when left open for an extended period of time This is normal Use the Viewf...

Page 54: ...elease REW REVIEW or FFWD to rewind or fast forward the tape Press STOP EJECT to stop the tape Visual Searching During playback press and hold F FWD or REW REVIEW if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse Release the button to return to normal playback 52 Stop Action Pause During playback press REC PAUSE to stop the action and view one frame of the tape Press REC PA USE again t...

Page 55: ...utton W or T to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture During stop action playback pressing one tracking button might reduce picture jitter picture bouncing up and down Some jitter is normal Remove the tape to reset the tracking to its preset center Note The tracking buttons only affect tape playback They have no effect during recording 53 ...

Page 56: ... Y Adapter such as AH25 Audio Video Cable such as VH83 Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor Installation Yellow Video Plug Attach the white plug on one end of the audio video cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR Notes If your cable does not have white and yellow plugs 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 label...

Page 57: ...s playing place a blank cassette in the VCR and press the VCR s RECORD button Note Make sure the memory stop feature is turned off press DISPLAY or the camcorder will enter play pause when the counter reaches O000M Press STOP EJECT when you are finished Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording __ 1 A Camcorder connected directly to 2 TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channe...

Page 58: ...on 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 need an optional 300 75 ohm transformer Attach one end of the optional coaxial RF cable to the OUT TO TV connector on the adapter and attach the o...

Page 59: ...Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV 3 Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you set it to CAMERA 4 Press the REC PAUSE button to begin recording You can watch what the camcorder is Seeing or recording on the TV screen Normal TV Viewing For normal TV viewing leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the TV Disconnect...

Page 60: ...asbeenexposed to theelements cleanit only with properlenscleaningsupplies Makesureyouhaveanyadapters that youmightneedbeforetakingyour camcorder to othercountries Consult yourdealerfor advice Carryyourcamcorder in a carrying casewhentraveling See the next page for a case designed especially for this camcorder An ordinary suitcase or carry bag does not offer the protection your camcorder needs Trea...

Page 61: ...ar Cord Adapter This case provides protection and utility for full size camcorders and most accessories It is constructed of rugged nylon fabric for years of reliable service Three outside pockets provide ample accessory storage with mesh covered lens filter compartment and built in holders for memo pads pens and other accessories The hand grip and adjustable shoulder strap allow for convenient co...

Page 62: ...order steady 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 24 when not in use Rubber feet allow for sure footing and built in retractable leg spikes eliminate the need for removing the feet CPS014 AC Battery Charger...

Page 63: ...82 or VH90 to the 300 ohm screw terminals on a TV VH83 Audio Video Cable Coaxial RF Cables VH82 6 ft VH90 12 ft 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 300 ohm antenna screw terminals you need an optional 75 to 300 ohm transformer such as VH54 If your antenna cable is the flat twi...

Page 64: ...extenders or lens filter kits Attach an Accessory Lens 1 Attach the lens cap over the lens hood 3 J Turn the accessory lens clockwise into the camcorder s lens Make sure the lens is tightened firmly but do not over tighten To remove the lens cap and hood turn them counterclockwise with the palm of your hand 62 ...

Page 65: ...DC Cable Part No AC093 AC202 AH25 CPS014 CRF95 DCC096 EP096FL EP096FS VH54 VH82 VH83 VH90 Price 59 95 49 95 2 95 219 95 69 95 49 95 79 95 69 95 2 95 6 95 5 95 7 95 Qty Total 221111 12 95 241305 12 95 241044 169 95 241308 13 65 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 ...

Page 66: ...r name on MasterCard _ Expiration date I IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card I I I I II I I I II FFNI I I I I Expiration date F I AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Print or type your name and address clearly Name Street City State IIIII A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting Apt Zip _l Please make sure that both sides of...

Page 67: ... the toll free number listed below between 8AM and 10PM 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 Electronics In...

Page 68: ... using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet Make sure CAMERA OFF VCR switch is set to correct position for desired operation There might not be a cassette in the camcorder Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette The cassette tape might be broken try another cassette You might have reached the end of the cassette try rewinding it Moisture condensation might cause the t...

Page 69: ...finder or on LCD monitor Press T1TLER button to remove Press REC PAUSE to return to normal playback Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted See page 25 The small BRIGHT and FOCUS controls on the side of the viewfinder control the brightness and focus of the viewfinder These controls have been set at the factory and sho...

Page 70: ...the title from the viewfinder or LCD monitor See pages 44 46 Date or time may need to be set See page 22 Clock lithium cell battery may need recharging See page 23 LCD monitor is open at least 45 Viewfinder automatically turns off Monitor closed viewfinder turns on During recording viewfinder turns on when monitor rotated around to face the subject During playback viewfinder turns off when monitor...

Page 71: ...recorded on the tape and are not due to a defect in the unit The light that illuminates the LCD monitor gets hot To cool it down close the LCD monitor and turn off the camcorder Lead acid batteries must be kept charged Charge your battery before and after every use and at least every six months Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is recording continuously To check your battery charge...

Page 72: ...ercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens Improper cleaning might scratch the lens Lens Caution Do nol 6ueh the i_ _ _ _ _ _ _ with you_ _nger_i _ oil _ Clean the Camcorder s LCD Monitor _m__ _ __ Monitor To clean the camcorder s LCD monitor use a clean soft cloth to carefully wipe the monitor Improper cleaning may scratch the monitor Depress tab to open small cover Gentl...

Page 73: ...reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm condensation might 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 Do not operate the camcorder for extended periods in temperatures below 40 F 4 C or above 95 F 35 C Do not expose the camcorder or adapter charge...

Page 74: ...ce pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will...

Page 75: ...ment to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics 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 charact...

Page 76: ...inental U S A 74 2 The exchange location will notify you of its arrival Take your unit excluding all accessories and your evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale 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 P_QmU I Provide your Discover MasterCard ...

Page 77: ...ry in the continental U S A To have your Camcorder repaired by an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center Check with yourdealer or call 1 800 336 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center nearest you Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center of your choice Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center representative evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale...

Page 78: ...50 C Cable TV installer note 57 Camcorder cleaning 70 turn on 5 Camcorder s operating controls 9 Camera edit feature 39 CAMERA OFF VCR switch 5 9 12 16 17 19 22 23 28 38 39 40 42 44 45 46 49 50 51 52 55 57 Car cord adapter 19 Care and maintenance cleaning the camcorder viewfinder 70 cleaning the LCD monitor 70 cleaning the lens 70 cleaning the viewfinder 70 proper care and storage 71 things to avo...

Page 79: ...ng 30 Erase protection 20 Eyepiece 51 Eyepiece focus control 10 25 50 51 F F FWD fast forward button 9 22 38 39 40 42 44 52 FADE button 10 36 37 Fade feature 36 Fade indicators 26 36 Fast forwarding indicator 27 First time operation 3 Flying erase head 39 FOCUS control 10 H Handstrap 4 10 Head cleaning 20 I I ZOOM indicator 31 Important safety information i INDEX indicator 27 30 Indicators 16X9 26...

Page 80: ...or 26 34 Negative mode 34 NO TAPE indicator 27 O OPEN button 6 10 24 50 51 Operating controls 9 Optional accessories 59 Order form accessories 63 P PLAY button 8 9 39 40 42 50 51 55 57 Playback First 8 Playback features stop action pause 52 tape counter 38 tape positioning 52 tracking 53 visual searching 52 Playback on a TV without audio video inputs 56 Playback on TV or VCR with audio video input...

Page 81: ...lt in 10 Specifications 72 Speed recording and playback 20 Status indicators 27 STEADY PIX button 10 26 29 Steady pix feature 29 Steady pix indicator 26 STOP button 8 38 Stop action pause 52 STOP EJECT button 5 9 17 21 22 38 40 42 44 50 51 52 55 57 T Table of contents 1 Tape inserting 5 Tape copying 55 on camcorder 48 49 Tape counter 27 38 TAPE END indicator 27 TAPE indicator 27 Tape positioning 5...

Page 82: ...ideocassettes 20 Viewfinder 6 10 24 25 adjust for viewing 25 displays 26 eyepiece focus control 25 playback 50 51 using to record 24 Visual searching 52 Volume control 10 50 51 W Warnings i Warnings tape 27 Z ZM 2 indicator 26 34 Zoom buttons 10 31 ZOOM indicator 26 27 31 Zoom level indicator 27 31 Zooming 31 digital 34 8O ...

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