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RCA CC6263 Camcorder User Manual

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1. CC6263 Important Safety Information Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose camcorder or AC adapter charger to rain or moisture This symbol indicates dangerous CAUTION A voltage inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION cover This symbol indicates important RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR instructions accompanying the product TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Cautions L CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques 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 recommended by the manufacturer for this camcorder Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immed
2. only LENS COVER Attach Adapter Charger s DC Cord DC IN jack located Lens under battery or rechargeable battery here Handstrap Microphone A Audio and V Video jacks behind small cover 10 First Time Operation 14 Review camcorder s operating controls Continued Eyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Push the button on the cassette door to close and lock the cassette compartment Cassette Compartment Clock Cell Battery Compartment Threaded Tripod Mount Hole 11 Power Your Camcorder Adapter Charger The adapter charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power The adapter charger operates on 100 240 volts 50 60 Hz so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery To AC 100 240 50 60 Hz Attach Adapter Charger 1 12 Connect one end of the DC cable to the DC OUT jack on the adapter charger Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above Plug the adapter charger s plug into the nearest AC outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz CAUTION Do not use this adapter charger for any other purpose other than charging the FB1260 or BB99L battery pack or supplying power to the camcorder Remove Adapter Charger 1 Unplug the adapter charger from the wall outlet Remove the DC cable from the
3. Camera Section Image sensor 1 4 CCD imager Lens F1 6 f 3 9 to 62 4mm 16 1 power zoom lens 200 1 digital zoom Filter diameter 40 5 mm Tripod Mount One 1 4 x 20 threaded hole AC Adapter Charger Power requirement 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 watts Weight 71 lbs 300g Dimensions 5 9 16 W x 1 11 16 H x 2 11 16 D 140 W x 42 H x 68 D mm Service Port 3 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack Care and Maintenance Clean the Camcorder To clean the camcorder s exterior remove any power source connected to the camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth Clean the Camcorder s Lens Caution Use of strong cleaning products such as those containing alcohol or benzine might damage the camcorder To clean the camcorder s lens blow it with a blower brush and gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens Improper cleaning might scratch the lens Clean the Camcorder s Viewfinder Caution Do not touch the lens with your fingers The oil from your skin might damage the lens You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out Remove dust using a blower brush Reattach the eyepiece by aligning the reference marks and then turn the eyepiece clockwise until it clicks 73 Care and Maintenance Proper Care and Sto
4. Insert Object Here Holder J to Remove Cell Clock Cell Side Facing Out 1 Make sure camcorder is turned off 4 Place the clock cell holder into the and remove any power supply clock cell compartment Be sure to attached to the camcorder insert the holder fully into the 2 Pull the clock cell holder out of the compartment clock cell compartment To Remove Lithium Cell 3 Insert the clock cell with the To remove battery insert a pointed terminal facing out and press it in nonmetallic object between battery and clock cell holder and lift Cautions Lithium cell battery Replace only with 3 volt lithium cell such as CR2025 Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or explosion Must be disposed of properly Never handle punctured or leaking cell May cause burns or personal injury Keep out of the hands of children Can cause death or injury if swallowed If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell and never short the and sides of the cell Date and Time Display Set the Date and Time You must set the correct date and time before you can display and record it on your tapes The clock cell must be installed as shown on the previous page before y
5. adapter charger and camcorder Using an Optional Plug Adapter An optional plug adapter might be required in some countries at gt C9 Optional AC AC 100 240V Plug Adapter Plug the adapter charger s plug into the AC plug adapter Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC outlet Power Your Camcorder Rechargeable Battery The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the first time Initial charging takes approximately 70 minutes When fully charged the battery supplies approximately 95 105 minutes of operating time depending on how much you use zoom and pause Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks Note Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery to help remind yourself to charge the battery It has no other purpose Battery Safety Precautions Do not short the battery s terminals Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery There are no user serviceable parts inside Use the battery only with specified adapter chargers and camcorders Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing it to excessive heat over 149 F 65 C could be BATTERY hazardous RELEASE Lever Attach the Charged Battery If the DC cable is attached to the camcorder remove it before attaching the battery Also install the lithium clock cell before attaching the battery 2 Press the battery down until it lock
6. Auto Exposure 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to The camcorder adjusts the iris for a ENR ihe ae iede the best possible picture during E E auto exposure e Set the POWER switch to CAMERA FOCUS AUTO AUTO to turn on the automatic EXPOSURE AUTO indi M W B AUTO exposure feature No indicator 16X9 OFF appears in the viewfinder TAPE LENGTH T30 TITLE Manual Exposure DATE TIME DISP gt RETURN You may need to adjust exposure manually under certain conditions such as those listed on the next page 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA highlight EXPOSURE and press the MAN dial in to display the EXPOSURE menu 40 Recording Exposure Control Continued EXPOSURE AUTO MANU EXIT 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight MANU manual and press the dial in The exposure indicator 00 appears in the viewfinder 5 Adjust the exposure for a dark or bright subject The exposure you select appears in the viewfinder e To brighten the image rotate the menu PUSH dial up You can adjust the exposure to 06 To darken the image rotate the menu PUSH dial down You can adjust the exposure to 06 6 Press the menu PUSH dial in twice to select an exposure and remove the menus from the viewfinder Note To return to auto exposure select AUTO in the EXPOSURE menu or set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure e When recording with a bright back
7. Press the menu PUSH dial in to select the viewfinder a recording time and return to the menu 7 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight ZNT TIME and press it in to display the INT TIME menu 158 Note You cannot select an INT TIME if 4m 5S no REC TIME is selected INT TIME OFF 10 Press the thumb trigger to start o S recording i MIN Note The camcorder starts and stops recording the selected amount of time Note Fade does not operate during animation EXIT or time lapse recording 8 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to To Stop Time Lapse Recording hight e bi che Gestted time Delwecn Set the REC TIME and INT TIME in the recordings 15S 30S I MIN or menus to OFF 5 MIN e Select 5S to delay the recording for 15 seconds e Select 30S to delay the recording for 30 seconds 51 Recording Demo Mode You can turn on the DEMO mode in the MENU to have a demonstration of some of the camcorder s features Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In To Turn the Demo Mode On 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN If a cassette is inserted remove the safety tab or set it to REC OFF Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder D ZOOM is highlighted D ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF DATE TIME TITLE LANG ENGLISH DEMO MODE OFF gt RETURN 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to 52 highlight DEMO MODE and p
8. zoom lever toward T MAN e To move the lens in the wide angle 2 Press MENU DISPLAY to display the direction rotate the zoom lever menu Rotate the menu PUSH dial to toward W highlight D ZOOM e The zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder during zooming D ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF DATE TIME 4X TITLE LANG ENGLISH DEMO MODE OFF gt RETURN 34 Recording Zooming Continued 3 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the D ZOOM menu D ZOOM ON OFF EXIT 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight OFF or ON Tele Macro Zooming 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press MENU DISPLAY to display the menu Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight TELE MACRO D ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF DATE TIME TITLE LANG ENGLISH DEMO MODE OFF gt RETURN 3 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the TELE MACRO menu e Select ON to turn digital zooming on e Select OFF to turn digital zooming off 5 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to turn digital zooming on or off and remove the menus from the viewfinder Notes As the zoom level increases the picture gradually becomes less sharp Digital zooming is recommended mainly for special effects TELE MACRO OFF ON EXIT 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight ON or OFF and press the dial in e Select ON if you wan
9. HAZE This indicator appears when you select HZ HAZE to soften the picture and give it a misty white effect e TWILIGHT This indicator appears when you select TWILIGHT to record scenes at twilight fireworks etc e B 2581 2000 This indicator appears when you select 1 2000 to record faster moving action than the SPORTS mode NEGA POSI This indicator appears when you select NEGA POSI to reverse the colors and create a negative image e Details are on page 44 Preset Titles e The preset title selected in the TITLE menu appears here It will be recorded on the tape when it appears e Details are on pages 46 47 M W B Manual White Balance Indicators The indicator for the manual white balance selected in the MWB menu appears here J appears when you select FINE to record outdoors on a sunny day e appears when you select Yee CLOUD to record outdoors on a cloudy day y T appears when you select 4 HALOGEN to record using halogen or tungsten lighting e MWB appears when you select MWB to adjust the color temperatures Details are on pages 38 39 Status Displays e The indicator appears when the camcorder is recording e The PAUSE indicator appears during record pause e DP appears when the camcorder plays back a tape e Il appears during play pause e gt P appears during fast forward and flashes during forward search e lt lt appears during rewind and flash
10. and press it in to display the 76X9 menu 16X9 OFF ON 5 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to turn 16X9 on or off and remove the EXIT menus from the viewfinder 45 Recording Preset Titles The title feature lets you choose one of eight preset titles You can also choose the language for your titles Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN MENU DISPLAY Button Select a Language for the Title You can select English French or Spanish to record your preset titles 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder D ZOOM is highlighted D ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF DATE TIME TITLE LANG ENGLISH DEMO MODE OFF gt RETURN 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight TITLE LANG and press the 46 menu PUSH dial in to display the TITLE LANG menu TITLE LANG ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH EXIT Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the language you want to use to record the preset title Press the menu PUSH dial twice to select the language and remove the menus Recording Preset Titles Continued Record a Preset Title 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder FOCUS is highlighted FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO M W B AUTO 16X9 OFF T
11. out points 57 Playback Use the Cassette Adapter The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette but records in standard VHS format The cassette adapter allows you to play your VHS C cassettes in a VCR just like other standard VHS cassettes Insert the VHS C cassette into the cassette adapter Insert the cassette adapter into the VHS VCR like a normal VHS cassette Install Cassette Adapter s Battery Battery Compartment Cover 1 Remove battery compartment cover Notes Replace the battery when the load time 2 Install supplied AA battery so becomes much longer than normal positive and negative ends Remove the battery from the cassette adapter align properly with and if it is not used for a month or more This prevents possible damage from battery leakage If leakage occurs wipe up the liquid 3 Replace battery compartment cover inside the compartment and replace the battery with a new one terminals in battery compartment Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Cassette Compartment Lid Tape Wheel EJECT Switch 1 Before inserting the cassette into the 3 Insert the cassette with the tape adapter remove any slack in the tape window on the left and facing up by turning the tape wheel on the side of the cassette 2 Slide EJECT to the right to open the cassette compartment lid 58 Allow the cassette to drop into the ad
12. the button to return the cam corder to record pause at that point on the tape Press the thumb trigger to start recording at this point Flying Erase Head A separate erase head is mounted on the spinning headwheel hence the term flying This allows you to make clean edits without the glitches or rainbow noise that might occur at the beginning or the end of recordings MENU DISPLAY Button Press and hold the MENU DISPLAY button for more than one second to remove or display the battery level indicator tape length indicator and tape remaining display 33 Recording Zooming You can zoom in and out for close ups or wide angle shots just by moving the zoom lever on the camcorder The camcorder automatically focuses when you zoom at most distances Digital zooming allows you to zoom up to 200 times To record a close up of a small subject closer than three feet Turn on the TELE MACRO feature in the menu You can record a small subject at a distance of approximately 23 inches Zoom Lever T and W Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In geste se POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN MENU DISPLAY Button Use the Zoom Lever W and 7 Digital Zooming 1 To zoom in or out up to 16 times Digital zooming makes zooming possible rotate the zoom lever from 16X the optical zoom limit to a To move the lens in the telephoto maximum of 200X close up direction rotate the 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
13. time as SP 60 minutes with a TC 20 tape SLP has slightly more picture noise in normal playback First Time Operation 9 Select a tape length MENU DISPLAY Button Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Push In 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO M W B AUTO 16X9 OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 TITLE DATE TIME DISP gt RETURN 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight TAPE LENGTH FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO M W B AUTO 16X9 OFF TAPE LENGTH gt T30 TITLE DATE TIME DISP gt RETURN 4 Press the PUSH dial in to display the TAPE LENGTH menu POWER Switch and Indicator TAPE LENGTH T20 T30 T40 EXIT 5 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the type of tape you are using e Select T20 for a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time in SP e Select T30 for a tape with 30 minutes recording time in SP e Select T35 for a tape with 35 minutes recording time in SP e Select T40 for a tape with 40 minutes recording time in SP 6 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to select the tape length and remove the menus from the viewfinder e Details are on pages 24 25 continues on next page First Time Operation continued from previous page LENS COVER Control REW 44 Button STOP Button PLAY PAUSE Button PowerIndicator Thumb POWER Switch Trigger 10 Star
14. 6 22 SP 6 22 Tape speed indicators 31 Tape wheel 6 TELE MACRO menu 35 Tele macro zooming 35 Thumb trigger 10 21 32 49 51 61 Time counter 57 Time lapse indicator 51 Time lapse recording 50 Time remaining display 24 31 Tips recording 26 travel 54 TITLE LANG menu 46 TITLE menu 29 47 Tracking 55 indicators 29 Tracking buttons 57 Tracking indicators 57 Travel tips 54 80 Tripod mount hole 11 Tripod using 64 Trouble checks 68 TWILIGHT indicator 29 Vv Videocassettes 22 Viewfinder 5 11 27 adjust for viewing 27 cautions 27 displays 28 displays turning on and off 33 eyepiece focus control 27 playback 55 Visual searching 56 W White balance 38 Wipe fade feature 42 Z Zoom buttons 37 Zoom level indicator 29 34 Zoom lever 10 29 34 Zooming 34 tele macro 35 Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device 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 not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception wh
15. APE LENGTH T30 TITLE DATE TIME DISP gt RETURN 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight TITLE FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO M W B AUTO 16X9 OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 TITLE DATE TIME DISP gt RETURN 4 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the TITLE menu OFF TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR FAMILY SOMEONE SPECIAL VACATION SUPER STAR FIRST EXIT Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight the title you want to record and press the dial twice to select the title and remove the menus Start recording The title you selected is superimposed and recorded on your tape To Stop Recording the Title 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder FOCUS is highlighted Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight TITLE and press the dial in to display the TITLE menu Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight OFF and press the dial in twice to turn off the title and remove the menus 47 Recording Animation Recording You can produce an illusion of movement for an otherwise stationary scene or object by shooting a series of pictures of slightly different poses such as cartooning Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In MENU DISPLAY Button To Record Using Animation 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press and hold S
16. Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Electronic Viewfinder You can see what you record in the Eyepiece i yp viewfinder Focus oe e Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortable viewing position 1 80 f yo e Turn the eyepiece focus control to ACI adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision continues on next page First Time Operation continued from previous page 7 Insert a tape WARNING Never try to open the door by prying as you could damage the camcorder Push the door button to close the cassette compartment e Slide the EJECT switch The cassette holder opens automatically e Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape e Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out Select a recording speed SP SLP Button Select SP or SLP recording speed Press and hold the SP SLP button to select a recording speed The tape speed you select SP or SLP appears in the viewfinder e SP Standard play provides the best picture but the shortest Tape Window e Press the button on the cassette door to close the compartment until the cassette holder locks into place e The camcorder enters record pause PAUSE appears in the viewfinder when the camcorder is in record pause recording time 20 minutes with a TC 20 tape e SLP Extended play provides three times the recording
17. Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center Streaks in picture during playback or play pause Adjust tracking with P AE and FADES buttons See page 57 Bright crystal shaped spots in viewfinder Sunlight is directly entering the lens 70 Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments Rechargeable battery runs down sooner than expected If battery has not been used for some time completely drain the battery s power and recharge it Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is recording continuously You can check your battery by first fully charging it and then aiming the camcorder at a clock and recording the picture of the clock When the recording stops play the last recorded section and note the clock time A one hour battery should give you about 60 minutes of recording time In practical use you might not be able to record for the full time because the camera uses battery power when it is waiting between recordings record pause and zooming 71 Specifications General Power requirement 6VDC Power consumption 3 6 watts Weight 1 6 Ibs 720g Dimensions Including Viewfinder 3 9 16 W x 4 11 16 H x 7 13 16 D 90 W x 119 H x 198 D mm Video Recorder Section Format VHS C Record playback system Four video record playback heads One flying erase head Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Viewfinder 0 44 Color electronic viewfinder 72
18. DATE DATE TIME DISP DATE p gt RETURN TIME DATE amp TIME OFF gt EXIT 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight DATE TIME DISP 20 Date and Time Display Record AUTO DATE Date Time and Title Displays Continued Viewfinder Displays Select the Display on the DATE TIME DISP Menu AUTO DATE NOV 18 00 Auto Date Display Ii OFF No Display Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the date time display you want to record e AUTO DATE The date is auto matically recorded for approxi mately five seconds and then AUTO DATE is displayed whenever e The date is set or changed e This display mode is selected e The tape is changed or the tape compartment opened e This display is selected when ever the POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO e DATE Display The date is displayed and recorded DATE Display 4 AM 10 25 00 TIME Display NOV 18 00 AM 10 25 00 DATE TIME Display TIME The time is displayed and recorded e DATE TIME Display The date and time are displayed and recorded e OFF No display is displayed or recorded Press the select PUSH dial in to select the date time display you want to record Press the menu PUSH dial in to remove the menu from the viewfinder Press the thumb trigger to begin recording 21 Videocassettes Make sure you select good quality tapes for your camcorder Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been
19. P SLP to select SP SP appears in the viewfinder 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder D ZOOM is highlighted 48 POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN D ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF DATE TIME TITLE LANG ENGLISH DEMO MODE OFF gt RETURN Recording Animation Recording Continued 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to 8 Press the thumb trigger to start highlight REC TIME and press the recording dial in to display the REC TIME Note The recording stops automatically menu after the selected period of recording time You might want to take two to five shots of REC TIME the subject in the same position She 9 Move the subject and repeat step 8 for 1 2S the desired number of shots 1S Note Fade does not operate during animation or time lapse recording EXIT 5 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the amount of time you want the camcorder to record Set the REC TIME in the menu to OFF e Select 4S to record for 1 4 second e Select 2S to record for 1 2 second To Stop Animation Recording e Select ZS to record for one second e Select 5S to record for five seconds e Select OFF if you do not want to record for a selected amount of time 6 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to exit the menu 7 m and the amount of recording time appear in the viewfinder 4m 5S 49 Recording Time Lapse Recording You can make automati
20. SP e Select T40 for a tape with 40 minutes recording time in SP 7 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to select the tape length and remove the menus from the viewfinder 6 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the type of tape you are using e Select T20 for a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time in SP 25 Recording Recording Tips 26 Try to make sure indoor scenes are well lit This improves picture quality and color reproduction Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side to side while recording A steadygradual pan avoids blurring and jitter Use the viewfinder to make sure the camcorder is level while recording so that your scene isn t tilted Do not bump or tap the camcorder s microphone while recording because this sound is recorded Include close ups of individuals when taping family outings or group functions Fading and wiping in and out of scenes makes your videos appear more professional e Learn to use the special P AE produc tion 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 traffic sounds etc might detract from the sound you want to record Avoid long still shots of landmarks and scenic a
21. SURE AUTO M W B AUTO 16X9 OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 TITLE DATE TIME DISP gt RETURN 4 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the FOCUS menu FOCUS AUTO MANU EXIT 5 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight MANU and press the dial in amp appears in the viewfinder The focus is locked at this point 6 Adjust the focus for a subject nearer or farther away Rotate the menu PUSH dial up to focus on a subject farther away flashes while you are adjusting the focus and flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more e Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to focus on a subject nearer am flashes while you are adjusting the focus and amp flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more 7 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to remove the menus Note To return to auto focus select AUTO in the FOCUS menu or set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO Conditions Requiring Manual Focus e When recording a subject through a window e When recording a subject having a close foreground and a background that is far away e When recording in low light situa tions e When recording two subjects at different distances that overlap in the same scene e When the subject is not in the center of the scene e When recording a scene with fast motions like a tennis swing 37 Recording White Balance Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about This is achieved by adjusti
22. 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 e Pick up your camcorder when repairs are complete What your warranty does not cover e Adjustment of customer controls e Damage from misuse or neglect e A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Batteries for remote control and clock e Cleaning of video audio heads e Camcorders purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Return transportation storage and handling costs of your unit including insurance for loss or damage e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your camcorder It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How State Law relates to warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your camcorder outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 77 Index Symbols SSEC REC button 31 A A audio and V video jacks 60 Accessories includ
23. USE Button EJECT Eyepiece Focus Control Switch To Play Back a Tape 1 Attach a power supply Attach the adapter charger charged battery or optional car cord Insert a tape e Slide the EJECT switch to open the cassette compartment e Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape e Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out e Press on the PUSH button to lock the cassette compartment closed POWER Switch in VCR Set the POWER switch to VCR The power indicator lights Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortable viewing position e Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision Press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback e If necessary adjust tracking e During playback use the playback features on the following pages 6 Press the STOP button when you are finished 55 Playback Playback Features FF Fast Forward gt gt Button P AE and FADES Buttons Also Tracking Buttons REW Rewind 44 Button STOP Button PLAY PAUSE Button EJECT Switch COUNTER R M Button Position the Tape Set POWER switch to VCR and press STOP Press and quickly release the REW rewind 44 button or FF fast forward gt P button to rewind or fast forward the tape Press STOP to stop the tape Visual Search During playback press and release REW rewin
24. apter Do not force the cassette Playback Use the Cassette Adapter Continued Load Detector Caution If the load detector is still extending from the side of the cassette adapter after you have attempted to load the cassette loading is not complete Try to load the cassette again Attempting Note You should hear a whirring sound to insert the cassette adapter into a while the tape loads The adapter s load VCR with the load detector detector will automatically retract into the adapter 4 Gently close the cassette compartment lid until it locks into place Make sure the cassette reel area under the adapter is free to turn while the cassette is loading extending may cause damage to the adapter and or VCR Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Access Hole Caution Do not touch the reels during loading and unloading It could cause injury or damage the cassette adapter or tape 1 Slide the adapter s EJECT switch to 2 Use the access hole on the bottom of the right The load detector extends the adapter to push the cassette up and from the side and the whirring sound remove it from the adapter indicates the tape is being released 3 Gently close the adapter s cassette before the adapter s cassette compartment lid compartment lid opens 59 Playback Playback on TV or VCR with Audio Video Inputs To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor or VCR with audio video inputs you need a
25. are on pages 36 37 Recording Viewfinder Displays Continued Lithium Cell 2 e This indicator appears for a few seconds when you turn on the cam corder and the clock cell is missing or needs to be replaced Details are on page 17 Animation Time Lapse and Five Second Recording Indicators 15S and 5S e mm 5S appears when you press the SSEC REC button for five second recording Details are on page 33 e The interval time selected for time lapse recording 15S 30S IMIN or SMIN appears here Details are on pages 50 51 e The recording time selected for animation or time lapse recording 4mm 1 48 1 28 1S or 5S appears here Details are on pages 48 50 and 50 51 Steady Pix Indicator Q e Press the STEADY PIX button to turn the Steady Pix feature on or off e The Steady Pix indicator QQ appears when the Steady Pix feature is on Details are on page 41 Tape Length T30 The tape length T20 T30 T35 or T40 selected in the TAPE LENGTH menu appears here Details are on pages 22 24 Tape Speed Indicators SP or SLP The tape speed selected with the SP SLP button appears here e Details are on page 22 TBC Time Base Corrector e During playback press and hold the STEADY PIX button to turn TBC on or off TBC appears when the time base corrector is turned on Details are on page 57 Time Counter M0 00 00 The time counter appears during playback It
26. attery If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT 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 100 240V 50 60Hz 4 If the battery is properly connected the CHG indicator flashes Note If you try to charge a battery that has not been charged for a long period of time it may take a few minutes for the CHG indicator to flash 5 After the battery is charged the CHG indicator stops flashing and lights 14 6 Remove the charged battery by sliding it off the adapter charger 7 Attach the charged battery to the camcorder Use the REFRESH Button The battery provides increased operation time if you refresh it after five chargings The refresh feature refreshes the battery by completely discharging it 1 Attach battery to adapter charger 2 Press REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights and the battery begins discharging 3 When discharging is completed the REFRESH indicator turns off and the CHG indicator flashes The battery now charges Power Your Camcorder Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Continued 4 After the battery is charged the CHG charge indicator stops flashing and lights Remove the battery from the adapter charger Battery Level Indicator The battery
27. aused by feedback 3 Press the thumb trigger to begin recording You can watch what the camcorder is seeing or recording on the TV screen 61 Optional Accessories We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to the fun of using your compact VHS camcorder The following pages have a selection of accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and watching your videos more enjoyable To order accessories contact your local Dealer If a dealer is not nearby all accessories are available through toll free ordering or by using the order form on page 65 AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCCO08 Car Cord Adapter Do not use any other car cord with this camcorder Custom compact soft case designed This car cord adapter enables you to especially to provide protection and operate your camcorder from your car utility for your compact VHS camcorder truck or RV by plugging the car cord and most accessories Rugged fabric directly into the vehicle s cigarette lighter lined with soft non abrasive material and socket The DCC08 is designed generous padding Has three outside specifically to convert power from a pockets with storage for lens filters 12 volt battery to a 6 volt output adapters batteries and tapes 62 Optional Accessories FB1260 Rechargeable Battery This rechargeable 1 hour n
28. be charged e Connect the other end of the DC before it can be used the first time cable to the DC in jack on the attach the adapter charger to the camcorder as shown above camcorder e Plug the adapter charger s plug e Connect one end of the DC cable into an operating outlet to the DC OUT jack on the adapter charger Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand LENS COVER Control e Lift the flap on the handstrap and separate the velcro strip Handstrap P e Insert your hand adjust the strap to fit snugly Handstrap Velcro Tefasten the strap and Strip Under Flap close the flap 4 Rotate LENS COVER control to open lens cover 4 First Time Operation 5 Set POWER CAMERA MAN CAMERA AUTO OFF VCR switch to CAMERA AUTO POWER Switch and Indicator The power indicator lights effects do not operate in this e The position of this switch tells mode Details on page 32 the camcorder whether you want CAMERA MAN allows you to to record CAMERA MAN or control many of the special CAMERA AUTO turn the power features of the camcorder off OFF or play back tapes e The camcorder automatically turns VCR off if it remains in record pause e CAMERA AUTO places the for five minutes Set the POWER camcorder in the AutoShot switch to OFF and then back to mode CAMERA In the AutoShot mode the focus exposure and white balance are automatically controlled by the camcorder Many of the special 6
29. c recordings at preset time intervals The recording shows subtle changes such as shifts in cloud formations or plant growth when it remains focused on an object Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In MENU DISPLAY Button To Record Using Time Lapse 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press and hold SP SLP to select SP SP appears in the viewfinder 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder D ZOOM is highlighted D ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF DATE TIME TITLE LANG ENGLISH DEMO MODE OFF gt RETURN 50 POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight REC TIME and press it in to display the REC TIME menu OFF 14S 1 2S 5S EXIT REC TIME Recording Time Lapse Recording Continued 5 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to e Select MIN to delay the recording highlight the amount of time you want for one minute the camcorder to record e Select 5 MIN to delay the recording e Select 4S to record for 1 4 for five minutes second e Select OFF if you do not want the e Select 2S to record for 1 2 camcorder to delay recording second 9 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to e Select ZS to record for one select a time and exit the menus second 4mm and the amount of recording time e Select 5S to record for five and and the amount of interval seconds time between recordings appear in 6
30. can press and hold the MENU DISPLAY button for more than one second to remove or display the battery level indicator tape length indicator and tape remaining display Cr REC EE gt gt gt SEPIA ik 4 MWB PAUSE 4X HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOV 18 00 PM 8 30 03 Battery Level Indicator m AUTO DATE Date Time or Date and Time Display the DATE TIME DISP menu to display AUTO DATE Date Time or the Date and Time e This indicator shows the amount of power left in the rechargeable battery e This indicator flashes when the battery is al t ty DO e These displays are recorded when Cassette Warning they are displayed If you do not e The OJ indicator flashes when the want to record one of them select POWER switch is set to CAMERA and OFF in the menu there is no cassette in the camcorder Details are on pages 20 21 The OJ indicator flashes when the P Program AE Button POWER switch is set to CAMERA and Special Effect Indicators the safety tab is set to REC OFF or e SEPIA removed from the cassette ree This indicator appears when you select SEPIA to give your recordings a brown tone like old photographs 28 Recording Viewfinder Displays Continued e amp Sports This indicator appears when you select amp SPORTS to record fast moving action such as sporting events e SD SHADOW This indicator appears when you select SD SHADOW to darken the picture and reduce glare HZ
31. ccepted without the SR number To receive a replacement Camcorder before you return yours 76 Option I 1 Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to our phone representative This is for security purposes If we receive your unit 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 CARD This amount less 10 00 handling will be credited if the unit is subsequently received 2 We will send you a replacement unit 3 Ship the unit back to us excluding all accessories using the replacement 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 e Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale to verify your unit s warranty eligibility e A brief note describing your camcorder s problem e Your name address and phone number Return transportation storage handling and insurance costs are your sole responsibility We accept no liability in case of damage or loss Option II 1 We will send a replacement unit to the exchange point 2 The exchange location will not
32. d 44 button or FF fast forward gt gt button if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse Press PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback For brief searching press and hold REW rewind 44 button or FF fast 56 Eyepiece Focus Control TBC Button also STEADY PIX Button Viewfinder POWER Switch in VCR forward gt gt button for more than two seconds Release the button to return to normal playback Stop Action Pause During playback press PLAY PAUSE to stop the action and view one frame of the tape Press PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback Caution Pause is designed for momen tary interruptions and should not be used for an extended period of time If the camcorder remains in pause for more than five minutes it enters the stop mode and turns off to prevent excessive tape wear Playback Playback Features Continued Time Counter The time counter display shows the actual time elapsed when playing back a segment of tape The memory stop feature helps locate a certain point on the tape Turn memory stop on to stop the tape automatically during rewind or fast forward when the time counter reaches M 0 00 00 To Use the Memory Stop Feature 1 Locate the place on the tape you want to return to set the POWER switch to VCR and press COUNTER R M for more than two seconds to reset the counter to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than one second to tu
33. damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback Because there is no control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers head cleaning is not covered under warranty It is considered normal maintenance Erase Protection Safety Tab You can use your videocassettes over and over again To erase a previous recording just record over it K Safety E Tab A Remove B Cover hole safety tab or with vinyl tape or slide tab to slide tab to REC ON to REC OFF record over tape Recording and Playback Speeds and Times The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed SP or extended play SLP Select the recording speed by pressing and holding the SP SLP button The selected speed is displayed in the viewfinder Listed below are the maximum SP and SLP recording times for popular VHS C cassettes e SP Standard play provides the best picture less picture noise but the shortest recording time Recording Time 20 minutes with a TC 20 tape Cassette SP SLP e SLP Extended play provides TC 20 20 Min 60 Min three times the recording time as a a SP 60 minutes with a TC 20 tape TC 30 30 Min 90 Min SLP has slightly more picture TC 35 35 Min 105 Min noise than SP in normal playback TC 40 40 Min 120 Min This might not be noticeable 22 Videocassettes Insert and Remove Cassettes Warning Never t
34. dly service your unit or exchange it for a new or refurbished camcorder Refer to the limited warranty on the reverse side to learn about your specific rights and responsibilities Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything Obtain a Service Request SR number from the telephone representative before returning your equipment 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 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 visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your expense Include a brief note describing the problem and any conversations about the problem you have had with Thomson personnel Include your name address and model serial number of your Camcorder These numbers are located on the bottom of your unit If your Camcorder is within the warranty period please provide a copy of the bill of sale to verify purchase date Use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from damage in shipment For your protection insure all shi
35. e pages 46 47 69 Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments Date and or time are recorded on tape Displays are recorded on tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder Remove them from viewfinder when recording See pages 20 21 When AUTO DATE is selected POWER switch in CAMERA AUTO date display is automatically recorded when you begin recording or change the cassette See pages 20 21 Date and or time are incorrect Cannot set REC or INT TIME for animation or time lapse recording Cannot record at beginning of tape using animation or time lapse recording Clock lithium cell battery might need replacing See page 17 Date or time might need to be set See pages 18 19 Make sure there is a tape in the camcorder Check tape speed setting Tape speed must be set to SP for time lapse or animation recording Make sure POWER switch is not set to CAMERA AUTO to display the menu See pages 50 53 Record for at least five seconds at beginning of tape to start tape running smoothly Use fade in feature before starting to record at beginning of tape Vertical white lines appear when shoot ing bright object This might occur when the background extremely contrasts with the subject Error number E01 E02 etc appears in viewfinder Try disconnecting power source Wait ten seconds and then connect power source again If error number does not disappear from viewfinder consult your
36. e to soften the image and give the picture a misty white effect x TWILIGHT Use for twilight scenery fireworks etc to make them look more natural and dramatic Sets shutter speed to 1 2000 Use to record faster moving 9 2 S 1 2000 action than sports mode with less blurring Use when playing back a recording on a VCR featuring special effects such as pause or slow motion B NEGA POSI Use to reverse the color create a negative image Use to turn off all special effects 44 Recording 16X9 Mode The camcorder has a wide recording mode that lets you make recordings compatible with the 16X9 format When 16X9 is activated 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 New 16x9 TV Screen Standard Shape TV Screen Menu PUSH Caution Do not use this mode unless you koak oh POWER Switch in have a compatible 16 X 9 TV When played on Press In CAMERA MAN a regular TV black bars appear in the picture 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to MAN highlight OFF or ON 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to e Select ON to record 16X9 display the menu in the viewfinder FOCUS is highlighted FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO M W B AUTO 16X9 OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 TITLE DATE TIME DISP POETEN Select OFF to turn off 16X9 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight 76X9
37. eature 0 33 Install the Clock Lithium Cell 17 pista acing a Set the Date and TME core ioc 18 D tits sinsi ne tates Notini A Record AUTO DATE Date Time and ying Erase Head eee Title Displays ae I al CAD A 20 Pome e eee cece ee eee ne eeeee sense seeesseeeseeseseeeseesees 33 MENU DISPLAY Button 33 Videocassettes scescerrereeeenees 22 ZOOMING eis s sen a 34 Erase Protection Safety Tab 22 Use the Zoom Lever W and T 34 Recording and Playback Speeds and Digital Zooming sssscsseeeeeeee 34 TES 425 a e i 22 Tele Macro Zooming 4 35 Insert and Remove Cassettes 23 FOCUSING syrene at sel 36 Cassette Care and Storage 23 Auto FOCUS 0 cece eeeeeeeseeeseeees 36 Manual Focus s es 37 Table of Contents Recording Cont White Balance n 38 Auto White Balance 38 Manual White Balance 38 Exposure Control 0 eee 40 Auto Exposure oseese 40 Manual Exposure sses 40 Steady Pix Feature oe 41 Fade or Wipe In or Out 0 42 P Program AE Button 44 16X9 Mode fice since tes betes eis 45 Preset Titles nii nuie 46 Select a Language for the Title 46 Record a Preset Title oe 47 Animation Recording 48 Time Lapse Recording 50 Demo Mode 0 eee eee eseereeeee 52 Attach the Shoulder Strap 53 Playback ccccscsssssssseessssses
38. ed 3 optional 62 order form 65 Adapter charger 4 12 charging battery 14 Animation indicator 49 Animation recording 48 Assistance 1 3 Assistance customer 75 Audio video jacks 10 60 AUTO DATE display 20 21 Auto date feature 32 Auto exposure 40 Auto focus 36 Auto white balance 38 AutoShot 5 32 B Battery attaching and removing 13 care and storage 15 cassette adapter 58 charging 14 refreshing 14 Battery level indicator 15 28 33 BATTERY RELEASE lever 10 13 C Camcorder cleaning 73 Camcorder controls 9 78 Camera edit feature 33 Car cord adapter 16 Care and maintenance battery 15 camcorder cleaning 73 cassette 23 storage 74 things to avoid 74 Cassette adapter 58 inserting and removing 23 tape wheel 23 warning 28 Cautions i2 Checks and adjustments 68 Clock cell battery com partment 11 17 Clock cell indicator 17 31 Copy tapes 61 COUNTER R M button 9 57 61 Customer assistance and service 75 D Date and time display recording 20 setting 18 DATE TIME menu 7 35 37 46 51 DC cable 12 13 14 16 DC in jack 4 10 12 Demo mode 52 Digital zooming 34 Displays in viewfinder 28 Displays status 29 E EJECT button 6 9 23 55 Erase protection 22 Exposure control 41 indicators 30 Exposure indicators 41 Eyepiece focus control 5 11 27 55 F Fade and wipe indicators 30 42 Fade wipe feature 43 FADES button 57 Fast forward indicator 29 FF button 9 56 Firs
39. er FADES Button To Fade or Wipe In or Out 1 42 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Repeatedly press the FADES button The indicator for the fade or wipe you select will appear Bk FADER e Select FADER to fade in and out to from a black screen e Select MOSAIC to fade in and out to from a mosaic effect Select SCROLL wipe to have the scene wipe in with a black screen from the bottom to the top or wipe out from the top to the bottom Select 1 SLIDE wipe in with a new image from right to left or wipe out with a black screen moving from left to right Select gt DOOR wipe to have the scene wipe in with a black screen moving from the center out to the sides or wipe out moving from the sides into the center Select CW CORNER to wipe in from the upper right corner to lower left corner or wipe out from the lower left corner to the upper right corner e Select WW WINDOW to have the next scene wipe in from the center to the corners covering the previous scene e Select OFF if you do not want to fade or wipe in or out 3 Press the thumb trigger to start or stop recording The camcorder fades in or out of the scene Notes The screen becomes slightly reddish if fade is used with the sepia feature If the haze feature is selected Bk FADER fades in and out from a white screen Recording Fade or Wipe In or Out Continued Viewfinder Displays Repeatedly Pr
40. es during reverse search AT or MT Tracking Indicator AT appears during automatic tracking e MT appears during manual tracking Zoom Indicator 4X The zoom indicators Appear here when you use the zoom lever continues on next page 29 Recording continued from previous page Viewfinder Displays SMIN TBC SP FADER gt EFFECT T30 M 0 00 00 M lt gt amp 03 LENS COVER TAPE END Exposure Indicators 03 This indicator appears when you are adjusting brightness manually using the EXPOSURE menu Make sure the POWER switch is set to CAMERA MAN e Details are on pages 40 41 Fade and Wipe Indicators Bk FADER Press the FADES button to display the indicator for the fade or wipe you want to select e Bk FADER for black fade e i MOSAIC for mosaic fade SCROLL for scroll wipe e SLIDE for slide wipe V DOOR for door wipe e CW CORNER for corner wipe e WW WINDOW for window wipe e Details are on pages 42 43 30 Focus Indicators amp lt gt amp These indicators appear when you are adjusting focus manually using the FOCUS menu Make sure the POWER switch is set to CAMERA MAN when the auto focus system cannot operate properly iA amp appear when you have selected MENU in the FOCUS menu e and gt flash while you adjust manual focus and and flash when you cannot adjust the focus any farther Details
41. esees 55 Use the Viewfinder for Playback 55 Playback Features oe 56 Position the Tape 0 0 ee 56 Visual Search oo eens 56 Stop Action Pause ee 56 Time Counter eee eeeeeeeeee 57 Tracking siine 57 TBC Time Base Corrector 57 Use the Cassette Adapter 58 Playback on TV or VCR with Audio Video Inputs 0 0 0 60 Optional Accessories 00 62 Using the Optional AC088 Tripod 64 Order Form for Camcorder Model CE O26 3 a scorch ie rtea eee 65 Trouble Checks ccccccssssssees 68 Specifications cccesscsecseees 72 Care and Maintenance 66 73 Clean the Camcorder 00000e 73 Clean the Camcorder s Lens 73 Proper Care and Storage 74 Things to Avoid seses 74 Customer Assistance and Service75 First Time Operation This section describes the steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options Assistance The toll free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter Camcorder Exchange Warranty 800 283 6503 Customer Service 800 336 1900 ACCESSOLIOS ccanezsseeszes fois eni teen ede 800 338 0376 1 Unpack the camcorder and accessories e Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder e The items shown below are packed with your camcorder If any are missing or appear da
42. ess the FADES Button Bk FADER Black Fade Normal Picture No Fade WW WINDOW Window Wipe CW CORNER Corner Wipe Fade or Wipe In 1 Press the thumb trigger to pause recording Repeatedly press FADES to select the fade or wipe you want to use Note The last fade or wipe used appears the first time you press FADES Press the thumb trigger to start recording The picture and sound gradually appear in place of the blank screen gt MOSAIC Mosaic Fade gt scrote Scroll Wipe IC SLIDE Slide Wipe Door Wipe Fade or Wipe Out 1 During recording repeatedly press FADES to select a fade or wipe Note The last fade or wipe used appears the first time you press FADES Press FADES to stop recording The picture and sound gradually disappear 43 Recording P Program AE Button The P Program AE button lets you select one of several different effects Press the button to select the effect you want The name and indicator for the effect appears briefly and then the indicator remains P Program AE Button a Picture is recorded in sepia brownish red and offers the SEPIA vintage look of old movies 4 Use to capture fast moving action with less blurring Use e SPORTS when playing back a recording on a VCR featuring special effects such as pause or slow motion SD SHADOW Use to counter effects of glare and darken the picture with a black mist HZ HAZE Us
43. ground or reverse lighting e When recording with a very dark background or very bright subject e When recording a reflective natural background such as a beach or when skiing Steady Pix Feature The Steady Pix feature corrects slight shaking of images during some recording modes e While zooming in on a distant subject e When recording an approaching small subject e When recording while walking or riding in a vehicle e When recording through a vehicle s window To Use the Steady Pix Feature e Press the STEADY PIX button to turn the Steady Pix feature on The Steady Pix indicator appears in the viewfinder e Press the STEADY PIX button to turn the Steady Pix feature off The Steady Pix indicator Q disappears Notes Turn the Steady Pix feature off when using a tripod There is a small change in the picture size when using the Steady Pix feature Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or when shooting the following e Subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes e Dark or dim subjects e Subjects with excessive backlighting e Scenes with movement in various directions e Scenes with low contrast backgrounds 41 Recording Fade or Wipe In or Out You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade or wipe in and out of scenes The picture gradually appears or disappears The speed of the fade or wipe is controlled by the camcord
44. gs to prevent the strap from slipping Cautions When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap you may find it convenient to rotate the viewfinder down This helps prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move Make sure the shoulder strap is firmly attached before using it to carry the camcorder 53 Travel Tips Traveling Tips e Write down your camcorder s serial number and keep it separate from the camcorder when traveling If your camcorder is lost or stolen you will be able to identify it e Use extra care to avoid damage to your camcorder and accessories when operating them at a beach or pool Spray sand and dust should be avoided If your lens has been exposed to the elements clean it only with proper lens cleaning supplies e Make sure you have any plug adapters that you might need before taking your camcorder to other countries Consult your dealer for advice e Carry your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling See page 62 fora case designed especially for this camcorder An ordinary suitcase or carry bag does not offer the protection your camcorder needs Treat your camcorder as carry on luggage to protect it from rough handling 54 Playback Use the Viewfinder for Playback You can see tapes using the viewfinder There is no sound during viewfinder playback FF Fast Forward gt gt Button REW Rewind 44 Button STOP Button PLAY PA
45. gsten lighting Select MWB when shooting subjects with different color temperatures and adjust the white balance as follows M W B AUTO FINE z CLOUD HALOGEN MWB EXIT Note Connecting your camcorder to a color TV monitor may be helpful when making white balance adjustments A Point camcorder at a white flat object such as a piece of white paper B While MWB is highlighted press and hold the menu PUSH dial until MWB starts flashing The MWB indicator flashes while the camcorder is adjusting white balance and stops flashing when it is ready to record Note To change the tint for special recording substitute colored paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the color Red paper deeper green Blue paper orange Yellow paper deeper purple Press the menu PUSH dial in to remove the menus Notes To return to auto white balance select AUTO in the M W B menu or set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO 39 Recording Exposure Control The camcorder controls the iris for you when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO The camcorder adjusts brightness automatically under normal conditions You might need to adjust brightness manually when the background is too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject STEADY PIX Button Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN MENU DISPLAY Button
46. he 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 to attach or remove the camcorder The grooved tubular 3 section leg design folds down to 26 when not in use Rubber feet allow for sure footing Cautions Before using a tripod make sure it is stable enough to hold the camcorder without falling over Do not transport the camcorder attached to the tripod When attaching your camcorder to a tripod be careful not to force the tripod screw into the camcorder s tripod mounting hole The tripod screw should not protrude into the camcorder more than approxi mately three eighth 3 8 inch Forcing the screw could damage the mounting hole on the bottom of the camcorder Accessory Order Form oe Detach Here Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6263 Description Part No Price Qty Total Super Lightweight Tripod AC088 49 95 Soft Camcorder Case AC201A 34 95 Shoulder Strap ACS091 12 95 Y Adapter AH25 2 95 Rechargeable Battery Extended BB99L 77 60 AC Battery Charger CPS91 59 95 Car Cord Adapter DCC08 89 95 Rechargeable Battery Standard FB1260 49 95 Audio Video Cable VH83 5 95 DC Cable 244268 28 60 and AC Adapter Charger 242740 91 25 Cassette Adapter VCA115 49 95 Prices are subject to change without
47. i ately Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service and attach it here Record the serial number and model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder Model No CC6263 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Assistance We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder If you have any questions call Camcorder Exchange Warranty 800 283 6503 pages 76 77 Customer ServiCe cssccssssssssecsscesees 800 336 1900 page 75 ACCOSSOTIOS Miississesesedds cesecsessvosbecseseasssaestes 800 338 0376 pages 62 67 Table of Contents Assistance esssscesscssscsessseesseseees 3 Recording cesscecssescesccesecesees 24 First Time Operation 0 3 Time Remaining Display a4 Select a Tape Length 0 0 24 Power Your Camcorder 12 Recording Tips essees 26 Adapter Charget ccceceeeseeeee 12 Use the Viewfinder to See What You Rechargeable Battery 0 0 0 0 13 Record norrena 27 Charge the Battery ee 14 Eyepiece Focus Control 27 Battery Level Indicator 15 Viewfinder Displays 28 Battery Care and Storage 15 AutoShot Mode ou cece 32 Optional Car Cord Adapter 16 Five Second Record Feature 33 Date and Time Display 17 Quick Review Feature 33 Edit F
48. ich can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s FCC right to operate the equipment This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada fN THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15530270 Part No LYT0520 001A VP
49. ickel cadmium battery is designed specifically for long life The FB1260 can be recharged with the AC adapter charger that came with your camcorder BB99L Rechargeable Battery This rechargeable 2 hour nickel metal hydride battery is designed specifically for long life The FB1260 is a 1 hour nickel cadmium battery The BB99L powers your camcorder approximately twice as long as the FB1260 depending on how much you use zoom and pause The BB99L can be recharged with the AC adapter charger that came with your camcorder All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice CPS91 AC Battery Charger ana ty o 28 The CPS91 battery charger plugs directly into an AC outlet and charges the FB1260 and BB99L camcorder batteries Because the CPS91 operates on 100 240 Volts 50 60 Hz it can be used virtually anywhere in the world A plug adapter might be required in some countries Charging takes approximately seven hours for the FB1260 1 hour battery and 13 hours for the BB99L 2 hour battery VH83 Audio Video Cable CDE This six foot audio video cable can be used to connect the camcorder to a TV monitor or VCR for tape playback or copying tapes AH25 Y Adapter Pan ae This Y adapter allows you to connect your camcorder s mono audio cable to a stereo TV or VCR 63 Optional Accessories Using the Optional AC088 Tripod Mounting t
50. ify you of its arrival 3 Take your unit excluding all accessories and your evidence of purchase date such Limited Warranty as a bill of sale to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit Ifthe repairs were covered by your warranty you will not be billed To receive a replacement unit after we have received your unit 1 Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Carefully pack the unit excluding all accessories using the original box and packing material if possible Include with the shipment e Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale to verify your unit s warranty eligibility e A brief note describing your camcorder s problem e Your name address and phone number Return transportation storage handling and insurance costs are your sole responsibility We accept no liability in case of damage or loss 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 Upon receipt of your product a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you To have your Camcorder repaired by an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center Check with your dealer or call 1 800 336 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder
51. ight need to be recharged e If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet Won t record or e If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged playback into a working outlet e If CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT flashes in the viewfinder there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until the warning no longer appears before operating the camcorder e Make sure POWER 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 Won t playback e POWER switch must be set to VCR position Won t record e Safety tab removed or closed See page 22 e POWER switch must be set to CAMERA No picture e Open lens cover Camcorder turns e Set POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA or itself off VCR to turn back on If camcorder is left in record pause or play pause for several minutes it turns off to prevent tape wear 68 Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments Tape stops during rewind or fast forward Time counter memory might be on Whenever an M appears with the time counter display the camcorder stops rewinding or fast forwarding when counter reads M 0 00 00 Press REW 44 or FF gt again to continue rewinding or fast f
52. is not recorded e An M appears in front of the time counter when memory stop is on e Details are on page 57 Time Remaining Display SMIN The approximate time remaining on the tape is automatically displayed The correct tape length must be set in the TAPE LENGTH menu Details are on pages 24 25 Warnings and Information e CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT appears when excessive moisture has entered the camcorder Place the camcorder in a warm dry area until this indicator disappears e LENS COVER briefly flashes to remind you to open the lens cover LENS COVER might flash when the camcorder is used in dark areas even if the lens cover is open TAPE END appears when the end of the tape is reached during recording or a cassette is inserted with its tape already at the end e HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears when the tape head is dirty 31 Recording SEARCH R lt lt Button SEARCH F gt gt Button MENU DISPLAY Button SP SLP Button AutoShot Mode The POWER switch lets you select automatic or manual control of several features To Turn on the AutoShot Mode 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record pause PAUSE appears in the viewfinder 2 Press the thumb trigger to start recording 32 5SEC REC Button Microphone e The camcorder automatically controls focus exp
53. ject to availability 66 o lt Detach Here Accessory Order Form To order accessories contact your local Dealer If a dealer is not nearby you can also follow the directions below to order by telephone or direct by mail United States and Canada Orders To place your order by 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 Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 67 Trouble Checks Troubles sometimes are caused by simple faults that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble If service should be necessary the warranty information lists what your warranty covers and explains how to get service Trouble Checks and Adjustments No power Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR to turn on the camcorder The power indicator lights e If using battery it m
54. level indicator appears in the viewfinder and shows you the amount of power in the rechargeable battery The battery level indicator is not recorded TI When appears the battery is fully charged As the power is used m and CE appear When the battery power is almost gone x flashes in the viewfinder The camcorder turns off automatically after a few seconds Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the cam corder before replacing the battery on the tape Battery Care and Storage Recharging takes approximately 70 minutes for the battery depending on the battery s condition Refreshing takes approximately 3 1 2 hours for the battery depending on the battery s condition After repeated charging and use operation time gradually decreases When operation time is too short to be useful it is time to replace the battery If the battery discharging must be stopped in the middle remove the battery from the adapter charger before unplugging it from the AC outlet If the battery pack becomes too hot remove it from the charger and let it cool down Let a hot battery cool down before attaching it to the AC adapter charger 15 Power Your Camcorder Optional Car Cord Adapter The optional DCC08 car cord shown on Cautions The DCCO08 is designed to page 62 allows you to power your camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car truck or RV It converts 12 volts to a 6 volt output be used
55. maged contact your dealer immediately WARNING NICKEL CADMIUM Lee BATTERY ax Ne MUST BE ee RECYCLED 7 OR DISPOSED Shoulder Strap Model CC6263 Rechargeable Battery Camcorder Part No FB1260 OF PROPERLY Part No ACS091 Caution Do not use this adapter charger for any purpose other than charging the FB 1260 or BB99L battery pack or supplying power to the camcorder C Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter Battery l Size AA 1 5 Volt AC Adapter Charger Part No 242740 PartNo VCAUS and DC Cable Part No 244268 S CAUTIONS Lithium cell must be disposed of properly Never handle Clock Cell punctured or leaking cell May cause burns or personal injury 3 Volt Micro Lithium Keep out of the hands of children Can cause death or injury if swallowed Cell such as CR2025 If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment available from most local The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or drug stores and camera chemical burn if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above shops Use of other cells 212 F 100 C or incinerate present a risk of fire or explosion Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell and never short circuit the and sides of the cell continues on next page First Time Operation continued from previous page Attach the adapter charger To AC 100 240 50 60 Hz 2 Since the battery must
56. n on the TV and tune it to the video input channel B Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV Turn on VCR and place it in the line or camera mode If your VCR does not have a line or camera mode consult the VCR owner s manual Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR Set the POWER switch to VCR to turn on the camcorder The power indicator lights Press PLAY PAUSE 1 A Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel B Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV Turn on VCR and place it in the line or camera mode If your VCR does not have a line or camera mode consult the VCR owner s manual Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR features on pages 56 57 4 To copy what the camcorder is 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 COUNTER R M or the camcorder enters play pause when the counter reaches M 0 00 00 5 Press STOP when you are finished Caution The unauthorized recording of copyrighted material may infringe the rights of others Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA Note Turn the TV s volume down to prevent a high pitched squeal c
57. n optional audio video cable such as VH83 shown on page 63 If your TV is already connected to a VCR attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV Back of Mono VCR or wii TV Monitor Aadio Plug Audio Video Output Cable AUDIO eea Optional VIDEO Tas IN Yellow Video Plug Back of 3 A Stereo VCR or Y Adapter White NN A Audio Jack TV Monitor Optional Audio Audio Video Plug Output Cable L J Optional rQ g vipao Yellow Video Plug Installation 1 Attach the white plug on one end of 2 Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO the audio video cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR IN jack on the TV or VCR Notes If your cable does not have white and yellow plugs attach the same color to the audio jacks 3 Attach the white plug on the other end of the audio video cable to the A audio jack located under the small cover on the side of the camcorder If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO IN jacks attach the plug to the one labeled 4 Attach the yellow plug to the yellow V MONO If one is not labeled MONO you video jack on the camcorder need a Y adapter such as AH25 shown on page 63 to hear both channels 60 Playback Playback on TV or VCR with Audio Video Inputs Continued Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR 1 A Camcorder connected directly to e During playback use the playback TV Tur
58. ne of the settings are flashing rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight EXIT DATE TIME YEAR 2000 MONTH NOV DAY 18 TIME AM 8 00 EXIT 11 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to remove the menus from the viewfinder Notes If you decide to return the date and time to the previous settings while the DATE TIME menu is displayed rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight EX T and press Press the menu PUSH dial again to remove the menus from the viewfinder To display and record the date and or time see the following pages 19 Date and Time Display Record AUTO DATE Date Time and Title Displays You must install the clock cell and set the date and time as shown on the previous pages before the you can select and record the correct date and time Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN Select AUTO DATE Date Time or Date and Time to Record on Your Tape 1 Attach a power supply and set POWER switch to CAMERA MAN FOCUS AUTO indi i EXPOSURE AUTO The power indicator lights M W B AUTO Note AUTO DATE is selected when the 16X9 OFF POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO TARELCENGTH 140 iali DATE TIME DISP 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to gt RETURN display the menu in the viewfinder di 4 Press the menu PUSH dial in to FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO display the DATE TIME DISP menu M W B AUTO 16X9 OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 DATE TIME DISP TITLE AUTO
59. ng the way the camcorder sees and records the light source in the scene you record Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance You might want to adjust white balance manually under certain conditions such as recording an object with various shades of the same color or when recording a predominantly red or brown object outdoors Zoom Lever T and W Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN MENU DISPLAY Button Auto White Balance Manual White Balance During auto white balance the camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA adjusts the white balance MAN e Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to AUTO to turn on the automatic white display the menu in the viewfinder balance feature No indicator appears FOCUS is highlighted in the viewfinder 38 Recording White Balance Continued FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO M W B AUTO 16X9 OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 TITLE DATE TIME DISP gt RETURN 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight M W B and press the dial in to display the M W B menu MWB EXIT 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the white balance you want to use No indicator appears when you select AUTO white balance Select FINE when recording outdoors on a sunny day Select gt CLOUD when record ing outdoors on a cloudy day Select 6 HALOGEN when recording using halogen or tun
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61. only with vehicles having negative ground electrical systems Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with this camcorder Use of any other car cord adapter might damage the camcorder and void your warranty Note Consult the installation and operating instructions enclosed with the DCCO8 for complete operating instructions Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter To Cigarette Lighter Socket Optional DCC08 Car Cord Adapter 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn 5 Insert the car cord s cigarette lighter off the camcorder The power plug into the vehicle s cigarette lighter indicator on the camcorder turns off socket The power indicator on the 2 If the battery or DC cable is attached car cord adapter lights to the camcorder remove it 6 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to 3 Hold the bottom of the power turn on the camcorder The power connector flush against the camcorder indicator on the camcorder lights and press the connector down until it locks into place as shown above Caution Make sure the camcorder s power is turned off before removing 4 Take the vehicle s cigarette lighter out the car cord s plug from the cigarette of the socket lighter socket 16 Date and Time Display Install the Clock Lithium Cell The clock cell indicator flashes for a few seconds in the viewfinder when you turn on the camcorder if the cell is not installed or needs replacing Y Qo Clock Cell Compartment Clock Cell
62. orwarding or press COUNTER R M to turn off the memory stop feature Camcorder remains in pause mode Dew indicator flashes in viewfinder Press PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback If CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT flashes there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until warning no longer appears before operating the camcorder Poor auto focus operation Subject is dark or behind glass Auto focus may not work under these conditions Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and focus manually See pages 36 37 Subject not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are at different distances Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and focus manually See pages 36 37 Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused Viewfinder displays are out of focus Picture is too dark or subject too dark Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted For best results only use higher shutter speeds outdoors Press P AE button to select SPORTS or 1 2000 See page 44 Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and adjust the exposure manually See pages 40 41 Sound is too low or distorted Subject was too far from camcorder Picture recorded with special effect Place POWER switch in CAMERA AUTO Colors do not look natural on recording Try adjusting white balance See pages 38 39 Title recorded on tape Title is recorded when it appears in viewfinder Remove the title Se
63. osure and white balance e The MENU DISPLAY button and menu PUSH dial will not operate e AUTO DATE is selected for the date and time display To Turn Off the AutoShot Mode 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN Recording Five Second Record Feature The five second record feature allows you to record for five seconds providing short scene transitions 1 Set POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO or CAMERA MAN 2 Make sure the SP SLP button is set to SP Press and hold to change Press 5SEC REC to display 55 in the viewfinder Oo 4 Press the thumb trigger to start recording The camcorder records for five seconds and enters record pause To Turn Off the Five Second Record Mode 1 Press the SSEC REC button to remove 55 from the viewfinder Quick Review Feature Press and release SEARCH R 44 when the camcorder is in record pause to review the last few seconds of a recording The POWER switch must be set to CAMERA AUTO or CAMERA MAN The camcorder plays back the last few seconds of the recording returns the tape to its previous position and returns to record pause Camera Edit Feature The camera edit feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in record pause Set POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO or CAMERA MAN e Press and hold SEARCH R 44 to visually search the recorded tape in reverse Press and hold SEARCH F gt gt to visually search forward on the recorded tape Release
64. ou can set the date Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN MENU DISPLAY Button 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to MAN highlight DATE TIME 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder er oN TELE MACRO OFF REC TIME ORE N INT TIME FF D ZOOM ON TEE Macha oE TITLELANG ENGLISH REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF DEMO MODE OFF DATE TIME TITLE LANG ENGLISH gt RETURN DEMO MODE OFF gt RETURN 18 Date and Time Display Set the Date and Time Continued 4 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the DATE TIME menu DATE TIME YEAR 2000 MONTH JAN gt DAY 1 TIME AM 12 00 EXIT 5 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight YEAR Press the menu PUSH dial in When YEAR starts flashing rotate the menu PUSH dial to select the year When the correct year appears press the menu PUSH dial in to set the year 6 Repeat step 5 to set the MONTH and DAY 7 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight TIME DATE TIME YEAR 2000 MONTH NOV DAY 18 TIME PM 11 00 EXIT 8 Press the menu PUSH dial in When the hour starts flashing rotate the menu PUSH dial to set the hour including AM or PM 9 Press the menu PUSH dial in When the hour stops flashing and the minutes start flashing rotate the menu PUSH dial to set the minutes 10 Press the menu PUSH dial in When no
65. pliced tape Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture The tape might jam and or damage your camcorder 23 Recording Time Remaining Display The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape speed you select is displayed You must set the correct tape length in the TAPE LENGTH feature of the menu before the camcorder can correctly calculate time remaining Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In SP SLP Button Select a Tape Length 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to MAN highlight TAPE LENGTH 2 Press and hold the SP SLP button to select a tape speed FOCUS AUTO 3 Press the PUSH dial in to display the EXPOSURE AUTO M W B AUTO menu in the viewfinder 16X9 _OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 TITLE poy DATE TIME DISP FOCUS AUTO gt RETURN EXPOSURE AUTO M W B AUTO 6X9 OFF TNE LCENGTH lt T30 5 Press the menu PUSH dial in to DATE TIME DISP display the TAPE LENGTH menu gt RETURN 24 Recording Time Remaining Display Continued MIN Calculating Tape Length Indicator Tape Speed TAPE END Indicator Time Remaining Display in Viewfinder 29MIN 3MIN 2MIN Flashing IMIN Flashing OMIN Flashing TAPE LENGTH T20 T30 T35 T40 EXIT Select T30 for a tape with 30 minutes recording time in SP Select T35 for a tape with 35 minutes recording time in
66. pments for full replacement value and use a reliable shipper Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson 75 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Any defect in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 90 days for labor charges e One year for parts The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do During the initial 90 days e Exchange your camcorder with a new or refurbished unit or repair your camcorder The option will be ours There will be no cost to you After the 90 days and within one year e Exchange your camcorder with a new or refurbished unit or repair your camcorder The option will be ours Parts will be provided at no charge but you will be responsible for the cost of labor required for the repair How you get service e 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 e A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement unit you will be provided with a Service Request SR number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists No returns will be a
67. rage e Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder s cassette door Dust and grit are abrasive and cause excessive wear to both the camcorder s recording playback heads and cassettes e Always close the lens cover when the camcorder is not in use e Before handling your camcorder make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it might damage the finish Things to Avoid e Do not attempt to disassemble your camcorder There are no user serviceable parts inside e Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location Give the camcorder 1 1 2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm condensation might cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape e Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for extended periods of time The resulting heat buildup might permanently damage the camcorder s internal parts Do not operate the camcorder in extremely humid environments 74 The camcorder might be damaged by improper storage or handling Do not subject the camcorder to swinging shaking or dropping Do not store the camcorder in temperatures below 22 F 30 C or above 149 F 65 C When the camcorder is not in use always remove the casse
68. ress it in to display the DEMO menu POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN DEMO OFF ON EXIT Rotate the menu dial to highlight OFF or ON Press the menu PUSH dial twice to select ON or OFF and remove the menus e Select ON if you want the cam corder to demonstrate some of the recording features Note Zoom is the only feature that operates during the demo mode Select OFF if you do not want a demonstration To Turn the Demo Mode Off Turn off the camcorder Recording Attach the Shoulder Strap The camcorder s shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorder from your shoulder and when you are ready to shoot bring the camcorder to shooting position in one quick movement To Attach the Shoulder Strap 1 If the strap keeper is over a double section of the strap slide the strap keeper off the end of the strap Replace the keeper on the strap between the buckle and the end of the strap as shown Keeper Loop the end of the strap over the top of the shoulder strap attachment ring Attachment Rings Thread the end of the strap back through the keeper and buckle making sure it is threaded under the outer strap Make sure the strap is not twisted Attach the other end of the strap to the other shoulder strap attachment ring Adjust the shoulder strap to the desired length Slide both keepers up snugly against the shoulder strap attachment rin
69. rn the time counter s memory stop feature on or off When memory stop is on an M appears before the time counter 3 Continue to play the tape When you want to return to the place you marked press the STOP button 4 Press REW 44 The tape rewinds to the time counter reading of M 0 00 00 Tracking During playback streaks may appear in the playback picture Press both tracking buttons P AE and FADES buttons to activate manual tracking Press either button again until the streaks disappear MT appears during manual tracking MT Press both tracking buttons again to turn automatic tracking back on AT flashes in the viewfinder for a few seconds and then disappears Note The tracking buttons may have no effect on tapes recorded on other camcorders or VCRs TBC Time Base Corrector During playback TBC reduces jitter from fluctuating video signals even on old tapes If picture appears distorted try turning TBC off Press and hold the STEADY PIX button for at least one second to turn TBC off or on It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working The TBC indicator appears in the viewfinder when TBC is turned on and disappears when TBC is turned off Notes TBC does not operate during visual search or stop action pause The picture may be distorted when normal playback resumes after visual search or stop action pause The picture may be distorted if TBC is turned on or off at the edit in
70. ry to open the door by prying as you could damage the camcorder CAUTION Insert the cassette only one way with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out The cassette should slide easily into the holder Do not force the Tape Window Press on the button on the SP SLP Button cassette cassette door to close and lock the cassette EJECT Switch compartment Before inserting a cassette turn the tape wheel on the side of the cassette in the direction shown to remove any slack in the tape Tape Wheel Cassette Care and Storage e When you are finished with a cassette rewind it remove it from the cam corder and label it e Store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes in a car or outdoors for an extended period Excessive heat or cold might damage your cassettes e Keep the cassette away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices Slide the EJECT switch The cassette holder opens automatically Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and tape window facing out Press on the cassette door button until the cassette holder locks into place Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment All dust is abrasive and causes excessive wear on the tape and the camcorder s recording or playback heads Do not use cassettes with damaged or s
71. s into place 3 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA The power indicator lights Details are on page 17 Remove the Battery 1 Hook the battery to the side of the Slide and hold the BATTERY RELEASE camcorder as shown above lever down while removing the battery ATTENTION The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel cadmium Ni Cd battery indicates Thomson Consumer Electronics is voluntarily participating in an 9 industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life when VA taken out of service in the United States or Canada The RBRC program provides a Fy zg convenient alternative to placing used Ni Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream which may be illegal in your area Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni Cd battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area Thomson Consumer Electronics involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources 13 Power Your Camcorder Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Hold Battery Flush and Slide CHG Charge Indicator REFRESH Indicator REFRESH Button Reference Marks 2 J AC Wall Outlet 100 240 Volts 50 60 Hz Adapter Charger Caution When a battery is attached to the adapter charger do not turn them upside down The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury Charge the B
72. t and stop recording Press PLAY PAUSE to play back Place the POWER switch in the tape CAMERA AUTO e Press STOP when you are finished e Press and release the thumb trigger playing back the tape to start recording pps appears in e Details on viewfinder playback are the viewfinder while the camcorder on page 55 ee 12 Set the POWER switch to e Press and release the thumb trigger OFF to turn off the again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record pause mode PAUSE appears in The power indicator turns off the viewfinder camcorder 13 Close the lens cover 11 Play back what you have recorded e Set the POWER switch to VCR e Press REW 44 to rewind the tape First Time Operation 14 Review camcorder operating controls FADES Button P Program AE Button SEARCH R and F Buttons Also REW 44 and FF gt gt Buttons STOP Button PLAY PAUSE Butto Menu PUSH Dial EJECT Switch Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Attachment Ring SP SLP Button MENU DISPLAY Button Also COUNTER R M Button continues on next page First Time Operation continued from previous page 14 Review camcorder s operating controls Continued S5SEC REC Button Zoom Lever STEADY PIX Button Thumb Trigger BATTERY RELEASE Lever POWER Switch Service Port and Indicator Located Under Cover This connector is for use by qualified service personnel
73. t time operation 3 Five second recording 33 Five second recording indicator 31 Flying erase head 33 Focus indicators 30 37 Focusing 36 37 H Handstrap 4 I Indicators animation 49 AUTO DATE display 28 battery level 15 cassette warning 28 clock cell 17 31 date and time 28 exposure 30 41 fade and wipe 30 42 five second recording 31 focus 30 37 interval time 51 LENS COVER 31 manual white balance 29 Index Indicators Cont P program AE 28 44 record time 49 51 REFRESH 14 special effects 28 steady pix 31 41 TAPE END 31 tape length 31 tape speed 31 tape remaining 31 time counter 31 time display 28 time lapse 51 title display 28 tracking 29 white balance 39 zoom level 29 34 Information to user 81 Inserting removing cassettes 23 Interval time indicators 51 L Lens 10 Lens cover 8 LENS COVER control 4 LENS COVER indicator 31 Letterbox recording 45 Lithium cell 17 31 Low contrast indicator 36 M M W B menu 39 40 Manual focus 37 Manual white balance 38 indicator 29 Memory stop 57 Menu PUSH dial 7 9 18 19 D 2 A 5 P 35 37 38 40 45 46 47 49 51 52 gt MENU DISPLAY button 7 9 18 28 32 33 34 35 46 48 50 52 Microphone 10 32 O Operating controls 10 Optional accessories 62 Optional plug adapter 12 Order form accessories 65 P P program AE button 9 28 44 57 Pause indicator 6 8 29 Pause stop action 56 Pla
74. t to record a small subject within approximately 24 inches Select OFF for normal zooming 5 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to turn tele macro zooming on or off and remove the menus 35 Recording Focusing The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under normal conditions You might need to focus manually under certain conditions Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In Auto Focus During auto focus the camcorder focuses on the object located in the center area of the viewfinder e Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO to turn on the auto focus feature No focus indicator appears in the viewfinder Notes The low contrast indicator 4 amp in the viewfinder indicates the auto focus system might not 36 POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN operate correctly due to low illumination low or no contrast repeated patterns or two subjects at different distances overlapping Use tele macro zooming when recording a subject close to the lens or the camcorder may zoom out to focus The lens must be clean for the camcorder to focus accurately Recording Focusing Continued Manual Focus You might need to focus manually under certain conditions 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Rotate the zoom lever to T to zoom in on the subject and center the subject in the viewfinder 3 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder FOCUS is highlighted FOCUS AUTO EXPO
75. tte and AC adapter charger or battery Retain the original carton for future storage or shipping purposes Do not operate the camcorder near the ocean as salt water or salt water spray might damage the internal parts of the camcorder 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 charger to rain or moisture If any component becomes wet turn off the power and take the unit to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center Do not use an adapter charger or batteries other than the ones specified for the camcorder Use of the wrong accessories might cause damage to the camcorder Customer Assistance and Service You can reach Thomson at the following number 800 283 6503 Toll free inside U S A Our toll free Camcorder number operates from 8 a m to 5 p m CST Monday Friday for U S customers only Thomson provides a toll free telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your camcorder Many can be diagnosed over the phone and if necessary repair or replacement will be arranged Please have your camcorder model serial number and date of purchase ready when you call If your unit is out of warranty we will quote the cost of a repair or replacement unit to you Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone we will gla
76. ttractions 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 Recording Use the Viewfinder to See What You Record The camcorder s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording Eyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing CAUTIONS Do not force the viewfinder to rotate completely around This will damage the viewfinder and or the camcorder When carrying the cam corder with the shoulder strap put the viewfinder down and in to help prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move For convenient viewing rotate the viewfinder up or down Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your vision If you wear eyeglasses you probably can operate the camcorder without them It is easiest to set the correct focus by focusing on one of the viewfinder s on screen displays Look through the viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision The eyepiece focus control does not affect the focus of the picture actually recorded by the camcorder 27 Recording Viewfinder Displays Several displays appear in the viewfinder to aid in the operation of the camcorder You
77. y indicator 29 PLAY PAUSE button 8 55 61 Playback first 8 on TV or VCR 60 using cassette adapter 58 viewfinder 55 Playback features memory stop 57 position the tape 56 speeds 22 stop action pause 56 time counter 57 tracking 57 visual searching 56 Plug adapter 12 Power indicator 5 8 10 16 32 POWER switch 5 15 24 28 34 35 40 42 57 61 Powering your camcorder adapter charger 12 car cord adapter 16 rechargeable battery 13 Preset titles 46 Problem solving 68 Product registration i2 PUSH button 55 Q Quick review feature 33 R REC TIME menu 49 Record date and time display 20 Record indicator 8 Record time indicators 49 Recording 8 indicator 29 speeds 6 22 time lapse 50 tips 26 REFRESH 14 Registration i2 REW button 8 56 57 Rewind indicator 29 S Safety battery 13 Safety information i2 Safety tab 22 SEARCH buttons 33 Search indicators 29 Service port 10 Shoulder strap Attaching 53 attachment rings 9 Shoulder strap attachment rings 53 Shutter speed indicator 44 Solving problems 68 SP SLP button 9 22 24 31 33 48 50 Special effects 28 79 Index Specifications 72 Speeds recording and playback 22 Sports feature 44 Status displays 29 STEADY PIX button 10 31 41 Steady pix indicator 31 STOP button 8 55 57 61 Stop action pause 56 T Tape copying 61 TAPE END indicator 31 Tape inserting 6 Tape length indicators 31 TAPE LENGTH menu 24 31 Tape speed SLP

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