RCA CC638/639 manual USER‘S Guide

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CC638/639

USER‘S GUIDE

C A M C O R D E R

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model No CC638/CC639 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsCustomer Assistance and Service Care and MaintenancePlayback Index AlphabeticalFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesInsert a tape Attach the adapter/chargerSlide Lens Cover control to open lens cover Adjust the handstrap to fit your handSelect a recording speed Spslp SwitchAdjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Set the mode select dial to AutoStart and stop recording Place the Power switch in OFF to turn off the camcorderPlay back what you have recorded Close the lens coverLens Cover Review camcorder’s operating controlsSee Trouble Checks for details Spslp Button Also Counter R/M Button Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerBattery Safety Precautions Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderAttach the Charged Battery Remove the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Charge the BatteryBattery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorOptional Car Cord Adapter Using the DCC08 Car Cord AdapterModel CC639 Only Lithium Cell Installation Model CC639 Only Remote ControlRemote Sensor Time Lapse ANIM. Animation/REC Time Button Viss ButtonTime Lapse SELF/INT. Interval Time Button REW Rewind ButtonPlay Button FWD Fast Forward ButtonZoom T and W Buttons VCR ButtonModel CC638 Only Remote Control 11 A. Audio DUB Button FF Fast Forward ButtonBack Remote Control Holder Insert Pencil Here Lithium Cell Model CC638 Only Install Lithium CellRecording Tips RecordingVideo Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording and Playback Speeds and Times Cassette Recording TimeCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesAppears in the viewfinder Making a RecordingUse the zoom and Snapshot features Place the Light Offautoon switch in AutoAdd fades and wipes Start and stop recordingBattery Level Indicator Status IndicatorsLCD Panel Tape RemainingViewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Details on Viewfinder DisplaysStatus Displays Change Indicator Fade, and Wipe IndicatorsZoom Indicator TitleTime Remaining Display Self-Timer, Animation, and Time- Lapse IndicatorsEdit Insert Electronic Image StabilizerWhite Balance Indicators If you adjust white balance Exposure IndicatorDew Warning Tape LengthFlying Erase Head Auto Head CleanerTally Light MicrophoneCamera Edit Feature Quick Review FeatureModel CC639’s Remote Model CC638’s RemoteFull Auto Mode Mode Select DialManual Exposure Exposure ControlTo Turn Off Manual Exposure Conditions Requiring Manual ExposureFocus Lock Feature FocusingAuto Focus Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusTo Add Snapshots to Your Tape Snapshot FeatureRecording To Turn On EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer EISTo Turn Off EIS Electronic Indexing Auto Pause FeatureAuto White Balance White BalanceManual White Balance Auto White Balance Manual White Balance Outdoors Sunny To Display the Recording Menu Recording MenuSet the Tape Length Recording Menu Tape Time-Remaining DisplayZooming Using the Zoom LeverTo Set the Zoom Ratio Recording Menu Shift Zoom Zoom MagnificationTo Set Gain Up Recording Menu Gain Up Slow ShutterTo Set Color Filter Recording Menu Color FilterRecording Menu Title To Add a Preset Title to Your RecordingsTo Turn Off a Title To Create Your Own TitleTo Set the Date and Time Recording Menu Date/Time DisplayTo remove battery Date/Time Display Install the Clock Lithium CellDate/Time Display Mode selected will be recorded Press DATE/TIME to select modeDate/Time Display Viewfinder Displays To Record the Date or Date and Time on Your TapeRecording Menu Sub Menu To Change a Feature in the Sub MenuFollow steps 1-4on the previous Tally Light To Turn the Tally Light on or OFFTo Select a Jlip ID no To Set the Self-Timer Self-TimerSelf-Timer Using Remote Press 5 to stop Interval Timer flashingPress the Time Lapse Self INT./TIME button Sub Menu Animation Recording To Record Using AnimationPress the Time Lapse Anim Animation Recording Using the RemoteTo highlight Interval Timer To Record Using Time LapseSub Menu Time-Lapse Recording Press the Time Lapse Self Time-Lapse Recording Using the RemoteFading or Wiping In and Out Mode Select Dial in AutoTo Fade or Wipe To Turn Off Fade or Wipe Indicator Menu FunctionTo Use a Production Effect Production EffectsPress 16X9/AE Modes to To Turn Off a Production EffectTo Audio Dub Audio Dubbing Remote OnlyDUB To Edit Insert Edit Insert Remote OnlyInsert Built-In Color Enhancement Light Set the Light Offautoon switchTo Use the Light Replacing the Bulb To Replace the Bulb AssemblyTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapTraveling Tips Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery Using the Cassette AdapterPlayback Insert Cassette into Cassette AdapterRemove Cassette from Cassette Adapter To Play Back a Tape Viewfinder PlaybackVisual Searching Tape Positioning Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Time Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTracking Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks InstallationPress PLAY/PAUSE Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording MBR SET Button Remote ControlVCR Brand Codes Chart of VCR Code NumbersON/OFF IN/OUT Button Copying Tapes Using Programmable Synchro EditPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs InstallationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 TripodFB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries Coaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerVH83 Audio/Video Cable AH25 Y-AdapterPlease complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC638/CC639 Authorized Signature 800 338 To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsManual and focus manually. See pages See pages 17See pages See PagesRecording. See pages 100101 E01, E02, E03Cleaning the Camcorder Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s ViewfinderThings to Avoid Proper Care and Storage103 104 Information to UserReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and Service105 Limited Warranty How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesSpecifications 109 Index110 Edit Search +Pause Button OFF/CAMERA/VCR SwitchAUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks 111112 Random Assembly Edit113 VCR/OFF/CAMERA SwitchConsumers Customer Service AccessoriesCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,