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Care and Maintenance

Proper Care and Storage

•Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and grit are abrasive and will cause excessive wear to both the camcorder’s recording/playback heads and cassettes.

•Always close the lens cover when the camcorder is not in use.

•Before handling your camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

•The camcorder can 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 (-30ºC) or above 149°F (65ºC).

•When the camcorder is not in use, always remove the cassette and AC adapter/charger or battery.

•Retain the original carton for future storage or shipping purposes.

Things to Avoid

•Do not attempt to disassemble your camcorder. There are no user- serviceable parts inside.

•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 may cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape.

•Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects.

•Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. The resulting heat buildup could permanently damage the camcorder’s internal parts.

•Do not operate the camcorder in extremely humid environments.

•Do not operate the camcorder near the ocean as salt water or salt water spray may damage the internal parts of the camcorder.

•Do not operate the camcorder for extended periods in temperatures below 40°F (4ºC) or above 95°F (35ºC).

•Do not expose the camcorder or adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If either component becomes wet, turn off the power and take the unit to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter.

•Do not use an adapter/charger or batteries other than the ones specified for the camcorder. Use of the wrong accessories may cause damage to the camcorder.

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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 Remote Control Model CC639 Only Lithium Cell InstallationRemote 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 RemainingAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Displays Details onStatus 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 ExposureFocusing Focus Lock FeatureAuto Focus Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusTo Add Snapshots to Your Tape Snapshot FeatureRecording Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS To Turn On EISTo Turn Off EIS Electronic Indexing Auto Pause FeatureWhite Balance Auto 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 MenuTally Light To Turn the Tally Light on or OFF Follow steps 1-4on the previousTo Select a Jlip ID no To Set the Self-Timer Self-TimerPress 5 to stop Interval Timer flashing Self-Timer Using RemotePress the Time Lapse Self INT./TIME button Sub Menu Animation Recording To Record Using AnimationPress the Time Lapse Anim Animation Recording Using the RemoteTo Record Using Time Lapse To highlight Interval TimerSub Menu Time-Lapse Recording Press the Time Lapse Self Time-Lapse Recording Using the RemoteMode Select Dial in Auto Fading or Wiping In and OutTo 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 Set the Light Offautoon switch Built-In Color Enhancement LightTo 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 PlaybackPlayback Features Visual Searching Tape PositioningStop-Action Pause Time Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTracking Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks InstallationPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Press PLAY/PAUSEViewing 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 InstallationPlayback Operation Viewing What the Camcorder Is RecordingNormal TV Viewing Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Using the Optional AC088 Tripod CPS91 AC Battery ChargerFB1260 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-AdapterAccessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC638/CC639 Authorized Signature To order accessories, contact your local Dealer 800 338United States and Canada Orders Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsSee pages 17 Manual and focus manually. See pagesSee pages See Pages Recording. See pages 100101 E01, E02, E03Cleaning the Camcorder Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s ViewfinderProper Care and Storage Things to Avoid103 104 Information to UserCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange105 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,