RCA CC638/639 manual Limited Warranty

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

90 days for labor charges.

One year for parts.

What we will do:

During the initial 90 days

Exchange your camcorder with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit or at your option, repair your camcorder at no cost to you.

After the 90 days and within one year

Exchange your camcorder with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit or at your option, repair your camcorder. 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:

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.

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 Return Authorization (RA) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists. No returns will be accepted without the RA number.

To receive a replacement camcorder before you return yours:

If you are located near an exchange point:

1.We will send a replacement unit to the exchange point next business day delivery.

2.The exchange location will notify you of its arrival.

3.Take your unit, including all accessories, and your bill of sale

which validates date of purchase to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit.

4.If the repairs were covered by your warranty, you will not be billed.

If you are not located near an exchange point:

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 including all accessories within 14 days from the date you were provided a Return Authorization number, only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account. IF YOUR UNIT

INCLUDING ALL ACCESSORIES IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 14 DAYS, THE SUGGESTED RETAIL VALUE OF THE CAMCORDER AND/OR ACCESSORIES WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD. This amount will be credited if the unit is subsequently received.

2.We will send you a replacement unit next business day delivery.

3.You will receive an invoice packed with the replacement product, but will not be charged for the unit portion of the invoice amount if we receive your unit including all accessories within 14 days from the date you were provided the RA number. Any labor and parts charges not covered by our warranty will be included and charged against your account.

4.Ship the unit back to us along with all accessories included with your camcorder using the replacement unit’s carton. Shipping instructions will be included in the carton along with your RA number, which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us. Make sure you insure your

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No CC638/CC639 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceCare and Maintenance Customer Assistance and ServicePlayback Index AlphabeticalUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Insert a tapeAdjust the handstrap to fit your hand Slide Lens Cover control to open lens coverSpslp Switch Select a recording speedSet the mode select dial to Auto Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus controlPlace the Power switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder Start and stop recordingPlay back what you have recorded Close the lens coverReview camcorder’s operating controls Lens CoverSee Trouble Checks for details Spslp Button Also Counter R/M Button Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerUsing the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Battery Safety PrecautionsAttach the Charged Battery Remove the BatteryCharge the Battery Use the Refresh ButtonBattery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageUsing the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterModel CC639 Only Remote Control Model CC639 Only Lithium Cell InstallationRemote Sensor Viss Button Time Lapse ANIM. Animation/REC Time ButtonTime Lapse SELF/INT. Interval Time Button REW Rewind ButtonFWD Fast Forward Button Play ButtonZoom T and W Buttons VCR ButtonModel CC638 Only Remote Control FF Fast Forward Button 11 A. Audio DUB ButtonModel CC638 Only Install Lithium Cell Back Remote Control Holder Insert Pencil Here Lithium CellRecording Recording TipsErase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesRecording and Playback Speeds and Times Cassette Recording TimeInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageMaking a Recording Appears in the viewfinderPlace the Light Offautoon switch in Auto Use the zoom and Snapshot featuresAdd fades and wipes Start and stop recordingStatus Indicators Battery Level IndicatorLCD Panel Tape RemainingAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Displays Details onStatus Displays Fade, and Wipe Indicators Change IndicatorZoom Indicator TitleSelf-Timer, Animation, and Time- Lapse Indicators Time Remaining DisplayEdit Insert Electronic Image StabilizerExposure Indicator White Balance Indicators If you adjust white balanceDew Warning Tape LengthAuto Head Cleaner Flying Erase HeadTally Light MicrophoneQuick Review Feature Camera Edit FeatureModel CC639’s Remote Model CC638’s RemoteMode Select Dial Full Auto ModeExposure Control Manual ExposureTo Turn Off Manual Exposure Conditions Requiring Manual ExposureFocusing Focus Lock FeatureAuto Focus Manual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual FocusSnapshot Feature To Add Snapshots to Your TapeRecording Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS To Turn On EISTo Turn Off EIS Auto Pause Feature Electronic IndexingWhite Balance Auto White BalanceManual White Balance Auto White Balance Manual White Balance Outdoors Sunny Recording Menu To Display the Recording MenuRecording Menu Tape Time-Remaining Display Set the Tape LengthUsing the Zoom Lever ZoomingRecording Menu Shift Zoom Zoom Magnification To Set the Zoom RatioRecording Menu Gain Up Slow Shutter To Set Gain UpRecording Menu Color Filter To Set Color FilterTo Add a Preset Title to Your Recordings Recording Menu TitleTo Create Your Own Title To Turn Off a TitleRecording Menu Date/Time Display To Set the Date and TimeDate/Time Display Install the Clock Lithium Cell To remove batteryDate/Time Display Press DATE/TIME to select mode Mode selected will be recordedDate/Time Display Viewfinder Displays To Record the Date or Date and Time on Your TapeTo Change a Feature in the Sub Menu Recording Menu Sub MenuTally Light To Turn the Tally Light on or OFF Follow steps 1-4on the previousTo Select a Jlip ID no Self-Timer To Set the Self-TimerPress 5 to stop Interval Timer flashing Self-Timer Using RemotePress the Time Lapse Self INT./TIME button To Record Using Animation Sub Menu Animation RecordingAnimation Recording Using the Remote Press the Time Lapse AnimTo Record Using Time Lapse To highlight Interval TimerSub Menu Time-Lapse Recording Time-Lapse Recording Using the Remote Press the Time Lapse SelfMode Select Dial in Auto Fading or Wiping In and OutTo Fade or Wipe Indicator Menu Function To Turn Off Fade or WipeProduction Effects To Use a Production EffectTo Turn Off a Production Effect Press 16X9/AE Modes toAudio Dubbing Remote Only To Audio DubDUB Edit Insert Remote Only To Edit InsertInsert Set the Light Offautoon switch Built-In Color Enhancement LightTo Use the Light To Replace the Bulb Assembly Replacing the BulbAttaching the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapTraveling Tips Using the Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryPlayback Insert Cassette into Cassette AdapterRemove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Viewfinder Playback To Play Back a TapePlayback Features Visual Searching Tape PositioningStop-Action Pause To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTracking Installation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Press PLAY/PAUSEViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Remote Control MBR SET ButtonChart of VCR Code Numbers VCR Brand CodesON/OFF Copying Tapes Using Programmable Synchro Edit IN/OUT ButtonInstallation Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video InputsPlayback 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 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable Transformer Coaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ftVH83 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 and Adjustments Trouble ChecksSee pages 17 Manual and focus manually. See pagesSee pages Pages SeeRecording. See pages 100E01, E02, E03 101Care and Maintenance Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s ViewfinderProper Care and Storage Things to Avoid103 Information to User 104Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange105 Limited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesSpecifications Index 109Edit Search + 110OFF/CAMERA/VCR Switch Pause ButtonAUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks 111Random Assembly Edit 112VCR/OFF/CAMERA Switch 113Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,