RCA CC638/639 manual Assistance, Table of Contents

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Assistance

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Camcorder Exchange Warranty	800-283-6503 (pages 106-107)
Customer Service	800-336-1900 (page 105)
Accessories	800-338-0376 (pages 92-97)

Table of Contents
Safety Information	i
Product Registration	i
Table of Contents	1-2
First-Time Operation
• Assistance	3
• Unpack Camcorder &
Accessories	3
• Attach the Adapter/Charger	4
• Insert a Tape	4
• Adjust Handstrap	5
• Open Lens Cover	5
• Turn on Camcorder	5
• Select a Recording Speed	6
• Set the Mode Select Dial	7
• Adjust Viewfinder and
Eyepiece Focus Control	7
• Start and Stop Recording	8
• Play Back Your Recording	8
• Turn off the Camcorder	8
• Close Lens Cover	8
• Review Camcorder’s
Operating Controls	9-11
Powering Your Camcorder
• Using Adapter/Charger	12
• Using Rechargeable Battery	13-15
• Using Optional Car Cord Adapter ...16

Remote Controls
• Model CC639
• Install Battery Cell	17
• Remote Sensor	17
• Buttons	18-19
• Model CC638
• Buttons	20-21
• Install Battery Cell	22
• Remote Sensor	22
Recording Tips	23
Video Cassettes	24-25
Recording
• Making a Recording	26-27
• LCD Panel	28
• Viewfinder	29
• Viewfinder Displays	30-33
• Flying Erase Head	34
• Auto Head Cleaner	34
• Tally Light	34
• Microphone	34
• External Microphone Jack	34
• Quick Review	35
• Camera Edit	35
Mode Select Dial
• Full AUTO Mode	36
• Exposure Control	37
• Focusing (Auto and Manual) ..	38-39

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model No CC638/CC639 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsIndex Alphabetical Care and MaintenanceCustomer Assistance and Service PlaybackFirst-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 AutoClose the lens cover Place the Power switch in OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedLens Cover Review camcorder’s operating controlsSee Trouble Checks for details Spslp Button Also Counter R/M Button Attach Adapter/Charger Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterRemove the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderBattery Safety Precautions Attach the Charged 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 REW Rewind Button Viss ButtonTime Lapse ANIM. Animation/REC Time Button Time Lapse SELF/INT. Interval Time ButtonVCR Button FWD Fast Forward ButtonPlay Button Zoom T and W ButtonsModel 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 RecordingCassette Recording Time Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Recording and Playback Speeds and TimesCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesAppears in the viewfinder Making a RecordingStart and stop recording Place the Light Offautoon switch in AutoUse the zoom and Snapshot features Add fades and wipesTape Remaining Status IndicatorsBattery Level Indicator LCD PanelAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Displays Details onStatus Displays Title Fade, and Wipe IndicatorsChange Indicator Zoom IndicatorElectronic Image Stabilizer Self-Timer, Animation, and Time- Lapse IndicatorsTime Remaining Display Edit InsertTape Length Exposure IndicatorWhite Balance Indicators If you adjust white balance Dew WarningMicrophone Auto Head CleanerFlying Erase Head Tally LightModel CC638’s Remote Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature Model CC639’s RemoteFull Auto Mode Mode Select DialConditions Requiring Manual Exposure Exposure ControlManual Exposure To Turn Off 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 To Record the Date or Date and Time on Your Tape Press DATE/TIME to select modeMode selected will be recorded Date/Time Display Viewfinder DisplaysRecording 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 Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Using the Cassette AdapterInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery PlaybackRemove 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 AH25 Y-Adapter 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft VH83 Audio/Video CableAccessory 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 100 PagesSee Recording. See pages101 E01, E02, E03Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s LensProper Care and Storage Things to Avoid103 104 Information to UserCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange105 Limited Warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty Product RegistrationSpecifications 109 Index110 Edit Search +111 OFF/CAMERA/VCR SwitchPause Button AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks112 Random Assembly Edit113 VCR/OFF/CAMERA SwitchMeridian Street Indianapolis, Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Canadian Consumers