RCA CC638/639 manual Flying Erase Head, Tally Light, Auto Head Cleaner, Microphone

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Recording

Microphone

	MENU
16X9
AE	MODES
AE
	EIS
	FADE
	WIPE

MIC Jack

Tally Light

	AUTO	H	EDIT SEARCH – and + Buttons
		S
		U
BACKLIGHT		P
CUS
FO
FRONTLIGHT		MANUAL
	PHOTO
DATE/	EFFECTS
TIME
			SNAP
			SHOT
			SP•SLP	TRACKING
			TERR/M	TRACKING
			TERR/M
			.	+	L
			W.BAL	STOP PLAY/PAUSE	E
				FF	N
			REW		S
					C
					O
		– +			V
		– +	B		E
					R
			C

BATT.	RELEASE

JLIP		VCR
		POWER
		OFF
		CAMERA
AUDIO
RF	OUT
DC	OUT
VIDEO

POWER Switch in

CAMERA

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 may occur at the beginning or the end of recordings.

Tally Light

The tally light lights when the camcorder is recording.

The tally light can be turned on or off using the recording menu. See page 59 for details.

Auto Head Cleaner

The camcorder has an automatic head- cleaning system. Whenever a cassette is inserted or removed, this system is activated.

The head-cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or cleaning by a Servicenter.

Microphone

The microphone picks up the sound during a recording. It is more sensitive to sounds coming from the direction the lens is pointed.

External MIC (Microphone) Jack

The camcorder has an external MIC (microphone) jack for attaching an optional microphone.

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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,