RCA CC638/639 manual Focusing, Auto Focus, Focus Lock Feature

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Recording

Focusing

Under normal conditions, the camcorder can adjust focus automatically. Under certain conditions, you may need to focus manually.

	MENU
16X9
AE	MODES
	EIS
	FADE
	WIPE

	AUTO	H
		S
		U
BACKLIGHT		P
	S
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FO
FRONTLIGHT		MANUAL
	PHOTO
DATE/	EFFECTS
TIME

FOCUS (6)

FOCUS (5)

Mode Select Dial

Auto Focus

During auto focus the camcorder will focus automatically on the object located in the center area of the viewfinder.

•Place the mode select dial in AUTO to turn on the auto focus feature.

Note: The low-contrast indicator (	)
in the viewfinder indicates the

auto-focus system may not operate correctly due to low illumination, low or no contrast, repeated patterns, or two subjects at different distances overlapping.

Focus Lock Feature

The focus lock feature is useful when objects pass between your subject and the camcorder or your main subject is not located in the center of the viewfinder.

1.Place the mode select dial in

MANUAL.

2.Center the main object in the viewfinder.

3.Press FOCUS 5 or FOCUS 6 to focus

on the main subject. ( ) appears in the display panel and viewfinder.

4.Press FOCUS 5 and FOCUS 6 together (or place mode select dial in AUTO) to turn auto focus back on.

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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 Lithium Cell Installation Model CC639 Only Remote ControlRemote 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 RemainingViewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Details on Viewfinder DisplaysStatus 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 ExposureFocus Lock Feature FocusingAuto Focus Manual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual FocusSnapshot Feature To Add Snapshots to Your TapeRecording To Turn On EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer EISTo Turn Off EIS Auto Pause Feature Electronic IndexingAuto White Balance 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 MenuFollow steps 1-4on the previous Tally Light To Turn the Tally Light on or OFFTo Select a Jlip ID no Self-Timer To Set the Self-TimerSelf-Timer Using Remote Press 5 to stop Interval Timer flashingPress the Time Lapse Self INT./TIME button To Record Using Animation Sub Menu Animation RecordingAnimation Recording Using the Remote Press the Time Lapse AnimTo highlight Interval Timer To Record Using Time LapseSub Menu Time-Lapse Recording Time-Lapse Recording Using the Remote Press the Time Lapse SelfFading or Wiping In and Out Mode Select Dial in AutoTo 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 Built-In Color Enhancement Light Set the Light Offautoon switchTo 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 TapeVisual Searching Tape Positioning Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTracking Installation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksPress PLAY/PAUSE Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing 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 InputsViewing 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 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable Transformer Coaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ftVH83 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 and Adjustments Trouble ChecksManual and focus manually. See pages See pages 17See pages Pages SeeRecording. See pages 100E01, E02, E03 101Care and Maintenance Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s ViewfinderThings to Avoid Proper Care and Storage103 Information to User 104Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and Service105 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,