RCA CC638/639 manual Recording

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Recording

•Select Full to take a snapshot of the entire scene.

•Select Multi 4 to have four snapshots with white dimensional frames appear on a blue background.

•Select Multi 9 to have nine snapshots with white dimensional frames appear on a blue background.

2.Press and release the SNAPSHOT button.

•If the camcorder is in record pause, the sound effect of a shutter closing is recorded with a four second snapshot. The camcorder then returns to record/pause.

•If the camcorder is recording, the sound effect of a shutter closing is recorded with a four second snapshot. The camcorder then returns to normal recording.

Note: If you are using the Frame or Full mode, the normal recording gradually appears over the snapshot.

If you are using the Pin-Up, Multi 4, or Multi 9 mode, the normal recording wipes in from the center of the viewfinder.

3.Serial Snapshots (Camcorder Only): Press and hold the SNAPSHOT button on the camcorder to take snapshots seconds apart. This gives the effect of serial photography.

Note: When using the serial snapshot feature, the shutter sound and the appearance of the snapshots may not match.

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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 Lithium Cell Installation Model CC639 Only Remote ControlRemote 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 PanelViewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Details on Viewfinder DisplaysStatus 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 ExposureFocus Lock Feature FocusingAuto Focus Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusTo Add Snapshots to Your Tape Snapshot FeatureRecording To Turn On EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer EISTo Turn Off EIS Electronic Indexing Auto Pause FeatureAuto White Balance 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 MenuFollow steps 1-4on the previous Tally Light To Turn the Tally Light on or OFFTo Select a Jlip ID no To Set the Self-Timer Self-TimerSelf-Timer Using Remote Press 5 to stop Interval Timer flashingPress the Time Lapse Self INT./TIME button Sub Menu Animation Recording To Record Using AnimationPress the Time Lapse Anim Animation Recording Using the RemoteTo highlight Interval Timer To Record Using Time LapseSub Menu Time-Lapse Recording Press the Time Lapse Self Time-Lapse Recording Using the RemoteFading or Wiping In and Out Mode Select Dial in AutoTo 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 Built-In Color Enhancement Light Set the Light Offautoon switchTo 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 PlaybackVisual Searching Tape Positioning Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Time Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTracking Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks InstallationPress PLAY/PAUSE Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing 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 InstallationViewing 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 AH25 Y-Adapter 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft VH83 Audio/Video CablePlease 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 Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsManual and focus manually. See pages See pages 17See pages 100 PagesSee Recording. See pages101 E01, E02, E03Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s LensThings to Avoid Proper Care and Storage103 104 Information to UserReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and Service105 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