RCA CC638/639 manual Fading or Wiping In and Out, To Fade or Wipe, Mode Select Dial in Auto

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Recording

Fading or Wiping In and Out

You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you use the fade or wipe features. The picture gradually appears on a black or white screen and disappears leaving a black or white screen. The speed of the fade or wipe is automatically controlled by the camcorder.

	MENU
16X9
AE	MODES
AE
	EIS
	FADE
	WIPE

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

Mode Select Dial

FADE/WIPE Button

To Fade or Wipe

1.Place the POWER dial in CAMERA. The power indicator will light.

2.Place mode select dial in AUTO or

MANUAL.

•Mode Select Dial in AUTO

Press the FADE/WIPE button to turn the black fader on or off.

BK appears in the viewfinder.

Note: This is the only fade you can use in AUTO.

•Mode Select Dial in MANUAL Press the FADE/WIPE button to display the fade/wipe menu.

OFF

1BK Black Fader

2C Blue Fader

3				Mosaic Fader
4				Door Wipe
5				Scroll Wipe
6				Window Wipe
6				Window Wipe
7			P	Dissolve
8	– –			Auto Select

Note: The fade/wipe menu will not appear if the Shift Zoom magnification feature on the recording menu is turned 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 AdapterRemote Sensor Model CC639 Only Remote ControlModel CC639 Only Lithium Cell Installation 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 RemainingEyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingViewfinder Status Displays Viewfinder DisplaysDetails on 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 ExposureAuto Focus FocusingFocus Lock Feature Manual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual FocusSnapshot Feature To Add Snapshots to Your TapeRecording To Turn Off EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer EISTo Turn On EIS Auto Pause Feature Electronic IndexingManual White Balance White BalanceAuto 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 MenuTo Select a Jlip ID no Tally Light To Turn the Tally Light on or OFFFollow steps 1-4on the previous Self-Timer To Set the Self-TimerPress the Time Lapse Self INT./TIME button Press 5 to stop Interval Timer flashingSelf-Timer Using Remote To Record Using Animation Sub Menu Animation RecordingAnimation Recording Using the Remote Press the Time Lapse AnimSub Menu Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time LapseTo highlight Interval Timer Time-Lapse Recording Using the Remote Press the Time Lapse SelfTo Fade or Wipe Mode Select Dial in AutoFading or Wiping In and Out 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 To Use the Light Set the Light Offautoon switchBuilt-In Color Enhancement 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 TapeStop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Tape Positioning To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTracking Installation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPress PLAY/PAUSE 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 InputsNormal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries Using the Optional AC088 TripodCPS91 AC Battery Charger 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable Transformer Coaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ftVH83 Audio/Video Cable AH25 Y-AdapterOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC638/CC639 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local Dealer800 338 Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksSee pages See pages 17Manual and focus manually. See pages Pages SeeRecording. See pages 100E01, E02, E03 101Care and Maintenance Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder103 Proper Care and StorageThings to Avoid Information to User 104105 Customer Assistance and ServiceReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange 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,