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Playback

Model CC639 Only: Copying Tapes Using Programmable Synchro Edit

You can program the camcorder with up to eight segments of a prerecorded tape. The camcorder will automatically copy these segments on a compatible VCR.

 

 

SNAP

START

 

 

 

SHOT

/STOP

 

 

 

VISS

 

 

 

 

 

T

 

TIME LAPSE

 

ZOOM

 

ANIM.

SELF

MBR

 

 

 

REC

INT.

SET

W

 

TIME

TIME

 

REW

F FWD

VCR

A.DUB

 

PLAY

PAUSE STOP

INSERT

 

 

CANCEL REC/PAUSE

 

ON/OFF

IN

 

 

ON

OUT

 

 

OFF

Button

RANDOM ASSEMBLY EDIT

IN/OUT

 

 

 

REC/PAUSE

 

 

 

Button

Button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CANCEL Button

1.Connect the camcorder to a VCR as shown on pages 84-85 .

2.Insert the prerecorded tape in the camcorder. Place the POWER switch in VCR.

3.Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera mode”, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

4.Playback the pre-recorded tape and then, press RANDOM EDIT on the camcorder or ON/OFF on remote.

The edit screen will appear in the viewfinder.

 

IN

OUT

1

--:--:--

 

2

 

 

3

 

 

4

 

 

5

 

 

6

 

 

7

 

 

8

 

 

COUNTER 0:00:00

TOTAL 0:00:00

Display in Viewfinder

5.Locate the beginning of the first segment you want to program. The edit screen appears on the TV.

6.Press IN/OUT to enter the time counter reading in the display.

7.Locate the end of the segment, and press IN/OUT to enter the time counter reading in the display.

8.Repeat steps 5-7 to enter each segment (up to eight). TOTAL shows recording time for all the segments.

 

IN

OUT

1

0:10:00

0:12:30

2

0:22:00

0:25:00

3--:--:--

4

5

6

7

8

COUNTER 0:25:00

TOTAL 0:05:30

Display in Viewfinder and

on TV Screen

9.Press CANCEL to erase the last IN or OUT point. Each press will erase the last entry.

10.Connect one end of the edit cable (supplied) to the JLIP jack on the camcorder and the other end to the VCR or remote.

If the VCR has a 3.5 mm EDIT, EDIT IN, EDIT IN/OUT, SYNC, or PAUSE jack, attach the small plug to the jack.

Note: If the VCR’s jack is not 3.5 mm, you will need an adapter.

If the VCR does not have a small jack, attach the plug on the other end

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No CC638/CC639 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistancePlayback Care and MaintenanceCustomer Assistance and Service 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 controlPlay back what you have recorded Place the Power switch in OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Close the lens coverReview camcorder’s operating controls Lens CoverSee Trouble Checks for details Spslp Button Also Counter R/M Button Using an Optional Plug Adapter Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Attach Adapter/ChargerAttach the Charged Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderBattery Safety Precautions 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 Time Lapse SELF/INT. Interval Time Button Viss ButtonTime Lapse ANIM. Animation/REC Time Button REW Rewind ButtonZoom T and W Buttons FWD Fast Forward ButtonPlay Button 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 TipsRecording and Playback Speeds and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Cassette Recording TimeInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageMaking a Recording Appears in the viewfinderAdd fades and wipes Place the Light Offautoon switch in AutoUse the zoom and Snapshot features Start and stop recordingLCD Panel Status IndicatorsBattery Level Indicator Tape RemainingAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Displays Details onStatus Displays Zoom Indicator Fade, and Wipe IndicatorsChange Indicator TitleEdit Insert Self-Timer, Animation, and Time- Lapse IndicatorsTime Remaining Display Electronic Image StabilizerDew Warning Exposure IndicatorWhite Balance Indicators If you adjust white balance Tape LengthTally Light Auto Head CleanerFlying Erase Head MicrophoneModel CC639’s Remote Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature Model CC638’s RemoteMode Select Dial Full Auto ModeTo Turn Off Manual Exposure Exposure ControlManual 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 Date/Time Display Viewfinder Displays Press DATE/TIME to select modeMode selected will be recorded 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 Playback Using the Cassette AdapterInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery 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 VH83 Audio/Video Cable 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft 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 Recording. See pages PagesSee 100E01, E02, E03 101Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder 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 Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesSpecifications Index 109Edit Search + 110AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks OFF/CAMERA/VCR SwitchPause Button 111Random Assembly Edit 112VCR/OFF/CAMERA Switch 113Canadian Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,