RCA CC634 manual Tape Time-Remaining Display, Set the Recording Speed and Tape Length

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Recording

Tape Time-Remaining Display

The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder is automatically displayed in the viewfinder. The SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch must be set for the correct recording speed and tape length before the camcorder can correctly calculate time remaining.

30MIN

30MIN T30 SP

29MIN

TAPE END

3MIN

2MIN

(Flashing)

		Time Counter With
1MIN		Memory Stop Turned On
(Flashing)

0MIN
(Flashing)

SP•SLP/T20•30•40 Switch

	––SET
DATE/TIME/CHAR
T20•30•40	TRACKING
UNTERR/M
.	+	L
W.BAL	STOP PLAY/PAUSE	E
	FF	N
REW		S
		C
		O
		V
		E
		R

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

	AUDIO
BATT.	RF
BATT.	DC OUT

VIDEO

Set the Recording Speed and Tape Length

Before recording, repeatedly press the SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch to select the recording speed and length of tape you are using.

•Select T20 SP if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time and want to record in SP speed.

•Select T20 SLP if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time and want to record in SLP speed.

•Select T30 SP if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording time and want to record in SP speed.

•Select T30 SLP if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording time and want to record in SLP speed.

•Select T40 SP if you are using a tape with 40 minutes recording time and want to record in SP speed.

•Select T40 SLP if you are using a tape with 40 minutes recording time and want to record in SLP speed.

Notes: The time-remaining indicator will start flashing when the remaining tape time reaches two minutes.

TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end during recording or a cassette is loaded whose tape is already at its end.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model No CC634 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsRecording Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance Customer Assistance and ServiceFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesInsert a tape Attach the adapter/chargerCamera SPSLP/T203040 Set the scene select AE 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 Review camcorder’s operating controls MAN.W.BAL Manual Attach Adapter/Charger Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterUse the Refresh Button Charging the BatteryTo Charge the Battery Remove the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderBattery Safety Precautions Attach the Charged BatteryBattery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorOptional Car Cord Adapter Using the DCC08 Car Cord AdapterStop Button Remote ControlZoom T and W Buttons Play Button11 A. Audio DUB Button Self INT. Interval/ Time ButtonFF Fast Forward Button Remote Sensor Install Lithium CellTraveling Tips Cassette Recording Time Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Recording and Playback Speeds and TimesCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesMaking a Recording RecordingReview what you have recorded Place the Light Offautoon switch in AutoUse the zoom feature Start and stop recordingRecording Tips Eyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingViewfinder Viewfinder Displays Elapsed Time-Counter with Memory Stop Manual Focus Manual Focus IndicatorsManual Focus Lock Indicators Cassette WarningDew Warning White BalanceEdit Insert and Audio Dub Mode Features F1 and F2Self-Timer and Interval Time Status DisplaysElectronic Indexing Tally LightMicrophone Flying Erase HeadTape Positioning Auto Head CleanerQuick Review Feature Camera Edit FeatureTime Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureSet the Recording Speed and Tape Length Tape Time-Remaining DisplayZooming Power ZoomingScene Select AE Dial Mode Indicator UsesWhite Balance To Adjust White BalanceMode Mode ButtonFade Out Fading In and OutFade To Record Using the 16X9 Mode 16X9 ModeAuto Focus Focusing the CamcorderFocus Lock Feature Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusTo Manually Control Brightness Exposure Control IrisTo Turn Self Timer Off Self Timer Remote OnlyTo Use the Self Timer Recording a Title Stored in Memory TitlerCreating Your Own Title To remove battery Install the Clock Lithium CellTo Correct the Displays Set the Date and TimeTitle F2 Disp Taylor Wayne Date and Time Displays Press F2 to select modeAnimation Recording To Record Using AnimationAnimation and Time-Lapse Recording Remote Only Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time LapseDisplay in Viewfinder Audio Dubbing Remote OnlyTo Audio Dub To Edit Insert Edit Insert Remote OnlyTo Use the Light Built-In Color Enhancement LightReplacing the Bulb To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapPlayback Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Using the Cassette AdapterInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks InstallationViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs InstallationNormal 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 CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 TripodAH25 Y-Adapter 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft VH83 Audio/Video CableOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC634 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local Dealer800 338 Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsSelect AE dial in Auto . See Turn the scene select AE dial to Auto Recording. See pages Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s LensThings to Avoid Proper Care and StorageInformation to User SpecificationsReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceLimited Warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty Product RegistrationAUDIO/RF DC/VIDEO OUT IndexTime Lapse ANIM. REC/TIME Meridian Street Indianapolis, Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Canadian Consumers