RCA CC634 manual Turn the scene select AE dial to Auto

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

 

 

Viewfinder displays

• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.

are out of focus

• Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.

 

• The small controls on the bottom of the viewfinder control

 

the brightness (B) and color (C) of the viewfinder. If the

 

brightness or color of the viewfinder ever does require

 

adjustment, carefully use a plastic screwdriver. Make the

 

adjustments with caution to prevent damaging the miniature

 

controls.

Picture is too dark

• For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors.

or subject too dark

Rotate scene select AE dial to sports (

) or

 

Shutter( ). See page 35.

 

Subject in front of a strong backlight. Rotate scene select AE dial to select back-lit ( ). See page 35.

Turn on the built-in color enhancement light.

Add more light using the exposure control. See page 42.

Picture recorded

Scene select AE dial may be turned to special effect mode.

with special effect

Turn the scene select AE dial to AUTO.

 

See page 35.

 

 

Picture recorded in

SEPIA ( ) selected with scene select AE dial. Turn the

brown tone

scene select AE dial to AUTO. See page 35.

 

 

Picture recorded

• Camcorder is set to the 16X9 mode. Turn off 16X9.

with black bars at

See page 39.

top and bottom

 

 

 

Colors do not look

• Try adjusting white balance. See page 36.

natural on recording

 

 

 

Title recorded on

• Title is recorded whenever it appears in viewfinder.

tape

Remove the title from viewfinder. See pages 48-49.

 

 

Power zoom lever

Check MODE selected. Zoom lever operates other features

does not operate

when some modes are selected. See page 37.

zoom

 

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No CC634 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceCustomer Assistance and Service Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance RecordingUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Insert a tapeCamera SPSLP/T203040 Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Set the scene select AE dial to AutoPlay 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 Using an Optional Plug Adapter Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Attach Adapter/ChargerUse the Refresh Button Charging the BatteryTo Charge the Battery Attach the Charged Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderBattery Safety Precautions Remove the BatteryBattery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageUsing the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterPlay Button Remote ControlZoom T and W Buttons Stop Button11 A. Audio DUB Button Self INT. Interval/ Time ButtonFF Fast Forward Button Install Lithium Cell Remote SensorTraveling Tips Recording and Playback Speeds and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Cassette Recording TimeInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageRecording Making a RecordingStart and stop recording Place the Light Offautoon switch in AutoUse the zoom feature Review what you have recordedRecording Tips Eyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingViewfinder Viewfinder Displays Cassette Warning Manual Focus Manual Focus IndicatorsManual Focus Lock Indicators Elapsed Time-Counter with Memory StopWhite Balance Dew WarningStatus Displays Mode Features F1 and F2Self-Timer and Interval Time Edit Insert and Audio DubFlying Erase Head Tally LightMicrophone Electronic IndexingCamera Edit Feature Auto Head CleanerQuick Review Feature Tape PositioningTo Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTape Time-Remaining Display Set the Recording Speed and Tape LengthPower Zooming ZoomingMode Indicator Uses Scene Select AE DialTo Adjust White Balance White BalanceMode Button ModeFade Out Fading In and OutFade 16X9 Mode To Record Using the 16X9 ModeAuto Focus Focusing the CamcorderFocus Lock Feature Manual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual FocusExposure Control Iris To Manually Control BrightnessTo Turn Self Timer Off Self Timer Remote OnlyTo Use the Self Timer Titler Recording a Title Stored in MemoryCreating Your Own Title Install the Clock Lithium Cell To remove batterySet the Date and Time To Correct the DisplaysTitle F2 Disp Taylor Wayne Press F2 to select mode Date and Time DisplaysAnimation Recording To Record Using AnimationAnimation and Time-Lapse Recording Remote Only To Record Using Time Lapse Time-Lapse RecordingDisplay in Viewfinder Audio Dubbing Remote OnlyTo Audio Dub Edit Insert Remote Only To Edit InsertBuilt-In Color Enhancement Light To Use the LightReplacing the Bulb Attaching the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapPlayback Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Using the Cassette AdapterInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Installation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or RecordingInstallation 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 CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 Tripod FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable BatteriesVH83 Audio/Video Cable 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft AH25 Y-AdapterOrder 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 and Adjustments Trouble ChecksSelect AE dial in Auto . See Turn the scene select AE dial to Auto Recording. See pages Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s ViewfinderProper Care and Storage Things to AvoidSpecifications Information to UserCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesIndex AUDIO/RF DC/VIDEO OUTTime Lapse ANIM. REC/TIME Canadian Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,