RCA CC643 manual Inserting Removing

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We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder If you have any questions, call:

Camcorder	Exchange Warranty.	.......... 800-283-6503	(pages	80-81)
Customer	Service	800-336-1900	(page	79)
Accessories	.............................................	800-338-0376	(pages	66-71)

Safety Information	i
First Time Operation
• Assistance	3

•Unpack the Camcorder and

	Accessories		3
•	Attach	the Adapter/Charger	4
•	Insert	a Tape	4
•	Adjust	the Handstrap to Fit
	Your Hand		5
•	Slide LENS COVER Control to
	Open Lens Cover		5

•Place POWER (CAMERA/OFF


	VCR) Switch in CAMERA				5
• Select		a Recording Speed		and
	Tape Length				6
•	Set the AE Dial to AUTO				7
• Adjust the Viewfinder and
	Eyepiece		Focus Control	.............	7
•	Start and Stop Recording				8
• Play Back What you Have
	Recorded		....................................		8
• Place the POWER Switch in OFF
	to Turn Off the Camcorder				8
•	Close the Lens Cover				8
•	Review Camcorder's
	Operating		Controls
Powering		Your	Camcorder
• Using		the Adapter/Charger		to
	Power Your Camcorder			............	12


•	Using; the Battery to Power
		Your Camcorder			13-15
•	Using: the DCC08 Car Cord
		Adapter		......................................	16
Video Cassettes
•	Erase Protection - Safety Tab				17
•	Recording			and Playback
		Speeds		and Times	17
•	Inserting		and Removing
		Cassettes			18
•	Cassette		Care and Storage		18
Recording
•	Adjust Viewfinder for
		Convenient Viewing			19
	•	Eyepiece Focus Control			19
•	Making		a Recording		20-21
•	Viewiinder			Displays	22-25
•	Flying Erase Head				26
•	Auto Head Cleaner				26
•	Tally Light			.....................................	26
•	Quick Review Feature				26
•	Microphone			.......... .........................	27
•	Camera		Edit Feature		27
•	FullAuto		Mode		28
•	Exposure		Control		29
•	Zooming
	•	Using the Zoom Lever			30
	•	Tele Macro Zooming			31

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Contents Camcorder Users guide Purchase Date Product RegistrationInserting Removing 80-81 66-71Information to User Customer AssistanceAssistance LiUnpack the camcorder and accessoriesJack Attach Adapter/charger Insert TapePlace Power CAMERA/ OFF/VCR switch Adjust the handstrap to fit your handSelect a recording speed and tape length Control \ Adjust the viewfinder Eyepiece focus controlSet the AE dial to a UTO Eyepiece FocusStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedClose the lens cover Review camcorders operating controls Lens Cover Control Spslp Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterOptional AC AC 100-240V Plug Adapter Attach Charged Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderCharge the Battery ReferenceMarks Battery Care Storage Battery Level IndicatorCautioJtse Lighter Socket Power IndicatorRecording and Playback Speeds and Times Recording Time Cassette SP SLPTape finghpnd Inserting and Removing CassettesVi&indo r ViewfinderSelect Button Making a RecordingPress and hold Edit SEARCH- or Start and stop recordingDetails are on pages Exposure Indicators +03 Viewfinder DisplaysDew Warning l-g Button Details are on Tally Light Auto Head CleanerQuick Review Feature Flying Erase HeadConditions Requiring Manual Exposure Exposure ControlManual Exposure Turn Off Manual ExposureZoom Lever ZoomingFocus b Focusing Focus Lock FeatureAuto Focus Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusAuto White Balance White BalanceAE dial in Auto Auto Fading In and OutNew 16x9 TV Screen 16 X 9 ModeTo Remove Lithium Cell Date/Time Display --Clock Lithium CellDAnEmM Date/Time Display m Setting the Time and DateSelect Date, Date and Time, or Title to Record On Your Tape Date/Time and Title Display m RecordingAuto Date To Record the Date, Date and Time, or Title on Your TapeTitles --Recording Add a Preset TitlePress in the center of the AE dial to Create Your Own Title Make sure the AE dial is not set toPress the Menu button. Recording menu will appearNORM, or I OFF Gain UpMode AE DialTo Set the Self-Timer Self-TimerAmount of delayed record- ing time appear in the viewfinder Press + or to select REC Time Animation RecordingRecording Time Indicator Viewfinder Button To Record Using Time LapsePress + or to select REC Time Set the Tape Length Time-Remaining DisplayTo Select a Jlip ID no Jlip Joint Level Interface Protocol Identification NumberTraveling Tips Recording TipsBuckle Keeper Attaching the Shoulder StrapTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Attachment RingsTape Wheel Using the Cassette AdapterInstall Cassette Adapters Battery Battery Compartment CoverRemove Cassette from Cassette Adapter If,eLoad Detector To Play Back a Tape SwitchPower Switch in VCR Viewfinder PlaybackTape Positioning Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Stop-Action PauseStop Turned On To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureSwitch Time CounterTracking Buttons Also + and Buttons TrackingBack Mono VCR or White TV Monitor Output Cable Optional Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksPress PLAY/PAUSE Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs InstallationPlayback Operation Viewing What the Camcorder Is RecordingNormal Viewing AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter To order accessories, contact your local DealerFB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries CPS91 AC Battery ChargerVH83 Audio/Video Cable 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft AH25 Y-AdapterDescription Order Form for Camcorder Model CC643/CC641Q VT-l-q-qV-VTS-q United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local DealerPower Tape stops during rewind or fast forward See pages Page Cleaning the Camcorders LensReference Marks Things to Avoid Proper Care and StoragePage Toll free inside U.S.A Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeWhat we will do Information is on the bottom of your camcorderIf you are not located near an exchange Point Please complete and mail the Product What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your CamcorderAC Adapter/Charger Power consumption 23 watts Weight .7 lbs g DimensionsDimensions Including Viewfinder Model CC643 Video Recorder SectionPage Page Page Camcorder English FrenchMeridian Street Indianapolis,