RCA CC643 manual See pages

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Picture is too dark or subjecttoo dark

Picture recorded

with specialeffect

Colors do not look

naturalon recording

Title recorded on

tape

Date and/or time were recorded on

tape

Date and/or time are incorrect

Cannot set REC or

INTERVAL time for

animation or time- lapse recording

•For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors. Rotate AE dial to sports (._) or 1/1000. See page 45.

•Subject in front of a strong backlight. Rotate AE dial to select back-lit (B). See page 45.

•Subject in front of a strong frontlight. Rotate AE dial to select front-lit ([]). See page 45.

•Place AE dial in MAN and press + or -. See page 29.

AE dial may be turned to special effect mode. Turn

the AE dial to AUTO. See page 45.

Try adjusting white balance. See pages 34-35.

Title is recorded whenever it appears in viewfinder.

Remove the title from viewfinder. See pages 40-42.

Displays will be recorded on tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder. Remove them from viewfinder when recording. See pages 40-41.When AUTO DATE is selected (AE dial in AUTO), display will automatically be recorded when you begin recording or change the cassette.

See pages 40-41.

•Clock lithium cell battery may need replacing. See page 38.

•Date or time may need to be set. See page 39.

•Check tape speed setting. Tape speed must be set to SP for time-lapse and animation recording.

•Make sure AE dial is not set to AUTO to display recording menu.

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Contents Camcorder Users guide Purchase Date Product RegistrationInserting Removing Information to User 66-71Customer Assistance 80-81Assistance 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 Set the AE dial to a UTO Adjust the viewfinder Eyepiece focus controlEyepiece Focus Control \Play back what you have recorded Start and stop recordingClose the lens cover Review camcorders operating controls Lens Cover Control Spslp Using an Optional Plug Adapter Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderOptional AC AC 100-240V Plug Adapter Attach Charged Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderReference Charge the BatteryMarks 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 Viewfinder Displays Exposure Indicators +03Dew Warning l-g Button Details are on Quick Review Feature Auto Head CleanerFlying Erase Head Tally LightManual Exposure Exposure ControlTurn Off Manual Exposure Conditions Requiring Manual ExposureZoom Lever ZoomingFocus b Focus Lock Feature FocusingAuto 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 the Menu button. Create Your Own Title Make sure the AE dial is not set toRecording menu will appear Press in the center of the AE dial toNORM, 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 TipsTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapAttachment Rings Buckle KeeperInstall Cassette Adapters Battery Using the Cassette AdapterBattery Compartment Cover Tape WheelIf,e Remove Cassette from Cassette AdapterLoad Detector Power Switch in VCR SwitchViewfinder Playback To Play Back a TapeVisual Searching Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Tape PositioningSwitch To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter Stop Turned OnTracking 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 InstallationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal Viewing AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter To order accessories, contact your local DealerFB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries CPS91 AC Battery ChargerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerAH25 Y-Adapter VH83 Audio/Video CableDescription 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 Lens Cleaning the CamcordersReference Marks Things to Avoid Proper Care and StoragePage Toll free inside U.S.A Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeInformation is on the bottom of your camcorder What we will doIf you are not located near an exchange Point Product Registration What your warranty does not coverIf you purchased your Camcorder Please complete and mail the ProductDimensions Including Viewfinder Model CC643 Power consumption 23 watts Weight .7 lbs g DimensionsVideo Recorder Section AC Adapter/ChargerPage Page Page English French CamcorderMeridian Street Indianapolis,