RCA CC616 Video Cassettes, Erase Protection Safety Tab, Recording and Playback Speeds and Times

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Video Cassettes

We recommend that our cassettes be used with your camcorder. Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads, resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Because there is no control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance.

The automatic head-cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or cleaning by a Servicenter. This system is activated whenever you insert or remove a cassette.

Erase Protection – Safety Tab

You can use your video cassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording, just record over it.

Safety

Tab

A. Remove	B. Cover hole
safety tab.	with vinyl tape.

Recording and Playback Speeds and Times

The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed (SP) or extended play (SLP). Select the recording speed and tape length using the SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch. The selected speed and tape length will be displayed in the viewfinder. Listed below are the maximum SP and SLP recording times for popular VHS-C cassettes.

•SP – Standard play provides the best picture (less picture noise), but the shortest recording time (20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).

•SLP – Extended play provides three times the recording time as SP (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape). SLP has slightly more picture noise than SP in normal playback. This may not be noticeable.

Cassette	Recording Time
Cassette	SP	SLP

TC-20	20 Min.	60 Min.
TC-30	30 Min.	90 Min.
TC-40*	40 Min.	120 Min.

* Will probably be available soon.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No CC616 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 AutoStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedReview camcorder’s operating controls Lens CoverStop Using an Optional Plug Adapter Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Attach Adapter/ChargerTo Charge the Battery Charging the BatteryUse the Refresh Button 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 ButtonFF Fast Forward Button Self INT. Interval/ Time Button11 A. Audio DUB 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 Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control 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 Tape PositioningAuto Head Cleaner Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature To 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 Fading In and OutFade Out 16X9 Mode To Record Using the 16X9 ModeFocus Lock Feature Focusing the CamcorderAuto Focus Manual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual FocusExposure Control Iris To Manually Control BrightnessTo Use the Self Timer Self Timer Remote OnlyTo Turn Self Timer Off 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 and Time-Lapse Recording Remote Only To Record Using AnimationAnimation Recording To Record Using Time Lapse Time-Lapse RecordingTo Audio Dub Audio Dubbing Remote OnlyDisplay in Viewfinder Edit Insert Remote Only To Edit InsertBuilt-In Color Enhancement Light To Use the LightReplacing the Bulb To Replace the BulbAttaching the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapPlayback Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery Using the Cassette AdapterInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter 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 InputsViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer AH075G Audio/Video CableCPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 Tripod FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable BatteriesAH011 Cable Transformer 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables AH065G 6-ft AH066G 10-ft AH25 Y-AdapterPlease complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC616 Authorized Signature This order form 800 338United States and Canada Orders International OrdersTrouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksScene Select AE dial in Auto . See Scene Select AE dial to Auto . See 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,