RCA CC616 manual Care and Maintenance, Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens

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Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Camcorder

To clean the camcorder’s exterior, remove any power source connected to the camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth.

Caution: Use of strong cleaning products, such as those containing alcohol or benzine, may damage the camcorder.

Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens

To clean the camcorder’s lens, blow it with a blower brush, and then gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning may scratch the lens.

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Caution: Do not touch the lens with your fingers. The oil from your skin can damage the lens.

Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder

The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed for cleaning.

Reference Marks

1.Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

2.Remove dust using a blower brush.

3.Reattach the eyepiece by aligning the reference marks, and then turn the eyepiece clockwise.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No CC616 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceOptional Accessories Care and MaintenanceCustomer Assistance and Service 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 Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerTo Charge the Battery Charging the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Battery Safety PrecautionsAttach the Charged Battery Remove the BatteryBattery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageUsing the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterRemote Control Zoom T and W ButtonsPlay Button Stop ButtonFF Fast Forward Button Self INT. Interval/ Time Button11 A. Audio DUB Button Install Lithium Cell Remote SensorTraveling Tips Erase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesRecording and Playback Speeds and Times Cassette Recording TimeInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageRecording Making a RecordingPlace the Light Offautoon switch in Auto Use the zoom featureStart and stop recording Review what you have recordedRecording Tips Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Displays Manual Focus Manual Focus Indicators Manual Focus Lock IndicatorsCassette Warning Elapsed Time-Counter with Memory StopWhite Balance Dew WarningMode Features F1 and F2 Self-Timer and Interval TimeStatus Displays Edit Insert and Audio DubTally Light MicrophoneFlying Erase Head 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 Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerDCC08 Car Cord Adapter AH075G Audio/Video CableCPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 Tripod FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries1CVA147C RF Output Adapter Cable Transformer Coaxial RF Cables AH065G 6-ft AH066G 10-ftAH011 Cable Transformer AH25 Y-AdapterPlease complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC616 Authorized Signature 800 338 United States and Canada OrdersThis order form International OrdersTrouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksScene Select AE dial in Auto . See Scene Select AE dial to Auto . See Recording. See pages Care and Maintenance Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens 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 What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesIndex AUDIO/RF DC/VIDEO OUTTime Lapse ANIM. REC/TIME Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,