RCA CC417 manual Video Cassettes, Erase Protection Safety Tab, Recording and Playback 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.

If a snowy picture or no-picture condition persists, consider the use of a dry chemical non-abrasive head-cleaning tape. Be sure to follow the directions with the head- cleaning kit carefully. Improper use of a head cleaner may damage your camcorder.

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

To prevent accidental	To record again, cover
erasure, break the tab.	the hole with vinyl tape.

Recording and Playback Times

The camcorder records and plays back in VHS standard speed (SP). The chart shows the maximum SP recording times for popular VHS cassettes.

CASSETTE	RECORDING TIME
T-60	60 Min.
T-120	2 Hrs.
T-160	2 Hrs., 40 Min.
T-180	3 Hrs.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model CC417 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistancePlayback Recording FeaturesCare and Maintenance Index AlphabeticalUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Position of the Power Position viewfinder and adjust eyepiece focus control Insert a cassetteStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedReview the camcorder’s operating controls Titler Button Also Title SEL + ButtonBattery Powering the Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderTo Remove the Adapter/Charger Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the BatteryAttach Charged Battery Remove the BatteryBattery Care Battery StorageBattery Safety Precautions Check Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter Erase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesRecording and Playback Times Inserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageGently push the cassette down until it locks into place Camcorder Traveling and Cassette Tips Traveling TipsCassette Tips Microphone Camcorder FeaturesQuick Review AI Artificial IntelligenceAuto Focus Macro FocusProgram AE Auto Exposure Electronic Indexing Time Remaining DisplayViewfinder Eyepiece Focus ControlTilt Adjustment Eyepiece Bright and Focus ControlsStatus Battery LevelDisplays in Viewfinder Tape Counter with Memory Stop MIndex Time and Date DisplayDate and Time Display Set the Time and DateTo Correct the Date or Time Charging the Camcorder’s Built-in Clock Battery This battery must be charged approximately every two monthsRecording Date and Time or Date on Your Tape Reset REW FWD Display Tape Counter with Memory StopUsing Memory Stop Memory StopUsing Power Zoom Buttons ZoomingFlying Erase Head ProEdit FeaturesProEdit System Edit SearchTitler Title SEL +Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register To Correct an ErrorTo Create a Title Recording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder CameraRecording Tips Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder PlaybackPicture Search Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause TrackingPlayback on a TV or VCR with Audio and Video in Jacks Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR Watching What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TVPlayback on a TV Without Audio and Video Inputs ANTPlayback Operation Watch What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TVNormal TV Viewing Attaching the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapSpecifications Information to UserAC028A Soft Camcorder Case Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local dealer VCC1000 Video Color Control CenterDCC096 DC Battery Car Cord CPS014 AC Adapter/Charger EP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable BatteriesCoaxial RF Cables AH005 Audio/Video CableCRF95 RF Output Adapter AH065G 6-ftAttaching Accessory Lens Removing the Lens HoodUsing an Optional Tripod AC031 Deluxe TripodAC040 Heavy Duty Tripod Accessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Models CC417 Authorized Signature 800 338 United States and Canada OrdersInternational Orders Care and Maintenance Things to AvoidCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s LensCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksPlay Pause Poor Picture Quality Index Indicator Does Not Appear ViewfinderCamcorder Remains During Recording Viewfinder Displays AreTape Date and Time or DateWere Recorded on Date and Time AppearCustomer 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 DC in 9.6V JackVCR/OFF/CAMERA Canadian Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,