RCA CC-285 Attach power source to, Once youve started recording, To rewind and review recording

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Attach power source to

eamcorder.

Detailed instructions for

attaching the adapter/charger, battery, or optional DC car cord are on pages 14-16.

Once you've started recording,

you can pause recording by either pressing the thumb trigger again or by pressing

the PAUSE button. To resume

recording, press PAUSE again or press the trigger again.

(_) To rewind and review recording:

1.

Press

the thumb trigger (or

 

PAUSE) to stop recording.

2.

Move

CAMERA/PLAYBACK

 

switch

to PLAYBACKposition.

3.

Press

REW (Rewind) to rewind

 

tape.

 

Set controls to their automatic positions.

A.Set the AUTOFOCUSswitch to AUTO.

B.Set the AUTO IP,IS control to

AUTO (top center "chck" position).

Note: If the camcorder is

connected to a TV, you can also watch what the camcorder

is recording and playing back on the TV screen. Connection

instructions are on pages 36, 38, and 39.

4. Press STOP to stop rewinding.

5. Press PLAY arid watch the

viewfinder to review what was

recorded.

 

Note: If the camcorder is

connected to a TV, you can

also watch

what the

camcorder

is recording and

(_) Zoom in and out as desired.

Turn on camcorder.Press "T" to zoom in. Slide the POWER switch to the

playing back on the TV

screen. Connection

"on" position. The indicator labeled "'ON" will light.

Insert a cassette tape.

I. Press EJECT to open door.

2.Insert cassette as shown on page 17. Insert cassette only one way with record-protect tab facing up and the tape windows facing out.

3.Gently close the cassette door with. your hand.

(_) Prepare camcorder to record.

A.Put the CAMERA/PLAYBACK switch in the CAMERA position for recording.

B.Remove the lens cap, and snap it on the lens cap snap.

Select your scene.

Put your eye to the viewfinder. Remember to adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision.

To start and pause recording:

Press the record start/stop button (thumb trigger) to start recording. You do not have to hold the trigger to record.

Press "W" to zoom out.

Fade in and out as desired.

*To fade in, hold FADE button and press thumb trigger to

start recording. Then release FADE button after a few seconds.

o To fade out, bold FADE button and press thumb trigger to stop recording. After recording stops, release FADE button.

To quick-review recording:

You can review the last few seconds of recorded material

by pressing the REVIEW button while the camcorder is in the

pause mode.

After your review, press the thumb trigger (or PAUSE) to continue recording.

instructions are on pages 36,

3g and 39.

(_) To complete recording:

Press the thumb trigger to pause recording (or if

camcorder is playing back your tape, press STOP).

Put CAMERA/PLAYBACK switch in PLAYBACK position.

Press REWIND to rewind tape.

Press EJECT to eject tape. Remove tape and gently close the door with your hand.

Slide POWER switch to turn off

camcorder. Power light will go out.

Remember:. All of your camcorder's special recording features are described on the following pages. These will give you detailed information about using each of your camcorder's recording displays and special functions.

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CC-285 specifications

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