RCA CC-285 owner manual Tape Tips, Storing Your Camcorder, ProperCare of Your Camcorder

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-ProperCare of Your Camcorder

•Be especially careful to keep dust from entering the camcorder's cassette door. Dust and grit are abrasive and will cause excessive

wear both of tapes and of the

recording/playback heads.

•We recommend that RCA video cassettes be used with this unit.

These tapes have been manufactured to our critical

specifications. Use of tapes not meeting these specifications could considerably reduce the performance of your camcorder.

rThings to Avoid

•Do not attempt to disassemble your camcorder. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

•Never attempt to force open the cassette door. If the battery reaches its empty level during recording, the camcorder will shut off but the battery should have enough reserve power to

eject the cassette when you press the EJECT button. If the

camcorder does not eject the cassette, do not attempt to force open the cassette door. This will damage your camcorder. To remove the cassette, simply power your camcorder with the

AC adapter/charger or recharge the battery before attempting to eject the tape.

•Do not use the camcorder in extremely humid environments,

•Do not use the camcorder for extended periods in temperatures below 40_F or above 95°F.

•Do not.expose the camcorder or

AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If either component becomes wet, immediately turn

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•Tape Tips

Don't try to use a tape if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture. The tape may jam or damage your camcorder.

Remember to break off the record-

protect tab on your cassettes after making an important recording.

This will help you safeguard crucial tapes from accidental erasure.

•Use of poor quality tapes can contaminate the video heads.

resulting in a snowy ptcture or no picture at all during playback.

•Using an RCA headcleaner (.model AV009W) may satisfactorily clean the heads and improve the picture. If a snowy picture or no-picture condition persists, consult your authorized RCA Servicenter.

off power and take the unit to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter.

•CAUTION: If you wish to operate the AC adapter/charger on a power source other than 120 volts, 50/60 Hz, use only a

transformer-type power converter.

Do not use "solid-state" or

"switching-type" power converters. They will damage your AC adapter/charger. An optional CPS08 adapter/charger

may be purchased from your RCA dealer. The CPS08 is

designed for use on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz. See pages 44-45 for optional accessories.

•Avoid operating your camcorder

immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Give the camcorder 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach a

stable temperature before inserting a video cassette. When moved from a cold area to a

warm location, moisture may condense on the head drum

inside the machine, This

moisture could cause the tape to

Remember to label your tapes before storing them. Preparing your label before you use your tape

helps assure that you will know what it contains.

Be careful not to misplace tape boxes. These are essential for

proper tape storage. If a tape box

•Always replace the lens cap on the lens when the camcorder is not in use.

To clean the lens, always use lens-cleaning tissues and a commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lenses. The RCA AC026 Lens Care Kit contains both of

these items. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens. Do not

touch the lens with your fingers!

The oil from your skin can damage the lens.

"Storing Your Camcorder--

•Store and handle your camcorder so that it is not subjected to swinging, shaking, or dropping. The camcorder can be damaged by improper storage or handling.

•Don't store the camcorder in

temperatures below - 22°F or above 149°F.

•Always remove the cassette and

AC adapter/charger or battery from the camcorder when the camcorder is not in use.

•Retain the original carton for future storage or shipping purposes.

stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape.

•Only use 9.6 volt batteries and accessories that are especially designed for your cameorder, Use of the wrong accessories could cause damage to the camcorder.

•Do not operate your camcorder in a strong magnetic field. Otherwise, you risk interference to or erasure of recorded information.

becomes wet, do not use it. It can damage your tape and camcorder.

Don't leave your camcorder and tapes in a car for more than a brief period. Excessive heat or cold can damage them.

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Contents Operating Instructions Warranty Information Your Tapes AdjustablePowering Record Vital Information HereCamcorder Features Convenience Features Audio FeaturesWhat Your Camcorder Can Do For You Locate the Clock Battery Installing BatteryStart recording Put the CAMERA/PLAYBACK switch in the CameraInsert a cassette tape Prepare camcorder to recordMicrophone Accessory Shoe@ a Utofocus Switch MAN/ Auto Camcorder Operating Controls and Their FunctionsEject Lever Viewfinder Displays What @ Electronic ViewfinderFrom @ DATE/ Time Button 11@DISPL.4 Y ButtonTime Lapse Button Time Lapse External Microphone 222MIC Switch WIND/NORMAV OUT Connector Audio Video Output DC Power Jack DCClock BA Ttery PLA Y Button PA USE ButtonVideo DUB Button 44@A V in Jack CAMERA/PLA YBA CK SwitchOptional DC Car Cord Rechargeable BatteryUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder AC Adapter/ChargerUsing Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging The Battery Attaching Charged BatteryTo Camcorder Using the Optional DC Car Cord to Power Your Camcorder Checking Battery PowerAttaching Car Cord Cassette Care and Storage Recording TimeInserting/Removing Cassettes Erase ProtectionCAMERA/PLA Yback How To Record With Your CamcorderThumb trigger or Attach power source toOnce youve started recording To rewind and review recordingElectronic Viewfinder EVF Eyepiece Focus Control Using Your Camcorders Recording FeaturesAdjusting for Right or Left Eye Tilt AdjustmentCamcorder Status Display Battery Level IndicatorGently push the cover closed until it snaps into place Installing Battery for Time/Date DisplaySetting Time/Date Display in Viewfinder Install the battery as described aboveUsing Zoom Ring Manually Zooming Using Power Zoom ButtonsQuick Review Manual Focus Focusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusMacro Focus Fading Out Adjusting a UTO Iris For Unusual LightingFading In and Out of Scenes FadingThree Times Displa Y Button ChartBattery Level Displa Y ButtonForward Using Tape CounterUsing Tape Counter Memory UsingTime-Remaining DisplayOooo Using Variable Shutter SpeedsLight on Front Self-Timer RecordingSelf Timer button RecordingRepeatedly press the Time Lapse button until the word Animation RecordingYou can reduce the wind noise MIC SwitchSliding the NORMAL/WIND MIC Audio Dubbing Video Dubbing Editing FeaturesFlying Erase Head Flying Erase Head Edit SearchSynchro Edit Slide CAMERA/PLAyBACK switch to PlaybackTo Synchro Edit ToAudio Dub Slide the CAMERA/PLAYBACK switch to the Playback positionAudio Dubbing Position Slide the CAMERA/pLAYBaCK switch to the PlaybackVideo Dubbing To Video DubVCR JackStart the tape playing Slide the CAMERA/PLAYBACK switch to the Camera positionStart reoording If your VCR or TV monitor hasOne TransformerTerminal Back Your Leave the RF adapter hooked To a How to Connect Your Camcorder Video Monitor for PlaybackCamcorder is Traveling Tips Camcorder Recording TipsShutter Speed Tips ProperCare of Your Camcorder Transformer-type power converterTape Tips Storing Your CamcorderAVS010 Synchro Edit Cable WM002 Wireless MicrophoneAC028 Soft Camcorder Case KK050 Rugged Hard CasePlease complete other side also Accessory Order Form for RCA Camcorder Model CC285Page Page FWD King RemoteHow does state law relate to this warranty What does your warrantynot coverWhat will we do

CC-285 specifications

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