RCA CC4251 manual Assistance, Table of Contents

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Assistance

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty	800-283-6503 (pages 55-56)
Customer Service	800-336-1900 (page 54)
Accessories	800-338-0376 (pages 41-47)

Table of Contents
Safety Information		i
First Time Operation
•	Assistance	3
• Unpack the Camcorder and
	Accessories	3
•	Attach the Adapter/Charger	4
• Adjust the Handstrap, Remove
	Lens Cap, and Attach
	It to Handstrap	4
•	Insert a Tape	5
• Turn on the Camcorder		5
• Adjust the Viewfinder and
	Eyepiece Focus Control	6
• Start and Stop Recording		6
• Play Back What you Have
	Recorded	7

•Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR

	Switch to OFF	7
•	Replace the Lens Cap	7
•	Review Camcorder’s
	Operating Controls	8-9

Powering Your Camcorder
• Use the Adapter/Charger to
		Power Your Camcorder	10
• Use the Battery to Power
		Your Camcorder	11-13
	•	Charge the Battery	11
	• Attach the Charged Battery		12
	•	Remove the Battery	12
	•	Battery Level Indicator	13
	•	Battery Care	14
	•	Battery Storage	14
	•	Battery Safety Precautions	14
• Use the RCA Optional Car
		Cord Adapter	15
Videocassettes
•	Erase Protection		16
•	Recording and Playback
		Speed and Times	16
•	Insert and Remove
		Cassettes	17
• Cassette Care and Storage			17

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Contents CC4251 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsDate/Time Display Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance Limited WarrantyUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAssistance Attach the adapter/charger Turn on the camcorder Insert a tapeStart and stop recording Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus controlReplace the lens cap Play back what you have recordedReview camcorder’s operating controls Battery Eject Remove Adapter/Charger Power Your CamcorderUse the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Attach Adapter/ChargerCharge the Battery Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove the Battery Attach the Charged BatteryBattery Level Indicator Display Viewfinder Battery Level IndicatorBattery Care Battery StorageBattery Safety Precautions Use the DCC096 Car Cord Adapter Use the RCA Optional Car Cord AdapterErase Protection Safety Tab VideocassettesRecording and Playback Speed and Times Cassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesDate and Time Display Set the Time and DateTo Correct the Date or Time To Select the Display to Record Charge the Built-in Clock BatteryViewfinder Displays Record the Time and Date, Auto Date, Auto TITLE, or DateEyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingRecording Use the ViewfinderBright Control Use the Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentStatus Displays Battery Level IndicatorIndex Indicator AE60 Auto Exposure Shutter SpeedTape Warnings TAPE, no TAPE, Tape-Remaining IndicatorZoom and Zoom Indicators Tape Counter 0000M with Memory StopDisplay Button Quick Review FeatureAuto Focus Camera Edit FeatureAuto Shot Feature MicrophoneIndex Display Viewfinder Tape-Remaining DisplayElectronic Indexing Tape-Remaining Display ViewfinderZoom Indicators in Viewfinder ZoomingUse the Zoom Buttons T and W Tape Counter Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTravel Tips Recording TipsTitler Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register To Correct an ErrorTo Create a Title Record a Title on a Tape in the Camcorder Playback Viewfinder PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesTape Positioning Visual SearchingTracking Playback on TV or VCR with Audio/Video Inputs InstallationViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs Playback Operation Viewing What the Camcorder Is RecordingNormal TV Viewing To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapOptional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAC202 Soft Carrying Case DCC096 DC Car Cord Adapter Using the Optional AC093 Tripod CPS014 AC Battery ChargerEP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable Batteries AH25 Y-Adapter CRF95 RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH83 Audio/Video Cable VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ftRemove the Lens Hood To Attach an Accessory LensEP096FS Accessory Order FormDetach Here United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local DealerTrouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsVision. See See Clean the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder Clean the Camcorder’s LensThings to Avoid Proper Care and StorageInformation to User SpecificationsReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceFor how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyIf you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Index Index Index Index Meridian Street Indianapolis,