RCA CC4251 manual Viewfinder Playback, To Play Back a Tape

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Playback

Viewfinder Playback

Viewfinder playback is the simplest way to watch tapes using the camcorder.

CAMERA/ PLAY

OFF/VCR Button

Switch

Viewfinder

Eyepiece

STOP/EJECT

 

Button

 

 

BRIGHT

Control

Eyepiece Focus

Control

To Play Back a Tape

1. Attach a power supply.

Attach the adapter/charger, charged battery, or optional car cord.

2.Insert a tape.

Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment.

Insert the cassette with the safety tab facing up and the tape windows facing out. Press the cassette down gently until it locks into place, and close the cassette compartment door.

The camcorder only plays back tapes recorded in the SP speed.

3.Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while you slide it to VCR.

4.Adjust the viewfinder.

Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it horizontally. Pull the viewfinder out from the camcorder and rotate the eyepiece into a comfortable viewing position

Caution: Pulling on the eyepiece might cause damage to the eyepiece or camcorder.

Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision.

Rotate the BRIGHT control to adjust the brightness.

5.Press PLAY to begin playback.

If necessary, adjust tracking.

During playback, use the playback features on the following page.

6.Press STOP/EJECT when you are finished.

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Contents CC4251 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsDate/Time Display Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance Limited WarrantyAssistance Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesFirst-Time Operation 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 Safety Precautions Battery CareBattery Storage Use the DCC096 Car Cord Adapter Use the RCA Optional Car Cord AdapterRecording and Playback Speed and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Cassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesTo Correct the Date or Time Date and Time DisplaySet the Time and Date 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 ViewfinderUse the Zoom Buttons T and W Zoom Indicators in ViewfinderZooming Tape Counter Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTravel Tips Recording TipsTitler To Create a Title Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterTo Correct an Error Record a Title on a Tape in the Camcorder To Play Back a Tape PlaybackViewfinder Playback 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 Normal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapAC202 Soft Carrying Case DCC096 DC Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer EP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable Batteries Using the Optional AC093 TripodCPS014 AC Battery Charger 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,