RCA CC4251 manual First-Time Operation, Assistance, Unpack the camcorder and accessories

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First-Time Operation

This section describes the steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.

Assistance

The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter.

Camcorder Exchange Warranty	800-283-6503
Customer Service	800-336-1900
Accessories	800-338-0376

1.Unpack the camcorder and accessories.

•Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder.

•The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

WARNING:

LEAD-ACID

BATTERY.

MUST BE

DISPOSED OF

PROPERLY.

Model CC4251

Rechargeable 10-Volt Battery

Stock No. EP096FS

POWER

CHARGE

AC Adapter/Charger: Stock No. 241044

DC Cable: Stock No. 241308

Caution: Do not use this adapter/charger for any purpose other than charging the EP096FS or EP096FL battery pack or supplying power to the camcorder.

Shoulder Strap Stock No. 241305 or Stock No. 227327

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Contents CC4251 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsCare and Maintenance Optional AccessoriesLimited Warranty Date/Time DisplayAssistance 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 Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Power Your CamcorderAttach Adapter/Charger Remove 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 Viewfinder Displays Charge the Built-in Clock BatteryRecord the Time and Date, Auto Date, Auto TITLE, or Date To Select the Display to RecordRecording Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingUse the Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus ControlBright Control Use the Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentIndex Indicator Battery Level IndicatorAE60 Auto Exposure Shutter Speed Status DisplaysZoom and Zoom Indicators Tape-Remaining IndicatorTape Counter 0000M with Memory Stop Tape Warnings TAPE, no TAPE,Display Button Quick Review FeatureAuto Shot Feature Camera Edit FeatureMicrophone Auto FocusElectronic Indexing Tape-Remaining DisplayTape-Remaining Display Viewfinder Index 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 Tape Positioning Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Stop-Action PauseTracking 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 Coaxial RF Cables CRF95 RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerVH83 Audio/Video Cable VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft AH25 Y-AdapterRemove 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 Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder’s Lens Clean the Camcorder’s ViewfinderThings 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,