RCA CC4251 Customer Assistance and Service, Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange

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Customer Assistance and Service

You can reach Thomson at the

following number:

800-283-6503

(Toll free inside U.S.A.)

Our toll-free Camcorder number operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST Monday – Friday

for U.S. customers only

Thomson provides a toll-free telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your camcorder. Many can be diagnosed over the phone, and if necessary, repair or replacement will be arranged. Please have your camcorder model/ serial number and date of purchase ready when you call. If your unit is out of warranty, we will quote the cost of a repair or replacement unit to you.

Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange

If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone, we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a new or, at our option, refurbished camcorder. Refer to the limited warranty on the next page to learn about your specific rights and responsibilities.

Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything! Obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from the telephone representative before returning your equipment to avoid delays, accounting errors, or even loss of your unit.

Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics

The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone. They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your Camcorder. Write the number in large, clear characters on the outside of the box. To avoid confusion and misunderstandings, shipments without an RA number clearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your expense.

Include a brief note describing the problem and any conversations about the problem you have had with Thomson personnel.

Include your name, address and model/serial number of your Camcorder. These numbers

are located on the bottom of your unit. If your Camcorder is within the warranty period, please provide a copy of the bill of sale to verify purchase date. Use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from damage in shipment.

For your protection, insure all shipments for full replacement value and use a reliable shipper. Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.

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Contents Camcorder Users guide CC4251Important Safety Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents AssistanceOptional Accessories Care and MaintenanceLimited Warranty Date/Time DisplayAssistance Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesFirst-Time Operation Attach the adapter/charger Insert a tape Turn on the camcorderAdjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Start and stop recordingPlay back what you have recorded Replace the lens capReview camcorder’s operating controls Battery Eject Power Your Camcorder Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderAttach Adapter/Charger Remove Adapter/ChargerUse the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charge the BatteryAttach the Charged Battery Remove the BatteryBattery Level Indicator Battery Level Indicator Display ViewfinderBattery Safety Precautions Battery CareBattery Storage Use the RCA Optional Car Cord Adapter Use the DCC096 Car Cord AdapterRecording and Playback Speed and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Insert and Remove Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageTo Correct the Date or Time Date and Time DisplaySet the Time and Date Charge the Built-in Clock Battery Viewfinder DisplaysRecord the Time and Date, Auto Date, Auto TITLE, or Date To Select the Display to RecordAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing RecordingUse the Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus ControlUse the Viewfinder Tilt Adjustment Bright ControlBattery Level Indicator Index IndicatorAE60 Auto Exposure Shutter Speed Status DisplaysTape-Remaining Indicator Zoom and Zoom IndicatorsTape Counter 0000M with Memory Stop Tape Warnings TAPE, no TAPE,Quick Review Feature Display ButtonCamera Edit Feature Auto Shot FeatureMicrophone Auto FocusTape-Remaining Display Electronic IndexingTape-Remaining Display Viewfinder Index Display ViewfinderUse the Zoom Buttons T and W Zoom Indicators in ViewfinderZooming Use the Memory-Stop Feature Tape CounterRecording Tips Travel 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 Playback Features Tape PositioningVisual Searching Stop-Action PauseTracking Installation Playback on TV or VCR with Audio/Video InputsPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or RecordingPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs Normal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Attach the Shoulder Strap To 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 CRF95 RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable Transformer Coaxial RF CablesVH83 Audio/Video Cable VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft AH25 Y-AdapterTo Attach an Accessory Lens Remove the Lens HoodAccessory Order Form EP096FSDetach Here To order accessories, contact your local Dealer United States and Canada OrdersTrouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksVision. See See Care and Maintenance Clean the CamcorderClean the Camcorder’s Lens Clean the Camcorder’s ViewfinderProper Care and Storage Things to AvoidSpecifications Information to UserCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty For how long after your purchaseIf you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Index Index Index Index Meridian Street Indianapolis,