RCA CC6254 manual Proper Care and Storage, Tape Care and Storage

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Proper Care and Storage

Keep dirt from entering the camcorder’s cassette tape door. Dust and grit are abrasive and cause excessive wear to both the recording/playback heads and tapes.

Always cap the lens when the camcorder is not in use.

Before handling the camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion, as it might damage the finish.

The camcorder might be damaged by improper storage or handling. Do not subject the camcorder to swinging, shaking, or dropping.

Do not store the camcorder in temperatures below -22˚F (-30˚C) or above 149˚F (65˚C).

When the camcorder is not in use, always remove the tape and AC power supply/ charger or battery.

Retain the original carton for future storage or shipping purposes.

Tape Care and Storage

When finished with a tape, rewind it, remove it from the camcorder, and label it. Protect the tape using the erase protection tab if necessary.

Store tapes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures. Never leave the camcorder or tapes in a car or outdoors for an extended period of time. Excessive heat or cold might damage tapes.

Keep tapes away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors, speakers and other devices.

Keep dust from entering the cassette tape compartment. All dust is abrasive and causes excessive wear on the tape and the camcorder’s recording and playback heads.

Never use tapes with damaged or spliced tape.

Do not use a tape if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture. The tape might jam and/or damage the camcorder.

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Contents Camcorder User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Using the Viewfinder RecordingPlayback Advanced Features Other InformationAccessories Order Form Tape Care and Storage Things to AvoidConnections & Setup Connections & Setup Parts ChecklistButtons and Controls Menu SEC. RECCharge Unpack the camcorder and accessories Getting StartedAdjust the hand strap Attach the lens capAttach the power supply Power indicator Turn on the camcorderEject switch Tape window Tape wheel Insert a cassette tapeUse the viewfinder to see what’s recording Start recordingPlay your recording Turn off the camcorderPowering the Camcorder Charging the BatteryRefreshing the Battery Removing the BatteryCharge marker Using the Charge Marker Battery Level Icon Battery Care and Storage Using the Power Supply Removing the power supplyUsing an Optional Plug Adapter in Foreign Countries Using the Shoulder Strap Setting the Date and Time Setting the Tape Recording Speed Setting the Tape Length Using the Viewfinder Seeing What You Are Recording Eyepiece Focus ControlOn-screen Icons TBCRecording and Playback Icons Auto Date, Date, Time, or Date and Time Icons DEC 25Stretch Monotone Special Effect IconsPreset Titles B. Manual White Balance IconsStatus Icons Tracking IconsZoom Icon Exposure Icon Fade and Wipe IconsOther Icons TBC Time Base Corrector Icon Time Counter IconTime-Remaining Icon Recording Recording Recording DetailsSecond Recording Quick ReviewRetake Using the Zoom Lever W and T Digital and Optical ZoomingUsing Digital Zoom Using Steady Pix Recording Tips Playback Playback Options Basic PlaybackPlayback Using TBC Time Base Corrector Adjusting the TrackingStill Playback Mode Using Counter MemoryShuttle Search Using the Cassette Tape Adapter Choose your ConnectionInserting the Tape into the Cassette Tape Adapter Facing upRemoving the Tape from the Cassette Tape Adapter Gently close the adapter’s tape compartment lidConnecting to a TV or VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks Tape Dubbing Advanced Features Advanced Features Using the Menus For Advanced AdjustmentMenu Definitions Camera MenuSystem Menu Display Full Title Lang Using the Advanced Features Fade/Wipe EffectsFades Shutter WipesProgram AE With Special Effects SD ShadowDigital Effects S1/2000 2000 sec. High Speed ShutterExposure Control Focusing Auto FocusManual Focus White Balance Adjustment MWBManual White Balance Date/Time Insert DisplayInstant Titles Animation System MenuTime-Lapse Other Information Troubleshooting No power is suppliedPower suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself Some menus or features are not availableAn error number i.e. E03 appears Bright spots appear all over the viewfinderViewfinder and the lens are dirty Image is out of focusPicture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode Recording cannot be performedRecording does not start Animation or Time-Lapse is not availableDate and time displays disappear Wrong date and time are displayed/recordedTape won’t eject Power Date/Time SettingsFinal Notes Video Recording TBC Time Base CorrectorTapes Care and Cleaning After Using the CamcorderCleaning The Camcorder Proper Care and Storage Tape Care and StorageTraveling Tips Things to AvoidSpecifications AC Power SupplyCamcorder Audio/Video JacksCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeBy Thomson Limited Warranty Option What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your camcorder outside the United StatesFCC and Industry Canada Information Optional Accessories 244427 FB1260 Rechargeable Battery PackAC201A Soft Carrying Case ACS091 Shoulder StrapUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod To order accessories, contact your local DealerVH83 A/V Cable Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA United States and Canada OrdersAccessories Order Form Description Price Qty TotalUSE Your Credit Card This Page Left Blank Intentionally Index Index 100 Chapter 101 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,