RCA CC437 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Safety Information	i
Product Registration	i
Contents	1-2
First-Time Operation
• Assistance	3
• Unpack Camcorder and
Accessories	3
• Attach the Adapter/Charger	4
• Remove Lens Cap and Attach
to Handstrap	5
• Turn on the Camcorder	5
• Insert a Cassette	6
• Position Viewfinder and
Adjust Eyepiece Focus Control	6
• Start and Stop Recording	7
• Play Back What You Have
Recorded	7
• Review the Camcorder’s
Operating Controls	8-9

Powering the Camcorder
• Using the Adapter/Charger	10
• Using the Rechargeable Battery
• Charging	11
• Attaching and Removing	12
• Care and Storage	13
• Safety Precautions	13
• Battery Level Indicator	14
• Using the Optional Thomson
Car Cord Adapter	15
Video Cassettes
• Erase Protection	16
• Recording and Playback Times	16
• Inserting and Removing
Cassettes	17
Cassette Care and Storage	17
Traveling Tips	18
Cassette Tips	18

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model CC437 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationTable of Contents Playback Recording FeaturesCare and Maintenance Recording on the CamcorderAssistance Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAttach the adapter/charger Position Insert a cassette Position viewfinder and adjust eyepiece focus controlPlay back what you have recorded Start and stop recordingLight Auto Review the camcorder’s operating controlsBattery To Remove the Adapter/Charger Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderCharging the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove the Battery Attach Charged BatteryBattery Care Battery StorageBattery Safety Precautions Check Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter Recording and Playback Times Erase Protection Safety TabInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageGently push the cassette down until it locks into place Cassette Tips Traveling TipsAI Artificial Intelligence Quick ReviewTape Positioning MicrophoneAuto Focus Macro FocusProgram AE Auto Exposure Time Remaining Display Electronic IndexingEyepiece Focus Control Eyepiece Bright Control Tilt AdjustmentStatus Viewfinder Displays AE Auto Exposure Shutter SpeedFade Zoom and 16 xBattery Level Time RemainingTime and Date Display To Correct the Date or Time Set the Time and DateCharging the Camcorder’s Built-in Clock Battery This battery must be charged approximately every two monthsTo Select Display to Record Using Power Zoom Buttons Digital Zooming Using INST. Instant Zoom16X9 Mode Do not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TVTo Record in the 16X9 Mode Fade Out Select the Type of FadeRepeatedly Press Fade FadeMemory Stop Using Memory StopProEdit System Flying Erase HeadEdit Search Audio Dubbing To Audio Dub Audio and Video Dubbing To Audio and Video Dub Titler Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register To Correct an ErrorTo Create a Title Titler Recording a Title on a Tape in the CamcorderPage Page Recording Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the Camcorder InstallationViewfinder Playback Tracking Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Picture SearchPage Watching What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCRPage Playback Operation Watch What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TVNormal TV Viewing To Use the Color Enhancement Light To Remove and Replace Light Case Removing and Replacing the Front Case of the LightTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Information to User Adapter/Charger GeneralVideo Recorder Section Camera SectionDCC096 DC Battery Car Cord CPS014 AC Adapter/ChargerEP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable Batteries VH82 6-ft VH83 Audio/Video CableCRF95 RF Output Adapter Coaxial RF CablesRemoving the Lens Hood Attaching Accessory LensAC093 Deluxe Tripod Using an Optional TripodDescription Price Qty. Total Order Form for Camcorder Models CC437Page Items listed on this order form United States and Canada OrdersThings to Avoid Cleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s LensCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Trouble Checks and Adjustments Camcorder Remains Tape Stops DuringRewind or Fast ForwardWere Recorded on Index Indicator DoesAE Shutter-Speed or Not Appear Viewfinder Date and Time or DateHow state law relates to this warranty What your warranty coversHow you get service What your warranty does not coverAUDIO/VIDEO Jacks STOP/EJECT Button Part Number 96-CC437-1 Meridian Street Indianapolis,