RCA CC437 manual Installation, Recording Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the Camcorder

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Installation

Attach the white plug on one end of the audio/video cable to the AUDIO OUT jack on the VCR (or TV monitor).

Note: If your VCR or TV monitor has stereo left and right AUDIO OUT jacks, attach the plug to the one labeled MONO. If one of the audio jacks is not labeled MONO, you may need a Y-adapter, such as AH25 shown on page 56, to hear both channels.

Attach the yellow plug on the same end to the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR (or TV monitor).

Attach the yellow plug on the other end of the audio/video cable to the yellow VIDEO jack and the white plug to the white AUDIO jack on the side of the camcorder.

Place the AV OUT/IN switch to IN.

Recording Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the Camcorder

1.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV monitor: Turn on the TV and tune it to the channel you want to record.

B.Camcorder connected to a VCR that is already connected to a TV: Turn on the VCR and select the channel you want to record (or place the cassette you want to copy in the VCR). If you are copying a tape, press PLAY on the VCR when you are ready to start copying.

Note: If you want to see what is being recorded, turn on the TV and tune it to the channel that you normally use to see the signal from the VCR.

2.Press and hold the small button on the camcorder’s CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while sliding it to CAMERA.

3.Insert a cassette in the camcorder with the safety tab intact.

4.Press REC/PAUSE to start the camcorder recording.

Note: If you are copying a tape, start the VCR playing the tape.

5.Press REC/PAUSE on the camcorder when you are finished.

Remember: Place the AV OUT/IN switch to OUT to record on the camcorder.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model CC437 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationTable of Contents Care and Maintenance Recording FeaturesRecording on the Camcorder PlaybackAssistance 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 TipsTape Positioning Quick ReviewMicrophone AI Artificial IntelligenceAuto Focus Macro FocusProgram AE Auto Exposure Time Remaining Display Electronic IndexingEyepiece Focus Control Eyepiece Bright Control Tilt AdjustmentFade Viewfinder Displays AE Auto Exposure Shutter SpeedZoom and 16 x StatusBattery 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 Repeatedly Press Fade Select the Type of FadeFade Fade OutMemory 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 Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesPicture Search TrackingPage 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 Video Recorder Section GeneralCamera Section Adapter/ChargerDCC096 DC Battery Car Cord CPS014 AC Adapter/ChargerEP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable Batteries CRF95 RF Output Adapter VH83 Audio/Video CableCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ftRemoving 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 Rewind or Fast Tape Stops DuringForward Camcorder RemainsAE Shutter-Speed or Index Indicator DoesNot Appear Viewfinder Date and Time or Date Were Recorded onHow you get service What your warranty coversWhat your warranty does not cover How state law relates to this warrantyAUDIO/VIDEO Jacks STOP/EJECT Button Part Number 96-CC437-1 Meridian Street Indianapolis,