RCA CC632 manual Care and Maintenance, Things to Avoid

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Care and Maintenance

Keep dust and grit from entering the

Always replace the lens cap on the lens

camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and grit

when the camcorder is not in use.

are abrasive and cause excessive wear to

The camcorder can be damaged by

both the camcorder’s recording and

improper storage or handling. Do not

playback heads and cassettes.

subject the camcorder to swinging,

 

Do not use strong or abrasive detergents

shaking, or dropping.

when cleaning your camcorder. They

Do not store the camcorder in

may damage the camcorder.

temperatures below -22ºF (-30ºC) or

 

Before handling your camcorder, make

above 149ºF (65ºC).

sure your hands and face are free from

When the camcorder is not in use, always

any chemical products such as suntan

remove the cassette and AC adapter/

lotion, as it may damage the finish.

charger or battery.

 

Do not touch the lens with your fingers!

Retain the original carton for future

The oil from your skin may damage the

storage or shipping purposes.

lens. To clean the lens, always use lens-

 

cleaning tissues and a commercially

 

prepared cleaning solution designed for

 

use on camera lens.

 

Things to Avoid

Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or

Do not operate or leave your

other bright objects or leave your

camcorder in extremely humid

camcorder in direct sunlight. Doing so

environments.

could permanently damage the

Do not operate the camcorder for

camcorder’s internal parts.

extended periods in temperatures

 

Avoid operating your camcorder after

below 40ºF (4ºC) or above 95ºF

moving it from a cold location to a warm

(35ºC).

location. Moisture may cause the tape to

Do not expose the camcorder or

stick to the headwheel and damage the

adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

headwheel or tape. Give the camcorder 2

If either component becomes wet,

to 3 hours to reach a stable temperature

turn off the power and take the unit to

before inserting a cassette.

an Authorized RCA Camcorder

 

 

Servicenter.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model CC423 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceRecording on the Camcorder Recording FeaturesCare and Maintenance PlaybackUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Position of the Power Position viewfinder and adjust eyepiece focus control Insert a cassetteStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedReview the camcorder’s operating controls Titler Button Also Title SEL + ButtonBattery To Remove the Adapter/Charger Powering the CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the BatteryAttach Charged Battery Remove the BatteryBattery Safety Precautions Battery CareBattery Storage Check Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter Recording and Playback Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Gently push the cassette down until it locks into place Inserting and Removing CassettesCassette Care and Storage Cassette Tips Camcorder Traveling and Cassette TipsTraveling Tips Microphone Camcorder FeaturesQuick Review AI Artificial IntelligenceProgram AE Auto Exposure Auto FocusMacro Focus Electronic Indexing Time Remaining DisplayViewfinder Eyepiece Focus ControlColor and Tint Controls Tilt AdjustmentEyepiece BRIGHT, COLOR, and Tint Controls Displays in Viewfinder Battery Level Time and Date DisplayTo Correct the Date or Time Date and Time DisplaySet the Time and Date Recording Date and Time or Date on Your Tape Charging the Camcorder’s Built-in Clock BatteryThis battery must be charged approximately every two months Using Power Zoom Buttons ZoomingRepeatedly Press Fade Fading In and Out of ScenesSelect the Type of Fade FadeMemory Stop Using Memory StopTape Counter with Memory Stop Flying Erase Head ProEdit FeaturesProEdit System Edit SearchAV OUT/IN Switch Audio DubbingTo Audio Dub AV OUT/IN Switch AV Audio and Video DubbingTo Audio and Video Dub Titler Title SEL +To Create a Title Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterTo Correct an Error Recording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder CameraRecording Tips Recording on the Camcorder from a VCR or TV Monitor Recording on the Camcorder from a VCR or TV InstallationRecording Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the Camcorder Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder PlaybackPicture Search Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause TrackingPlayback on a TV or VCR with Audio and Video in Jacks VideoPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR Watching What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TVPlayback on a TV Without Audio and Video Inputs AntennaNormal TV Viewing Playback OperationWatch What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV Color Enhancement Light To Use the Color Enhancement LightRemoving and Replacing the Front Case of the Light To Remove and Replace Light CaseAttaching the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapPacking Carrying Case AC028A Soft Camcorder Case Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local dealer VCC1000 Video Color Control CenterDCC096 DC Battery Car Cord CPS014 AC Adapter/Charger EP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable BatteriesCoaxial RF Cables AH005 Audio/Video CableCRF95 RF Output Adapter AH065G 6-ftAttaching Accessory Lens Removing the Lens HoodAC040 Heavy Duty Tripod Using an Optional TripodAC031 Deluxe Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Models CC423 Accessory Order Form Please complete other side also Authorized Signature International Orders 800 338United States and Canada Orders Care and Maintenance Things to AvoidCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksForward Tape Stops DuringRewind or Fast Camcorder RemainsWere Recorded on Does Not Look Natural Needs AdjustmentAE Shutter-Speed or TapeCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesVideo Recorder Section SpecificationsGeneral Camera SectionInformation to User Index Light AUTO/OFF/ON Switch STOP/EJECT Button VIDEO/AUDIO Canadian Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,