Recording Features, Playback, Care and Maintenance | RCA CC417

Table of Contents
Recording Features
• Quick Review	19
• Tape Positioning	19
• Microphone	19
• AI (Artificial Intelligence)	19
• Program AE (Auto Exposure)	20
• Auto Focus	20
• Macro Focus	20
• Electronic Indexing	21
• Time Remaining Display	21
• Viewfinder	22-23
• Displays in Viewfinder	24-25
• Date and Time Display
• Set the Date and Time	26
• Record the Date and Time
(or Date) on Your Tape	27
• Charging the Clock Cell	27
• Tape Counter with
Memory Stop	28-29
• Zooming	30
• ProEdit® Features
• Flying Erase Head	31
• Edit Search	31
• Titler	32-34
Recording Tips	35

Playback
• Viewfinder Playback	36
• Playback Features
• Stop-Action Pause	36-37
• Picture Search	36-37
• Tracking	37
• Playback on TV (or VCR) with
AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks	38-39
• Playback on TV without
Audio and Video Inputs	40-41
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	42
Specifications	43
User Information	43
Optional Accessories	44-51
• Accessory Order Form	49-51
Care and Maintenance	52-53
Trouble Checks	54-56
Assistance	57
Limited Warranty	58-59
Index (Alphabetical)	60-61

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RCA CC417 manual Recording Features, Playback, Care and Maintenance, Index Alphabetical

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USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model CC417 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Table of Contents Assistance Recording Features Care and MaintenancePlayback Index Alphabetical Unpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time Operation Attach the adapter/charger Position of the Power Position viewfinder and adjust eyepiece focus control Insert a cassette Start and stop recording Play back what you have recorded Review the camcorder’s operating controls Titler Button Also Title SEL + Button Battery Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering the CamcorderTo Remove the Adapter/Charger Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the Battery Attach Charged Battery Remove the Battery Battery Storage Battery CareBattery Safety Precautions Check Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter Video Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording and Playback Times Cassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesGently push the cassette down until it locks into place Traveling Tips Camcorder Traveling and Cassette TipsCassette Tips Camcorder Features Quick ReviewMicrophone AI Artificial Intelligence Macro Focus Auto FocusProgram AE Auto Exposure Electronic Indexing Time Remaining Display Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control Tilt Adjustment Eyepiece Bright and Focus Controls Battery Level Displays in ViewfinderStatus Tape Counter with Memory Stop M Index Time and Date Display Set the Time and Date Date and Time DisplayTo Correct the Date or Time This battery must be charged approximately every two months Charging the Camcorder’s Built-in Clock BatteryRecording Date and Time or Date on Your Tape Reset REW FWD Display Tape Counter with Memory Stop Using Memory Stop Memory Stop Using Power Zoom Buttons Zooming ProEdit Features ProEdit SystemFlying Erase Head Edit Search Titler Title SEL + To Correct an Error Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterTo Create a Title Recording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Camera Recording Tips Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder Playback Playback Features Stop-Action PausePicture Search Tracking Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio and Video in Jacks Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR Watching What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV Playback on a TV Without Audio and Video Inputs ANT Watch What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing Attaching the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder Strap Specifications Information to User Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local dealerAC028A Soft Camcorder Case VCC1000 Video Color Control Center DCC096 DC Battery Car Cord CPS014 AC Adapter/Charger EP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable Batteries AH005 Audio/Video Cable CRF95 RF Output AdapterCoaxial RF Cables AH065G 6-ft Attaching Accessory Lens Removing the Lens Hood AC031 Deluxe Tripod Using an Optional TripodAC040 Heavy Duty Tripod Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Models CC417 Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders 800 338International Orders Care and Maintenance Things to Avoid Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble Checks Index Indicator Does Not Appear Viewfinder Camcorder RemainsPlay Pause Poor Picture Quality During Recording Viewfinder Displays Are Date and Time or Date Were Recorded onTape Date and Time Appear Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Limited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States Index DC in 9.6V Jack VCR/OFF/CAMERA Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,