Insert a cassette | RCA CC417 specs

First-Time Operation

Safety Tab

Tape Window

REC (Record)

/PAUSE Button

Lens Cap on

Handstrap

Cassette Door

Press Here to Close

5.Insert a cassette.

•Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment.

•Insert the cassette with the safety tab facing up and the tape windows facing out.

•Press the cassette down gently until it locks into place, and close the cassette compartment door.

•Details are on page 17.

6.Position viewfinder and adjust eyepiece focus control.

•Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it horizontally.

•Pull the viewfinder out from the camcorder and rotate the eyepiece into a comfortable viewing position.

Caution: Pulling on the eyepiece may cause damage to the eyepiece or camcorder.

•If the image in the viewfinder is blurry, adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision. Details are on page 22.

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RCA CC417 manual Insert a cassette, Position viewfinder and adjust eyepiece focus control

Contents

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 To Remove the Adapter/Charger Powering the CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the Battery Attach Charged Battery Remove the Battery Battery 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 Camcorder Features Quick ReviewMicrophone AI Artificial Intelligence Program AE Auto Exposure Auto FocusMacro Focus 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 To 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 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 Create a Title Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterTo Correct an Error 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 Normal TV Viewing Playback OperationWatch What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV 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 AC040 Heavy Duty Tripod Using an Optional TripodAC031 Deluxe Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Models CC417 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature International Orders 800 338United States and Canada Orders Care and Maintenance Things to Avoid Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens 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,