Recording Features, Recording on the Camcorder | RCA CC437 guide

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
• Zooming
• Power Zoom Buttons	28
• Instant Zoom	29
• Digital Zoom	29
• 16 x 9 Mode	30
• Fading In and Out of Scenes	31
• Tape Counter with Memory Stop	32
• ProEdit® Features
• Flying Erase Head	33
• Edit Search	33
• Audio Dubbing	34-35
• Audio/Video Dubbing	36-37
• Titler	38-40
Recording Tips	41

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Recording on the Camcorder	42-43
Playback
• Viewfinder Playback	44
• Playback Features
• Stop-Action Pause	44-45
• Picture Search	44-45
• Tracking	45
• Playback on TV (or VCR) with
AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks	46-47
• Playback on TV without
Audio and Video Inputs	48-49
Color Enhancement Light	50-51
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	52
Packing Carrying Case	53
Information to User	53
Specifications	54
Optional Accessories	54-61
• Accessory Order Form	59-61
Care and Maintenance	62-63
Trouble Checks	64-66
Limited Warranty	67
Index (Alphabetical)	68-69

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RCA CC437 manual Recording Features, Recording on the Camcorder, Playback, Color Enhancement Light, Care and Maintenance

Contents

USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model CC437 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Table of Contents Recording Features Care and MaintenanceRecording on the Camcorder Playback Unpack the camcorder and accessories Assistance Attach the adapter/charger Position 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 Light Auto Battery Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder To 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 Erase Protection Safety Tab Recording and Playback Times Cassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesGently push the cassette down until it locks into place Traveling Tips Cassette Tips Quick Review Tape PositioningMicrophone AI Artificial Intelligence Macro Focus Auto FocusProgram AE Auto Exposure Electronic Indexing Time Remaining Display Eyepiece Focus Control Tilt Adjustment Eyepiece Bright Control Viewfinder Displays AE Auto Exposure Shutter Speed FadeZoom and 16 x Status Time Remaining Battery LevelTime and Date Display Set the Time and Date To Correct the Date or Time This battery must be charged approximately every two months Charging the Camcorder’s Built-in Clock BatteryTo Select Display to Record Using Power Zoom Buttons Using INST. Instant Zoom Digital Zooming Do not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV 16X9 ModeTo Record in the 16X9 Mode Select the Type of Fade Repeatedly Press FadeFade Fade Out Using Memory Stop Memory Stop Flying Erase Head ProEdit SystemEdit Search Audio Dubbing To Audio Dub Audio and Video Dubbing To Audio and Video Dub Titler To Correct an Error Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterTo Create a Title Recording a Title on a Tape in the Camcorder TitlerPage Page Installation Recording Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the Camcorder Viewfinder Playback Playback Features Stop-Action PausePicture Search TrackingPage Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR Watching What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TVPage Watch What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing To Use the Color Enhancement Light Removing and Replacing the Front Case of the Light To Remove and Replace Light Case To Attach the Shoulder Strap Information to User General Video Recorder SectionCamera Section Adapter/Charger CPS014 AC Adapter/Charger DCC096 DC Battery Car CordEP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable Batteries VH83 Audio/Video Cable CRF95 RF Output AdapterCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft Attaching Accessory Lens Removing the Lens Hood Using an Optional Tripod AC093 Deluxe Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Models CC437 Description Price Qty. TotalPage United States and Canada Orders Items listed on this order form Things to Avoid Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Trouble Checks and Adjustments Tape Stops During Rewind or FastForward Camcorder Remains Index Indicator Does AE Shutter-Speed orNot Appear Viewfinder Date and Time or Date Were Recorded on What your warranty covers How you get serviceWhat your warranty does not cover How state law relates to this warranty AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks STOP/EJECT Button Meridian Street Indianapolis, Part Number 96-CC437-1