Start and stop recording, Close the lens cover | RCA CC638/639

First-Time Operation

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SNAP

SHOT

	SP•SLP	TRACKING
	ERR/M	TRACKING
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	W.BAL	STOP PLAY/PAUSE
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	REW

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REW Button

STOP Button

PLAY/PAUSE

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BATT.	RELEASE

JLIP		VCR
		POWER
		OFF
		CAMERA
AUDIO
RF	OUT
DC	OUT
DC
VIDEO

Thumb Trigger

POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA) Switch

Power Indicator

10.Start and stop recording.

•Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording. REC

appears in the viewfinder, and the tally light will light when the camcorder is recording.

•Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording. The camcorder is now in the record- pause mode ( PAUSE appears in the viewfinder).

11.Play back what you have recorded.

•Place the POWER switch in VCR.

•Press REW to rewind the tape.

•Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back the tape in the viewfinder.

•Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape.

•Details on viewfinder playback are on page 80.

12.Place the POWER switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder.

The power indicator will turn off.

13.Close the lens cover.

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RCA CC638/639 manual Start and stop recording, Play back what you have recorded, Close the lens cover

Contents

USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No CC638/CC639 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Table of Contents Assistance Playback Care and MaintenanceCustomer Assistance and Service Index Alphabetical Unpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time Operation Attach the adapter/charger Insert a tape Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand Slide Lens Cover control to open lens cover Spslp Switch Select a recording speed Set the mode select dial to Auto Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Play back what you have recorded Place the Power switch in OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Close the lens cover Review camcorder’s operating controls Lens Cover See Trouble Checks for details Spslp Button Also Counter R/M Button Using an Optional Plug Adapter Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Attach Adapter/Charger Attach the Charged Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderBattery Safety Precautions Remove the Battery Charge the Battery Use the Refresh Button Battery Level Indicator Battery Care and Storage Using the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord Adapter Model CC639 Only Lithium Cell Installation Model CC639 Only Remote ControlRemote Sensor Time Lapse SELF/INT. Interval Time Button Viss ButtonTime Lapse ANIM. Animation/REC Time Button REW Rewind Button Zoom T and W Buttons FWD Fast Forward ButtonPlay Button VCR Button Model CC638 Only Remote Control FF Fast Forward Button 11 A. Audio DUB Button Model CC638 Only Install Lithium Cell Back Remote Control Holder Insert Pencil Here Lithium Cell Recording Recording Tips Recording and Playback Speeds and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Cassette Recording Time Inserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and Storage Making a Recording Appears in the viewfinder Add fades and wipes Place the Light Offautoon switch in AutoUse the zoom and Snapshot features Start and stop recording LCD Panel Status IndicatorsBattery Level Indicator Tape Remaining Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Details on Viewfinder DisplaysStatus Displays Zoom Indicator Fade, and Wipe IndicatorsChange Indicator Title Edit Insert Self-Timer, Animation, and Time- Lapse IndicatorsTime Remaining Display Electronic Image Stabilizer Dew Warning Exposure IndicatorWhite Balance Indicators If you adjust white balance Tape Length Tally Light Auto Head CleanerFlying Erase Head Microphone Model CC639’s Remote Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature Model CC638’s Remote Mode Select Dial Full Auto Mode To Turn Off Manual Exposure Exposure ControlManual Exposure Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure Focus Lock Feature FocusingAuto Focus Manual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Snapshot Feature To Add Snapshots to Your Tape Recording To Turn On EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer EISTo Turn Off EIS Auto Pause Feature Electronic Indexing Auto White Balance White BalanceManual White Balance Auto White Balance Manual White Balance Outdoors Sunny Recording Menu To Display the Recording Menu Recording Menu Tape Time-Remaining Display Set the Tape Length Using the Zoom Lever Zooming Recording Menu Shift Zoom Zoom Magnification To Set the Zoom Ratio Recording Menu Gain Up Slow Shutter To Set Gain Up Recording Menu Color Filter To Set Color Filter To Add a Preset Title to Your Recordings Recording Menu Title To Create Your Own Title To Turn Off a Title Recording Menu Date/Time Display To Set the Date and Time Date/Time Display Install the Clock Lithium Cell To remove battery Date/Time Display Date/Time Display Viewfinder Displays Press DATE/TIME to select modeMode selected will be recorded To Record the Date or Date and Time on Your Tape To Change a Feature in the Sub Menu Recording Menu Sub Menu Follow steps 1-4on the previous Tally Light To Turn the Tally Light on or OFFTo Select a Jlip ID no Self-Timer To Set the Self-Timer Self-Timer Using Remote Press 5 to stop Interval Timer flashingPress the Time Lapse Self INT./TIME button To Record Using Animation Sub Menu Animation Recording Animation Recording Using the Remote Press the Time Lapse Anim To highlight Interval Timer To Record Using Time LapseSub Menu Time-Lapse Recording Time-Lapse Recording Using the Remote Press the Time Lapse Self Fading or Wiping In and Out Mode Select Dial in AutoTo Fade or Wipe Indicator Menu Function To Turn Off Fade or Wipe Production Effects To Use a Production Effect To Turn Off a Production Effect Press 16X9/AE Modes to Audio Dubbing Remote Only To Audio Dub DUB Edit Insert Remote Only To Edit Insert Insert Built-In Color Enhancement Light Set the Light Offautoon switchTo Use the Light To Replace the Bulb Assembly Replacing the Bulb Attaching the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder Strap Traveling Tips Playback Using the Cassette AdapterInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Viewfinder Playback To Play Back a Tape Visual Searching Tape Positioning Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time Counter Tracking Installation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Press PLAY/PAUSE Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Remote Control MBR SET Button Chart of VCR Code Numbers VCR Brand Codes ON/OFF Copying Tapes Using Programmable Synchro Edit IN/OUT Button Installation Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 TripodFB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries VH83 Audio/Video Cable 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft AH25 Y-Adapter Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC638/CC639 Authorized Signature 800 338 To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble Checks Manual and focus manually. See pages See pages 17See pages Recording. See pages PagesSee 100 E01, E02, E03 101 Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Things to Avoid Proper Care and Storage103 Information to User 104 Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and Service105 Limited Warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States Specifications Index 109 Edit Search + 110 AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks OFF/CAMERA/VCR SwitchPause Button 111 Random Assembly Edit 112 VCR/OFF/CAMERA Switch 113 Canadian Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,