E01, E02, E03, 101 | RCA CC638/639 specs

Trouble Checks

Trouble		Checks and Adjustments

Date and/or time are		• Clock lithium cell battery may need replacing. See page 55.
Date and/or time are
incorrect		• Date or time may need to be set. See page 54.

Vertical white lines		• This may occur when background extremely contrasts with
appear when shoot-		the subject.
ing bright object

Error number		• Try disconnecting power source. Wait ten seconds and then
(E01, E02, E03,		connect power source again. If error number does not
etc.) appears in		disappear from viewfinder, consult your Authorized RCA
viewfinder		Camcorder Servicenter.

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Contents

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

RCA CC638/639 manual E01, E02, E03, 101

Models: CC638/639

Trouble Checks

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