Assistance, Table of Contents | RCA CC638/639 specs

Assistance

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Accessories	800-338-0376 (pages 92-97)

Table of Contents
Safety Information	i
Product Registration	i
Table of Contents	1-2
First-Time Operation
• Assistance	3
• Unpack Camcorder &
Accessories	3
• Attach the Adapter/Charger	4
• Insert a Tape	4
• Adjust Handstrap	5
• Open Lens Cover	5
• Turn on Camcorder	5
• Select a Recording Speed	6
• Set the Mode Select Dial	7
• Adjust Viewfinder and
Eyepiece Focus Control	7
• Start and Stop Recording	8
• Play Back Your Recording	8
• Turn off the Camcorder	8
• Close Lens Cover	8
• Review Camcorder’s
Operating Controls	9-11
Powering Your Camcorder
• Using Adapter/Charger	12
• Using Rechargeable Battery	13-15
• Using Optional Car Cord Adapter ...16

Remote Controls
• Model CC639
• Install Battery Cell	17
• Remote Sensor	17
• Buttons	18-19
• Model CC638
• Buttons	20-21
• Install Battery Cell	22
• Remote Sensor	22
Recording Tips	23
Video Cassettes	24-25
Recording
• Making a Recording	26-27
• LCD Panel	28
• Viewfinder	29
• Viewfinder Displays	30-33
• Flying Erase Head	34
• Auto Head Cleaner	34
• Tally Light	34
• Microphone	34
• External Microphone Jack	34
• Quick Review	35
• Camera Edit	35
Mode Select Dial
• Full AUTO Mode	36
• Exposure Control	37
• Focusing (Auto and Manual) ..	38-39

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RCA CC638/639 manual Assistance, Table of Contents

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 Remote Control Model CC639 Only Lithium Cell InstallationRemote 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 Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Displays Details onStatus 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 Focusing Focus Lock FeatureAuto Focus Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual Focus To Add Snapshots to Your Tape Snapshot Feature Recording Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS To Turn On EISTo Turn Off EIS Electronic Indexing Auto Pause Feature White Balance Auto 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 Tally Light To Turn the Tally Light on or OFF Follow steps 1-4on the previousTo Select a Jlip ID no To Set the Self-Timer Self-Timer Press 5 to stop Interval Timer flashing Self-Timer Using RemotePress 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 Record Using Time Lapse To highlight Interval TimerSub Menu Time-Lapse Recording Press the Time Lapse Self Time-Lapse Recording Using the Remote Mode Select Dial in Auto Fading or Wiping In and OutTo 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 Set the Light Offautoon switch Built-In Color Enhancement LightTo 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 Playback Features Visual Searching Tape PositioningStop-Action Pause Time Counter To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Tracking Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Installation Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Press PLAY/PAUSEViewing 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 Playback Operation Viewing What the Camcorder Is RecordingNormal TV Viewing Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Using the Optional AC088 Tripod CPS91 AC Battery ChargerFB1260 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 Accessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC638/CC639 Authorized Signature To order accessories, contact your local Dealer 800 338United States and Canada Orders Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments See pages 17 Manual and focus manually. See pagesSee 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 Proper Care and Storage Things to Avoid103 104 Information to User Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange105 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