Snapshot Feature, To Add Snapshots to Your Tape | RCA CC638/639

Recording

Snapshot Feature

The snapshot feature lets you take a snapshot or snapshots like a regular camera. You can select one of five different types of snapshots. You can also record a series of still pictures similar to serial photographs.

SNAPSHOT Button

	MENU
16X9
AE	MODES
	EIS
	FADE
	WIPE

	AUTO	H
		S
		U
BACKLIGHT		P
	S
CU
FO
FRONTLIGHT		MANUAL
	PHOTO
DATE/	EFFECTS
TIME

PHOTO EFFECTS

Button

Pin-Up

PAUSE

Viewfinder Display

SNAP START

SHOT /STOP

SNAPSHOT

ButtonVISS

			T
TIME LAPSE			ZOOM
ANIM.	SELF	MBR
REC	INT.	SET	W
TIME	TIME	SET	W
REW	F FWD	VCR	A.DUB

PLAY PAUSE STOP INSERT

CANCEL	REC/PAUSE
IN	ON
OUT	OFF

RANDOM ASSEMBLY EDIT

Model CC639’s Remote

To Add Snapshots to Your Tape

1.Repeatedly press PHOTO EFFECTS on the camcorder to select the type of snapshot you want.

•Select Pin-Upto have the scene appear with a white dimensional frame on a blue background.

•Select Frame to have a white frame around the entire scene.

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RCA CC638/639 manual Snapshot Feature, To Add Snapshots to Your Tape

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 Remote Control Model CC639 Only Lithium Cell InstallationRemote 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 Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Displays Details onStatus 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 Focusing Focus Lock FeatureAuto Focus Manual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Snapshot Feature To Add Snapshots to Your Tape Recording Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS To Turn On EISTo Turn Off EIS Auto Pause Feature Electronic Indexing White Balance Auto 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 Tally Light To Turn the Tally Light on or OFF Follow steps 1-4on the previousTo Select a Jlip ID no Self-Timer To Set the Self-Timer Press 5 to stop Interval Timer flashing Self-Timer Using RemotePress 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 Record Using Time Lapse To highlight Interval TimerSub Menu Time-Lapse Recording Time-Lapse Recording Using the Remote Press the Time Lapse Self Mode Select Dial in Auto Fading or Wiping In and OutTo 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 Set the Light Offautoon switch Built-In Color Enhancement LightTo 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 Playback Features Visual Searching Tape PositioningStop-Action Pause To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time Counter Tracking Installation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Press PLAY/PAUSEViewing 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 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 VH83 Audio/Video Cable 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft AH25 Y-Adapter 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 and Adjustments Trouble Checks See pages 17 Manual and focus manually. See pagesSee 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 Proper Care and Storage Things to Avoid103 Information to User 104 Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange105 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,