Date/Time Display Viewfinder Displays

Recording

Date/Time Display

Viewfinder Displays

Press DATE/TIME to select mode.

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Date Display

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Time Display

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Date and Time Display

Date and Time Off Display

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Return to Date Display

The mode selected will be recorded.

To Record the Date or Date and Time on Your Tape

1.Place the camcorder in record pause.

2.Repeatedly press the DATE/TIME button to display the date, time, or date and time you have previously stored in the viewfinder.

3.Begin recording.

4.Press the DATE/TIME button to remove the display from the viewfinder when you are finished recording it.

5.To record the display again, place the camcorder in record pause and press the DATE/TIME button to select the mode you want to record.

Note: If you do not want to record a date or time, press DATE/TIME to select the date and time off mode.

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RCA CC638/639 manual Date/Time Display Viewfinder Displays, To Record the Date or Date and Time on Your Tape

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 Remote Sensor Model CC639 Only Remote ControlModel CC639 Only Lithium Cell Installation 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 Eyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingViewfinder Status Displays Viewfinder DisplaysDetails on 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 Auto Focus FocusingFocus Lock Feature Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual Focus To Add Snapshots to Your Tape Snapshot Feature Recording To Turn Off EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer EISTo Turn On EIS Electronic Indexing Auto Pause Feature Manual White Balance White BalanceAuto 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 To Select a Jlip ID no Tally Light To Turn the Tally Light on or OFFFollow steps 1-4on the previous To Set the Self-Timer Self-Timer Press the Time Lapse Self INT./TIME button Press 5 to stop Interval Timer flashingSelf-Timer Using Remote Sub Menu Animation Recording To Record Using Animation Press the Time Lapse Anim Animation Recording Using the Remote Sub Menu Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time LapseTo highlight Interval Timer Press the Time Lapse Self Time-Lapse Recording Using the Remote To Fade or Wipe Mode Select Dial in AutoFading or Wiping In and Out 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 To Use the Light Set the Light Offautoon switchBuilt-In Color Enhancement 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 Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Tape Positioning Time Counter To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Tracking Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Installation Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPress PLAY/PAUSE 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 Normal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries Using the Optional AC088 TripodCPS91 AC Battery Charger AH25 Y-Adapter 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft VH83 Audio/Video Cable Order Form for Camcorder Model CC638/CC639 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local Dealer800 338 Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments See pages See pages 17Manual and focus manually. See 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 103 Proper Care and StorageThings to Avoid 104 Information to User 105 Customer Assistance and ServiceReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange 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 Date/Time Display Viewfinder Displays, Press DATE/TIME to select mode

Models: CC638/639