To Set the Self-Timer | RCA CC638/639 specification

Recording

Self-Timer

The self-timer lets you set the camcorder to delay recording so you can be in the scene when recording begins.

MENU
Button
									AUTO	H
										S
										U
										P
								US
							MENU	FOC
							MENU		MANUAL
									MANUAL
							16X9
							AE MODES
							EIS
									PHOTO
							FADE	DATE/	EFFECTS
							WIPE	TIME
Tally Light
4	,	3	,	5	, and	6	Mode Select
	,		,		, and

	Buttons (On	Dial In
		MANUAL
	Mode Select Dial)

Tally	ON

Interval Timer	OFF
Rec Time	OFF
JLIP ID NO.	0 7

Interval Timer Options

15S

30S

1min

5min

To Set the Self-Timer

1.Place the POWER dial in CAMERA. The power indicator will light.

2.Place mode select dial in MANUAL.

3.Press the MENU button. The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder.

	Shift Zoom	OFF
	Tele Macro	OFF
	Gain Up	AGC
	Color Filter	NOR.
	Tape Length	T20
	Title
	Date/Time
	Sub Menu

4.Press 4 or 3 on the mode select dial to highlight Sub Menu.

5.Press 6 on the mode select dial to display the sub menu.

6.Press 4 or 3 on the mode select dial to highlight Interval Timer.

Tally	ON

Interval Timer	OFF
Rec Time	OFF
JLIP ID NO.	0 7

7.Press 6 on the mode select dial to start Interval Timer flashing.

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RCA CC638/639 manual To Set the Self-Timer

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 Remote Sensor Model CC639 Only Remote ControlModel CC639 Only Lithium Cell Installation 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 Eyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingViewfinder Status Displays Viewfinder DisplaysDetails on 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 Auto Focus FocusingFocus Lock Feature Manual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Snapshot Feature To Add Snapshots to Your Tape Recording To Turn Off EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer EISTo Turn On EIS Auto Pause Feature Electronic Indexing Manual White Balance White BalanceAuto 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 To Select a Jlip ID no Tally Light To Turn the Tally Light on or OFFFollow steps 1-4on the previous Self-Timer To Set the Self-Timer Press the Time Lapse Self INT./TIME button Press 5 to stop Interval Timer flashingSelf-Timer Using Remote To Record Using Animation Sub Menu Animation Recording Animation Recording Using the Remote Press the Time Lapse Anim Sub Menu Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time LapseTo highlight Interval Timer Time-Lapse Recording Using the Remote Press the Time Lapse Self To Fade or Wipe Mode Select Dial in AutoFading or Wiping In and Out 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 To Use the Light Set the Light Offautoon switchBuilt-In Color Enhancement 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 Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Tape Positioning To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time Counter Tracking Installation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPress PLAY/PAUSE 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 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 VH83 Audio/Video Cable 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft AH25 Y-Adapter 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 and Adjustments Trouble Checks See pages See pages 17Manual and focus manually. See 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 103 Proper Care and StorageThings to Avoid Information to User 104 105 Customer Assistance and ServiceReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange 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,