Camcorder, English French, Meridian Street Indianapolis | RCA CC643

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10330 N Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

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RCA CC643 manual Camcorder, English French, Meridian Street Indianapolis

Contents

Camcorder Users guide Purchase Date Product Registration Inserting Removing Information to User 66-71Customer Assistance 80-81 Assistance LiUnpack the camcorder and accessories Jack Attach Adapter/charger Insert Tape Place Power CAMERA/ OFF/VCR switch Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand Select a recording speed and tape length Set the AE dial to a UTO Adjust the viewfinder Eyepiece focus controlEyepiece Focus Control \ Play back what you have recorded Start and stop recordingClose the lens cover Review camcorders operating controls Lens Cover Control Spslp Using an Optional Plug Adapter Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderOptional AC AC 100-240V Plug Adapter Attach Charged Battery Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Reference Charge the BatteryMarks Battery Care Storage Battery Level Indicator CautioJtse Lighter Socket Power Indicator Recording and Playback Speeds and Times Recording Time Cassette SP SLP Tape finghpnd Inserting and Removing Cassettes Vi&indo r Viewfinder Select Button Making a Recording Press and hold Edit SEARCH- or Start and stop recording Details are on pages Viewfinder Displays Exposure Indicators +03Dew Warning l-g Button Details are on Quick Review Feature Auto Head CleanerFlying Erase Head Tally Light Manual Exposure Exposure ControlTurn Off Manual Exposure Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure Zoom Lever Zooming Focus b Focus Lock Feature FocusingAuto Focus Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual Focus Auto White Balance White Balance AE dial in Auto Auto Fading In and Out New 16x9 TV Screen 16 X 9 Mode To Remove Lithium Cell Date/Time Display --Clock Lithium Cell DAnEmM Date/Time Display m Setting the Time and Date Select Date, Date and Time, or Title to Record On Your Tape Date/Time and Title Display m Recording Auto Date To Record the Date, Date and Time, or Title on Your Tape Titles --Recording Add a Preset Title Press the Menu button. Create Your Own Title Make sure the AE dial is not set toRecording menu will appear Press in the center of the AE dial to NORM, or I OFF Gain Up Mode AE Dial To Set the Self-Timer Self-Timer Amount of delayed record- ing time appear in the viewfinder Press + or to select REC Time Animation Recording Recording Time Indicator Viewfinder Button To Record Using Time Lapse Press + or to select REC Time Set the Tape Length Time-Remaining Display To Select a Jlip ID no Jlip Joint Level Interface Protocol Identification Number Traveling Tips Recording Tips To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapAttachment Rings Buckle Keeper Install Cassette Adapters Battery Using the Cassette AdapterBattery Compartment Cover Tape Wheel If,e Remove Cassette from Cassette AdapterLoad Detector Power Switch in VCR SwitchViewfinder Playback To Play Back a Tape Visual Searching Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Tape Positioning Switch To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter Stop Turned On Tracking Buttons Also + and Buttons Tracking Back Mono VCR or White TV Monitor Output Cable Optional Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Press PLAY/PAUSE Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs Installation Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal Viewing AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter To order accessories, contact your local Dealer FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries CPS91 AC Battery Charger Coaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerAH25 Y-Adapter VH83 Audio/Video Cable Description Order Form for Camcorder Model CC643/CC641 Q VT-l-q-qV-VTS-q United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Power Tape stops during rewind or fast forward See pages Page Lens Cleaning the CamcordersReference Marks Things to Avoid Proper Care and StoragePage Toll free inside U.S.A Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Information is on the bottom of your camcorder What we will doIf you are not located near an exchange Point Product Registration What your warranty does not coverIf you purchased your Camcorder Please complete and mail the Product Dimensions Including Viewfinder Model CC643 Power consumption 23 watts Weight .7 lbs g DimensionsVideo Recorder Section AC Adapter/ChargerPage Page Page English French CamcorderMeridian Street Indianapolis,