RCA CC6263 User Manual CAMCORDER Manuals And Guides L0201176

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Important Safety Information
Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.
I

camcorder or AC
I WARNING:

This symbol
voltage"

DE CHOC

indicates

"dangerous

inside the product

risk of electric

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE

adapter/charger
To reduce the to
riskrain
of or
firemoisture.
or shock hazard, do not expose

that presents

shock or personal

injury.

This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the product.

ELECTRIQUE

lie PAS OUVRIR

TO REDUCE

THE RISK

(OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE

TO QUALIFIED

OF ELECTRIC

SERVICE

SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE

PARTS ARE

INSIDE.

REFER

THE COVER
SERVICING

PERSONNEL.

Cautions
CAUTION:

To prevent electric
plug to wide slot, fully insert.

shock, match wide blade of

ATTENTION:

Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la
lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante
de la
prise et pousser jusqu au fond.
To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechaxgeable batteries
recommended
by the manufacturer
for this camcorder.
Other
types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury.
FCC Regulations
to this equipment

state that unauthorized
changes or modifications
may void the user's authority to operate it.

Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty
parts and service and attach it here. Record the serial number and
model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder.
Model No:
Serial No:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:

CC6263

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any
questions, call:
Camcorder

Exchange

Customer
Accessories

Warranty

........... 800-283-6503

(pages 76-77 )

Service ...................................

800-336-1900

(page 75 )

.............................................

800-338-0376

(pages

Assistance

.....................................

First-Time

Operation

..................

.............

............................

Recording

62-67)

...................................

Time-Remaining

Display .............. 24

Select a Tape Length ................... 24
Power

Camcorder

Your

Adapter/Charger
Rechaxgeable

Recording Tips .............................. 26
Use the Viewfinder to See What You
Record ......................................... 27

Eyepiece Focus Control .............. 27

...............

Viewfinder Displays ...................... 28

Battery ....................

Charge the Battery

......................

Battery

Level Indicator

Battery

Care and Storage

............

AutoShot TM Mode ......................... 32

Optional

Car Cord Adapter

...........

Five-Second Record Feature ......... 33

Quick Review Feature ................... 33
Camera Edit Feature ..................... 33

Date

and

Install

Time

Display

the Clock Lithium

.............

Cell ....... 17

.......................................................

Set the Date and Time ...................

Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and
Title Displays ..............................
20

Flying Erase Head ......................... 33
.......................................................

MENU/DISPLAY
Videocassettes

.............................

Erase Protection

- Safety Tab ..... 22

Recording and Playback Speeds
Times ........................................
Insert and Remove
Cassette

Cassettes

and
22

...... 23

Care and Storage ........... 23

Button ............. 33

Zooming ........................................

Use the Zoom Lever (W and T) .. 34
Digital Zooming .......................... 34
Tele Macro Zooming .................. 35
Focusing ........................................

Auto Focus ..................................

Manual Focus ..............................

Recording

(Cont.)

Optional

White Balance ...............................

Accessories

..................

Using the Optional

AC088 Tripod

Auto White Balance ....................

Manual

White Balance ................

Order Form for Camcorder Model
CC6263 .......................................

Control ..........................

Exposure

Auto Exposure

Trouble Checks

..........................

..............................

............................

........................

....................

Fade or Wipe In or Out .................

Clean the Camcorder ..................... 73

P. (Program)

AE Button ................

Clean the Camcorder's Lens ....... 73

16X9 Mode

...................................

Clean the Camcorder's Viewfinder73

Preset Titles ...................................

Proper Care and Storage ............... 74

for the Title ... 46

Things to Avoid ............................. 74

Manual

Exposure

Steady Pix TM Feature

Select a Language

Record a Preset Title ...................
Animation

Recording

Time-Lapse

Playback

Limited

Index ...........................................

Strap .............

53
55

for Playback

Playback

........................

the Tape .........................

Visual Search
Stop-Action

..............................
Pause .......................

Time Counter
Tracking

..............................

......................................

TBC (Time Base Corrector)
Use the Cassette

Adapter

.. 55

56
56
57
57

........ 57

..............

Playback on TV (or VCR) with
Audio/Video
Inputs .....................

58
60

Warranty

and Service75

Use the Viewfinder

Position

Assistance

..................

.....................................

Features

Customer

..............

..................................

Attach the Shoulder

Care and Maintenance

....................

Recording

Demo Mode

Specifications

......................

76
78

This section describes the steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record. Refer to
the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.

Assistance
The toll-free numbers axe available to help you with any problem you may encounter.
Camcorder Exchange Warranty ............... 800-283-6503
Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900
Accessories .............................................
.

Unpack the camcorder

800-338-0376

and accessories.

• Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship
or store your camcorder.
• The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any
axe missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

Model CC6263
Camcorder

Shoulder Strap
Part No. ACS091

Rechargeable Battery
Part No FB1260

AC Adapter/Charger -- Part No. 242740
and DC Cable -- Part No. 244268

Cassette Adapter
Part No. VCAll5

Cassette Adapter Battery
(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)

G
Clock Cell
3-Volt Micro Lithium
Cell - such as CR2025 available from most local
drug stores and camera
shops. Use of other cells
present a risk of fire or
explosion.
(continues

on next page)

(continued

from previous page)

Attach the adapter/charger.

To AC 100-240,
50/60 Hz

Adapter/
Charger

DC OUT
Jack

• Connect

Since the battery must be charged
before it can be used the first time,
attach the adapter/charger
to the
camcorder.
• Connect

the other end of the DC

cable to the DC in jack on the
camcorder as shown above.
• Plug the adapter/chaxger's
into an operating outlet.

one end of the DC cable

plug

to the DC OUT jack on the
adapter/charger.

Adjust the handstrap

to fit your hand.

LENS
COVER
Control

Handstrap

Rotate LENS COVER

Handstrap Veicro
Strip (Under Flap)

• Lift the flap on the
handstrap and separate
the velcro strip.
• Insert your hand, adjust
the strap to fit snugly,
refasten the strap, and
close the flap.

control to open lens cover.

Set POWER
(CAMERA
MAN/CAMERA
switch to CAMERA
AUTO.

A UTO/OFF/VCR)

POWER Switch and
Indicator

• The power
• The position

indicator

lights.

of this switch

tells

the camcorder whether you want
to record (CAMERA MAN or
CAMERA AUTO), turn the power
off (OFF), or play back tapes

(VCR).
• CAMERA AUTO places the
camcorder in the AutoShot TM
mode.

effects do not operate in this
mode. Details on page 32.
CAMERA MAN allows you to
control many of the special
features of the camcorder.
The camcorder automatically
turns
off if it remains in record-pause
for five minutes.
Set the POWER
switch to OFF and then back to
CAMERA.

In the AutoShot TM mode, the
focus, exposure, and white balance
are automatically
controlled by the
camcorder.
Many of the special

Adjust

the viewfinder

and eyepiece focus control.

Electronic
Viewfinder
Eyepiece
Focus
Control

You can see what you record in the
viewfinder.
• Adjust the viewfinder for a
comfortable
viewing position.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for your vision.
(continues

page)

on next

(continued

from previous page)

Insert a tape.

• Slide the EJECT switch. The
cassette holder opens
automatically.
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette
to remove any slack from the tape.
• Insert the cassette with the tape
wheel facing up and the tape
window facing out.

Select a recording

• Press the button on the cassette
door to close the compartment
until the cassette holder locks
into place.
• The camcorder enters recordpause. - PAUSE-- appears in the
viewfinder when the camcorder is
in record-pause.

speed.

SP/SLP
Button

Select SP or SLP recording speed.
Press and hold the SP/SLP button to
select a recording speed. The tape
speed you select (SP or SLP)
appears in the viewfinder.
• SP - Standard play provides the
best picture, but the shortest
6

recording
TC-20

time (20 minutes

with a

tape).

SLP - Extended play provides
three times the recording time as
SP (60 minutes with a TC-20
tape). SLP has slightly more
picture noise in normal playback.

9. Select a tape length.

MENU/DISPLAY
Button

POWER Switch
and Indicator

Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Push In)

1. Set the POWER switch
to CAMERA MAN.
2. Press the PUSH dial in to display
the menu in the viewfinder.

EXPOSURE
M. W.B.
16 X 9
TAPE LENGTH
TITLE
DATE/TIMEDISP.
• RETURN

3. Rotate

AUTO
AUTO
OFF
T30

the menu PUSH dial to

highlight

TAPE LENGTH.

FOCUS
EXPOSURE
M. W.B.
16 X 9

AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
_Op:F_

TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
• RETURN

4. Press the PUSH dial in to display
the TAPE LENGTH menu.

TAPE LENGTH
T20i
T30
T35
T40

EXIT

5. Rotate

the menu PUSH dial to

highlight the type of tape you axe
using.
• Select T20 for a tape with 20
minutes or less recording time
in SP
• Select T30 for a tape with 30
minutes recording time in SP
• Select T35 for a tape with 35
minutes recording time in SP
• Select T40 for a tape with 40
minutes recording time in SP
6. Press the menu PUSH dial twice
to select the tape length and
remove the menus from the
viewfinder.
• Details

are on pages 24-25.
(continues

on next page)

(continued
from previous

page)

LENS
COVER
Control

REW

44 Button

STOP Button
PLAY/PAUSE Button

Power Indicator
Thumb
Trigger

10. Start and stop recording.
• Place the POWER switch in
CAMERA AUTO.
• Press and release the thumb trigger
to start recording. _ appears in
the viewfinder while the camcorder
is recording.
• Press and release the thumb trigger
again to stop recording. The
camcorder is now in the recordpause mode. -OAUSE- appears in
the viewfinder.

11. Play back what you have
recorded.
• Set the POWER

switch

to VCR.

• Press REW 44 to rewind the tape.

POWER Switch

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back
the tape.
• Press STOP when you axe finished
playing back the tape.
• Details on viewfinder playback are
on page 55.

12. Set the POWER switch to
OFF to turn off the
camcorder.
The power indicator turns off.

13. Close the lens cover.

14. Review camcorder

operating

controls.

FADES
Button

AE Button
SEARCH R and F
Buttons (Also REW _,
and FF I_l_Buttons)

PLAY/PA USE
Menu PUSH Dial

EJECT Switch
Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring

Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring
SP/SLP Button
Also COUNTER
R/M Button

MENU/DISPLAY

Button

(continues on next page)

(continued from previous page)

14. Review camcorder's

operating

controls.

(Continued)

5SEC. REC
Button

Zoom Lever

STEADY PIX
Button
Thumb Trigger
BATTERY
RELEASE

Service Port
(Located Under Cover)
This connector is for use by
qualified service personnel
only.

Lever

POWER Switch
and Indicator

LENS
COVER
control

Attach Adapter/
Charger's DC
Cord (DC IN
jack located
under battery) -or rechargeable
battery here

Lens

Handstrap
Microphone
A (Audio)
and V (Video)
jacks
(behind small cover)

14. Review camcorder's

operating

controls.

(Continued)

Eyepiece Focus Control

PhU/hthe _u_on/tn_

ci//el_nd

Viewfinder

lock the

compartment.
Cassette Compartment

Clock Cell Battery
Compartment
Threaded Tripod
Mount Hole

Adapter/Charger
The adapter/chaxger
attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder
directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger
operates on 100-240
volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the
camcorder or recharge the battery.
To AC 100-240,
50/60 Hz

Adapter/
Charger
DC OUT
Jack

Attach Adapter/Charger

Remove

1. Connect one end of the DC cable to

1. Unplug the adapter/charger from the
wall outlet.

the DC OUT jack on the adapter/
charger.
2.

Connect

the other end of the DC cable

to the DC in jack on the camcorder
shown above.
3.

Plug the adapter/chaxger's
plug into
the nearest AC outlet (100-240V,
50/60Hz).

Adapter/Charger

2. Remove the DC cable from the
adapter/charger and camcorder.

Using an Optional

Plug Adapter

An optional plug adapter might be
required in some countries.

Optional AC /
Plug
Adapter

AC 100-240V

1. Plug the adapter/chaxger's
the AC plug adapter.
2.

plug into

Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC
outlet.

Rechargeable

Battery

The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the
first time. Initial charging takes approximately
70 minutes. When fully charged, the
battery supplies approximately
95-105 minutes of operating time - depending on how
much you use zoom and pause. Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off
during recording breaks.
Note: Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery to help remind yourself to charge
the battery. It has no other purpose.

BATTERY
RELEASE
Lever

Attach

the Charged

Marker
Switch

Battery

If the DC cable is attached

to the

camcorder, remove it before attaching
the battery. Also, install the lithium
clock cell before attaching the battery.
Details are on page 17.
1. Hook the battery to the side of the
camcorder as shown above.

Press the battery
into place.

down until it locks

Set the POWER

switch to CAMERA.

The power
Remove

indicator

lights.

the Battery

Slide and hold the BATTERY

RELEASE

lever down while removing

the battery.

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder
Reference
Marks
Hold Battery Flush
and Slide

To AC Wall
Outlet 100240 Volts,50/
60 Hz.

CHG
(Charge)
Indicator
REFRESH
Indicator

Adapter/Charger

REFRESH
Button

Charge

the Battery

If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT

Remove the charged battery by
sliding it off the adapter/charger.

1. Align reference mark on battery with
mark on adapter/charger.

Attach the charged
camcorder.

Use the REFRESH

jack on the adapter/charger,

remove

it.

Hold the battery flush against the
adapter/charger
and slide it in the
direction of the arrow.

Plug adapter/charger
into nearest AC
outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).

If the battery is properly connected,
the CHG indicator flashes.

battery to the

Button

The battery provides increased
operation time if you "refresh" it after
five chargings.
The refresh feature
"refreshes" the battery by completely
discharging it.
1. Attach battery to adapter/charger.

Note: If you try to charge a battery that
has not been charged for a long period of
time, it may take a few minutes for the
CHG indicator to flash.
.

After the battery is charged, the CHG
indicator stops flashing and lights.

Press REFRESH.

The REFRESH

indicator lights and the battery
begins discharging.
3.

When discharging is completed, the
REFRESH indicator turns off, and
the CHG indicator flashes. The
battery now charges.

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

(Continued)

Care and Storage

After the battery is charged, the CHG
(charge) indicator stops flashing and
lights.
Remove
charger.

Battery

•

Recharging takes approximately
70
minutes for the battery depending on
the battery's condition.

•

Refreshing takes approximately
hours for the battery depending
battery's condition.

•

After repeated charging and use,
operation time gradually decreases.
When operation time is too short to be
useful, it is time to replace the battery.

•

If the battery discharging must be
stopped in the middle, remove the
battery from the adapter/charger
before
unplugging it from the AC outlet.

•

If the battery pack becomes too hot,
remove it from the charger and let it
cool down.

•

Let a hot battery cool down before
attaching it to the AC adapter/charger.

the battery from the adapter/

Level Indicator

The battery level indicator appears in the
viewfinder and shows you the amount of
power in the rechargeable
battery.

• When _
appears, the battery is
fully charged.
•

Battery

As the power

is used

3-1/2
on the

and

appear.
•

When the battery power
gone,

_:_
/

is almost

flashes in the viewfinder.
\

The camcorder turns off automatically
after a few seconds.
Set the POWER
switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder before replacing
The battery level indicator
on the tape.

the battery.
is not recorded

Optional

Car Cord Adapter

The optional DCC08 car cord
page 62 allows you to power
camcorder from the cigarette
socket of a car, truck, or RV.

shown on
your
lighter
It converts

12-volts to a 6-volt output.
Note: Consult the installation and operating
instructions enclosed with the DCC08 for
complete operating instructions.

Use the DCC08

Car Cord Adapter

To Cigarette
Lighter Socket

Power Connector

Optional DCC08 Car
Cord Adapter

Set the POWER

switch

to OFF to turn

Insert the car cord's cigarette lighter
plug into the vehicle's cigarette lighter
socket. The power indicator on the
car cord adapter lights.

Set the POWER

off the camcorder.
The power
indicator on the camcorder turns off.
2.

If the battery or DC cable is attached
to the camcorder, remove it.

Hold the bottom of the power
connector flush against the camcorder,
and press the connector down until it
locks into place as shown above.

Take the vehicle's
of the socket.

cigarette

lighter

out

switch to CAMERA

turn on the camcorder.
The power
indicator on the camcorder lights.

Install the Clock Lithium

Cell

The clock cell indicator _ flashes for a few seconds in the viewfinder when
you turn on the camcorder if the cell is not installed or needs replacing.

Clock

Cell

Compartment

Clock Cell
Holder

Insert Object Here
to Remove Cell

Clock

Cell

(+ Side Facing Out)

1. Make sure camcorder is turned off,
and remove any power supply
attached to the camcorder.
2.
3.

Pull the clock cell holder out of the

Place the clock cell holder into the
clock cell compartment. Be sure to
insert the holder fully into the
compartment.

clock cell compartment.

To Remove

Insert the clock cell with the "+"

To remove battery, insert a pointed
nonmetallic object between battery and
clock cell holder and lift.

terminal

facing

out, and press it in.

Lithium

Cell

Set the Date and Time
You must set the correct date and time before you can display and record it
on your tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on the previous
page before you can set the date.

Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)

POWER Switch in
CAMERA MAN
MENU/DISPLAY
Button

1. Set the POWER
MAN.

_ZO_:;TELE
MACRO

REC TIME
INT. TIME

OFF
OFF

DATE/TIME

• RETURN

button

the menu in the viewfinder.

TITLE LANG.
DEMO MODE

the menu PUSH dial to

highlight

2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY
display

3. Rotate

switch to CAMERA

ENGLISH
OFF

DATE/TIME.

to
D. ZOOM
TELE MACRO
REC TIME

ON
OFF
OFF

INT. TIME

OFF

TITLE LANG.

ENGLISH

DEMO

OFF

MODE

• RETURN

Set the Date and Time (Continued)
4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display

the DATE/TIME

10. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When

menu.

none of the settings axe flashing,
the menu PUSH dial to highlight
EXIT.

DATE/TIME

rotate

_EA_MoNTH
DAY
TIME

DATE/TIME

1
AM 12:00

YEAR
MONTH
DAY
TIME

2000
NOV
18
AM 8:00

EXIT

5. Rotate

the menu PUSH dial to

highlight YEAR. Press the menu
PUSH dial in. When YEAR starts
flashing, rotate the menu PUSH dial to
select the year. When the correct year
appears, press the menu PUSH dial in
to set the year.
6. Repeat
DAY.

step 5 to set the MONTH

7. Rotate

the menu PUSH dial to

highlight

and

TIME.

Notes:

DATE!TIME
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
TiME

11. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
remove the menus from the
viewfinder.

2000
NOV

If you decide to return

the date and

time to the previous settings while the DATE/
TIME menu is displayed, rotate the menu
PUSH dial to highlight EXIT, and press. Press
the menu PUSH dial again to remove the
menus from the viewfinder.
To display
the Jbllowing

and record

the date and/or

time, see

pages.

EXIT

8. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When
the hour starts flashing, rotate the
menu PUSH dial to set the hour
including

AM or PM.

9. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When
the hour stops flashing and the
minutes start flashing, rotate the menu
PUSH dial to set the minutes.

Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays
You must install the clock cell and set the date and time (as shown on the previous
pages) before the you can select and record the correct date and time.

Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)
POWER Switch in
CAMERA
MAN

Select AUTO DATE, Date, Time, or Date and Time to Record
1. Attach a power supply and set
POWER switch to CAMERA MAN.

FOCUS
EXPOSURE
M. W.B.
16 X 9
TAPE LENGTH
TITLE
ME_ISP.
• RETURN

The power indicator lights.
Note: AUTO DATE is selected when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO.
2.

Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display

EXPOSURE
M. W.B.
AUTO
16 X 9
OFF
TAPE LENGTH
T30
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
• RETURN

highlight

AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
T30

the menu in the viewfinder.
4.

3. Rotate

on Your Tape

the menu PUSH dial to
DATE/TIME

DISP.

Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display

the DATE/TIME
DATE/TIME DISP.

AUTO
DATE
TIME
DATE&TIME
OFF
I*EXIT

DISP. menu.

Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays (Continued)

Rotate

the menu PUSH

highlight the date/time
want to record
• AUTO

DATE:

dial to
display

• TIME: The time is displayed
recorded.

you

• DATE/TIME
Display: The
date and time axe displayed
and recorded.

The date is auto-

matically recorded for approximately five seconds and then AUTO
DATE is displayed whenever:
•

The date is set or changed.

•

This display

•

The tape is changed or the tape
compartment
opened.

•

This display is selected whenever the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA AUTO.

and

• OFF: No display is displayed
recorded.
.

mode is selected.

Press the select PUSH dial in to select
the date/time
record.

display

you want to

Press the menu PUSH dial in to
remove the menu from the viewfinder.
Press the thumb trigger to begin
recording.

• DATE Display:
The date is
displayed and recorded.

Make sure you select good quality tapes for your camcorder.
Use of poor quality tapes
or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled
can contaminate the video heads,
resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback.
Because there is no
control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not
covered under warranty.
It is considered normal maintenance.

Erase Protection
- Safety Tab
You can use your videocassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording,
just record over it.

\
Safety
A. Remove
safety tab or
slide tab to
REC OFF.

Recording

and Playback

Speeds

B. Cover hole
with vinyl tape or
slide tab to REC ON to
record over tape.

and Times

The camcorder records and plays back in standard
(SLP). Select the recording speed by pressing and
The selected speed is displayed in the viewfinder.
maximum SP and SLP recording times for popular
•

•

SP - Standard play provides the
best picture (less picture noise),
but the shortest recording time
(20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).
SLP - Extended play provides
three times the recording time as
SP (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape).
SLP has slightly more picture
noise than SP in normal playback.
This might not be noticeable.

speed (SP) or extended play
homing the SP/SLP button.
Listed below are the
VHS-C cassettes.

Recording
Cassette

Time
SLP

TC-20

20 Min.

60 Min.

TC-30

30 Min.

90 Min.

TC-35

35 Min.

105 Min.

TC-40

40 Min.

120 Min.

Insert and

Remove

Cassettes

Press on the button on the
cassette door to close and
lock the cassette
compartment.

Tape Window

SP/SLP Button
EJECT Switch

Before inserting a cassette, turn the tape
wheel on the side of the cassette in the

1. Slide the EJECT

switch.

The cassette

direction shown to remove any slack in
the tape.

Insert the cassette with the tape wheel
facing up and tape window facing out.

Press on the cassette

holder opens automatically.

door button

until

Tape Wheel

the cassette

Cassette

holder locks into

place.

Care and Storage

• When you axe finished with a cassette,
rewind it, remove it from the camcorder, and label it.
• Store cassettes vertically in their
protective cases at normal room
temperatures. Do not leave your
camcorder or cassettes in a car or
outdoors for an extended period.
Excessive heat or cold might damage
your cassettes.
• Keep the cassette away from strong
magnetic fields such as electric motors
and other devices.

• Keep dust from entering the cassette
compartment. All dust is abrasive and
causes excessive wear on the tape and
the camcorder's recording or playback
heads.
• Do not use cassettes with damaged or
spliced tape.
• Do not use a cassette if it has been
damaged or exposed to moisture. The
tape might jam and/or damage your
camcorder.
23

Time-Remaining

Display

The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape
speed you select is displayed. You must set the correct tape length in the
TAPE LENGTH feature of the menu before the camcorder can correctly
calculate time remaining.

Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)

SP!SLP
Button

Select a Tape Length
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN.

4. Rotate
highlight

the menu PUSH dial to
TAPE LENGTH.

2. Press and hold the SP/SLP button to
select a tape speed.
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
M. W.B.
16 X 9

3. Press the PUSH dial in to display the
menu in the viewfinder.

AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF,

TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
EXPOSURE
M. W.B.
AUTO
16 X 9
OFF
TAPE LENGTH
T30
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
• RETURN

• RETURN

Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display

the TAPE LENGTH

menu.

Time-Remaining

Display

--MIN
_
(Calculating)

(Continued)

I
T30
--MIN

Tape Length
Indicator

29MIN

Tape Speed
Indicator

3MIN

TAPE

END

2MIN
(Flashing)

Time-Remaining Display
in Viewfinder

1MIN
(Flashing)

OMIN
(Flashing)

• Select T30 for a tape with 30
minutes recording time in SP

TAPE LENGTH
T30
T35
T40

.• Select T35 for a tape with 35
minutes recording time in SP
• Select T40 for a tape with 40
minutes recording time in SP

EXIT

Rotate
highlight
using.

the menu PUSH dial to

Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
select the tape length and remove
menus from the viewfinder.

the

the type of tape you are

• Select T20 for a tape with 20
minutes or less recording time
in SP

Recording
•

Tips

Try to make sure indoor scenes axe
well-lit. This improves picture quality
and color reproduction.

Do not move the camcorder rapidly
from side-to-side while recording.
A steadygradual "pan" avoids
blurring and "jitter".

Learn to use the special P. AE production effects available with your
camcorder to add variety to your
recordings.
•

grounds.
Background details barely
noticed while you are taping may
show up as visual "clutter" on your
recording.
Background noises
(especially TV sets, radios, household
appliances, traffic sounds, etc.) might
detract from the sound you want
to record.

• Use the viewfinder to make sure the
camcorder is level while recording so
that your scene isn't "tilted".
• Do not bump or tap the camcorder's
microphone while recording because
this sound is recorded.
•

Include close-ups of individuals
when taping family outings or
group functions.

• Fading and wiping in and out of scenes
makes your videos appear more
professional.

Be aware of video and audio back-

•

Avoid long "still" shots of landmarks
and scenic attractions.
Recordings axe
more interesting if they include people
and details. "Local color" gives travel
videos lasting appeal. Consider
recording a familiar or landmark
scene from an unfamiliar vantage
point.

Use the Viewfinder

to See What You Record

The camcorder's viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the
picture seen by the camcorder when recording.

Eyepiece Focus Control

....

_-'

Viewfinder

Adjust Viewfinder

for Convenient

Viewing

For convenient viewing, rotate the viewfinder up or down.
Eyepiece

Focus Control

The eyepiece focus control lets you set
the focus of the viewfinder for your
vision. If you wear eyeglasses, you
probably can operate the camcorder
without them.
It is easiest to set the correct focus by
focusing on one of the viewfinder's on-

screen displays. Look through the
viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus
control for your vision.
The eyepiece focus control does not affect
the focus of the picture actually recorded
by the camcorder.

Viewfinder

Displays

Several displays
camcorder.
You
than one second
length indicator,

appear in the viewfinder to aid in the operation of the
can press and hold the MENU/DISPLAY
button for more
to remove or display the battery level indicator, tapeand tape-remaining
display.

SEPIA

MWB

mPAUSE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Battery
•

Level Indicator

This indicator
power

•

)

shows the amount

left in the rechargeable

battery.

This indicator flashes when the battery
is almost empty.

AUTO DATE, Date, Time,
or Date and Time
Display the DATE/TIME
to display AUTO DATE,
or the Date and Time.

The _
indicator flashes when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA and
there is no cassette in the camcorder.

These displays axe recorded when
they are displayed.
If you do not
want to record one of them, select
OFF in the menu.

•

Details are on pages 20-21.

The _
POWER

P. (Program)
AE Button
Special Effect Indicators

Warning

indicator flashes when the
switch is set to CAMERA and

the safety tab is set to REC OFF or
removed from the cassette.

•

SEPIA

This indicator
select

appears when you

SEPIA

to give your

recordings a brown-tone
photographs.

DISP. menu
Date, Time,

•

Cassette
•

like old

Viewfinder
•

Displays (Continued)

Sports

•

This indicator appears when you select
._ SPORTS to record fast-moving
action, such as sporting events.
•

SD:SHADOW

)O_:F1NE to record

•

HZ: HAZE

cloudy
•

This indicator appears when you select
TWILIGHT to record scenes at
twilight, fireworks,
°

[]

are on page 44.

The preset title selected in the TITLE
menu appears here. It will be recorded
on the tape when it appears.
Details

to record using

or tungsten

lighting.

Displays

The _ indicator appears
camcorder is recording.

•

The -PAOSE- indicator
during record-pause.

•

• appears when the camcorder
back a tape.

•

I I appears

•

•• appears during fast forward
flashes during forward search.

•

'I'I appears during rewind
during reverse search.

during

when the
appears
plays

play-pause.

(AT or MT) Tracking

and

and flashes

Indicator

•

AT appears

during automatic

•

MT appears

during

manual

tracking.
tracking.

are on pages 46-47.

M. W.B. (Manual
Indicators)

White

Balance

The indicator for the manual white
balance selected in the MWB menu
appears

when you select

•

Preset Titles

•

appears

• Details are on pages 38-39.

create a negative image.

•

on a

MWB appears when you select MWB
to adjust the color temperatures.

Status

NEGAPOSI

Details

to record outdoors

:HALOGEN

2S1/2000

This indicator appears when you select
NEGA POS1 to reverse the colors and
•

when you select

etc.

This indicator appears when you select
1/2000 to record faster-moving action
than the SPORTS mode.
°

outdoors on a

day.

halogen
•

TWILIGHT

-;_... appears
_)_,,. :CLOUD

This indicator appears when you select
HZ:HAZE to soften the picture and
give it a misty white effect.
•

when you select

sunny day.

This indicator appears when you select
SD:SHADOW
to darken the picture
and reduce glare.
•

)e_ appears

Zoom

Indicator

(4X)

The zoom indicators

_ppear here when

you use the zoom lever.

here.
(continues

on next page)

(continued

from previous page)

Viewfinder

Displays

5MIN
TBC SP

T30
M 0:00:00

_EFFECT

[!_] FADER

1_-3),_

+03

LENS COVER
e2_

TAPE END

Exposure

Indicators

Focus Indicators ( _ ,1,,.
_

•" A (Audio)
Audio/Video
(Optional)

_______Plug
_

Output
Yellow

-[/[_'-._

_'_"_

Jack

__-----

___

Yellow

Back of
Stereo VCR or
TV Monitor

_
_

Video

Jack

..'"
.."

Cable

..-

.'"

Plug

Installation
1.

Attach the white plug
the audio/video
cable
IN jack
Notes:

on one end of
to the AUDIO

2. Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO
IN jack on the TV (or VCR).

on the TV (or VCR).
If your cable does not have white

and yellow plugs,

attach the same color to

the audio jacks.
If your TV (or VCR)

has stereo AUDIO

shown

(audio) jack (located under the small
cover) on the side of the camcorder.

jacks, attach the plug to the one labeled
MONO.
If one is not labeled MONO, you
need a Y-adapter, such as AH25,
page 63 to hear both channels.

3. Attach the white plug on the other end
of the audio/video cable to the A

4. Attach the yellow plug to the yellow
(video) jack on the camcorder.

Playback
Playback

on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video
Operation

Inputs (Continued)

and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

1. A. Camcorder connected directly to
TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to
the video input channel.

• During playback, use the playback
features on pages 56-57.
To copy what the camcorder is
playing, place a blank cassette in the
VCR, and press the VCR's RECORD
button.

B. Camcorder connected to VCR that
is already connected to TV: Turn
on VCR and place it in the "line"
or "camera mode". (If your VCR
does not have a "line" or "camera
mode", consult the VCR owner's
manual.) Operate the TV as you
normally do to see the signal
coming from the VCR.
2. Set the POWER switch to VCR to

Note: Make sure the memory-stop feature
is turned off (press COUNTER R/M) or the
camcorder enters play-pause when the
counter reaches M 0:00:00.
.

Press STOP when you axe finished.

turn on the camcorder. The power
indicator lights.
3.

Press PLAY/PAUSE.

Viewing
1.

What the Camcorder

is Seeing (or Recording)

Camcorder connected directly to
TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to
the video input channel.
Camcorder connected to VCR that
is already connected to TV: Turn
on VCR and place it in the "line"
or "camera mode". (If your VCR
does not have a "line" or "camera
mode", consult the VCR owner's
manual.) Operate the TV as you
normally do to see the signal
coming from the VCR.

2. Set the POWER

switch to CAMERA.

Note: Turn the TV's volume down to
prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by
feedback.
.

Press the thumb trigger to begin
recording.
You can watch what the
camcorder is seeing (or recording) on
the TV screen.

We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to
the fun of using your compact VHS camcorder. The following pages have a selection
of accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better.
These accessories axe designed to make the process of recording and watching your
videos more enjoyable.
To order accessories, contact your local Dealer.
If a dealer is not nearby, all accessories are available through toll-free ordering or by
using the order form on page 65.

AC201A Soft Carrying Case

Custom compact soft case designed
especially to provide protection and
utility for your compact VHS camcorder
and most accessories. Rugged fabric
lined with soft non-abrasive material and
generous padding. Has three outside
pockets with storage for lens filters,
adapters, batteries, and tapes.

DCC08 Car Cord Adapter

This car cord adapter enables you to
operate your camcorder from your car,
truck, or RV by plugging the car cord
directly into the vehicle's cigarette lighter
socket. The DCC08 is designed
specifically to convert power from a
12-volt battery to a 6-volt output.

FB1260 Rechargeable Battery

This rechargeable, 1-hour, nickelcadmium battery is designed
specifically for long life. The FB1260
can be recharged with the AC adapter/
charger that came with your camcorder.

BB99L Rechargeable Battery

CPS91 AC Battery Charger

The CPS91 battery charger plugs directly
into an AC outlet and charges the FB1260
and BB99L camcorder batteries.
Because the CPS91 operates on 100-240
Volts, 50/60 Hz, it can be used virtually
anywhere in the world. A plug adapter
might be required in some countries.
Charging takes approximately
seven
hours for the FB1260 (1-hour battery),
and 13 hours for the BB99L (2-hour
battery).

VH83 Audio/Video Cable

This rechargeable 2-hour, nickel metal
hydride battery is designed specifically
for long life. The FB1260 is a 1-hour
nickel cadmium battery. The BB99L
powers your camcorder approximately
twice as long as the FB 1260 (depending
on how much you use zoom and pause).
The BB99L can be recharged with the AC
adapter/charger that came with your
camcorder.

This six foot audio/video cable can be
used to connect the camcorder to a TV
monitor
copying

or VCR for tape playback
tapes.

AH25 Y-Adapter

This Y-adapter allows you to connect your
camcorder's mono audio cable to a stereo
TV or VCR.
63

UsingtheOptionalAC088Tripod
Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such as AC088, keeps the
camcorder steady and produces excellent video results.
This tripod's fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt.
The quick-release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the
camcorder. The grooved, tubular 3-section leg design folds down to
26" when not in use. Rubber feet allow for sure footing.

Order

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Description

Part

Super Lightweight Tripod
Soft Camcorder Case

AC088

$ 49.95

AC201A

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Shoulder Strap

ACS091

$ 12.95

Y-Adapter

AH25

Rechargeable Battery (Extended)

BB99L

$ 77.60

AC Battery Charger

CPS91

$ 59.95

Car Cord Adapter

DCC08

$ 89.95

Rechargeable Battery (Standard)
Audio/Video Cable

FB 1260

$ 49.95

VH83

DC Cable

244268

$ 28.60

AC Adapter/Charger

242740

$ 91.25

Cassette Adapter

VCAll5

$ 49.95

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Troubles sometimes
the help of a service

axe caused by simple "faults" that you can easily correct without
technician by first checking a few basic remedies.

Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder
Service
Center, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing.
Then perform the
simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.
If service should be necessary, the warranty
covers and explains how to get service.

No power

Won't record or
playback

information

lists what your warranty

•

Set the POWER

•
•

the camcorder.
The power indicator lights.
If using battery, it might need to be recharged.
If using AC adapter/charger,
make sure it is plugged
into a working outlet.

•
•

•
•
•
•
•

switch to CAMERA

or VCR to turn on

If using AC adapter/charger,
make sure it is plugged
into a working outlet.
If CONDENSATION
OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE
WAIT flashes in the viewfinder, there is moisture in the
camcorder. Wait until the warning no longer appears
before operating the camcorder.
Make sure POWER switch is set to correct position for
desired operation.
There might not be a cassette in the camcorder.
Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.
The cassette tape might be broken, try another cassette.
You might have reached the end of the cassette, try
rewinding it.

Won't playback

•

POWER

Won't record

•
•

Safety tab removed or closed. (See page 22.)
POWER switch must be set to CAMERA.

No picture

•

Open lens cover.

Camcorder turns
itself off

switch must be set to VCR position.

Set POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA or
VCR to turn back on. If camcorder is left in recordpause or play-pause
prevent tape wear.

for several minutes,

it turns off to

•

Time-counter
memory might be on. Whenever an "M"
appears with the time-counter
display, the camcorder
stops rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads
M 0:00:00.
Press REW '44 or FF "P" again to continue
rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER RIM
to turn off the memory-stop
feature.

•

Press PLAY/PAUSE

•

If CONDENSATION
OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAlT
flashes, there is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until warning
no longer appears before operating the camcorder.

Poor auto-focus
operation

•

Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus
may not
work under these conditions. Place POWER switch in
CAMERA MAN and focus manually.
See pages 36-37.
Subject not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are at
different distances.
Place POWER switch in CAMERA
MAN and focus manually.
See pages 36-37.
Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.

Viewfinder displays
are out of focus

•
•

Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused.
Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.

Picture
subject

•

For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors.
Press P. AE button to select SPORTS or 1/2000.
See page 44.
Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and adjust the
exposure manually. See pages 40-41.

Sound is too low or
distorted

•

Subject

Picture recorded

•

Place POWER

Colors do not look
natural on recording

•

Try adjusting

Title recorded

•

Title is recorded when it appears
the title. See pages 46-47.

Tape stops during
rewind or fast
forward

Camcorder remains
pause mode
Dew indicator
in viewfinder

flashes

is too dark or
too dark

with

to return to normal

playback.

was too fax from camcorder.

switch in CAMERA

AUTO.

special effect

on tape

white balance.

See pages

38-39.

in viewfinder.

Remove

Date and/or time are
recorded on tape

•

Displays axe recorded on tape whenever they appear
in the viewfinder.
Remove them from viewfinder
when recording.
See pages 20-21.
When AUTO DATE is selected (POWER switch in
CAMERA AUTO), date display is automatically
recorded when you begin recording or change the
cassette. See pages 20-21.

Date and/or
incorrect

•

Clock lithium cell battery might need replacing.
See page 17.
Date or time might need to be set. See pages 18-19.

Cannot set REC or
INT. TIME for
animation or timelapse recording

•
•

Make
Check
to SP
Make
AUTO

Cannot record at
beginning of tape
using animation or
time-lapse recording

•

Vertical white lines
appear when shooting bright object

•

This might occur when the background extremely
contrasts with the subject.

Error number (EO1,
E02, etc.) appears in
viewfinder

•

Try disconnecting
power source. Wait ten seconds
and then connect power source again. If error
number does not disappear from viewfinder, consult
your Authorized
RCA Camcorder
Service Center.

Streaks in picture
during playback or
play-pause

• Adjust tracking
page 57.

Bright, crystalshaped spots in
viewfinder

•

time are

•

sure there is a tape in the camcorder.
tape speed setting. Tape speed must be set
for time-lapse or animation recording.
sure POWER switch is not set to CAMERA
to display the menu. See pages 50-53.

Record for at least five seconds at beginning of tape
to start tape running smoothly.
Use fade-in feature before starting to record at
beginning of tape.

Sunlight

with P.AE and FADES buttons.

is directly entering

the lens.

See

Rechaxgeable
battery runs down
sooner than
expected

•
•

If battery has not been used for some time, completely
drain the battery's power and recharge it.
Battery run times axe measured when the camcorder is
recording continuously.
You can check your battery by first
fully charging it and then aiming the camcorder at a clock
and recording the picture of the clock. When the recording
stops, play the last recorded section and note the clock
time. A one-hour battery should give you about 60 minutes
of recording time. In practical use, you might not be able
to record for the full time because the camera uses battery
power when it is waiting between recordings (recordpause) and zooming.

General

Camera Section

Power requirement: 6VDC
Power consumption: 3.6 watts
Weight: 1.6 lbs. (720g)
Dimensions - Including Viewfinder:
3-9/16" (W) x 4-11/16" (H) x 7-13/16" (D)
90 (W) x 119 (H) x 198 (D) mm

Tripod Mount
One 1/4" x 20 threaded hole

Video Recorder Section
Format: VHS-C
Record/playback system:
Four video record/playback
One flying erase head
Video signal: EIA standard
NTSC color

Image sensor: 1/4" CCD imager
Lens: F1.6, f=3.9 to 62.4mm
16:1 power zoom lens
200:1 digital zoom
Filter diameter: 40.5 mm

heads

Viewfinder
0.44" Color electronic viewfinder

AC Adapter/Charger
Power requirement: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.
Power consumption: 23 watts
Weight: .71 lbs. (300g)
Dimensions:
5-9/16"(W) x 1-11/16"(H) x 2-11/16"(D)
140 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm
Service Port
3.5 mm, 4 pole, mini-head jack

Clean the Camcorder
To clean the camcorder's exterior, remove
any power source connected to the
camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean
soft cloth.

Clean the Camcorder's

Lens

To clean the camcorder's lens, blow it with a blower brush and gently
wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning
solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning might
scratch the lens.

Clean the Camcorder's

Viewfinder

You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning.

1. Turn the eyepiece
counterclockwise and pull it out.
2. Remove dust using a blower
brush.
3. Reattach the eyepiece by
aligning the reference marks, and
then turn the eyepiece clockwise
until it clicks.

Proper Care and Storage
Keep dust and grit from entering the
camcorder's cassette door. Dust and
grit are abrasive and cause excessive
wear to both the camcorder's
recording/playback
cassettes.

heads and

• Always close the lens cover when the
camcorder is not in use.
Before handling your camcorder, make
sure your hands and face are free from
any chemical products such as suntan
lotion, as it might damage the finish.

• The camcorder might be damaged by
improper storage or handling.
Do not
subject the camcorder to swinging,
shaking, or dropping.
•

Do not store the camcorder

temperatures below -22°F (-30°C) or
above 149°F (65°C).
•

When the camcorder is not in use,
always remove the cassette and AC
adapter/charger
or battery.

•

Retain the original carton for future
storage or shipping purposes.

Things to Avoid
• Do not attempt to disassemble your
camcorder. There are no userserviceable parts inside.
• Avoid operating your camcorder
immediately after moving it from a
cold location to a warm location. Give
the camcorder 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach
a stable temperature before inserting a
cassette. When the camcorder is
moved from cold to warm,
condensation might cause the tape to
stick to the headwheel and damage the
headwheel or tape.
Do not aim your camcorder at the sun
or other bright objects.
Do not leave your camcorder in direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
The resulting heat buildup might
permanently damage the camcorder's
internal parts.
Do not operate the camcorder in
extremely humid environments.
74

Do not operate the camcorder near the
ocean as salt water or salt water spray
might damage the internal parts of the
camcorder.
• Do not operate the camcorder for
extended periods in temperatures
below 40°F (4°C) or above 95°F

(35°c).
• Do not expose the camcorder or
adapter/charger to rain or moisture.
If any component becomes wet, turn
off the power and take the unit to an
Authorized RCA Camcorder
Service Center.
Do not use an adapter/charger or
batteries other than the ones specified
for the camcorder. Use of the wrong
accessories might cause damage to the
camcorder.

Thomson provides a toll-free telephone
number to help you with any problems you
may encounter with your camcorder. Many
can be diagnosed over the phone, and if
necessary, repair or replacement will be
arranged. Please have your camcorder model/
serial number and date of purchase ready
when you call. If your unit is out of warranty,
we will quote the cost of a repair or
replacement unit to you.

You can reach Thomson at the
following number:

800-283-6503
(Toll free inside U.S.A.)
Our toll-free Camcorder number
operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST
Monday - Friday
for U.S. customers only

Returning

equipment

to Thomson

for repair or exchange

If we are unable to resolve your problem over
the phone, we will gladly service your unit or
exchange it for a new or refurbished
camcorder. Refer to the limited warranty on

Always

consult

the reverse side to learn about your specific
rights and responsibilities.

before

returning

delays,

accounting

Authorization
anything!
number

Thomson
number

Obtain

and get a Return

before

a Service

from the telephone

returning
Request

your equipment
errors,

(SR)

representative
to avoid

or even loss of

your unit.

Important
Thomson

information to customers
Consumer Electronics

The Thomson
the return
SR number
provide

representative

of your equipment
over the phone.

you with instructions

how to return

your Camcorder.

who authorized
will give you an
They will also
on where

and

Write the

number in large, clear characters
on the
outside of the box. To avoid confusion and
misunderstandings,
number

clearly visible

box will be returned
Include

shipments

without

on the outside

an SR
of the

to you at your expense.

a brief note describing

and any conversations

the problem

about the problem

have had with Thomson

you

who ship defective

equipment

are located on the bottom of your unit.
If your Camcorder is within the warranty
period, please provide a copy of the bill of sale
to verify purchase date. Use the original box
and packing material to protect the equipment
from damage in shipment.
For your protection, insure all shipments for
full replacement value and use a reliable
shipper. Thomson assumes no responsibility
for warranty shipments from the customer to
the factory if not shipped in the manner
prescribed by Thomson.

personnel.

Include

your name,

number

of your Camcorder.

address and model/serial
These

numbers

What your warranty covers:

Omion I

•

1. Provide

Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:
•

• One year for parts.
The warranty period for rental units begins
with the first rental or 45 days from date of
firm,

WITHIN
14 DAYS, THE SUGGESTED
RETAIL
VALUE OF THE
CAMCORDER
WILL BE CHARGED

Durinu the initial 90 days

Exchange your camcorder with a new or
refurbished unit, or repair your camcorder.
The option will be ours. Parts will be
provided at no charge, but you will be
responsible for the cost of labor required
for the repair.
How you get service:
•

•

Call 1-800-283-6503 and have your unit's
date of purchase and model/serial number
ready. The model/serial number
information is on the bottom of your
camcorder.

A representative will troubleshoot your
problem over the phone. If the
representative determines that you should
receive a replacement unit, you will be
provided with a Service Request (SR)
number and the location of a nearby
exchange point if one exists. No returns
will be accepted without the SR number.
To receive a replacement Camcorder before
you return yours:

your unit,
14 days

warranty will be charged to your account.
IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT RECEIVED

What we will do:

After the 90 days and within one year

from the date you were provided the SR
number, only items not covered by

whichever

Exchange your camcorder with a new or
refurbished unit, or repair your camcorder.
The option will be ours. There will be no
cost to you.

MasterCard,

number and expiration
date
representative.
This is for

security purposes.
If we receive
excluding all accessories,
within

90 days for labor charges.

shipment to the rental
comes first.

your Discover,

Visa account
to our phone

TO YOUR

CREDIT

CARD.

This

amount, less $10.00 handling, will be
credited if the unit is subsequently
received.
2.

We will send you a replacement

Ship the unit back to us, excluding
accessories,
using the replacement

unit.
all
unit's

carton. Shipping instructions will be
included in the carton along with your SR
number which will allow you to easily
ship the unit back to us. Make sure you
insure your shipment in case of damage
or loss.

Include with the shipment:

•

Evidence of purchase date, such as a
bill of sale to verify your unit's

•

A brief note describing

warranty

eligibility.

camcorder's
•

your

problem.

Your name, address and phone number.

Return transportation,

storage,

handling,

and

insurance costs are your sole responsibility.
We accept no liability in case of damage or loss.

1. We will send a replacement unit to the
exchange point.
2. The exchange location will notify you of
its arrival.
3. Take your unit, excluding all accessories,
and your evidence of purchase date, such

as a bill of sale, to the exchange location
and you will be provided the new or
refurbished unit.
4.

If the repairs were covered by your
warranty, you will not be billed.

To receive a replacement unit after we have
received your unit:
1. Write the SR number on the outside of
the carton used to return the unit.
Make sure you insure your shinlnent in
case of damage or loss.
2.

•

Pick up your camcorder when repairs are
complete.

What your warranty

does not cover:

•

Adjustment of customer controls.

•
•

Damage from misuse or neglect.
A unit that has been modified or
incorporated into other products or is used
for institutional or other commercial

Carefully pack the unit, excluding all
accessories, using the original box and
packing material if possible.

•

purposes.
Batteries for remote control and clock.

•

Cleaning of video/andio heads.

Include with the shipment:

•

Camcorders purchased or serviced outside
the U.S.A.

•

Return transportation, storage and handling
costs of your unit, including insurance for
loss or damage.

•

Acts of God, such as but not limited to
lightning damage.

•

Evidence of purchase date, such as a
bill of sale, to verify your unit's
warranty eligibility.
A brief note describing your
camcorder's problem.

• Your name, address and phone number.
Return transportation, storage, handling, and
insurance costs are your sole responsibility.
We accept no liability in case of damage or
loss.
4. The representative will advise the address
to mail a cashier's check or money order
for payment if there are any out of
warranty labor or parts charges and you
elect not to use your credit card.

Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product
Registration Card packed with your
camcorder. It will make it easier to contact
you should it ever be necessary. The return
of the card is not required for warranty
coverage.

How State Law relates to warranty:

Upon receipt of your product, a new or
refurbished unit will be shipped to you.

•

To have your Camcorder repaired by an
Authorized RCA Camcorder Service
Center:
•

Check with your dealer or call 1-800-3361900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder
Service Center nearest you.

•

Take your unit to the Authorized RCA
Camcorder Service Center of your choice.

•

Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder
Service Center representative evidence of
purchase date, such as a bill of sale.

This warranty

gives you specific

legal

rights and you also may have other rights
that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your camcorder outside
the United States:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your
dealer for warranty information.

Symbols
5SEC. REC button

A
A (audio) and V (video)
jacks 60
Accessories
included
3
optional 62
order form 65
Adapter/charger
4, 12
charging battery 14
Animation indicator
49
Animation recording
48
Assistance
1, 3
Assistance, customer 75
Audio/video jacks 10, 60
AUTO DATE display
20, 21
Auto date feature 32
Auto exposure
40
Auto focus 36
Auto white balance
AutoShot TM 5, 32

Camera edit feature 33
Car cord adapter 16
Care and maintenance
battery 15
camcorder cleaning 73
cassette 23
storage 74
things to avoid 74
Cassette
adapter 58
inserting and removing
23
tape wheel 23
warning 28
Cautions i2
Checks and adjustments
68
Clock cell battery compartment
11, 17
Clock cell indicator
17, 31
Copy tapes 61
COUNTER R/M button
9, 57, 61
Customer assistance and
service 75

Handstrap

Battery
attaching and removing
13
care and storage 15
cassette adapter 58
charging
14
refreshing
14
Battery level indicator
15, 28, 33
BATTERY RELEASE
lever 10, 13

Date and time display
recording
20
setting 18
DATE/TIME menu
7, 35, 37, 46, 51
DC cable 12, 13, 14, 16
DCinjack
4, 10, 12
Demo mode 52

cleaning 73
controls 9

EJECT button
6, 9, 23, 55

Fade and wipe indicators
30, 42
Fade/wipe feature 43
FADES button 57
Fast forward indicator
29
FF button 9, 56
First time operation
3
Five-second recording
33
Five-second recording
indicator
31

Camcorder,
Camcorder

Flying erase head 33
Focus indicators
30, 37
Focusing
36, 37

Digital zooming
34
Displays in viewfinder
Displays, status 29

Erase protection
22
Exposure control 41
indicators
30
Exposure indicators
41
Eyepiece focus control
5, 11, 27, 55

Indicators
animation

AUTO DATE display
28
battery level 15
cassette warning 28
clockcell
17, 31
date and time 28
exposure
30, 41
fade and wipe 30, 42
five-second recording
31
focus 30, 37
interval time 51
LENS COVER
31
manual white balance
29

Indicators
(Cont.)
R (program)AE
28, 44
record
time49,51
REFRESH
14
special
effects28
steady
pix 31,41
TAPEEND31
tapelength31
tapespeed31
tape-remaining
31
timecounter31
timedisplay28
time-lapse
51
titledisplay28
tracking29
whitebalance
39
zoomlevel29, 34
Information
touser81
Inserting/removing
cassettes
23
Intervaltimeindicators
51

L
Lens 10
Lens cover 8
LENS COVER control 4
LENS COVER indicator
31
Letterbox recording
45
Lithium cell 17, 31
Low-contrast
indicator
36

M
M.W.B. menu 39, 40
Manual focus 37
Manual white balance 38
indicator
29
Memory stop 57
Menu PUSH dial
7, 9, l& I0, _ 21, 2_ 2_ 3_

35, 37, 38, 40, 45, 46, 47,
49,

51, 52

MENU/DISPLAY
button
7, 9, 18, 28, 32, 33,
34, 35, 46, 48, 50, 52
Microphone
10, 32

Preset titles

Operating controls 10
Optional accessories 62
Optional plug adapter 12
Order form, accessories
65

Quick review feature 33

P
R (program) AE button
9, 28, 44, 57
Pause indicator 6, 8, 29
Pause, stop-action
56
Play indicator
29
PLAY/PAUSE
button
8, 55, 61
Playback
first 8
on TV (or VCR) 60
using cassette adapter
58
viewfinder
55
Playback features
memory-stop
57
position the tape 56
speeds 22
stop-action pause 56
time counter 57
tracking 57
visual searching
56
Plug adapter 12
Power indicator
5, 8, 10, 16, 32
POWER switch
5, 15, 24, 28, 34, 35, d0,
42, 57, 61
Powering your camcorder
adapter/charger
12
car cord adapter 16
rechaxgeable battery 13

Problem solving 68
Product registration
i2
PUSH button 55

R
REC TIME menu 49
Record date and time
display 20
Record indicator 8
Record time indicators 49
Recording 8
indicator 29
speeds 6, 22
time-lapse 50
tips 26
REFRESH 14
Registration i2
REW button 8, 56, 57
Rewind indicator 29

S
Safety
battery 13
Safety information
Safety tab 22
SEARCH buttons
Search indicators

i2
33
29

Service port 10
Shoulder strap
Attaching
53
attachment rings 9
Shoulder strap attachment
rings 53
Shutter speed indicator 44
Solving problems
68
SP/SLP button
9,22,24,31,33,48,50
Special effects 28

Specifications
72
Speeds, recording and
playback
22
Sports feature 44
Status displays 29
STEADY PIX button
10, 31, 41
Steady pix indicator
31
STOP button
8, 55, 57, 61
Stop-action pause 56

Tripod mount hole 11
Tripod, using 64
Trouble checks 68
TWILIGHT indicator
29

T
Tape copying 61
TAPE END indicator
Tape, inserting 6
Tape length indicators
TAPE LENGTH menu
24, 31
Tape speed
SLP 6, 22
SP 6, 22
Tape speed indicators
Tape wheel 6
TELE MACRO menu

31
31

W
White balance 38
Wipe/fade feature 42
31
35

Tele macro zooming 35
Thumb trigger
10, 21, 32, 49, 51, 61
Time counter 57
Time-lapse indicator
51
Time-lapse recording
50
Time-remaining
display
24, 31
Tips
recording
26
travel 54
TITLE LANG. menu 46
TITLE menu 29, 47
Tracking
55
indicators
29
Tracking buttons 57
Tracking indicators
57
Travel tips 54

Videocassettes
22
Viewfinder
5, 11, 27
adjust for viewing
27
cautions 27
displays 28
displays (turning on and
off) 33
eyepiece focus control
27
playback
55
Visual searching
56

Z
Zoom buttons 37
Zoom level indicator
29, 34
Zoom lever 10, 29,
Zooming
34
tele macro 35

Information
This equipment
digital

to User

has been tested

device pursuant

provide

reasonable

installation.

protection

This equipment

and, if not installed

and found to comply
against

harmful

generates,

to radio communications.

interference

will not occur in a particular

interference

turning

the equipment

However,

to radio or television

Reorient

or relocate

•

Increase

the separation

between

•

Connect
receiver

the equipment
is connected.

into an outlet

•

Consult

the dealer or an experienced

the receiving

or modifications
the user's

which

off and on, the user is encouraged

carried

in a residential
radio frequency

energy

may cause harmful
that

If this equipment

reception,

•

for a Class B

are designed

there is no guarantee

installation.

by one or more of the following

invalidate

interference

limits

with the instructions,

interference

Alterations

These

uses, and can radiate

and used in accordance

interference
harmful

with the limits

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

does cause

can be determined

to try to correct

the

measures:

antenna.
the equipment

radio/TV

out without

FCC fight to operate

and receiver.

on a circuit

different

technician
appropriate

the equipment.

from that to which the

for help.
authorization

may

_ THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
10330 N Meridian

Street

Indianapolis,

46290

@2000

Thomson

Trademark(s)
Marca(s)
Printed

Consumer

Electronics,

® Registered

Registrada(s)
in Japan

TOCOM
Part

15530270

No. LYT0520-001A

(VP)

Inc.

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