RCA CC4393 Owner’s Manual

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Important Safety Information

Be sure to read all safety information before using this product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose

camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

This symbol indicates dan..erous voltage"

RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

RISQUEDECHOC

ELECTRIQUENEPASOUVRIR

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates important instruc-

tions accompanying the product.

Cautions

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide

blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour fiviter les chocs dlectriques, 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 rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this camcorder. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury.

FCC Regulations stale, that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment 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: CC4393 Serial No: Purchase Date: Purchased From:

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Assistance

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. So, if you have any questions, please call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty ....... 800-283-6503

Customer Service ................................ 800-336-1900

Accessories ........................................... 800-338-0376

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information .....

Product Registration ......................

First-Time Operation .................... 3

Included Accessories ....................... 11

Shoulder Strap ............................... I I

Built-In Lights ................................. 12

Buih-in Color Enhancement Light 12

Replacing the Light Bulb .............. 13

Powering the Camcorder ........... 15

Using the Adapter/Charger. ........... 15

Using the Battery ........................... 16

Using the RCA Optional

Car Cord Adapter ......................... 20

Videocassettes ............................... 2 I

Tape Recording Basics .................. 21

Date and Time Display ............... 23

Setting the Time and Date ............. 23

Correcting the Date or Time .......... 23

Charging the Clock Battery ........... 24

Record the Time and Date, Auto

Date, Auto Title. or Date .............. 24

Seeing What's Recorded ............ 25

Using the Viewfinder and LCD ..... 25

Camera Features .......................... 29

DISPLAY Button ........................... 30

Microphone ................................... 30

Demonstration Mode ..................... 30

Quick Review Feature ................... 30

AutoShot TM Feature ....................... 30

Auto Focus .................................... 3 I

Macro Focus .................................. 3 I

Steady Pix _s' feature ...................... 31

Tape-Remaining Display ............... 32

Electronic Indexing ....................... 32

Zooming ........................................ 33

Digital Effects ................................ 34

Adding Effects ............................... 34

Tape Counter ................................. 40

Locating Tape Segments ............... 40

Editing Videocassettes ................. 41

Editing Features ............................. 41

Camera Edit Feature .................. 41

Flying Erase Head ..................... 41

Audio Dubbing .............................. 42

Dubbing Onto a Recording ........ 42

Connecting to an External

Audio Source ........................... 43

On-screen Displays ...................... 27

Identifying On-screen Elements .... 27

Dubbing Both Audio and Video .... 44

Connecting to External Audio

and Video Sources .................... 45

Continued on Next Page

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Table of Contents

Editing Videneassettes ................. 41

Camcorder Tifler ........................... 46

Creating Personalized Titles ...... 47

Tiiler's Chart of Characters ....... 47

C{}rrccling Errors ....................... 47

Rcc{}rding onto a Tape in lhc

Camcorder. ............................... 48

Rccordlng Titles While C{}pyin._ a

Tape From the Camcorder to

Another VCR ........................... 48

Travel Tips ..................................... 49

Recnrding From a VCR or

TV Monitor. ................................. 50

C{}pying Tapes tn a Camcorder 5 I

Installation ..................................... 51

Recording ...................................... 5 I

Playback ......................................... 53

Playing Back Tapes ....................... 54

Pluvback Features ......................... 55

Plavback on a TV or VCR

Using A/V Input Jacks ................. 57

Playback on a TV Without

A/V inputs .................................... 59

Optional Accessories ................... 61

Removing the lens hood ................ 65

Attaching an accessory Lens ......... 65

Accessory Order Form .................. 66

References ...................................... 69

Troubleshooting ............................. 70

Care and Maintennace ................... 74-

Specifications ................................ 76

Customer Assislance and Service .. 77

Warranty ........................................ 77

Index .............................................. 80

Information to User ....................... 85

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First-Time Operation

This section describes the necessary steps to set up and record with the camcorder for the first time. For more detailed operating and feature options, refer to the other

sections of this manual.

Unpack the Camcorder and Accessories

Save the packing materials and box in case you ever necd to ship or store the camcorder.

Items shown bek)w are packed with the camcorder. If any parts are missing or appear damaged, contact lhc store where \ou purchased

the unit immediately.

WARNING.

Lead-acM

ball#r\', mu,w he disposed of properly to avoid

em'iromnemu!

l)lvblems

Model CC4393

AC Adapter/Charger:

Stock No. 241044

DC Cable: Stock No.

233328

Caution: Do not use this adapter/

c'harger tbr any pulT_ose other than

cha,lging the EPO96FS or EPO96FL batt_ ry pack or suppl) ing po_ er to

the camco/'de/2

Rechargeable 10-Volt Battery

Stock No. EP096FS

Shoulder Strap

Stock No. 227327

or Stock No. 241305

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2. Attach the Adapter/Charger

To AC 120V,

50/60 Hz

Adapter/charger

DC cable

The lead-acid battery that came with

the camcorder should be fully charged out of the box. When the battery is too

weak to run the camera though, the adapter/charger can be used to power

the camcorder:

1. Attach one end of the unit's DC cable to the DC OUTPUT jack on

the side of theadapter/charger.

2. Attach the other end of the cable

3. Plug the adapter/charger's plug

Specific details aboutpowering the

eamcorder are on page 15.

DC IN 9.6V

jack

to the DC IN 9.6V.iack on the camcorder.

into a working power outlet.

3. Adjust the Handstrap, Remove the Lens Cap, and Attach it to the Handstrap

1. Open the handstrap by pulling the outer tab. Insert your hand and

adjust the handstrap to fit.

Lens cap

(attach to handstrap)

Handstrap

Outer tab

2. Remove the lens cap and attach it to the handstrap as shown.

3. Refasten the handstrap.

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First-Time Operation

4. Insert a Tape

STOP/EJECT

button

Cassette

holder

l ,

Press the STOP!E.IECT button to

open the cassette holder door.

Insert the cassette tape with the safety tab facing up and the tape

windows facing out.

Safety tab

Tape windows

Cassette door

(press here to close)

3. Press the cassette down gently until it locks into place, and close

the cassette compartment door.

on page 22

Specific details of tape insertion are I

5. Turn on the Camcorder

• Press and hold the red button on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch.

Slide the switch to CAMERA.

The camcorder enters record-

pause mode.

• The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether to record

(CAMERA), turn the power off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR).

CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch

Note: lf you want the date and time displayed on your

recordings, you must set it. See Date and Time Display

on pages 23-24.

The camcorder automatically turns off if it remains in Record-

Pause mode for more than five minutes. To turn back on, slide the

power switch to OFF and then

back to CAMERA or simply press

the Record-Pause button.

(Continued on next page)

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Electronic viewfinder

(Grasp here to move)

Viewfinder

BRIGHT control

(Under Viewfinder)

Eyepiece focus control

Eyepiece

LCD OPEN button

LCD bright control LCD monitor

Shoulder

extension

pad

6. Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What's Recording

What's being recorded can be seen with either the LCD monitor or the color viewfinder. When the LCD monitor is opened more than 45 degrees, the viewfinder

automatically turns off. When the LCD monitor is closed, the viewfinder automatically turns on. When the LCD monitor is extended 90 degrees and rotated all the way around (screen side facing toward the scene being recorded), both tile viewfinder and the LCD

monitor reflect the shot.

Using the LCD Monitor

I. Unfold the shoulder extension pad.

2. Press the LCD's OPEN button to open the monitor. Once the

monitor is open at least 45

degrees, the viewfinder automatically turns off.

Using the Viewfinder

1. Make sure the monitor is closed and locked. If the monitor is open

more than 45 degrees, the viewfinder automatically turns off'.

2. Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it horizontally.

3. Rotate the monitor only when it is open 90 degrees. When rotated 90

degrees or more, the image on screen becomes a mirror image

and the viewfinder turns on.

4. To adjust the brightness of the image on the monitor, adjust the

LCD bright control.

5. Fit the shoulder extension pad to

your shoulder for convenient LCD monitor viewing.

3. Pull the viewfinder out from the

camcorder and rotate the eyepiece into a comfortable viewing position.

Caution: Pulling on the eye piece might cause damage to it or the camcorder.

4. Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder

for your vision.

5. Adjust the brightness of the image in the viewfinder by turning the

BRIGHT control.

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First-Time Operation

REC/PA USE

button

Slide the LIGHT A UTO/

OFF/ON switch to A UTO

The color enhancement light helps create brighter and sharper images.

Set the LIGHT A UTOIOFF/ON switch to AUTO to activate the

color enhancement light

automatically when the camcorder is focused on a dark scene.

"AUTO" also turns offon the

LCD/viewfinder when the camera is aimed at a bright object.

LIGHT AUTO/OFF ON

switch

8. Start and Stop Recording

• Press and release the REC/PAUSE button to start recording. REC appears in the viewfinder or on

the LCD monitor when the camcorder is recording.

• Press and release the REC/PAUSE button again to stop recording.

The camcorder is now in the record-pause mode ( II appears in

the viewfinder or on the LCD

monitor when the camcorder is in

record-pause).

For more details about the AUTO light, are on pages 12-13.

Caution: Make sure the LCD monitor is open 90 degrees be lbre rotating it

hack into position for closing.

(Continued on next page)

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First-Time Operation

CAMERA/

OFF/VCR

REC/PAUSE

button

switch

REW/ PLAY

REVIEW button

button

\ i

\\\ !

9. Play Back What's Recorded

1. Press and hold the small button on

the CAMERAiOFF/VCR switch while you slide it to VCR.

2. Press REW!REVIEW to rewind the tape.

3. Press PLAY to play back the tape.

4. Press STOP!EJECT when you are

finished playing back the tape.

For ._peeific details on the LCD

monitor and viewfinder playback see the Playback chapter starting

on page 53 in this manual.

10. Turn Off the Camcorder

1. Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR

Switch to OFFto turn off

power.

11. Close the LCD Monitor and Replace Lens Cap

Caution: Make sure the LCD monitor

is open 90 degrees before rotating it back imo position for closing.

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First'Time Operation

12. Review Operating Controls

DISPLAY

RESET

DATE/TIME

TITLER

)©

CAMERA,! OFF/ VCR switch

AV DUB

REW (Rewind)/REVlEW

(also the - [minus] button)

PLAY

F.FWD (Fast Forward) (also the + [plus] button)

STOP/EJECT

(also EDIT-ADV button)

Light

Microphone

MIC (microphone) jack

(located under built-in

microphone

Lens cap

Lens

A V OUT/IN

Reset switch switch

Troubleshooting

for details.)

Lens hood

(see

VIDEO, AUDIO IN/OUT, and RF DC OUT jacks (located behind

small cover)

(Continued on next page)

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First-Time Operation

12. Review the Operating Controls (Continued)

Viewfinder

BRIGHT control

(under viewfinder)

LCD monitor

OPEN I

button

LCD

Bright

control

Volume

control FADE

/button

INST. (instant)

ZOOM button

DIGITAL EFFECTS

Built-in speaker

button

STEADY PIX

button

LIGHT AUTO/

OFF/ON switch

Attach

rechargeable

jr/ battery here

Attach adapter/

charger's DC cord

here

Shoulder

extension

pad

Shoulder strap

attachment ring

BATTER Y

EJECT button

DC IN 9.6V jack

Shoulder strap

attachment ring

Eyepiece focus

control

Viewfinder

REC/PAUSE button

Power zoom buttons

(Wand 7)

Plus- TRACKING button:

Handstrap with

lens cap holder

Cassette door

(press here to close)

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Included Acce ories

Shoulder Strap

The camcorder's shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorder from your

shoulder and - when you tire ready to shoot - bring the camcorder to shooting position in one quick movement.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

I. Unfasten one end of the shoulder

strap from the buckle. Make sure you leave the buckle on the strap.

Buckle

Thread the end of the strap back

through the buckle making sure it is threaded over the outer strap. Make

sure the strap is not twisted.

Thread one end of the shoulder strap through one of the shoulder strap

rings as shown.

Shoulder strap

attachment "

Shoulder strap

attachment ring

4. Repeat steps 1-3 to attach the other end of the strap.

5. Pull on the straps and make sure they are securely fastened before using the

shoulder strap to support your

camcorder.

Cautions: When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder

strap, rotate the vie_finder up to

its original position, lf the monitor is open, close and lock it.

This helps prevent possible damage to the vieufinder or

monitor ffom bumping against your body as you move.

Make sure the shoulder strap is

firmly attached be/ibre using it

to carry the camcordet:

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Light

Built-in Color Enhancement Light

The built-in color enhancement light automatically adds light when needed.

CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch

Video light

LIGHT AUTO/OFF/ON switch

Using the Light

I. Press and hold the small button on the

CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while

you set it to CAMERA.

2. Set the LIGHTAUTO/OFF/ON switch.

• To turn the light on, set the switch

to ON. If you want the light to come on

automatically when the camcorder senses there is insufficient light, set

the switch to AUTO.

Notes: For the light to operate in AUTO, you must have a tape in the camcorder

l['the lighting condition is unstable, the light may turn on and off_ Set the light to ON or

OFF.

To turn the light off, set the switch to OFF. To save battery power, turn the light off when you are not

recording.

Notes: When the light is turned on, the

calll( olde! l#l(l\' [lllll (?ff i/'the hatter.\"s power

is / ( ) ] * l ( ' _ ' e t _ t ] t _ ) _ [ 2 ] t the ha ttery level indicator

is m_t flashing.

Avoid bumping or shaking the light when in

use. The light'.s bulb is sensitive when hot and

might hum out.

Cautions:

Do not operate the video light closer than one foot to people or other objects.

The video light and light cover become

very hot. Do not touch them during operation or right after use. Serious

injury may result. To prevent oveHwating, do not block or

cover the ventilation holes on the color enhancement light.

Do not place the camcorder in a carrying

case right after using the light.

Never operate the video light close to

flammable or explosive material.

Do not allow water to drop on the light

when in operation.

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Light

Replacing the Light Bulb

Light case

Reflection

plate

Bulb

Light cover

Lower hook

Removing and Replacing tile

Light Bulb

1. Press and hold the lower hook of the

light cover while removing the light

cover from the light case.

2. Replace the light bulb.

Note: See the installation instructions pa_'ked

with the replacement bulh.[br detailed iJ!/_n'mation.

Cautions:

Do not touch the light bulb with your fingers. If you accidentally touch the bulb, wipe it with a soft cloth. A dirty bulb may cause

smoke and have a reduced service life.

When replacing the bulb, only use bulb part number 22l I I l to reduce the risk of fire and other hazards.

3. To replace the light cover, pass the bulb through the hole of the reflection plate and attach the lower hook to the

light case on the camcorder.

4. Press gently on the front of the light cover until it locks into place.

Note: Make sure the fi'ont cover qf'the light is

properly attached.

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Powering the Camcorder

Using the Adapter/Charger

The ad_lp[cl-/chaf_el t/t|acllC_ [O |bL" _t_lllCOl"dcf al/d _C|_ _ot! pO\k'Cf ?'Ottl Call,CO "[ t?"

( "CCt]_ IlOl/l M;.mdard household power. The adaptcrichtugcr opcra{c_ on 12(1 \,fits. 5()/

6() HZ. al](] trill bc LISO¢] {0 po\_ CI the L'anlcoldcr or rcL'htH_o the baize]'\.

C(lllt]oll" [)(I IlOl z2ltetllpt Io llSe (7 "/)ell'e!" ('o!!l'('t'lel"" to IIAU VOIII A(" ddLl]Jtet'i('hdl'k'eF Oll d

power srmr('e _rller than 120 robs. 50/60 H=. m the adal)ter/ehar_er mid cant( _rd(q tmU bc

ddnld,_,eJ !/.volt Wis/I to o]_¢l'dle the A(" dddl)teF/_'/h'O_t_eF ell _l [)OW('F soltFee ol]leF t]tdl] ]20

volt,_. 50/(,0 Hz. tt._d on/\' a tran,_f_Jrlnel-iyp_' [_ower _ (mr;'rRu. Do trot rise "solid-state'" or "'switching,type" power converters. They will damage your AC adapterlcharger. ,Dt

.ui_,mJ CP5()14. shown on page 62. is de_[k, nl'J f})i H',_ i!ll lO0-2JO _,'dm 50 (_0I1:

To AC 120V,

50/60 Hz

OC IN 9.6V

jack

OUTPUT

jack

Adapter'

charger

DC cable

Cautiott: Do not lISt this (l(l(Iptel'/ch(ll]_Ul'._()F Eltly otllei ])lO'poAe Ot/leF t/l_lfl ( /l_l!_ill_, Il

the EPO96FS or EPO96FL bactery pack or supplying power to the ('ameorder. J

Attaching the Adapter/Charger

I. Attach one end of the adapter/

charger's DC cable to the DC

OUTPUT jack on the adapter/charger.

2. Attach the other end of the cable to

the I)C IN 9.¢)l'jack on the camcordcr.

3. Plug the adapler/charger's plug ink) an

opcrath]g otltlct. The POWER

indicator on the adapter/charger lights

when it is properly connected.

Notes: ]Tie a_htl_ter/¢harqer emmet charge the battery and operate the cam_ot_ler at the

,_dl/le tillle. I/'_'OIt eOllllee[ /)ot]l, tile _ldEl])/el/ (]ldl]_,_el pOWdl,\ tile i'dllHOl'del: Remove l]le

adapter/cttarger's eahle fi'om the DC OUT-

PUT iaek 1o ehar qe the battery. When using the ad_q_ter/ehallq, er to power file

eameordet; the battery level iHdicator raiL,hi

di,fl_la_ _. T/ti_ indicator ix it,_ed fi)r

J)(itlel 3" O/)L'I'_IIlOII illld ]I_IA tlo tlle(lllill,'_ _ w]lel? ll,_illk_ the _ld_ll)leF/( ]ldl',qel' tO [H)_I cI t/!c

('_tllt_'_!lklel

Removing the adapter/charger

I. Unplug the adapter/charger from thc

wall outlet.

2. Remove the DC cable from the

adapter/charger and camcorder.

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Powering the Camcorder

Using the Battery Charging the Battery

Tile baitmw should be charged righi out o1' the box if it is not d_ai'Tcd or when tile

battery "_,power is depleted, a full charge take al)proximatclv two hours. The

camcorder's opel-atil/g time depends oil how often yt)ll ttlrll the power oi1 tllld off alld

how nll.ich you use the rllonitor, zoom, and patiso. To conserve battery power, turn the

cailqColder off during recording breaks.

WA RNING :

Lead acid

hatte#'v. ._ll#,l

be dMposeU q(

proI_eHy.

CHARGE

indicator

Caution: When a battery is attached to the adapterlchaE_er, do not turn them upside down. The batte O, mightJMI off'and be damaged

or cause injm3,. I

To AC 120V,

50160 Hz

Rechargeable battery (hold battery flush and slide

down)

Align

arrows

If tile DC cable is attached to the

DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter/charger.

remove it.

1. Align reference mark on battery with

mark ('ill adapter/charger.

2. Hold the batter) ]]ush against the adapterlcharger and slide it in the

direction of tile arrow.

?,. Plug aclaptcr/dlarger into nearest AC

outlet ( 120V. 60/60Hz).

4. If the battery is properly connected, the adapter/charger's CHARGE

indicator lights.

Note: VtHll" h_tll('l 3 will l_rovide hetter.vcrvicc

if.Volt _ /Itlr.q{' it hgi/_)l'{' dltd (lltel it,sc {llltl SloIC

it .f 1"4H;lll[('Ill/)('I'_IgHI'U.

5. Remove the charged battery by sliding it up and off the adapter/

charger.

6. Attach the charged battery to the

camcoldcr d, _, Allokl'll Oil t]le Ile.tl pd,t{e.

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Powering the Camcorder

Using the Battery (Continued)

CA MERA/OFF/VCR

switch

BA TTER Y EJECT

button

Rechargeable

battery -_

flush and " /

[Hold batter_ 1

slide down J

Attaching a Charged Battery

If the DC cable is aitached to the camcorder, remove it befl_re attaching the

battery.

I. Set the CAMERAiOFF/VCR switch

to "OFF.'"

2. Align the reference arrow on the

battery to the arrow on the back of the camcorder.

3. Hold the battery flush against the

ATTENTION: THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY CONTAINED IN THIS PRODUCT IS RECYCLABLE. ATTHE END OF ITS

USEFUL LIFE, UNDER VARIOUS STATE LAWS, IT MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF THIS BATFERY IN THE MUNICIPAL WASTE STREAM. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL SOLID WASTE OFFICIALS FOR DETAILS IN YOUR AREA FOR RECYCLING

OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL.

camcorder while you slide it dm_n in tile direction of the arrow until il snaps

into place.

Removing a battery

1. Set the CAMERA/OFFiVCR switch to

OFF.

2. Press and hold the BATTERY EJECT button while removing the battery.

RECYCLE

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Powering the Camcorder

Using the Battery (Continued)

Battery level indicator

! hc b:_Ucr'_!t',el indicmor appear_ ill fl_c _ic\_finder or [.CI ) namuor ;rod ,h<_\_,

c;l! LiLc ;llilt)tln[ Ol' [)t_\vcr ifl the rechargc:d_le b3Ilcry.

[idUl'l'F /t'l_ H!/!_H!_!i _li_/l/_ll' IH

;< _.TJl',l l \)

'_\'F<C!] :_L; UI_Q,.';III+,. t!]C I1HI._;I'_ i', !t; ], ohmgOd

','_ ihc power l,, i.l_CC! ;¢J_ tuid

k appc_'ar.

Vv ]tel) the battery power is almoM

gont:, ! flashes in the view-

Finder or on the LCD monitor.

Rec.:l?,;ugc the batlerv or u<_e the

.'Die 1)dli_'_t file t_<!i:_',' x !r'1vl iu<li< <m,_ .!,i" t!._hev/<, ii,(li-i] I_/lf !71 i,,I IJ_IH_': t /_i_('/

<':<':,,il ,.,,i,1,>17<,:1<7< :!:, i)<,r/f+/ _i<_<l

7its' hatfes", /evu/i_Idi('amr isn'l/e_'urUuU vnl

l]li' hq_u

7hc IJtllltq'v Idwel //ltli( tliOt /1(t,_ HO s/It'Otl/#l_

It /If'If WHI !!_' [hc t/Jdl,leFi_'i/ds]t,_'r (H

()])[iIHltl/ ((!l 1'(_1"(/ [(I ])()ll'_'l" lilt' (YJI/IU(H'dCI]

adaplcr!charger before continuing

1o use the camcorder. Set the

CAMERA/OFF/V('R swilch to OFF Io lurn off the camcordcr before

replacing the battery.

Cautions: W]lell a batle O' reae]ws empty dtumg ttse, the _ dlHco/zlet [ltlllS Qj_ The

batte O" should still have em_ugh reserve power to _ject the cassette when you press STOP/KIECZ

If'the camcorder does not t_/ect the cassette when you press STOPIEJECT, do not

force the cassette door open. This will damaqe the eamcorder.

Btjbre attenq_ting to tject the cassette, power the canu'order with the adopter/charger or recharge the battery.

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Powering the Camcorder

Using the Battery (Continued)

Battery care

• Your battery' will provide better

ser\,lce and longer performance if you charge if before and after use.

and store it at normal room tem- perature.

• The battery should be charged at a temperatu,-e of 32°F - 95°F (0°C -

35°C) to prevent damage

• Do not operate the batteD' tit temperatures belo_ I4°F<-I0°C) or

Battery storage

Store the battery' at normal room temperature

Lead acid battm _e_,will completely' dp, chargc it not u>ed The battery should be rechanged at lea.,t once every six rnonth.,, or it may lose its

abfllt 5 to hold a charge

above 95°F (35°C1. You might damage the battery fl ._ou use nt at

temperatures above 122°F (50°C) Operation tlnle decrease.`, at extremely, low tenlperatures

Attez zepeated charges and use the operatmn rune decreases. When the

opera[lOll time become`, too `,hort to

be LI`,el'LI[, It 1`, tln]c [o replace the

battery

A battery' stored for long periods

imght not ,,upply powm for the

`,pecffied tune. Addmonal

recharging might help re.`,tore

the battery"., opetanon nine

Battery safety precautions

• Batteries being recharged that have

not been used foi an extended

period may continue to charge after

the normal time. Do not charge a battery' for more than 24 hours.

If the CHARGE indicator on the

adapter/charger starts flashing, renlo,,e the battery, and reattach nt If after .,,everal attempt.`,, the

Indlcatoi continue`, to flash, your

battmy cannot take a charge and must be replaced

Throwmg the battery into a fire or exposing the battery to excessuve

heat (o_er 149°F/65°C) could be hazardous

• Do not short the batterv's terminals.

• Allow the battery to cool down

before attaching it to the adapter/ charger. The CHARGE indicator wdl

not light and the battery' wdl not

charge ff you attach a hot battery.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify' the battery There a_e no user-,,,ervnceable part, inside.

• Use the battery only with _peclfied AC adapter/chargers and camcordm s

• If leakage hom a damaged battery contacts your skin or clothing, wash

ntoff immediately' wLth runmng

water

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Powering the Camcorder

Using the RCA Optional Car Cord Adapter

The optional DCC096 cal cord _h.wn/_n

I_u._e 61 allow,, you to power .,,'oul

camcorder from the cigarette hghter ',ocket of a car. truck, or RV It converts

12-volts to a 9 6-volt output

Note: Clm._ult the in,tall, trim ,,_d _q_emtt/t,,, tt__rt_€(ttl,ts eta(h_cd _ till tllc D('CI_96 t_,t

, t_n?l_letl" O/)('l'dtlll,k _ 117_tl It( [1011

Attaching the Car Cord

Calttion: Tile D('C096 __l_t ord _s

de_fgned to be tlsed onl\ with vehtc le having 12-t'olt negative ground ele_ trt_ al

sy._/t,t_l.',

Warning: To avotd pvsstble damage tl_

I]IC (alll( (ndo, llst' o11[\' t]l("

DCCO90 _11 _c.d It haa plmtfve np

I_olaf lO' and t._ t apahle o[ _onl et tin,q, 12

volt_ to 9 0 _i,Its

Cigarette

socket

_ _ lighter

// CO;_iOna/

Set the CAMERA/OFF/[ "CR switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder

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

Insert the small plug on the car cord to the DC IN 9.6t,'jack located on the

back of the camcorder

Take the vehicle's c_garette hghter out of the socket.

Insert the car cord's cigarette lighter

plug into the vehicle's cigarette hghter

socket.

DC IN 9.6V

jack

To turn on the camcorder, press and

hold the small button on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR ,,witch while you

set _t to CAMER,4.

Note_: The t't'htt [t' does/t¢_/have 1o be

I llllll[ll_ _f_l f/It' t _llllt old(q to ol_('l _tf(' Ihtt_l

the DC €at t ord

Tht' /)dHc/ \ I('l ('1/lldltd[Ol ]1(15 IIO lflt'd/llll k'

H'h('/I \'o/t lt\_' [tit' l d/ _ _nd to ]_t_ ('/ Ills'

_1111( o/'d('l

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Videocassettes

Tape Recording Basics

Make sure you select good quvht,, tapes [or 3 our camcorder U,,e of poor quallt 3' tapes or tape_ that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads.

resulting in a snowy p_eture or no p_cttuc at all during pla 5back Because there z,, no control over the type of tape purcha,,ed or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not

covered under warrant). It L-,considered normal maintenance. If a snowy p,cture or no-p_cture condmon persists, con_nder the use of a dry chmmcal

nonabras,ve head-cleaning tape Be sure to follow the directions with the head- cleaning kst carefully, lmpmpm u.-,e ot a head cleaner might damage your camcordm

Erase Protection - Safety Tab

You can use 5,our ,,ldeoca,,,,ettes o_ er and o\ el again

lu.,t record o'.er it.

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the tab.

To erase a previous _ecordlng.

To record on the tape again, cover the hole with rinyl tape.

Recording and Playback Speed and Times

The camcorder records and play's back m VHS standmd speed (SP)

the maximum recording times for popular VHS cassettes.

CASSETTE RECORDING TIME

T-60 60 MIn

T- 120 2 Hrs

T-160 2 Hrs. 41) Min

Lsted below are

] T-180 3 Hrs

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Videocassettes

Inserting and Removing Videocassettes

STOP/EJECT

button

Safety tab

Tape

windows

Press here

to close.

Caution Insert the cassette only one way

_,lth the tape wheel facing up and the

tape windows facing out The cassette

should slide east b

into the holder

Gentl}, push the cassette down tmtll it

locks into place.

Attach a power ,,ource to the camcorder

Press the STOP E.IEC7 button.

The cassette holdm opens automat=callx

Videocassette Care and Storage

• When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it, remove it from

the camcorder, and label it.

• Store cassettes vemcally un their protective cases at normal room

temperatures Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes In a car or

outdoors lor an extended period. Excessive heat or cold might

damage }'our cassettes

• Keep the cassette away from _trong magnetnc fields such as

electric motors and other devices

• Keep dust from entering the

3 Insert the cassette wnth the tape

wheel facing up and tape wlndo\v_ facing out Gently push the cassette

dov, n until it locks into place

4 Gentl3 close the cas,,,ette holder with

your hand

cassette compartment All dust is abrasive and will cause excessive

wear on the tape and the camcorder's recording or play-

back heads

• Do not use cassettes with dam- aged or spliced tape

• Do not use a cassette it it has been damaged or exposed to mmsture

The tape m+ght jam and/or

damage your camcorder.

• Break off the safety tab to prevent

accidental erasure of 5'our recordmg

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Date and Time Display

Setting the Time and Date

You must set the correct date and time belore it can be displayed and recorded on your tapes. Tile built-in clock cell must be charged as described on the next l)aXe.

Note: [/'po_*'er is I(1} on fin more llluII ldll millutes with I!o _'a,sseue ill lit{' {'attlCOl'¢h'r u/ld lll_' _&/¢'

nnt set or Uw built-in Hock t)allery _lol ch_nRed, the camcorder slo_ls tile demollslralion mode.

"l}* S!Op the' ddnlOllS[l_lliOll nlod{'. {tiscolllldCl and I'gCOI?IIgCI Ill{' pow_'l" _Oltl'('d or ilMerf cz ('glaX{'lte.

DA TE/TIME CAMERA/' OFF/

button VCR switch

\ \

I. Attach the camcorder's battery or AC

adapter.

2. Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while you

set it to CAMERA.

. Press the DATE/77ME button to

display the date and time on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

A flashing cursor lets you know which part of the display you are setting.

If the flashing cursor does not appear,

press and hold DATE/TIME and then press STOP/E, IECT.

REW/REVIEW F.FWD button

button /

4. Repeatedly press the FFWD orREWi RE\ 'IEI_' until the correct month

appears. Press and hold the button to advance the digits faster.

5. When the correct month is displayed, press STOP/EJECT. The cursor

moves to the next part of the display.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set the COtTect month, day, year, hour, minute(s), and

AM/PM.

After setting AM or PM, press the

DATE/TIME button to remove the

flashing cursor and start the internal clock.

12:00AM

I/ 1/1999

/I\

Correcting the Date or Time

To correct the date or time, press and hold

the DATE/TIME button and then press STDP/E.IECT. The display and the

flashing cursor appear. Use STOP/EJECT, F.FWD, and REW/REVIEW to correct the

time or date. Press DATE/TIME to remove the flashing cursor and start the clock.

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Date and Time Display

Record the Time and Date, AUTO Date, Auto TITLE, or Date

The time and date, AUTO date. auto TITLE, date only, or no date can be recorded on your tape. Whenever one of these displays appear, it will be recnrded.

LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays

Repeatedly Press DATE/TIME

10:25AM

11118/2000

I*l oAoTor

11 /I 8/2000

Date and Time Display

No Display

Date Display

To Select the Display to Record

I. Repeatedly press DATE/TIME to

select the display you want to record.

• Date and Time Display: The date

and time will be displayed and recorded.

@ AUTO Date: The date is

automatically recorded for approxi- mately 10 seconds at the beginning

of the recording.

AUTO date displa+_

@TITLE ]

11/18/2000

A UTO Title Display

€

11/18/2000

• @ TITLE: The date and title you have created are displayed and recorded for approximately 10 seconds at the beginning of the

recording.

• Date Display: The date is dis- played and recorded.

• No Display: No display is dis- played or recorded.

Charging the Built-in Clock Battery

The camcorder has a built in rechargeable

battery that must be charged

approximately ever++, two months.

I. Attach the battery or AC adapter and

set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to

OFF.

Leave the power supply attached at least 24 hours.

Caution: If the _anu'order's internal battely

is not charged every two months, it can over- discharge and shorten its I_[k,span. l]'you suspect that the battery is tTot working

I)roperly, contact an authorized RCA Service

Center /_)r service.

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Seeing What's Recorded

Using the Viewfinder and LCD

What is being recording can be viewed on the LCD monitor or through the camera's eyepiece, called the viewfinder. Note that when the LCD monitor is open more than 45

• o -_ •

ck_iccs, the \,'iewfinder automatically turns off. Closing the I,CD automaticalh/turns the viewfinder display back on.

Using the I CI) Monitor

OPEN

Button

Bright

Control

Adjusting the Monitor

I. Press the OPEN button and swing the

monitor out from the camera body. Make sure the LCD is open 90

degrees. The viewfinder will turn off.

2. Rotating the monitor

• Tilt the monitor down to record from a high angle, such as over a

crowd. Tilt the monitor up to record from a

low angle, such as when kneeling.

To enable both you and the person being recorded to see what's being

recorded, rotate the LCD monitor completely around so the I¥ont of

the monitor faces the person you're

The LCD monitor can open up

to 90 degrees. Open monitor

90 degrees before rotating it.

Cautions: l)o no: /hrce the LCD

to open/i_rther than 90 degree._. This will d_l/ll(l,qe the mollilor amli

01 [he calllCol'del.

Open the monitor 90 de,<wees

b@)re rota#nk, it up, down m reversing its direction. Be sure the monitor is not rotated or tilted

before closing the LCD. Do not touch the monitor with

your _'ngcrs. U._c _t ,sO/'Icloth to

Hean it.

When carrying the camcorder with

the shoulder sl;zq), close aml lock the LCD dispho'. This will help

prevent pvssible damage./i'om

huntping the monitor against your bo_lv while moving.

recording. With the mo_litor facing the subject, the viewfinder turns

back on automatically.

3. To adjust the brightness of monitor's display, use the bright control on the

side of the LCD. Adjusting the LCD's display does not affect the brightness

of the recording being made.

4. When finished, carefully rotate the monitor back into position, closing

and locking it into place.

Note: _rlt_'_ _'t'_'()l'di/l_ 011(t hright, sunny day.

the L('D monitor might he hard to see. Using

the eyepiece will make the pietttre easier to see.

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Seeing What's Recorded

Using the Viewfinder

The camcorder's viewfinder (which contains the eyepiece) is a miniature monitor that

displays the camcorder's recording image. When the LCD monitor is open from the camera body more than 45 degrees, the viewfinder automatically turns off. For

convenient viewing, rotate the viewfinder horizomall}, pull it OLI[from the camcorder body and rotate the eyepiece back to face tile camcorder's operator.

Viewfinder

Cautions: Do not pull on the eyepiece. Do m_t._rce the eyepiece

to rotate _ompletely around. This could damage the vie_]inder and/

or the camcorde/2

When caro,ing the camcorder with

the shoulder strap, put the

viewfinder back in its original position. This helps prevent possible danm_e to the view/inder

fiom bumping against your body

as poll Dl0l'C,

Viewfinder Controls

BRIGHT

control

__Eyepiece

focus control

BRIGHT Control

The brightness of the viewfinder's image can be adjusted by rotating the BRIGHT

control. This does not affect the picture being recorded by the camcorder.

Focus Adjustment

The eyepiece focus control allows adjustment of the focus of the viewfinder for your vision. If you wear eyeglasses,

you probably can operate the camcorder without then:.

It is easiest to set the correct locus by focusing on one of the viewfinder's on-

screen displays. Look through the viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece lk)cus

control for your vision. The eyepiece flmus control does not affect

the locns of the picture actually recorded

by the camcorder.

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On-Screen Displays

Identifying On-screen Elements

AE:60

ZM:2 I.ZOOM NO TAPE

A/V DUB

REC

The camcoider',, on-screen dlspla} dehvels a variety of lnfolmatlon about the camera's statu_ and settlng_ To sho,a

thp, mfolnlatlon, press the DISPL4Y

button on top of the calnera

The tollowlng is a hst of on-screen 1con,,

u,,ed to d_splay the camera's stattl,, and

current ,,ettlngs.

Auto Exposure/Shutter Speed

(AE:60)

De, plays the current shutter speed used by

the camcorder.

Battery Level Indicator (i)

Displays the amount of energy left In the rechargeable battery. Fol detailed

lllJOI mtlttOtl ahout IIIc _ alllel (.l's batte_ y.

._ee pa,_e 16

Digital Effects (ZM:2)

Dp, ptay.,, the ,,elected indicator [or the digital effect mode. To change the

selected setting, press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button on top of the camera until the de,qled format is displayed

0000M

INDEX

10:30AM

11/18/2000

• 16X9- records m a ,,_lde format

mode Used lor recordings to be displayed on a 16X9 TV

• VEGPOS- i-ever.,,es the captuied mktge from positive to negative.

• ZM:2- activates extended zoom mode (wide angle) to 240 times

when instant zoom is activated

ZOOM appears on-screen when an

linage i.-, zoonled over 16times

•MIRROR records mirror images

on the left and right sides of the

screen

• MOSAIC- records a mosmc, or plxellated, image.

• FoJ detaUed tlgormanon about

Vw_ ml efi/lects, see pages 34-37

Steady Pix _"Indicator (:",,,)

The Stead 3 Plx feature is des,gned to reduce the shakiness of recorded Lmages.

Often. x_hen a camcorder is hand-held Irather than tripod mounted), there is

nonceable movement of the camera. The Steady' Pix feature reduces nonceable

,,Ibranon In the recorded image.

I ( OllOllllud olI ll_' \1 I)t!k,[.')

Page 30

On-Screen Displays

To turn the Steady PIx feature on or off.

press the STEADY PIX button on tile side of the camera The symbol. "' .appears

on s£'reen when tile feature _s activated

F<, detailed in[ol mation. _ee pa','c 31

Fade Indicator ( _117)

Activates one of four dlflerent t3 pc,, ol fade effects from/to a blank ,,creen

• 25. indlc:lte.., a slow. gradual tilde

• '_ indicates a fade from the center of

tile qcreen.

• l_:? indicates a zooming fade

• B/W indicates a black-and-white fade

For more speclfi_ detail.s, sere/ to i_age_

38-39

Index Indicator (INDEX)

De, played when the camcorder l_ placing an index mark on the tape. For spett/,

details, see page 32

Status Displays

The following indicators detail the status of the camcorder:

• A. DUB- appears during audio

dubbing

Tape Counter with Memory Stop (O000M)

Dl,,play,, the tape counter The tape counter help,, locate segments ol tape Fo# mose

VW_d" detaU_, selel to paw 40

• Mcmoly stop is turned orz whencve,

the tape counter appears

]'ape Warnings (TAPE, NO

T.4PE, and TAPE END)

TAPL fla,,hc,, on screen when a recording is attempted x_ith the

safety tab removed flom the camera's x ideocassette.

TAPE flashes on screen when a damaged tape is inserted into the

camera Remove the tape and

replace _t with a new one

NO TAPE flashes when you try to

recoid with no cassette inserted

T4PE END flashes when there is approxHnately fixe minutes of

recoidlng time left on the tape. This doe,,, not appear m the recording

TAPE END briefly appears when you reach the end of the cassette

when you're recording This does not appear in the recording.

• All" DUB- appears during dubbing of audio and video.

• REC- appears during recording.

• _'>- appears while the camcorder is

fast-forwarding through tape

• 44- appear_ when the camcorder is

rewinding through tape

• il - appears when a recording is

paused

Time and Date Display

To display the time and date. press the

D.4TE/TIME button on top of the camera Thi_ wdl appea* on Uw *egmdmg

Press the DATE/TIME button repeatedly to toggle through tile iecolded selectmns

mcludmg AUTO date. auto TITLE. date

only. no date. or time and date when the caracorder _s m record-pause mode.

Fo# motv vpe_ tfw detaUs, refe# m pages

23 -24

Page 31

On-Screen Displays

Tape-Remaining Indicator (_-,,_)

Press tile DISPL-1Y button on top of the camma to dJ.,,play the tape-remaining

indicator This dl,;play show,, the approximate amount ot tape left for recording

or playback Fm ,tm_, v_e_ ira detaH_ icier to page 32

Zoom Indicators (ZOOM and I.ZOOM)( . I

• Tile zoom indicator ( . ) appems x,.hen yOLIuse tile power zoom button,,

(7 and It _)

• ZOOM appear,, when you zoom with the T button and magnlfle,, the m_age more than 16 runes

• I ZO0,'_I appears when \'ou pre,,,, the IN.ST ZOO,VI button to mHnethatelv

enlarge the picture I 5 hines.

• [)ctut[_ ulz, o/, pd,gc 33

Camera Features

Your camco_ der has a varmty of feature,,, which can be changed w_th the touch of a button Re_ _ewmg the camcordm ,, leature,, lk)l a few moment,, now wdl help you get

the mo'a,t OUt of your recordmg,_

In thzs secuon, you can not only learn to work ,.\'_th the standard, necessary functmns

of the camera _such a,,, turning _t on and advancing o. revmwmg the tape), but also ,,ome of the more specml feature,_ that allow 3ou to add }'our own flmr to recordings.

DISPLA Y

Microphone

Zoom buttons

(Tand

REW/REVIEW

button

CAMERA/OFF/VCR

switch

STEADY PIX

button

((_(In[lllllt'd oil nt' i [ ]J¢l k_("t

Page 32

Microphone

DISPLA Y

External

Microphone

jack

(underneath)

Zoom buttons

(Tand W)

DISPLAY Button

Pressing the DISPLAY button toggles the camera's on-screen display oll and off.

The display shows on both the LCD monitor and the viewfinder's eyepiece.

This screen display shows information about the battery level, the Steady Pix

feature, shutter speed, tape counter with memory stop, remaining tape display,

index, fade, zoom and digital effects indicators.

REWiREVIEW

button

CAMERA/OFF/VCR

switch

S TEA D Y PIX

button

the camera. This mode begins whenever the unit's power has been left on lk/r more than ten minutes with no cassette inserted,

without the date being set or the built-in

clock battery charged. To cancel demonstration mode, remove

and reattach the battery or AC power

adapter or insert a cassette.

Note: To prevent the demonstration mode

from startin_ no matter how Ion_ the unit is

powered on wit/tot_t tape, set the date and

make sure the h.ilt-in clock hatterv is char qed.

Microphone

The microphone picks up and records the sound during a taping. Being in the front

of the camera, the microphone is more sensitive to sounds coming from

whichever direction the lens is pointed.

Using an external microphone will

deactivate the built-in mio'ophone.

Demonstration Mode

Your camcorder has a demonstration mode which highlights certain features of

Quick Review Feature

To review the last few seconds of a

recording, press and release the

REW/REIqEW button on top of the

camera when the camcorder is in record- pause mode. In order for this to work. the

CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch must be set to CAMERA.

The camcorder will play back the last few seconds of the recording, and then stop

the tape at its previous position, returning the camera to record-pause mode.

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Camera Features

AutoShot'" Feature

Wittl this K'atul'c activated, the canlcordcr autonlatically adjusts lbcus, white

balance, iris, shutter speed, and lighthlg according to the recording conditions.

Auto Focus

The camcorder lotuses on tile subject in

the center of tile canlcorder's frame. Auto

focus operates on tile telephoto IT) side

from approxinlately 3 foot to infinity. On the _ ido-angle (I.V) side, auto focus v, oiks

l:ronl _]/_ of _.111inch [ronl tile lOllS SLIl'f{ice

{lllacFo fOCUS) to infinity.

Note: 77mAA irMivafol fin' HIu _llulrdl weed

_cle<md hv shy la#m ordes (1i60. II100, 1/120,

IilgO. 1i2511. !/3St). !1500, If751L t 10(lO, !/ 1500. I/2000, ol I i4000) aplWal,, m sil<'ixt;

_l rl't'_; di._l![d_ W/h'!l lll livtlfcd [hi', will ffol

([[)/)c(rl Ofl !lie I't'{'f)lg('t/ hlhl_J( '

File lollowing conditions may prexcnt

auto focus frorn operating properly:

• Recording through a window.

• Rccordirig a subject that has a close foregrotmd and a far background.

• Recording two subjects at different

distances that overlap.

• A subject not in center of the flame.

• Recording in low-light situations.

• Recording a scene with fast

motions, like a tennis swing.

Macro Focus

The camcordcr lens' macro-focus ability

allows recording of objects as close as

3/8 of till inch. To use MaCl'O focus;

1. Press and hold zoom button W until the lens is completely zoonled out.

2. Position subject ill the center of the

frame and record.

Note: Zooming n'il/ autanlaticallv exit nlacro-

p,cus. T<>uhan<w' file si:e qt"flle s,hjeet lbeused

g;/1 ill rrrtl( ro.tburt.s, irrol'e l]le carrleolgler Jells

h_,'r _. /wlh_'r an'ayj)om il.

kt_r t>u,.l ;c',u/l_,. imreu.w lighting when sk'( oll/Hrt, with flhri'roffiJcrl.\.

Stead), Pix TM feature

The Steady Pix feature corrects slight

shaking of images during sonic recording modos hlchiding:

• Zooming in on a distant sub.loci.

• Recording till approaching small

subject.

• Recording while walking,

• Recording from a moving vehicle.

Using the Steady Pix Feature:

• Press tile STEADY FIX button to activate. The steady pix indicator

( ) appears Oil screen but not in

the recording.

• Press the STEADY PIX button again to deactivate. The steady pix icon

( ," ) disappears.

Notes: 7"zu-nthe Steady Pi.v,fi, ature off vl'hen using a tripod. The fi'anrre ma.l' not operate

i,oper/3 when wide-angle or telephoto lens

a(Idl)lers ar'e ltsed,

77wre is a small change in the picture size

when using the Sleaclv Pix ]eature.

Accurate stabili:ation may not be possible if hand shake is evcessire or when shooting the

fidhm'in,v.

• Subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

• Dark or dim subjects.

• Subjects with excessive backlighting.

• Scenes with movement in various

directions.

• Scenes with low-contrast back-

grounds.

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Camera Features ....

Tape-Remaining Display

The tape-remaining display shows the approximate amount of tape left for

recording or playback.

Taperem,dmn:4di.vfla.vwhk h duna_

III [/IL' L.( 'O mo¢litOl oi view/imler

• Press the DISPLAY button on top of the camera to display the on-screen

display. The tape-remaining indicator appears in the viewfinder or LCD.

Electronic Indexing

Each time you begin recording (after the unit has been turned off for at least lkmr

hours), the camcorder automatically records an index mark at the beginning of

a new recording. When an indexed tape is played back in

a VCR that has a compatible indexing feature (called "VHS Index Search

System"), these invisible marks can be

located automatically. See your VCR's

Owner's Maraud Ibr index playback

INDEX

• The camcorder takes approximately ten

seconds to calculate the remaining tape

when you first start playing or record-

mga tape.

.... appears while the

camcorder calculates the amount of tape remaining•

Once the remaining tape has been

calculated, it is automatically updated

and readily available as long as the same tape remains in the camcorder.

• When _m,,,,m appears, all or most of the tape remains.

• _ and _E:_m appear as the tape is being used.

• When the tape has approximately five minutes left, "'TAPE END" flashes in

the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

INDEX display which shows m

tile LCI) monitor or view/inder

instructions.

When the DISPLAY button is pressed and the on-screen menu appears, "INDEX" appears briefly to let you know the

camcorder is recording an index mark.

Note: The camcorder does not record index marks ever 3, time you stop and start recording.

An index mark is recorded only once - at the

start (_/'each re_orditt,_ session (or whenever

the unil has heepl turned qffjbr /bur /tours).

Page 35

Camera Features

Zooming

The zoom button,, IT and W) allow for close up_ and w_de-angle shots Whde the zoom

amom_t can be manually adju',ted u_mg the T and W button,,, instant zooming _s also possible, mlmedlatelx magml_'mg the picture I 5 times.

Zoom buttons

(Tand IN)

\ INST. ZOOM

button

Using the Zoom Buttons

lT and W)

To zoom m or out up to 72 tunes the normal magmfication, press zoom

button T or _1.

• To moxe the lens in the telephoto

(clo,,e-up _dlrecuon, pres,, T

• To move the lens m the w_de angle

dlrecnon, press W.

The zoom level indicator appears m the on-screen displays when the DISPLAY

button is pressed. "'ZOOM" appears on screen when the unage ts magnified more

than 16 rimes

Using the Instant Zoom Button

ffNST. ZOOM)

To instantly magmty the subject 1.5 times, press the INST ZOOM button

on the side of the camcorder.

"'1,ZOOM" appearb m the on-screen display s during instant zooming

I. ZOOM

In sla/lt 2oo111 tit v_la\ s]lol_ n in the on-xo,.'en dr, pl,.t,,', when _he DISPLM hlltlOl_ I_

Ill t'\ _ed

Zoom Level IBdlt ato/ III

LCD Momtl,t _, I'w_ffmch'l

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Digital Effects

Adding Effects

The camcorder has a digital processor that allows recording using one of five special digital effects. One can record using: 10X9 mode (wide l_,nnlat), negative image

(reversing all colors). 240 times digital zoom (with instani zoom), mirror image (showing tile inlage and its reversed oppositcj, or mosaic image (as though built with

mosaic tiles). Each effect is described in de|all in the follow iilg seclion.

Selecting a Digital Effect

I .

Place the canlcorder in record-pause

mode. Make sure the on-screen displays appear in the viewfinder or

on the LCD monitor. If not. press 11_e DISPLAY button.

Repeatedly press the DIGITAL

EFFECI'S button uniil the indicator

for the desired digital effect appears

Oil screen. This icon will not be

recorded.

DIGITAL EFFECTS

button

On-screen digital effect displays

Repeatedly press tlw DIGITAL EFFECTS button to toggle through selections

16X9

NEGPOS

16 X 9 mode

Normal Picture (No Display)

MOSAIC

ZM:2 I

MIRROR

Negative mode

DigitaIZoonlmode

Mosaic mode

Mirror mode

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Digital Effects

Selecting a Digital Effect (Continued)

16X9 Mode

The camcoldet has a ,a _de tormat reco_dzn_ mode allnwmg tile czeatlOn of recordings

that are compattble _tth the 16X9 T\" format When 16X9 mode ts activated,the L_alllcofder record.,, black bat.', at the top and bottom ol the plctnfe to produce the wlde-

-,t._ee_l elfect This _s a[-,_ kt/o_ n as lett('_ h¢_ _ccurdmg

New 16x9 TV Screen

Caution: Do not use this mode

unless you have a compatible 16 X 9 TI,: When played on a

regular (4 X 3) T_, black bars appear on top and bottom of the

ptcture

Standard Shape TV Screen

Recording in 16X9 \lode

Place the camcos-der m record-pause

mode Make sure the on-screen

dt.,,pIays appeal m the ',tev, _u/der or on the LCD monttor If not, ptes_ t/w

DISPLAY button.

2. Repeatedly press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button untd 16X9 appear,,

3. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.

4. To turn off 16X9 _ecordmg. presa REC'PAUSE to pause recording, and

repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS untd no d_gmd effects display appears.

! •

16X9

IhXq tltv_/a_ tt_ \tlt*_t'tl /tt tht"

L(1) _l*,/i/ItJ/ _Jt _ 1_'_ tuldel

/(>\9 th_lh'

\r ,,ma! _.t,.h"

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Digital Effects

Selecting a Digital Effect (Continued)

Negative Mode

To use the camcorder":, negative mode

re,. erslng all colors"

I Put the camera m tecord patt,,e mode

Make ",ure the on-screen di-.plav,, appear. If not. pre•s the DISPI,-11"

buttcm on top of the camera

2 Repeatedly press DIGIZ4L EFFECTS

until NEGPOS appears.

3 Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. 4 To turn off negatr,,'e recording, press

REC/PA USE to pause recording, and repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until no digital effects display appear •

Digital Zooming

The camcorder ha,, digital zooming allowing magnification tip to 240 time•

(with instant zoom) Normal zc,oming is up to 72 time _,

I Place the catncordcr nl lecord-pausc

mode. Make ,,,ure the on-screen disphLv,, appeal If not. pre,,• the

DISPL 11 button

Repeatedl.', pie,,,, the DIGIT4L

EFFECTS button untd ZM 2 appear:,

Use the zoom buttons to zoom m and

out on the image ZOOM appear• on screen when ilMglllflcatlon is greater

than 16 rune• but doe,, not record

U•e [he ill•[ailt !.OOIll feature v, hlle

ZM 2 appear• to magmf 3 up to 240

times

N,nmalMode

,Vcc,att_ e Mode

3. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording

4. To turn off dtgltal zooming, press REC'P4USE to pause recolding, and

lepeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS

until no digital effects display appears.

Note: As the zoom h'vel m_ teases du# trig dtgttal :mmnng. the ptctute wdl g#adually

he( onle le_ S]ltllT_ Use the htgh 2oom leveM

malnly Jol spe_ tal effec t_

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Digital Effects

Selecting a Digital Effect (Continued)

Mirror Mode

The camcorder has a nm-ror mode that lets

you display a symmetric image on the left and right, obtained by placing a mirror at

the center of the screen.

I. Place the camcordcr io record-pause.

Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

If they do not, press DISPLAY.

2. Repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until MIRROR appears.

Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.

To turn off mirror recording, press REC/PAUSE to pause recording, and

repeatedly press DIGI7AL EFFECTS until no digital effects display appears.

_lim, Mode

Mosaic Mode

The mosaic feature lets you add a mosaic

effect to your recording.

i. Make sure the displays appear in the

viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. If

they do not, press DISPLAY.

2. Repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until MOSAIC appears.

3. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.

4. To turn off mosaic recording, press REC/PA USE to pause recording, and

repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until no digital effects display appears.

Note: Mo._aic recording ('NIIIIO? he used with digital :¢_omittg. iusmm zooming, steady pi.v,

or the :oont.[_tde.[_'atures.

Normal Mode

Mosaic Mode

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Digital Effects

Fading in and out of Scenes

A professmnal touch can be added to recordings by lading m and out of scenes. Both

the picture and sound gradually appear or disappear with these varlons affects. Tile

speed ol the fade ts controlled by the camcorder.

FADE button

Selecting Fade Types Fade effects include w,hlte fade, black.

yellow, blue, and green wipe fade, zoom fade, or black-and-white fade.

Press REC/PAUSE to pause recording. Make sure the displays appear on

screen If not, press the DISPLAY button

2 Repeatedly press the FADE button.

The indtcator for the fade selected wdl appear on screen.

• Select [] (white) to fade m and out

to/from a white screen.

• Select [_ (black wipe) to fade m and out to/from a black screen

• Select [_YEL. [_]BLU. []GRN (yellow, blue, or green wqpe) to

fade to/from a yellow, blue, or

green screen.

• Select '<c- (zoom) to fade in and out

while zooming.

• Select B/}V (black-and-white) to fade in and out to/from a black-and-

white ptcture.

• Select no fade indicator if you do not want to fade m or out.

Notes: Zoom tade &_es not opet ate wtth

MIRROR and MOSAIC ._pec ml effe_ ts mode_

Presstng the DIGITAL EFFECTS button turn_ off the]ade mode Set the dtgmd effect you

want. and then set the fade

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Digital Effects

On-Screen Fade Effect Displays

Repeatedly press the FADE button to toggle through selections

While Fade

Normal Picture (No Fade)

B/W

Black-and-White Fade

Black Wipe Fade

i_"Y E L I

Yellow Wipe Fade

::BLU

Blue Wipe Fade

Zoom Fade

Fading In

I. Press REC/PAUSE to pause recording. 1.

2. Repeatedly press FADE to select the fade you want to use.

Note: The last fade used appears the first time you press FADE. 2.

3. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. The picture and sound gradually

appears in place of the blank screen.

Green Wipe Fade

Fading Out

During recording, repeatedly press

FADE to select a fade.

Note: The last fade used appears the first time you press F;4DE.

Press REC/PA USE to stop recording. The picture and sound gradually disappears.

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Tape Counter

Locating Tape Segments

The tape counter acts as a handy reference to help you locale tape segments. The memory-stop feature helps locate a certain point on the tape. When the tape counter

appears, the tape stops amomatically during rewind or fast forward when llae tape counter reaches O00(bVl.

DISPLA Y

button RESET

button

CAMERA/

OFF/VCR

switch

©©

Using Memory-Stop

I. Press REC/PAUSE to pause recording.

Make sure the displays appear on screen. If not, press the DISPLAY

button.

2. Locate the space on the tape to be returned to, and press RESET to reset

the counter to O000M.

O000M

REW/ REVIEW

button F.FWD button

/ s,o iE Ec,

/ / button

recording or the STOP/EJECT button to stop playback.

4. Press and hold the small, red button on the CAMERAiOFF/VCR switch

and slide the switch to VCR.

5. Press the REW/REWEW button. The tape rewinds to the counter

reading of O000M, the space marked.

Notes: Pre.s.s the DISPLAY htaton to show or

liMe the tape cou;iter. This ntimber will appear

on the recording. Menu) 0' stop is turned on

H']I('II('V('F t]l_' RII)_' (OHllt('r al)p_,_llS.

[itpe ('otoller with Iilc'l!lOQV stup

3. Continue to record or play the tape. To return to the marked space, press

the RE(/PAUSE button to stop

The uanl_ cn¢ler automatically stops when the _,mntcr reaches 0000M. To contintu' rewind-

ing or fitst fin'warding, press the pt'¢q_er hulton

_lk[tliH,

The tape counter _llllOmtltic(i/lv I'C,_{'IA Io

0000M whenever a ua._sette is inserted.

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Editing Videocassettes

Editing Features

The camcordcr incorporates a complete package of advanced editing ligatures to make

it easy and |tin to edit home videos giving them a professional touch. The m_tior editing li:atures described in this section inchide:

• Camera Edit • A/V (Audio/Video) Dub

• Hying Erase Head • Titler

• Audio Dub

RESET CAMERA/OFF/VCR REW/REVIEW

button switch button F.FWD button

', /

L oboo , o o

Camera Edit Feature

The camera edit feature allows positioning the tape at a specific area

while in record-pause mode. To enter RECORD mode, press and hold the

small button on the CAMERA/OFF/

VCR switch and slide it to CAMERA. Begin recording. When editing is

desired, press the PAUSE button. 7'o position the tape for editing:

• Press and hold REW/REVIEW to

x isually search the recorded tape in reverse.

• Press and hold F]FWD to visually

search forward on the recorded tape.

• Press and hold PLAY to view the recorded tape at normal speed.

When the button used to search is released, the camcorder returns to

record-pause mode, halted at that point on the videocassette.

Flying Erase Head

A separate head for erasing is mounted on a spinning (hence the term "flying")

headwbeel within the camera. This

flying head allows the creation of clean

edits without the "'glitches" or "rainbow

noise" that might occur at the beginning

or the end of recordings.

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Editing Videocassettes

Audio Dubbing

The audio dub feature lets you record new audio (sound) on previously recorded

video tape without erasing the original video (picture). The previous audio track is erased and replaced with the new dubbed audio.

File audio dub feature increases editing flexibility. Video segmems c.'m be assembled first and then voice-overs tit"music can bc added later.

How to add new audio:

Speaking into the camcordcr's built-in or external (not supplied) microphone. Connecting an external sound system to the white AUDIO jack of the cam

corder. To connect the camcorder to an external audio source, see the diagram on the next page.

Dubbing Audio Onto a Recording

I. Enter playback mode by pressing

and holding the small button on the

CAMERA/OfT:/ICR switch, sliding it to the VCR position.

2. If recording from an external audio source, set the At OUT/IN switch on

the camcorder to the IN position.

Remember: Set the AV OUT!IN switch to OUT.for m,'mal recording. 6.

3. Insert the tape to be dubbed and using the buttons PLAY, F.FWD, and/or

REW/REVIEW, locate a point on the tape a few seconds before the point

where dubbing will start.

4. Press the PLAY button to advance the tape at normal speed. At the exact

point where dubbing is to begin, press the REC!P4USE button to pause the

recording.

5. Press and hold the ,4_ DUB button,

and then press the PLAY button. If 7. both buttons are released at the same

A.DUB

time, "A. DUB n'" appears on screen. The camcorder is now ready to begin

audio dubbing. To begin dubbing, start the audio

source and press the REC/PAUSE button. The tl icon disappears when

dubbing starts.

Note: Dubbing can be stopped at a certain point on the tape. To do so,.find

tile emt t_oint jbr the dub on the recordin_ am/,_et the tape counter to 0000M by pressing the RESET butlon on t_q_ of the

c'tmwr_l. T!len rewind the t(lpe to tit(' sg_ll't i)oint /_, (hcbbin_. The camcor_h'r .s'tops

d.l_bi._ aul(*matical/.v when it reaches

tlO00M.

Press the STOP/E, IECT button when audio dubbing is finished.

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Editing Videocassettes

Connecting the Camcorder to an

External Audio Source

AV DUB button

AV OUT/IN switch

in ]ll /Whiteaud,op,ug,':wh,te

I' ,' '.. _ "_ '1_ (connected) _ ,,' , audio jack

connections _ --_ _ ,"

of mono VCR or _ _ ,' taoe deck Audio/Video Cable "_ . j"

- _ _,4 (such as VH83) _ _"

\ ,..

AN connections _L. of stereo VCR, . _.'_ Y-adapter

tape deck, laser disc "_, , (such as AH25)

player, DVD player, _-_. _'_,_ /

or CD player _._,,_,,_

Yellow video plug (not connected)

-OR-

Yellow video plug (not connected)

White audio plug

Audio/Video cable (such as VH83)

Yellow video plug (not connected)

Note: You need an _qmonal Audto/['tdeo t able, _t. h a_ _ H83 to _onne_ t to an

e \ tel H_;I (ntdlo \otll _ t, If the ulKho ',_;to _ _' has _7)at _lt_, left and ttght t)utl_ztt_, attach

the 4,'_ t able to the attdto phLq labeled MONO II one t_ not labeled MONO. you mt,_ht need a )'-aduptet tt_ let otd audto [J onl hoth the rtqht and le]t _hannels (see the

ReleJ('n_ _,s ,,ectlon m ttal,, manual to orde_ optional accessories)

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Editing Videocassettes

Dubbing Both Audio and Video

The audio and \'ldeo dub feature allo_s the recording of both new aud,o (sound)

and \'idco Ipictute) o11 tt pleVlOtl',ly tecot-ded tape T]lc audio dnd video dtlb I'_

achte\ ed v. tth either

• Thc L_'dll/coldu'r's bulb-in microphone or :.Ill c\lelndl IlllL'rop]l(HlC (not II1 _.]udcd). and C[tlllCl d.

- <+t

• All exletll_.l] ,,Oulld ,.llld \ideo ,,_Me111 connected to Ill,..' uu.ttllCOt(_lct "s v,,hlte

-\l l)I0 and \ cllo\_ \ IDEO jacks To connect the catncot dot to e',.tcl na] audio

,tnd \ ldeo sOLllCes, _ee thc dlagranl oll the next page

Dubbing Audio and Video Onto a

recording

Enter playback mode by pressing and holdmg the smal! btttton on the

__ \ UER,-\ Ok F \ ('R .,\\ itch, shdlng it to thc _ CR posmon

It recol-dlll_ [i'onl external sOtiices

connected to the camcorder's white

4UI)IO and yello\\ / IDEO lack, set

the _1 Or"[ IN sx__tch to IN.

Remember: Set ttw _\' OUT'IN sum ht¢, OUT !ot n¢. real tecot dm _, 7

3 Insert the tape to be dubbed and using

the buttons PL4Y FFII'D, and/or REI[ REI 1Ell ,locate a point on the tape a few seconds before the point

v,'here dubbing wdl start

4 Press the PLAY button to advance the

tape at normal speed At the exact

pomt \\ here dubbing p, to begin, press the REC,'P-1USE button It) pause the recording

5 Pre-,s and hold the A\ DUB button, 8.

and then press the PL4Y button. II

both buttons are released at the same

tlmc. "4 DUB II'" appears on screen. The camcorder ts tlO\_, ready to begin

audio dubbing

To enter audto and video dub mode.

again press and hold the AV button. whde pressing the PLAY button. 'AV

DUB II'" appear,, In the on-screen

dp, play The camera is now ready to

statt audio and \qdeo dubbing Start the audm source and press the

REC,'P4USE button. The II tcon disappears when dubbing starts

,Vote: Dut_hm _ can be stopped at a

totam pOltll Ontlw tape To do vo,find

the end point tot the dub on tlw re_ o1"0111£, tllld set the tape cOlllltel to 0000_,'I[1\'

pres _tJtk' tht' RESET Stilton oil top +,/ the

(_lttl('l tl IT&'H t,'xt Itlcl the ltlp_' t_J the' _t_lt l pOilU ]+)1 tlll])/HIl-, The t tlHIt t)ldt'l )lops

duhhtnk, tlll[ODlGHt a[lv u h('l! i[ i('(l( lies

O000M

Press the STOP/EJECT button when audio dubbing is finl,,hed

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Editing Videocassettes

Connecting the Camcorder to External Audio and Video Sources

AV DUB bu_on

AV OUT,IN switch

Yellow,_

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

_o.°o

Back of VCR or TV monitor

r-'@

AUDIO

OUT

L--R@

Back of stereo VCR or

TV mondor

White audm plug

..= //

_,J'_ video plug , :,

Yellow ' '

video Jack "

,, White

t i

: '. ,, audiojack

:'. ,.

..... .'

Yellow video

plug AudioNideo cable

(such as VH83) White

Audio Plug

-OR- Yel,ow

Video Plug

Yellow video plug

Note: Y_lt tleed an ¢q_tlonal Audto't /t/e,_ _able, _ttt ]l as I.'H_'.*'to ( *tuner t t*_aH e_tet hal amlto _ou_ e I1 the audto SOIII( e ]lll_ _epat (lie lett .ml m,_,ltt mttput3 atta_ tt

the A,I ( ahle to the audm plu,_ laheh'd MONO I1 one t_ not labeled MONO \me m/qht need a }'-adapter to te_ oJd audio [Join both the t tqht dtt(l left _]tamwl_ Isee the

Re/eten_ e,s .section in this manual to order optional Lt_'cc'_,Olte_,)

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Editing Videocassettes

Camcorder Titler

The camcorder's bruit-in tltler can store added personalized text into memory The created title can be displayed and recorded at an_, tune

Tile built-in character register contains more than 45 dlflerent chatactei's Your

tntle can contain up to 32 characters on two lines.

- (minus) button'

(also REW/REVIEW button)

+ (plus) button

CAMERA IOFF VCR switch

TITLER

button

\ \

(Also F.FWD Button)

EDIT-ADV. button

(also STOP/EJECT

button)

ooo0 . 0

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dltl g V deocassettes

Creating Personalized Titles

I .

Attach a power source to the camcorder. Press and hold the small

button on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch and slide it to CAMERA.

Press the TITLER button to display the titler register on screen. A flashing

cmsor will be visible.

Press the EDIT-ADV button to move

the cursor to the desired character.

Make the first selection for a

customized title by pressing the +

(plus) or (minus) button until the desired character appears on screen.

See life chart of charcters below)or availahle

sele_'lions.

5. After selecting the first character, press the EDIT-ADV button to move

the flashing cursor to the next desired character to appear.

Correcting Errors

I .

Press the TITLER button to display the

chart of characters on screen.

Press the EDIT-ADV button to move

the flashing cursor over the character

to be corrected.

Press the + (plus) or- (minus) button until the correct character appears.

When finished, press the TITLER button to store the corrected

expression and remove the chart of characters from on screen.

Note: I]you want l• delete a character, press the + (pht.s) or - (minus) I_tttlons ttHl/l the

hhmk space al_pears.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed the customized title.

7. When finished, press the TITLER button to store the customized

expression and remove the chart of characters from on screen.

Remenlber: Be Sill'( _ N) i'('ntove []1(_ titler

,qr_tpl ics fi'ot the (. -screen d splay _ s this

be:fi)re contimdng to record.

Titler's Chart of Characters

ABCDEFGHIJKLM N OPQRSTUVWXYZ

0 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ')'./ ,

- ; : < > ! (BLANK)

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Editing Videocassettes

Recording onto a Tape in the Camcorder

I, Attach a power source to the

camcorder. Press and hold the small button on the ('AMERA/OFF/VCR

switch and slide it to the CAMERA

position,

2. Navigate to the desired location on the tape to record a title.

Note: I/you record a title on a prerec_Jrded tape, the audio and video is erased where

the title is i_l_erled. A tillec-lo:[_ttr seeotld pause q[ bkm_ tape _lpl_ears I)efi.'e the pre-

e.vistin_, audio and video retttrtl.

7)J elinli_late the i_au_e._ qf blank tape. use the a.dio and video duh /_'amre to a_M title,s

to prere_wrded Iape._ (See pages 42-43 for

more information).

3. Pxcs. l ll LLR to display the tiller

graphics in the view finder or on the LCD monitor.

4. PI'(:si REC/PAb'S£ lo start recording the title.

After you have recorded the title

for the desired length of time, press

the TITLER button to remove it. The camera will now record

normally. To stop recording, press

the REC/PA USE button.

Recording Titles While Copying a Tape From the

Camcorder to Another VCR

I. Attach a power source to the

camcorder.

2. Place the tape to copy in Ilae camcorder, then press and hold the

small button on the CAMERA/OFF/

VC'R switch while sliding it to the VCR position.

3. Place a blank tape in the VCR and place the VCR in record-pause

mode.

4. Begin copying the tape from the camcorder to the VCR. f'or specifh'

details..__'e p_"_,e._ 54-55.

5. Find the point on the tape to insert a title and press the TITI.ER button.

6. After recording the title for a desired amount of time, press the

TITLER button to stop recording it.

7. Stop the camcorder and VCR when

finished copying the tape.

hnportant Note: Remove the titler

,4raphies fin m.mal reeordinv hy pressing

the TITLER htaton.

Remember: Remove the titler gr_q_hies fi_r

IlOl'tll_l] reeordin,g,

Note: You can also use the automatic title re_'ordin_ /_,cltut'e to aulonuttically record

the title and date /i, I0 seconds when you he_in recording. Press the DATE/TIME

hutton to display _ TITLE icon b_jbre

startill? to re_ tJrd.

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Tips

Recording Tips

• Make sure indoor scenes are well lit. Adequate lighting improves picture

quality and color reproduclion.

• Do not move the camcorder rapidly

fronl side to-side while recording.

:\ sicud)'giaduul "pan" avoids bhuTing und "jitter."

• Use the vicwfinder {}l LCD monitor

i:{) eusure the camcorder is level while

rec{}rding so that scenes don't appear

"tilted."

Do nol bump or tap the camcorder's

microl)hone as u sound test while

recording to ensure the camera's view doesn't become tilted.

li_cluding close-ups of individuals when taping family outings or group

functions is a good way It) ensure rnemorable moments.

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

l,eam to use lhe special digital effects available with the camcorder to add

variety to personal recordings. Be aware of xideo and audio back-

grounds. Background details barely noticed during recording may show tip

as visual 'cluller'" on tape. Background noises (especiully I'V sets, radios,

household appliances, traffic sounds. etc.) can detract from the desired sound

to be captured.

Avoid long +'still" shots of landmarks and scenic attractions. Recordings are

more interesting if they include people

and details. "'Local color" will give travel videos lasting appeal. Consider

recording a familiar or landma,'k scene

from t n unfamiliar vantage point.

Travel Tips

Write down the camcorder's serial

number and keep it separate from the camcorder when traveling. If it is lost

or stolen, you will be able to identify it.

Use extra care when using the

camcorder or accessories at a beach or pool. Spray, sand. and dust should be

avoided as they can cause serious damage to parts. If the lens hlts been

exposed to the elements, clean it only

with proper lens cleaning supplies.

Make sure to have all neccessary adapters before taking the camcorder

to other countries. Consult with an authorized dealer for advice on needs.

Carry the camcorder in a carrying case

when traveling. An ordinary suitcase or

carry bag does not offer proper

protection. Treat the camcorder as

carry-on luggage and protect it from

rough handling. See tile/tcccssoric._ Order F, rm in tDe References s{,(tio##

_f thi.v manttal.fi)r a _'ustom case.

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Copying _pes

Recording From a VCR or TV Monitor

To record from a VCR orTV monitor to a tape ill the camcorder using audio and

video output .jacks, an optional A/V cable, such as VH83 is needed. For detailed information, see the "Optional Accessories" section in the manual's R{_/k'rem'es

section. To connect the camcorder to an external VCR or TV source, see the diagram below.

AV OUT/IN switch

Yellow_

White

_) audio plug

AUDIO

OUT Yellow ,,

VIDEO

OUT \ ","

video jack P, • White

i", ,' audio jack

video plug

@.... / .q

Back of Yellow video Audio/Video c " VCR or plug (such as VH83)

TV monitor

F--'_"

AUDIO

OUT

C_R@

,,%_o8.

Back of stereo VCR or

TV monitor

-OR-

"__ Y-Adapter White audio

White audio

plug

Yellow video plug

Audio/Video Cable (such as VH83)

White audio plug

Yellow video plug

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Copying Tapes

Copying Tapes to the Camcorder

Installation

1. Attach the white plug on one end of the optional audio/video cable to the AUDIO OL/Tjack of the VCR oITV

monitor.

Note: Atl optiottal amlio/video cahle, such

as Vt!&_ is needed for this operation. I['the amtiu source ha,_ separate I_/_ and right

OItI])IILS, atta_'h the audio phtg to the fl,'k

laheled MONO. 0' no jaek is labeh,d MONO, a Y-ad_q_ter IIRI.\'he needed, as shown on

page 63 to reuord audio fiom hoth tile right aml I</? ehamwls (vee. "Accessories," in the

References section of this manual fin" il{fi;rnTation (lholtl orderin A,optional eahles).

Recording

1A.Camcorder connected directly to

TV monitor: turn onTV and tune TV

Attach the yellow plug on the same end to the I,IDEO OUT jack on the

VCR or YV monitor.

Attach the yellow plug on the other end of the cable to the yellow VIDEO

jack and the white plug to the white AUDIO jack on the camcorder's side

panel.

Set the AV OUT/IN switch on the camcorder to IN.

4. Insert a cassette with the safety tab intact into the camcorder.

to channel you want to record.

l B.Camcorder connected to VCR that

is connected to TV: turn on VCR and select the channel to record (or place

cassette to be copied in VCR).

Note: If you 14'allt to see what is being recorded, turn on the 71"and tune it to the

channel that you normally use to see the signal

./)vm the VCR.

2. Set the AV OUT/IN switch on the camcorder to the IN position.

3. Attach a power source to the camcorder. Press and hold the small

button on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while sliding it to CAMERA.

5. Press the REC/PAUSE button to start the camcorder's record mode.

If copying a tape, start playing the VCR.

6. Press the camcorder's REC/PAUSE button to stop recording when

finished.

Remember: Set the AV OUT/IN switch on the

cantt'order to OUT fin" norntal recordin£, on

the Canlcorder

Caution: T/w unatahorized recording of television programs and other materials

may il{fringe the rights of others.

Page 54

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Using the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder

Recordings can be watched in color using the LCD monitor or viewfinder. When

the LCD monitor is open more than 45 degrees, the viewfinder automatically turns off. Close the LCD monitor and the viewfinder amomatically turns on.

Rotate the monitor completely around and place it against the camcorder for

convenient playback. During phlyback, recorded sound can be heard through the camcorder's built-in speaker when using the LCD monitor.

Eyepiece focus control

Viewfinder

BRIGHT STOP/EJECT

control button (underneath)

Speaker

OPEN

button

CAMERA/OFF/VCR

switch

PLA Y

button

Volume control

Bright control

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Playing Back Tapes

1. Attach a power supply. Attach the adapter/charger, charged

battery, or optional car cord.

2. Insert atape.

• Press the STOP/KIECT button to

open the cassette compartment.

• lnsert the cassette with its safety tab facing up and the tape windows

facing out.

• The camcorder can only play back lapes recorded in the SP. pecd.

• Press the cassette down gently until it locks into place, then close the cassette compamnent door.

3. Press and hold the small button on the (_AMERA,OFF/I CR switch

while setting it to the VCR position.

4. Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to view what you are playing back.

S •

Using the LCD Monitor

• Press the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor. Make sure the

monitor is open at least 45 degrees.

Note that the viewfinder automati- cally turns off.

• When opened 90 degrees, the LCD

monitor can be rotated around and placed back against the camcorder.

• Fit the shoulder extension pad for convenient viewing using the LCD

monitor.

• Adjust the brightness of the monitor

playback by turning the bright

control on the side of the LCD.

Note: The LCD nlOllilor lllay b_'COh'l_' '4'Orlll It)

lilt' lottch wJlell I_][ Ol;_'tl fi;r Gill _'.\lt'tlNt'd

period qJ lim e . l "/ lll ,] i[_' IIo r tll a l .

Using the Viewfinder

• Make sure the monitor is closed and locked. If the monitor is open

more than 45 degrees, the view- finder automatically turns off.

• Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it horizontally.

• Pull the viewfinder out from the camcorder and rotate the eyepiece

to atcomlol-table viewing position.

Caution: P dli g on the eyepiece migl t ca _'e [ damage to the eyepiece or camcorder. Pul! only.f}'om

the vieuChtdel:

• Turn the eyepiece locus control to adjust the sharpness of the view-

finder for individual vision needs.

• Turn the BRIGHT control under- neath the viewfinder to adjust the

brightness of the eyepiece.

Note: You cannot hear the sound.f!'om the camcorder's speaker when using the view-

finder.f!)r playback.

5. Press the PLAY button to begin tape playback.

• If necessary, adjust tracking.

• During playback, use the playback features as described in this section.

6. Press the STOP/E, IECT button when

finished.

• Speaker volume can be adjusted by turning the volume control.

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Playback

Playback Features

REW/REVIEW

CAMERA/OFF/VCR button

switch _. \

[ oooo o

REC/PAUSE button

F.FWD button STOP/EJECT

button

Tape Positioning

Press the small, red button on the

CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while setting it to the VCR position.

• Press and quickly release the

REW/REVIEW button or the E_FWD

button to rewind or fast-forward the tape to the desired position.

• Press the STOP/E, IECT button once to

stop tile tape.

Visually Searching

During playback, press and hold the

FFWD button or REWiREVIEW button to search tile tape visually in forward

or reverse.

• Release the button to return to normal playback mode.

Stop-Action Pause

• During playback,press the REC/

PAUSE button to "stop the action"

and view one frame of the tape.

• Press the RECiPAUSE button again to

return to normal playback.

Caution: Pause it, designed only.]_r momental 3, interruptions and should not fie used]or an extended period qf time. (["

the camcorder remains in pause mode.¢_n" more than five mimttes, it automatically

enters st&_ mod_, and turns off to prevent eA'ce'ssi;'e lap(; weal:

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Playback

Playback Features (Continued)

TRACKING

buttons (also Wand 7)

Tracking

During playback, streaks might appear in the recorded image. Press either TRACKING button (W or 73 to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture.

• During stop-action playback, pressing one tracking button might reduce picture "jitter" (picture bouncing up

and down). Some "jitter" is normal. Remove the tape to reset the tracking

to its preset center.

Note: The tracking buttons only q[fect tape

playback. They have rto _'[_b¢'t durinq tl e

recording ntode.

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Playback

Playback on a TV or VCR Using A/V Input Jacks

To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor or VCR with Audio/Video IN jacks, an

optional A/V cable such as VH83 is needed. See, "'Optional Accessories" m the Refi'rences section of this manual to order necessary cables.

If your TV is already connected to a VCR. attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch

AV OUT/IN switch

White audio

AUDIO

VIDEO

(_÷°°

..... "%_'_i€_ *'_ f i ,"' jack

....._ ....... _,_ _. :

plug jack

_ plug _ ' ,'

/ ........ _ : :

Back of VCR or

TV monitor

Yellow Audio/video cable "_'" " _:) ', : video plug (such as VH83) White audio :

--OR--

AUDIO

IN White audio

R_ "'_1_ _,_ (such as AH25) plug

v,oEo_ ...._-_.

Back of """"" • - -. _"' stereo VCR or ""- --

TV monitor "•""

what the camcorder is recording or

playing on the TV.

Installation

I. Attach the white plug on one end of

the audio/video cable to the AUDIO

IN jack on theTV or VCR.

Notes: If the AIV cable does not have white and yellow ends, be sure to attach the same color to

the A/V jacks of the camera and TVIVCR.

% Y-Adapter

Yellow VIDEO \

Yellow video : _ ,, ,

plug

Yellow video plug

..'! /1

, , , i White AUDIO

Audio/video cable (such as VH83)

attach the iTlu_ to the jack labeled MONO.//'

no jack is not labeled MONO. you might need a Y-a&q_teJ; sm'h as AH25 to hear both

('hamlels. Far tin)re infi)rmation abtmt

Y- cables, see, "Optional Accessories" in the

R{{li'rem'es section o]'this mamml.

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

3. Attach the white plug on the other end

!['the TV/VCR has stereo AUDIO lN jacks,

Continued on Next Page

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Playback

of the A/V cable to the AUDIO jack

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

4. Attach the yellow plug to the yellow

VIDEO jack on the canlcorder.

5. Set the AVOUT/IN switch to OUT.

Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

I. A. Camcorder connected directly to

a TV: turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel.

B. Camcorder connected to a VCR

that is already connected to TV: turn on VCR and place it in the 'line

input" or "camera mode" (if the VCR does not have these modes, consult the VCR Owner's Manual

for information about viewing recordings from an external source). Operate the TV as normal to see the signal coming from the VCR.

2. Press and hold the small, red button on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch

while setting it to the VCR position.

Note: The camcorder can only play back

t_q_es re{'orded in the SP sj_eed.

3. PressPLAY.

• During playback, use the playback features mentioned previously in

this section.

• Turn the volume control on the

monitor down all the way to prevent picture distortion.

4. To copy what the camcorder is

playing, place a blank cassette in the VCR and press the VCR's

RECORD button.

Note: Make sure the memoo.-st_q_ /_,ature i._

turned Oil(press' DISPLAY) or the canlcorder wil! enter I_/ay-patt_c when the (outlier

rea_ q_e._()(100M.

5. Press STOP/E, IECT when you arc finished.

Viewing What the (2amcnrder is Seeing (or Recording)

I. A.

2. Press and hold the small, red button

Note: Turn the TV's volume dowrt to prevent a

high-pitched squeal caused from fi, edtxwk.

3. Press the REC/PAUSE button to begin

Camcorder connected directly to a TV: turn on the TV, and tune it to

the video input channel.

Camcorder connected to a VCR that is already connected to TV:

turn on VCR and place it in the "line input" or "camera mode" (if the VCR does not have these modes, consult the VCR Owner',_

Mamlal fl)r information about viewing recordings from an external source). Operate the TV as

normal to see the signal coming from the VCR.

on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while setting it to the VCR position.

recording. Watch what the camcorder

is seeing (or recording) on the TV

screen.

Caution: The unauthorized recording qf copyrighted material may inf?inge the

rights of others.

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Playback

Playback on a TV Without A/V inputs

To connect your camcorder to a TV without A/V inputs, an optional CRF95 RF output adapter and an optional coaxial RF cable, such as VH82 or VHg0, are necessary. For

more information about output adapters and coaxial cables, see, "'Optional Accessories," in the R_[_,;ences section of this manual.

IftheTV hits AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks (or is connected to a VCR).refer tothe previous pages.

Antenna

OR OR

I ! ,

I _/' OR ',

OR I ',

AV OUT/tN switch ~

Antenna _-[@_ .... '"

Optional

Back of TV 300/75 ohm

transformer

LD-- -_ " IN ',

/ \ FROM

I [_J Optional 75-300 Ohm

L_ transformer (such as

VH54)

Optional coaxial RF cable

(such as VH82 or VH90)

Installation

I. Disconnect the VHF antenna from

your TV. Connect the antenna to the IN FROM ANT connector on the RF

output adapter if you are going to

leave the adapter connected to the TV.

,'Vote: !['your VHF antenna is the fiat twin-

lead t.vl_eattached by two screws, you need an

Olm'onal 300/75 ohm tran,qbrmer

2. Attach one end of the optional coaxial

RF cable to the OUT TO TV connector on the adapter, and attach the other end

to the VHF input on your TV as show..

Channel selector

Optional RF output adapter

(such as CRF95)

OUT

TO TV

Note:/./"your TV has 300 ohm screw terminals.

you need a 75/300 olml transfi,'nlel, such as VH54 (see page 63 for diagram).

3. Attach the RF output adapter's yellow plug to the VIDEO jack, the small

plug to the RF DC OUT jack, and the white plug to the AUDIO jack located

under the small cover on the side of the camcorder.

4. Set the AV OUT/IN switch to OUT.

Continued on Next Page

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Playback

Playback Operation

I. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the

RF output adapter to channel Clt3

or CH4.

2. Turn on the TV, and tune it to the same channel you selected v,'ith the

RF output adapter's CH3/CH4 switch.

3. Press and hold the small button on the

CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while you

set it to VCR.

Viewing What's Recording

4. Press PLAY on the camcorder.

• Turn the volume control on the

monitor down all the way to prevent picture distortion.

• During playback, use the playback

features (s'ee pages 54-55,fin'.fidl

des{'J'iption).

5. Press STOP/E.IECT on the camcorder when you are finished.

I. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel

3 or 4. Turn the TV's volume down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused

by feedback.

2. Set the Ct13/CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel

you selected on the TV.

Normal TV viewing

For normal TV viewing, leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the TV. Disconnect the adapter's plug from the camcorder or turn the camcorder's power off.

Note to Cable TV Installer

3. Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while you

set it to CAMERA.

4. Press• ' "the RE(/PAL,S£_• _ _ button to begin recording. You can watch what the

camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I),

that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall he connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Page 63

Optional Accessories

This section offers a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to the fun of owning and using VHS camcorder. The following pages have a selection

of accessories which help make more memorable moments look and sound even better.

These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and watching your videos more enioyable.

To order accessories, contact your local RCA reseller or use the Optional Accessries Order Form at the end of this section.

All accessories are available through toll-free ordering or traditional mail.

Soft carrying case

AC202

This case provides protection and utility for full size camcorders and most

accessories. It is constructed of rugged nylon fabric for years of reliable service.

Three outside pockets provide ample

accessory storage with mesh-covered lens filter compartment and built-in holders for

memo pads. pens, and other accessories.

The hand grip and adjustable shoulder

strap allow for convenient, comfortable

transportation of the camcorder.

DC car cord adapter DCC096

Warning: do not use any other

car cord with this camcordel:

This car cord adapter enables you to operate your camcorder from your car,

truck, or RV by plugging the unit directly into the vehicle's cigarette lighter socket.

The DCC096 is designed specifically to convert power from a 12-volt battery to a

9.6-volt output.

Page 64

Optional Accessories

Rechargeable batteries AC battery charger

EP096FS and EP096FL CPS014

The CPS014 battery charger plugs

These rechargeable lead-acid batteries

are designed specifically for long life.

The EP096FS is a l-hour battery. The

EPO96FL powers your camcorder twice us long as the EP096FS (depending on

how much you turn the camcorder on and off and use zoom and pause). Both

can be recharged with the AC adapter/ charger that came with your camcorder.

directly into an AC outlet and charges the

EP096FS and EP096FL camcorder batteries. Because the CPS014 operates

on 100-240 Volts, 50/60 Hz, it can be used virtuallv anywhere in the world. A

plug adapter might be required in some

countries.

RF output adapter

CRF95

This RF output adapter is used with a coaxial RFcable, such as VH82 or VH90,

to connect your camcorder to a standard TV (one without audio/video inputs) lk)r

playback. If your antenna cable is the fiat twin-lead type attached by two screws,

you need a 300-to-75 ohm transfomler. If your TV has 300 ohm antenna screw

terminals, you need an optional 75-to-300 Ohm transtkmner such as VH54.

Notice." All specifications and descriptions of accessories are

subject to change without notice.

Page 65

Optional Accessories

Coaxial RF cables Audio/Video cable

VH82 (6-ft) VH90 (12-ft)

These RF cables are used with the RF output adapter toconnect the camcorder

to a standard TV (one withouI A/V input

jacks) li)r playback. If the TV has 300

ohm antenna screw terminals, an optional

75-to-30(1 ohm transformer, such as VH54, is necessary. If the antenna cable is

the flat twin-lead type attached by two screws, an optional 300-to-75 ohm

transformer is needed.

VH83

This six foot audio/video cable can be

used to connect the camcorder to aTV monitor or VCR for tape playback or

copying tapes.

Cable transformer

VH54

This 75-to-300 ohm transfi3rmer is used to connect a standard 75-ohm antenna cable

(such as VH82- or VH90-to-300 ohm screw terminals on a TV).

Ail specifications and descriptions of accessories

are sut_iect to change without notice.

Y-adapter

AH25

This Y-adapter allows connection of the camcorder's mono audio cable to a stereo

TV or VCR.

Page 66

Optional Accessories

Tripod

AC093

Mounting tile camcordcr on a tripod, such as AC093, keeps tile camcorder steady and

produces excellent video restilts. This tripod's Iluid-efl;ect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt. The quick-release

motmt makes it easy to attach or i-el]]o\,re the camcorder. The _rooved, tubular 3-section leg d0sign folds down to 24" when not in use. Rubber feet allow for sure footing and

built-in retractable lc_z spikes eliminate the need Ior removing the feet.

Cautions: Before using a tripod, make sure it is stable enough to hold the camcorder without falling ove#: Do not transport the canworder attached to the tripod.

When attaching your camcorder to a tripod, be ca#_fM not to.fi)rce the tripod screw into the

camco#*de#"s tripod mounting hale. The tripod screw should not protrude into the camcorder more than al_lm).rimately three-

eighth (3/8) inch. Fo#z'ing the screw could damage the mounting hole 0#7 the bottom qf the cam_'ordeJ_

Page 67

Optional Accessories

Removing the lens hood

Remove the lens hood so you can attach optional accessories, such as wide-angle lens, lens extenders, or lens filter kits.

Attaching an accessory Lens

I. Attach the lens cap over the lens hood.

Turn the accessory lens clockwise into the camcorder's hens. Make sure the

lens is tightened firmly, but do not over tighten.

2. To remove the lens cap and hood,

turn them counterclockwise with the

pahn of your hand.

Caution: Do not grasp the end ql"

the lens hood.

accessories are subject toc] art ge

I All specifications and de.scriptions ql" [

without notice.

Page 68

Optional Accessories

Order Form for Camcorder Model CC4393

Description

Deluxe Tripod Soft Camcorder Case

Y-Adapter AC Adapter/Charger ( 1(111-240V1

RF Output Adapter

Cal" Cord Adapter

Rechargeable Battery (Extended/ Rechargeable Battery (Standard)

75-300 Cable Transformer

Coaxial RE-Cable

Audio/Video Cable

Coaxial RF-Cable

Replacement Bulb (4 watt) for Built-in Light

Shoulder Strap

AC Adapter/Charger (Supplied) and DC Cable

Part No. AC093

AC202 AH25

CPSOI4

CRF95

DCCO96A EPO96FL

EPO96FS VH54 VH82

VH83 VH90

224257

241305 241O44

233328

Price

$ 59.95 $ 49.95

$ 2.95

$219.95

$ 59.95 $ 44.95

$ 59.95

$ 693)5

$ 2.95 $ 5.45

$ 5.95 $ 7.95

S 2(I.15

$ 72O $ 109.90

$ 16.N)

Qty.

Total

t.-

,-r

Total Merchandise ........................................................................................... $

Sales Tax .......................................................................................................... $

We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, county, and

locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

Shipping and Handling .................................................................................... $ 5.00

Total Amount Enclosed ................................................................................. $_

Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover.

Money order or check must be in U.S.

currency only. No COD or cash.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Please complete other side also

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Optional Accessories

Charge your order on your VlSA,MasterCard,

br Discover Card by filling in below

USE YOUR CREDIT CARD

IMI'()RTANT: Copy c_mq_lete ;ICCOUII[ Iltlllll_u'l" I1"1t111 yl!tll \/IS/\ CalLI

IMPORTANT: C_>py complde accomtl mlmbcr Irom bour MaslcrCavd

I-r-I-V-1_-r-r-1 F-l-l-I-1[ZZZ3

('Op} _X_[lll_bt21 itbo\¢ your ilillllC oli iK!liiMtw('illd I,.xpilalitm dale: _

IMPOrTaNT: ('opt, colnpletc accoltnl nulnl_et I't+Olll_OLIF Discover Card

VISA

[ZZ_ F--I-F_ _ F-F-FT-1

I xl_m,li,,ndale: _

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

P[ices are subiccl _o change x',ithout iIOlice.

Print or type your name and address clearly.

Nalne:

Stred:

Apt:

City:

Stale:

[)aylinlc Phone No.:

Zip:

A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting.

Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely.

• Alh)w 4 weeks for delivery.

• All accessories are subject to availability.

Page 70

Optional Accessories

To order accessories, contact an authorized

RCA reseller.

Ifa dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by

telephone or direct-by-mail.

Orders in the United States and Canada

To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card ready

and call the toll-free number listed below between 8 AM and I0 PM (EST)

Monday through Friday or between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.(EST) Saturday.

Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.

1-800-338-0376

To place your o,'der by, mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit

card information, money order, or check in U.S. currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:

Video Accessories PO Box 84 t 9

Ronks, PA 17573

Page 71

References

In this section, specific information about the camcorder can be found. This includes

care and maintenance, specifications, troubleshooting, warranty information, and an

index for the manual are sources found here.

Page 72

References

Troubleshooting

If you're ha\'ing trouble with your cumcorder, you probably can correct the problem

yoLn+sell+.Before you lake your camcorder to an Authot+ized RCA CalllCOrdel Service Center or call a service person, use the ch_.trl below. Find the problem and try the

adiustmentts) that is listed to tile right.

If set\ ice should hc neccs>+ury, rcad you " warranty to find Otl[ what is covered and how

IO _.Ct SclX+ It..C,

Trouble [ Checks and Adjustments

No po\\ cr •

Set tile CAMERA/OFT:i\ CR switch to CAMERA or

\ CR to turn on tile camcolder.

• If using battery, it may need to be recharged.

• If usin._ AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a working ontlel.

_Voll'l i'et..'Old t)t

pla> back

If u',ing AC adapter/charger, make NLHCit is plugged into a v, orking outlet.

• Make sure C.\MKR,•\iOI"t=i\'('R switch is _,ct lo ton'eel position for deshed operation.

• There migllt not be a cassette in the camcorder.

• Try ejecting and remserting the cassette•

• The cassette tape might be broken, try another cassette.

• You might have reached the end of the cassette, try rewinding it.

• Moisture condensation might cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape. Give

the camcorder 2 or 3 hours to reach a stable temperature

before reinserting a cassette.

Won't play back

Wont record i ° Sa|et\ tab on cassette is renloved. Use mlother tape.

No picture

CAMERA_OFF/\CR switch must be set to VCR.

CAMERAiOFk'iICR switch must he set to CAMERA.

Remove lens cap.

Camcorder ttll'ns off

Set the ('AMERA/OI++t:iI('R switch to 0t+1. and then to CAMERA or V(_.TRto turn hack oil. 11+camcorder is left

in record-pause or play-pause for several minutes, it

ttll+ns Off to prevent tape wear.

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References

Trouble Checks and Adjustments ]

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d Jstt)rtcd

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tt)n,_+ard t,t+\_,H! not

()pCldte cltNili_

IC'A ltld I'q I_iM t _fl\v Hl+d

('utllC<'_]d,..'r reltl-tillS • Ptt_<,,s A'/+.( /.\r .SEo t-ctulll to IlOl'ili_+tl playback.

I!lpla) pau>,c !node

Poor auto !'ocu<+ " Low+ is smudgeci and image appear,4 unloci.lsed.

t)pct'_.ttiOll • l: • " • '

" it\'+ tIindur di>pla+,.>,

{ILL' t)Ll[ ()l" i])(+'{D, (i!"

h:ird to ->c,.' l)Jcfuro qcialit? b,

poor d til+Jll7

pla> h+ick

• Subject was Ioo far [1O111 CalllCol'der.

Whenever the tape counter appears, the camcordor will stop rewinding (or tasi fl)iv+ardJng) \_ hell countei reads

OOI)Ol4. Plcs,_ RI:tI/R/:_I IEIA or 1_1+_<1,1)ct._tihl tO Ct)llthluc

tc_ h/din 7 ()I fast loiv+:.irdJng, or pt-css I)],SPL+ W to tClllOVC

the tapL' c'OtilHCI'.

iVi:.tke SLIt+Cthief 71"al+_hicsdo not appear in ,+iowfhldcr or tm L(J{) lllOllitor. Pro>> 777Lb.R bUllOn t(_,rcnitwt.'.

- , L) # , ,

+3,cplccc focus contl-iq is nlJsadjuslcd.

• Eyepiece locu:+ ccmtt-ol is nlisadjllb, tcd. Adjust B/P/G://T COlllt+o]orl the hotlotn+oi ti/c ', lcvvfJndel.

• "Pape was rcct>lded on a different camct)l-der or VCR. If the picture contains black-and-white streaks, press one of the

tracking buttons to correct it.

Pictl.lrc i-ecorded

with a special fade

OI+digital effect

(such as negative,

16X9, mosaic, or

mJlr()l)

¢v'alllt.'t Wclt2I M {ll'l S

(tCIll('IIIM iIal Jell rllode

• Cumuorder only has one speed (SP/. If the tape was recorded at a different speed+ it cannot bc played back on

this camcorder.

A l:ade or fade wipe mode has been selected. Turn off the fade effect by pressing FADE.

A digital recording effect has been selected. Turn off the

digital effects by pressing DIGITAl. I-FI:k2('TS.

I)t)\\ c.'l. (_I1 for ton nlhlulcs with no t_'_issclt0 iiisel-ted and date I/Ot scl or buJll-in battery not charged, hlserl cassette, el +

FOIllOVC an(t leattactl tl+e powel SOUlCC.

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Trouble

Date and/or time or

title were recorded

o11 tape

Date and/or time • Date or time illa_, need to be set. are incorrect

\iiewfindcr turns •

off _.nld t)u

Checks and Adjustments

Displays are recorded on tape whene\er they appear m the

viev, finder or on the I+CI) nlt+nitor. Remove them l'rom tile

viewfinder or LCD nlonitor when lecordhlg,

When G I)A'Fb: or Q TITLE is selected, tile display is

automaticall\, recorded whell yon hegin t-ecurding or

change tile casselle.

Title is recorded whenc\er it apl+JCat'sin tile ',iewlinder or

I.CD Monilol-. Pre<<sthe 7]T/.IgR button to lomo\ c the title

from the viewfinder or I+CI) nloliilor+

• Clock lithium cell battery may need rech;+u-+_ing.

LCD monitor is open at least 45 clegrces. The viewfinder autoinaticall+_, turns off. Monitor closed, \,iewtinder tUlllS o11.

During recurding, viewfhlder I'LII'I1<+,Oil when nlonitor rotated +.uound to face the sub.iect.

Camcorder does not turn on and/or

function buttons will not operate

No or low sound

during nlonitor playback

Dtlrhlg phlyback, viewfinder tUrllS off when monitor rotated around and placed against calllcorder+

Remove tile power source. After one iniruJte press thc

reset switch gently using a

nonmetallic pointed item, such as a toothpick+ until you feel a

click. This resets the can-l- corder to the factory settings

and erases the date, time, and custom settings. Wait for at

least one minute after

resetting the camcorder to attach a power supply.

• Adjust the volume control oil thc side of the iYionitor.

• To hear sound during camcorder phiyback, rise the monitor.

There is no sound during viewfhlder playback.

switch

Reset switch

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Trouble Checks and Adjustments

Black bars on top

and bottom o1'

picture.

Bright. crystal-

shaped spots appear in

icy+finder or on

t+Cl) m o11it+,_r

Colored bright

spots appear in view finder or

I+CD m(mitor

Buck (tf I+CI)

lUOIlitOF J,; h(}[

Rechargcablc battery runs down

sooner than

expected

• IOX9 feature selected.

• Sunlight is directly entering the lens.

Black spots or bright spots of light (red, green, or blue) may

appear in vie,_ finder or on the I_CD monitor. These spots are

not recorded on tile tape and are not due to a defect in the

unit.

• The light that iihnnin_te++ the LCD monitor gets hot. To cool

it dov,'n, close the [,CI) monitor and turn off the camcorder.

• l+ead-acid batleries Inust be kept charged. Charge your battery before and after every use and at least every

six months. Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is

recording continuously. To check your battery; charge it completely, aim the camcorder at a clock, and record the

clock. When the carncorder stops recording, play the last

part of the tape and check the time on the clock. A one-hour

battery should gi,,e you about 60 minutes of recording time.

In pt+actical use. a fully charged battery might not record for

60 minutes because the battery uses power when you pause the recording and uses extra power when you zoom.

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Cleaning the Camcorder

To clean the camcorder's exterior,

icnlo,.e _.llly pq,_v,cr source connecled to lhe camo:lrder mid gentl_', wipe il wilh :.t clean sol]cloth.

Cleaning lhe Lens

T.,+clean the cam,..'order's lens. blov, It with a t;h;,.,,cr I',rush. and then gently v,,'ipe the

Ion,-,with cleaning tissue ,:rod commercially prepat•cd cteanin_ _,ohltion designed for

LINd (/11 c_.llllCl+a It21]s. lnlproper cl,:'alling I]liglll N_21alct] t/]c _¢11'_.

Cautiou: Use o/'strong cleaning i_t_uh_<'ts, _t¢ch as llu,se catttaining

alcohol or henzitw, might chlmage the

('alTl('()lk[('l]

Caut on: l)t_ ;1_, lom'/l Ihe lens uilh

.!vmr /inger._'. !Its' oil./)'ore your ,_kiJ_

Lens

Cleaning the LCI) Monitor

Monitor

Cleaning the Viewfinder

T_._cDan the ctun<ordct"s LCD

lllOllitol. USe LIc]eal_, soft cloth 1o

carefillly wipe the monitor. Improper cleaning ma}, scralch the nloni[or.

Caution: Do not touch the mo//itor with yore'fingers, Tile oil,/)'om your ,_kin

might damage the numito;:

I. Turn the eyepiece onunterclockwise

and pull it()tlt.

2. Gently use a cotton swab or blower to remove the dust•

3. T',', vc_._ttach the eyepiece, align the

reference Ill_.uks al'ld lUl'll lhc eyepiece

until it clicks in';,.',I lace.

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Proper Care and Storage

Keep dust and grit lronl entering tile

canlcol'dcl"S cassette door. Dust and

grit are abrasive and cause excessive wear to both the camcorder's record-

ing/phiyback heads and cassettes.

Always place the lens cap back on the camcorder when it is not in use.

Before handling your camcorder, make

sure your bands and face are free from any chetnical prodLIctS Stlch as suntan

lotion, as it i-night damage the finish.

Things to Avoid

• Do not attempt to disassemble your

canlcorder. There are no user-service-

able parts inside.

• The camcorder might be damaged by

iml)ropcr storage or handling. Do nol

subject the camcorder to swinging, shak ing, or dl-oppi ng.

• Do not store the camcorder in tempera lures below -22°F (-30°C) or above

149°F (65::C).

• When the camcorder is not in use,

al\\a},s lCnlove the cassette and AC

adaplcl'Ichar_er or battery.

• Retain the original C_.ll'ion lk)r future

storage or shipping t nrposes.

oceiln as sah watei o1 salt water spray

ini{Jll damage the internal parts of the

ca131corder.

• Avoid operating yotucamcorder • immediately after movmg it from a

cold location to a warm location. Give the camcorder 2 to 3 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, o

• Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

The resulting heat buildup might

permanently damage the camcorder's irtternal parts. •

• Do not operate the camcorder in

extremely humid environments.

• Do not operate the camcorder near the

Do not operate the camcorder fl_!"

extended periods in temperatures

below 40°F (4°C) or above 95°F

(35°C).

Do uot 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 danmge to the

camcorder.

When carrying the camcorder, do not hold it by the viewfinder or LCD

monitor. This could cause a malfunc-

tion, damage the camcorder, or cause personal injury.

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Specifications

General

Power requirement: 9.6VDC

Power consunlption:

LCD monimr oil: 9 watts Viewfinder on: 7.5 watts

Weight: 4.7 [bs. (2.15kg)

I)imensinns - Including Viewfinder:

4-3/4" (W) x 8-3/8" (H) x 13-I/8" (D)

121 (W) x 213 (H) x 334 (D! mm

Video Input

I1) Vp-p. 75 ohm

Video Output

1.0 Vp-p,75 ohm

Audio Input

-7.g dBs (316m Vrms), more than 47 K ohm

Audio Output

-78 dBs (316m Vrms), less than 1 K ohm

Viden Rec_lrder Seclion

Format: VHS Record/playback system:

Two video record/playback heads

One flying erase head

Video signal: EIA standard

NTSC color

Viewfinder

0.55" color eleclronic viewfinder

LCD Monitor

3" diagonally measured LCD/T['T active matrix system

Camera Section

Scanning: 525 Imcs/6/) l'ieids/31i frames

hnage Sensor: 1/4" CCD hnager

Lens: F I .4

16:1 (4-64 toni) power zoom lens

Diameter: 46 mm

Tripod Mount

One 1/4" x 10 threaded hole

Microphone Input

-68 dBs (316m Vrms), more than I K ohm

AC Adapter/Charger

Power requirement: 12(IV,

50160 Hz.

Power consumption: 24 watts Weight: .85 Ibs. (390g)

Dimensions:

6"(W) x 1.7"(H) x 2,7"(D)

152 (W) x 43 (H) x 69 (D) mm

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Limited Warranty

Thomson provides a toll-tree telephone

number to help you with any problems

You can reach Thomson ill the

R_llowmg number:

800-283-6503

(Toil free inside U.S.A.)

you may encounter with your camcorder.

Many can be diagnosed over the phone,

and if necessary, repair or replacemenl

will be arranged. Please have your

camcorder model/serial number and date

Our tollq'ree Camcorder number

operates fl'om 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST

Monday - Friday

for U.S. customers only

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.

Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange

If we are unable to resolve your problem

o_er the phone, we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a new or, at

our option, refurbished camcorder. Reli:r to the limited warranty on the next page to

learn about your specific rights and

responsibilities.

Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization nttmher b@we retm'ning anything! Obtain a Return Authorization

(RA) number fiom the telephone representative before returning your

equipment to avoid delays, accounting errors, or even loss of your unit.

hnportant Information to Customers Who Ship Defective

Equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics

The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment

will give you an RA number over the phone. They will also provide you with

instructions on where and how to return

your Camcorder. Write the number in large, clear characters on the outside of

the box. To avoid confusion and misunderstandings, shipments without an

RA number clearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your

expense.

Include a brief note describing the

problem and any conversations about the problem you have had with Thomson

personnel.

Include your name, address and model/ serial number of your Camcorder. These

numbers 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 protec'ti(m, insure all shipment,_

./or.fidl replacement value and use a

reliable shipper. Thomson assumes no

responsibility fl_r warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed

by Thomson.

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What your warranty covers:

Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how lung after your purchase:

90 duys for labor charges.

• One year for parts,

The warranty period it)l ielltai milts begins

w'dh the first rental or 45 days froul dl.ile of shipment to tile rental l'irm+ whichever

comes first

What we will do:

l)urinu the initial 90 days

Exchauge 3our camcorder with a hey, or nefurbished unit, or repair your camcorder. The option ,aill be ours. There `<`+'illbe no cos! to you.

After the 90 days and within one year

Exchange your canlcorder with a new or refurbished unit. or repair your canlcorder.

Tile option `<_illbe otirs Parts will bc pl'oX ided a! lie charge, but you '+'<illbe

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 nnmber informa- tion is oil the bottom of your camcorder.

• A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. If the representa-

tive determines that you should receive a replacement unit, you will be provided with

a Return Authorization (RA) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exi_:ts. No returns w ill be accepted

without the RA number.

"i'_receive a replacement Camcorder befure you return yours:

O_)ption I

I. Prox'ide yout +Discover, MasterCard, or

Visa accou[It number and expirati(m date

to our phone representative. This is for security purposes. If we receive your unit, excluding all accessories, within 14 days

from the date you were provMed the RA

l)Ulllbcr. ()nIv ilclnS not c()Velud by

warranty will be charged to your accoutit.

IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT RECI_;IVEI)

WITHIN 14 DAYS, THE SUGt;ESTED RETAIL VALUE (IF THE

CAMCt)RDER WILL BE CHARGEI) 1"O YOUR CREDIT CARl). This

anlonnt, less $10.00 handling, will be

credited if the null is subsequently

received.

2. We will send `+'c_na rul?lacenlent ilnit.

3. Ship tile unit back to tlS+cxchiding till

accessories, tisiilg the replacement tinit's carton. Shipping instructions will be

inchided in the carton along with your RA number which will allow you to easily

ship the clnil back tO tis. Make snre ynn insure ._our shipnlenl in case of damage

or loss. lnc[udc with lhc shipnlcnI:

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.

Rdtus'#7 tran,Wortation, storage, hamlli#tg, and

illMo'atwe ('(isis are I'OllF sole respo#Tsihilio,.

142,accept m) liahilitv in case (¢'damage or loss.

I. We will send a replacement unit to the

exchange point.

2. The exchange location will notify you o1"

its arrival.

Take your unit, excluding till accessories.

alld 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.

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4. If tile repairs V_Cl-ecovered by your

v,,arranty, you will not be billed.

"12, I{'( '<'il'{' {I I{'/)/{l( Y'lll{'lll lftlil _ tl'(' /l{IV{"

r{'_'_'irud \¢)lll" Illllf."

Write the RA number on the outside of

tl|e carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure _our shipment in case of

damaue or loss.

2. Carefully pack the unit, excluding all

accessories, using tile original box and packing material if possible.

3. Include wilh the shipmenl:

E,, idence oI purchase dale. stlch as a

bil! ot sale. to verif,, your <lnil's \,.,alran ty el igibilit.,,,.

A brief note describhlg your camcorder's problenl.

YOur []anlc. address and phone l/ulnber.

RCllll'l! II_III\/HH'[{IIIOll, _l(H'(Ig(', ha.dhng, tllld ItiSlltkltll (' ( _)S[\ (ll'U \'Ot!t'.\Ol# I'{',k!?Oll._ilHlll.V.

14_'m_ ep[ im li,hi/i O' ill case qldumu,g,_' or

4. The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier's check or money order

fix" payment it" there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges and you

elect not to use your credit card.

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

To have your Camcorder repaired by an

Authorized RCA Camcnrder Service Center:

• Check v. ith your dealer or call 1-800-336

1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder

Service Center ncaresl you.

• Take your unit to the Authorized RCA

Camcorder Service Center of your choice. Show die Authorized RCA Camcorder

Service Center representative evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale.

Pick up your camcorder when repairs are

complete.

What your ',,,arrant_ _ cover:

Adjushl]enl of customer COlltrols. Damage fron\ misuse or neglecl.

• a tit}it thai has been nlodified (11"incorpo-

raled ill(<}other products or is used for hlstitutiomfl or other commercial purposes.

• Balleries for renlole conllol alld clock.

Cleaning of video/audio heads. Camcorders purchased or serviced outside

the U.S.A.

• Return transportation. Slol-age and handling

COSlS Of yOUI" U]lil. includhlg insurance for

]os_ or danlage.

• Acts of God, such as but not Ihnited to lighming damage.

Prodnct Registration:

Please complete and mail tile Product Registration Card packed with yout

camcorder. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return

of tile card is not required for warranty coverage.

How State Law relates to warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights

that vary froth state to state.

If you purchased your camcorder

outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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Symbols

+ And - Buttons.

See Minus (-) Button.