RCA CC6263 User Manual
USER’S
GUIDE
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CC6263
Important Safety Information
Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose
camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
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 “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the product.
Cautions
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, 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 state 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: _______________________________
Serial No: _______________________________
Purchase Date: _______________________________
Purchased From: _______________________________
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CC6263
Assistance
We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any
questions, call:
Camcorder Exchange Warranty...........800-283-6503 (pages 76-77 )
Customer Service...................................800-336-1900 (page 75 )
Accessories............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 62-67)
Table of Contents
Assistance ..................................... 3
First-Time Operation .................. 3
Power Your Camcorder ............. 12
Adapter/Charger ............................ 12
Rechargeable Battery .................... 13
Charge the Battery ...................... 14
Battery Level Indicator ............... 15
Battery Care and Storage ............ 15
Optional Car Cord Adapter ........... 16
Date and Time Display ............. 17
Install the Clock Lithium Cell ....... 17
Set the Date and Time ................... 18
Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and
Title Displays .............................. 20
Videocassettes............................. 22
Erase Protection – Safety Tab ..... 22
Recording and Playback Speeds and
Times ........................................ 22
Insert and Remove Cassettes ...... 23
Cassette Care and Storage........... 23
Recording ................................... 24
Time-Remaining Display .............. 24
Select a Tape Length ................... 24
Recording Tips .............................. 26
Use the Viewfinder to See What You
Record ......................................... 27
Eyepiece Focus Control .............. 27
Viewfinder Displays...................... 28
AutoShot™ Mode ......................... 32
Five-Second Record Feature ......... 33
Quick Review Feature ................... 33
Camera Edit Feature ..................... 33
....................................................... 33
Flying Erase Head ......................... 33
....................................................... 33
MENU/DISPLAY Button ............. 33
Zooming ........................................ 34
Use the Zoom Lever (W and T) .. 34
Digital Zooming .......................... 34
Tele Macro Zooming .................. 35
Focusing ........................................ 36
Auto Focus .................................. 36
Manual Focus .............................. 37
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Table of Contents
Recording (Cont.)
White Balance ............................... 38
Auto White Balance .................... 38
Manual White Balance................ 38
Exposure Control .......................... 40
Auto Exposure ............................ 40
Manual Exposure ........................ 40
Steady Pix™ Feature .................... 41
Fade or Wipe In or Out ................. 42
P. (Program) AE Button ................ 44
16X9 Mode ................................... 45
Preset Titles ................................... 46
Select a Language for the Title ... 46
Record a Preset Title ................... 47
Animation Recording .................... 48
Time-Lapse Recording .................. 50
Demo Mode .................................. 52
Attach the Shoulder Strap ............. 53
Playback ..................................... 55
Use the Viewfinder for Playback .. 55
Playback Features ........................ 56
Position the Tape ......................... 56
Visual Search .............................. 56
Stop-Action Pause....................... 56
Time Counter .............................. 57
Tracking ...................................... 57
TBC (Time Base Corrector)........ 57
Use the Cassette Adapter .............. 58
Playback on TV (or VCR) with
Audio/Video Inputs ..................... 60
Optional Accessories .................. 62
Using the Optional AC088 Tripod 64
Order Form for Camcorder Model
CC6263 ....................................... 65
Trouble Checks .......................... 68
Specifications.............................. 72
Care and Maintenance .............. 73
Clean the Camcorder ..................... 73
Clean the Camcorder’s Lens ....... 73
Clean the Camcorder’s Viewfinder73
Proper Care and Storage ............... 74
Things to Avoid ............................. 74
Customer Assistance and Service75
Limited Warranty...................... 76
Index ........................................... 78
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First-Time Operation
Assistance
This section describes the steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record. Refer to
the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.
Assistance
The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter.
Camcorder Exchange Warranty...............800-283-6503
Customer Service................................... 800-336-1900
First-Time Operation
1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.
Accessories............................................. 800-338-0376
• Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship
or store your camcorder.
• The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any
are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
WARNING:
NICKEL
CADMIUM
BATTERY
MUST BE
RECYCLED
Model CC6263
Camcorder
Rechargeable Battery
Part No FB1260
OR DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY.
Shoulder Strap
Part No. ACS091
Caution: Do not use
this adapter/charger
for any purpose other
than charging the
FB1260, or BB99L
battery pack or
supplying power to
the camcorder.
AC Adapter/Charger -- Part No. 242740
and DC Cable -- Part No. 244268
CAUTIONS: Lithium cell must be disposed of properly. Never handle
Clock Cell
3-Volt Micro Lithium
Cell – such as CR2025 –
available from most local
drug stores and camera
shops. Use of other cells
present a risk of fire or
explosion.
punctured or leaking cell. May cause burns or personal injury.
Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed.
If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.
The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above
212°F (100°C), or incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the +
and – sides of the cell.
Cassette Adapter
Part No. VCA115
+ -
Cassette Adapter Battery
(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)
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First-Time Operation
(continued from previous page)
2. Attach the adapter/charger.
DC In Jack
DC Cable
Since the battery must be charged
• Connect the other end of the DC
before it can be used the first time,
attach the adapter/charger to the
camcorder.
• Plug the adapter/charger’s plug
• Connect one end of the DC cable
to the DC OUT jack on the
adapter/charger.
3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.
To AC 100-240,
50/60 Hz
Adapter/
Charger
DC OUT
Jack
cable to the DC in jack on the
camcorder as shown above.
into an operating outlet.
LENS
COVER
Control
• Lift the flap on the
handstrap and separate
Handstrap
the velcro strip.
• Insert your hand, adjust
the strap to fit snugly,
Handstrap Velcro
Strip (Under Flap)
refasten the strap, and
close the flap.
4. Rotate LENS COVER control to open lens cover.
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First-Time Operation
5. Set POWER (CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUTO/OFF/VCR)
switch to CAMERA AUTO.
POWER Switch and
Indicator
• The power indicator lights.
• The position of this switch tells
the camcorder whether you want
to record (CAMERA MAN or
CAMERA AUTO), turn the power
off (OFF), or play back tapes
(VCR).
• CAMERA AUTO places the
camcorder in the AutoShot™
mode.
effects do not operate in this
mode. Details on page 32.
• CAMERA MAN allows you to
control many of the special
features of the camcorder.
• The camcorder automatically turns
off if it remains in record-pause
for five minutes. Set the POWER
switch to OFF and then back to
CAMERA.
In the AutoShot™ mode, the
focus, exposure, and white balance
are automatically controlled by the
camcorder. Many of the special
6. Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control.
Electronic
Eyepiece
Focus
Control
180°180
Viewfinder
°
You can see what you record in the
viewfinder.
• Adjust the viewfinder for a
comfortable viewing position.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for your vision.
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page)
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First-Time Operation
(continued from previous page)
7. Insert a tape.
WARNING:
Never try to
open the door
by prying as you
could damage
the camcorder.
Push the door
button to close
the cassette
compartment.
Tape Wheel
Tape
Window
EJECT Switch
• Slide the EJECT switch. The
cassette holder opens
automatically.
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette
to remove any slack from the tape.
• Insert the cassette with the tape
wheel facing up and the tape
window facing out.
8. Select a recording speed.
SP/SLP
Button
Select SP or SLP recording speed.
Press and hold the SP/SLP button to
select a recording speed. The tape
speed you select (SP or SLP)
appears in the viewfinder.
• SP – Standard play provides the
best picture, but the shortest
• Press the button on the cassette
door to close the compartment
until the cassette holder locks
into place.
• The camcorder enters recordpause.
PAUSE
appears in the
viewfinder when the camcorder is
in record-pause.
recording time (20 minutes with a
TC-20 tape).
• SLP – Extended play provides
three times the recording time as
SP (60 minutes with a TC-20
tape). SLP has slightly more
picture noise in normal playback.
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First-Time Operation
T20
T30
T35
T40
EXIT
TAPE LENGTH
9. Select a tape length.
MENU/DISPLAY
Button
+
PUSH
–
Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Push In)
1. Set the POWER switch
to CAMERA MAN.
2. Press the PUSH dial in to display
the menu in the viewfinder.
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
M. W. B.
16 X 9
TAPE LENGTH
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
RETURN
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
T30
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight TAPE LENGTH.
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
M. W. B.
16 X 9
TAPE LENGTH
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
RETURN
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
T30
4. Press the PUSH dial in to display
the TAPE LENGTH menu.
POWER Switch
and Indicator
5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight the type of tape you are
using.
• Select T20 for a tape with 20
minutes or less recording time
in SP.
• Select T30 for a tape with 30
minutes recording time in SP.
• Select T35 for a tape with 35
minutes recording time in SP.
• Select T40 for a tape with 40
minutes recording time in SP.
6. Press the menu PUSH dial twice
to select the tape length and
remove the menus from the
viewfinder.
• Details are on pages 24-25.
(continues on next page)
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First-Time Operation
(continued from previous page)
REW Button
STOP Button
LENS
COVER
Control
PLAY/PAUSE Button
10. Start and stop recording.
• Place the POWER switch in
CAMERA AUTO.
• Press and release the thumb trigger
to start recording.
REC
appears in
the viewfinder while the camcorder
is recording.
• Press and release the thumb trigger
again to stop recording. The
camcorder is now in the record-
pause mode.
PAUSE
appears in
the viewfinder.
11. Play back what you have
recorded.
• Set the POWER switch to VCR.
• Press REW to rewind the tape.
Power Indicator
Thumb
Trigger
POWER Switch
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back
the tape.
• Press STOP when you are finished
playing back the tape.
• Details on viewfinder playback are
on page 55.
12. Set the POWER switch to
OFF to turn off the
camcorder.
The power indicator turns off.
13. Close the lens cover.
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First-Time Operation
14. Review camcorder operating controls.
FADES
Button
P. (Program)
AE Button
SEARCH R and F
Buttons (Also REW
and FF Buttons)
STOP Button
PLAY/PAUSE Button
Menu PUSH Dial
EJECT Switch
Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring
SP/SLP Button
Also COUNTER
R/M Button
Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring
MENU/DISPLAY Button
(continues on next page)
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First-Time Operation
(continued from previous page)
14. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (Continued)
5SEC. REC
Button
Zoom Lever
STEADY PIX
Button
Thumb Trigger
BATTERY
RELEASE Lever
Service Port
(Located Under Cover)
This connector is for use by
qualified service personnel
only.
Attach Adapter/
Charger’s DC
Cord (DC IN
jack located
under battery)
or rechargeable
battery here
Handstrap
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POWER Switch
and Indicator
LENS
COVER
control
Lens
Microphone
A (Audio) and V (Video)
jacks
(behind small cover)
First-Time Operation
14. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (Continued)
Eyepiece Focus Control
Viewfinder
Push the button on
the cassette door to
close and lock the
cassette
compartment.
Cassette Compartment
Clock Cell Battery
Compartment
Threaded Tripod
Mount Hole
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Power Your Camcorder
Power Your Camcorder
Adapter/Charger
The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder
directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240
volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the
camcorder or recharge the battery.
To AC 100-240,
50/60 Hz
Attach Adapter/Charger
1. Connect one end of the DC cable to
the DC OUT jack on the adapter/
charger.
2. Connect the other end of the DC cable
to the DC in jack on the camcorder as
shown above.
3. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into
the nearest AC outlet (100-240V,
50/60Hz).
CAUTION: Do not use this adapter/
charger for any other purpose other
than charging the FB1260 or BB99L
battery pack or supplying power to the
camcorder.
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DC In Jack
DC Cable
Adapter/
Charger
DC OUT
Jack
Remove Adapter/Charger
1. Unplug the adapter/charger from the
wall outlet.
2. Remove the DC cable from the
adapter/charger and camcorder.
Using an Optional Plug Adapter
An optional plug adapter might be
required in some countries.
Optional AC
Plug
Adapter
1. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into
the AC plug adapter.
2. Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC
outlet.
AC 100-240V
Power Your Camcorder
Rechargeable Battery
The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the
first time. Initial charging takes approximately 70 minutes. When fully charged, the
battery supplies approximately 95-105 minutes of operating time – depending on how
much you use zoom and pause. Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off
during recording breaks.
Note: Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery to help remind yourself to charge
the battery. It has no other purpose.
Battery Safety Precautions
Do not short the battery’s
terminals.
Do not attempt to disassemble or
modify the battery. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside.
Use the battery only with
specified adapter/chargers and
camcorders.
Throwing the battery into a fire
or exposing it to excessive heat –
over 149˚F (65˚C) could be
BATTERY
RELEASE
Lever
Marker
Switch
hazardous.
Attach the Charged Battery
If the DC cable is attached to the
camcorder, remove it before attaching
the battery. Also, install the lithium
clock cell before attaching the battery.
Details are on page 17.
1. Hook the battery to the side of the
camcorder as shown above.
ATTENTION: The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-
Cd) battery indicates Thomson Consumer Electronics is voluntarily participating in an
industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when
taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC® program provides a
convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal
waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for
information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area.
Thomson Consumer Electronics’ involvement in this program is part of our commitment to
preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.
2. Press the battery down until it locks
into place.
3. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
The power indicator lights.
Remove the Battery
Slide and hold the BATTERY RELEASE
lever down while removing the battery.
RBRC
RBRC
Ni-Cd
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Power Your Camcorder
Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder
Hold Battery Flush
and Slide
CHG
(Charge)
Indicator
Reference
Marks
To AC Wall
Outlet 100240 Volts, 50/
60 Hz.
REFRESH
Indicator
REFRESH
Button
Adapter/Charger
Caution: When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn them
upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury.
Charge the Battery
If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT
jack on the adapter/charger, remove it.
1. Align reference mark on battery with
mark on adapter/charger.
2. Hold the battery flush against the
adapter/charger and slide it in the
direction of the arrow.
3. Plug adapter/charger into nearest AC
outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).
4. If the battery is properly connected,
the CHG indicator flashes.
Note: If you try to charge a battery that
has not been charged for a long period of
time, it may take a few minutes for the
CHG indicator to flash.
5. After the battery is charged, the CHG
indicator stops flashing and lights.
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6. Remove the charged battery by
sliding it off the adapter/charger.
7. Attach the charged battery to the
camcorder.
Use the REFRESH Button
The battery provides increased
operation time if you “refresh” it after
five chargings. The refresh feature
“refreshes” the battery by completely
discharging it.
1. Attach battery to adapter/charger.
2. Press REFRESH. The REFRESH
indicator lights and the battery
begins discharging.
3. When discharging is completed, the
REFRESH indicator turns off, and
the CHG indicator flashes. The
battery now charges.
Power Your Camcorder
Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (Continued)
4. After the battery is charged, the CHG
(charge) indicator stops flashing and
lights.
5. Remove the battery from the adapter/
charger.
Battery Level Indicator
The battery level indicator appears in the
viewfinder and shows you the amount of
power in the rechargeable battery.
• When appears, the battery is
fully charged.
• As the power is used and
appear.
• When the battery power is almost
gone, flashes in the viewfinder.
The camcorder turns off automatically
after a few seconds. Set the POWER
switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery.
The battery level indicator is not recorded
on the tape.
Battery Care and Storage
• Recharging takes approximately 70
minutes for the battery depending on
the battery’s condition.
• Refreshing takes approximately 3-1/2
hours for the battery depending on the
battery’s condition.
• After repeated charging and use,
operation time gradually decreases.
When operation time is too short to be
useful, it is time to replace the battery.
• If the battery discharging must be
stopped in the middle, remove the
battery from the adapter/charger before
unplugging it from the AC outlet.
• If the battery pack becomes too hot,
remove it from the charger and let it
cool down.
• Let a hot battery cool down before
attaching it to the AC adapter/charger.
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Power Your Camcorder
Optional Car Cord Adapter
The optional DCC08 car cord shown on
page 62 allows you to power your
camcorder from the cigarette lighter
socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts
12-volts to a 6-volt output.
Note: Consult the installation and operating
instructions enclosed with the DCC08 for
complete operating instructions.
Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter
Power Connector
Cautions: The DCC08 is designed to
be used only with vehicles having
negative ground electrical systems.
Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with
this camcorder. Use of any other car
cord adapter might damage the
camcorder and void your warranty.
To Cigarette
Lighter Socket
Optional DCC08 Car
Cord Adapter
1. Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn
off the camcorder. The power
indicator on the camcorder turns off.
2. If the battery or DC cable is attached
to the camcorder, remove it.
3. Hold the bottom of the power
connector flush against the camcorder,
and press the connector down until it
locks into place as shown above.
4. Take the vehicle’s cigarette lighter out
of the socket.
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5. Insert the car cord’s cigarette lighter
plug into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter
socket. The power indicator on the
car cord adapter lights.
6. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to
turn on the camcorder. The power
indicator on the camcorder lights.
Caution: Make sure the camcorder’s
power is turned off before removing
the car cord’s plug from the cigarette
lighter socket.
Date and Time Display
Date and Time Display
Install the Clock Lithium Cell
The clock cell indicator flashes for a few seconds in the viewfinder when
you turn on the camcorder if the cell is not installed or needs replacing.
Clock Cell
Compartment
Clock Cell
Holder
1. Make sure camcorder is turned off,
and remove any power supply
attached to the camcorder.
2. Pull the clock cell holder out of the
clock cell compartment.
3. Insert the clock cell with the “+”
terminal facing out, and press it in.
Clock Cell
(+ Side Facing Out)
4. Place the clock cell holder into the
clock cell compartment. Be sure to
insert the holder fully into the
compartment.
To Remove Lithium Cell
To remove battery, insert a pointed
nonmetallic object between battery and
Insert Object Here
to Remove Cell
clock cell holder and lift.
Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Replace only with 3-volt lithium cell – such
as CR2025. Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or explosion. Must be
disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking cell. May cause
burns or personal injury.
Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed. If
swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.
The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical
burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212˚F (100˚C), or
incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short the + and – sides
of the cell.
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Date and Time Display
Set the Date and Time
You must set the correct date and time before you can display and record it
on your tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on the previous
page before you can set the date.
+
PUSH
–
Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN.
2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
display the menu in the viewfinder.
D. ZOOM
TELE MACRO
REC TIME
INT. TIME
DATE/TIME
TITLE LANG.
DEMO MODE
RETURN
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ENGLISH
OFF
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POWER Switch in
CAMERA MAN
MENU/DISPLAY
Button
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight DATE/TIME.
D. ZOOM
TELE MACRO
REC TIME
INT. TIME
DATE/TIME
TITLE LANG.
DEMO MODE
RETURN
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ENGLISH
OFF
Date and Time Display
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
TIME
EXIT
2000
NOV
18
DATE/TIME
AM 8:00
Set the Date and Time (Continued)
4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the DATE/TIME menu.
DATE/TIME
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
TIME
2000
JAN
1
AM 12:00
EXIT
5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight YEAR. Press the menu
PUSH dial in. When YEAR starts
flashing, rotate the menu PUSH dial to
select the year. When the correct year
appears, press the menu PUSH dial in
to set the year.
6. Repeat step 5 to set the MONTH and
DAY.
7. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight TIME.
DATE/TIME
2000
NOV
18
PM 11:00
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
TIME
10. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When
none of the settings are flashing, rotate
the menu PUSH dial to highlight
EXIT.
11. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
remove the menus from the
viewfinder.
Notes: If you decide to return the date and
time to the previous settings while the DATE/
TIME menu is displayed, rotate the menu
PUSH dial to highlight EXIT, and press. Press
the menu PUSH dial again to remove the
menus from the viewfinder.
To display and record the date and/or time, see
the following pages.
EXIT
8. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When
the hour starts flashing, rotate the
menu PUSH dial to set the hour
including AM or PM.
9. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When
the hour stops flashing and the
minutes start flashing, rotate the menu
PUSH dial to set the minutes.
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Date and Time Display
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
M. W. B.
16 X 9
TAPE LENGTH
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
RETURN
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
T30
AUTO DATE
DATE
TIME
DATE&TIME
OFF
EXIT
DATE/TIME DISP.
Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays
You must install the clock cell and set the date and time (as shown on the previous
pages) before the you can select and record the correct date and time.
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PUSH
–
Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)
POWER Switch in
CAMERA MAN
Select AUTO DATE, Date, Time, or Date and Time to Record on Your Tape
1. Attach a power supply and set
POWER switch to CAMERA MAN.
The power indicator lights.
Note: AUTO DATE is selected when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO.
2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the menu in the viewfinder.
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
M. W. B.
16 X 9
TAPE LENGTH
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
RETURN
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
20
highlight DATE/TIME DISP.
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
T30
4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the DATE/TIME DISP. menu.
Date and Time Display
Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays (Continued)
Viewfinder Displays
Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu
AUTO DATE
Auto Date Display
OFF: No Display
5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight the date/time display you
want to record
• AUTO DATE: The date is auto-
matically recorded for approximately five seconds and then AUTO
DATE is displayed whenever:
• The date is set or changed.
• This display mode is selected.
• The tape is changed or the tape
compartment opened.
• This display is selected whenever the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA AUTO.
• DATE Display: The date is
displayed and recorded.
NOV 18.00
DATE Display
AM 10:25:00
TIME Display
NOV 18.00 AM 10:25:00
DATE/TIME Display
• TIME: The time is displayed and
recorded.
• DATE/TIME Display: The
date and time are displayed
and recorded.
• OFF: No display is displayed or
recorded.
6. Press the select PUSH dial in to select
the date/time display you want to
record.
7. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
remove the menu from the viewfinder.
8. Press the thumb trigger to begin
recording.
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Videocassettes
Videocassettes
Make sure you select good quality tapes for your camcorder. Use of poor quality tapes
or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads,
resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Because there is no
control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not
covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance.
Erase Protection – Safety Tab
You can use your videocassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording,
just record over it.
Safety
Tab
A. Remove B. Cover hole
safety tab or
slide tab to
REC OFF.
with vinyl tape or
slide tab to REC ON to
record over tape.
Recording and Playback Speeds and Times
The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed (SP) or extended play
(SLP). Select the recording speed by pressing and holding the SP/SLP button.
The selected speed is displayed in the viewfinder. Listed below are the
maximum SP and SLP recording times for popular VHS-C cassettes.
• SP – Standard play provides the
best picture (less picture noise),
but the shortest recording time
(20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).
• SLP – Extended play provides
three times the recording time as
SP (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape).
SLP has slightly more picture
noise than SP in normal playback.
This might not be noticeable.
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Cassette SP SLP
TC-20 20 Min. 60 Min.
TC-30 30 Min. 90 Min.
TC-35 35 Min. 105 Min.
TC-40 40 Min. 120 Min.
Recording Time
Videocassettes
Insert and Remove Cassettes
Warning:
Never try to
open the
door by
prying as
you could
damage the
camcorder.
Press on the button on the
cassette door to close and
lock the cassette
compartment.
SP/SLP Button
EJECT Switch
Tape
Wheel
Tape Window
CAUTION:
Insert the
cassette only one
way with the
tape wheel
facing up and the
tape window
facing out. The
cassette should
slide easily into
the holder. Do
not force the
cassette.
Before inserting a cassette, turn the tape
wheel on the side of the cassette in the
direction shown to remove any slack in
the tape.
Tape Wheel
Cassette Care and Storage
• When you are finished with a cassette,
rewind it, remove it from the camcorder, and label it.
• Store cassettes vertically in their
protective cases at normal room
temperatures. Do not leave your
camcorder or cassettes in a car or
outdoors for an extended period.
Excessive heat or cold might damage
your cassettes.
• Keep the cassette away from strong
magnetic fields such as electric motors
and other devices.
1. Slide the EJECT switch. The cassette
holder opens automatically.
2. Insert the cassette with the tape wheel
facing up and tape window facing out.
3. Press on the cassette door button until
the cassette holder locks into place.
• Keep dust from entering the cassette
compartment. All dust is abrasive and
causes excessive wear on the tape and
the camcorder’s recording or playback
heads.
• Do not use cassettes with damaged or
spliced tape.
• Do not use a cassette if it has been
damaged or exposed to moisture. The
tape might jam and/or damage your
camcorder.
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Recording
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
M. W. B.
16 X 9
TAPE LENGTH
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
RETURN
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
T30
Recording
Time-Remaining Display
The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape
speed you select is displayed. You must set the correct tape length in the
TAPE LENGTH feature of the menu before the camcorder can correctly
calculate time remaining.
+
PUSH
–
Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)
Select a Tape Length
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN.
2. Press and hold the SP/SLP button to
select a tape speed.
3. Press the PUSH dial in to display the
menu in the viewfinder.
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
M. W. B.
16 X 9
TAPE LENGTH
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
RETURN
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AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
T30
SP/SLP
Button
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight TAPE LENGTH.
5. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the TAPE LENGTH menu.
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