RCA CC6262 User manual

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Important Safety Information

Be sure to read allthe safety informationbefore you beginto use thisproduct.

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

camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture. I

RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AThis 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.

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.

Cautions

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of

plug to wide slot, fully insert.

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 immedi-

ately. Returning this card allows us:l_ocontact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt for proof:of _rchase 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:

CC6262

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any

questions, call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty. .......... 800-283-6503 (pages 81-82 )

Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 (page 80 )

Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 67-72)

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

See What You Record ................... 27

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

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

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

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

Tally Light ..................................... 33

Quick Review Feature ................... 33

Camera Edit Feature ..................... 33

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

MENU/DISPLAY Button ............. 33

Zooming ........................................ 34

Use the Zoom Lever (W and T).. 34

Digital Zooming .......................... 34

Tete Macro Zooming .................. 35

Focusing ........................................ 36

Auto Focus .................................. 36

Manual Focus .............................. 37

White Balance ............................... 38

AutoWhiteBalance....................38

ManualWhite Balance................38

ExposureControl..........................40

AutoExposure............................40

ManualExposure..........................40

SteadyPixTM 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

Self-Timer Recording .................... 48

Animation Recording .................... 50

Time-Lapse Recording .................. 52

Tally Light (Turn On or Off) ......... 54

Demo Mode .................................. 55

Attach the Shoulder Strap ............. 56

Playback ..................................... 57

Using the Viewfinder .................... 57

Playback Features ........................ 58

Position the Tape ......................... 58

Visual Search .............................. 58

Stop-Action Pause ....................... 58

Time Counter .............................. 59

Tracking ...................................... 59

Use the Cassette Adapter .............. 60

Playback on TV (or VCR) with

Audio/Video Inputs ..................... 62

Traveling Tips ............................ 64

Optional Accessories .................. 65

Order Form .................................... 69

Trouble Checks .......................... 71

Specifications .............................. 75

Care and Maintenance ......... ...... 76

Clean the Camcorder ..................... 76

Lens ............................................. 76

Viewfinder .................................. 76

Proper Care and Storage ............... 77

Things to Avoid ............................. 77

Customer Assistance

and Service ................................ 78

Warranty .................................... 79

Index ........................................... 81

Information to User ................... 87

First,Time Operation

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

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

1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.

•Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship

or store your camcorder.

•The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any

are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

Model CC6262

Camcorder

Rechargeable Battery

Part No FB1260

WARNING:

NICKEl.

CADMIUM

BATTERY

MUST BE

RECYCLED

OR DISPOSED

OF PROPERLY.

Shoulder Strap

Part No. ACS091

AC Adapter/Charger

and DC Cable

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.

Cautiem Done_ u_

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f_ _tnyiXt_l_cwaber

Flll_. _ .2442a5

baltc_l_k _

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Part No. 242740

Part No, 244268

Cassette Adapter

Part No. VCAll5A Cassette Adapter Battery

(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)

CAUTIONS: Lithium cell mu.,.t be di..,po.,,ed of properly. New:r handle

ptl_'t_rred or1€,_ cel!. May caa_ t'_rnsor _r_d injury,

Keep out of d_ hands of children. Can cau,.¢ "dcalh or injury if swallow',.al.

If _walhwced. €on._ult aphy.,,_icmnimmedialely for emergency treatment.

The lahmm _11 u_ed in this _-vtctr may explode resulting in a fire or

dlemical bum if mi_reated. Do o_ recharge, d_,,,a.s.',emhle, heat above

212_'F (tIKPC), or incinentte.

N_."cer u_ metallic tweezer_ to hold the cell. and never ,_horl cireuu tl_c +

and -,tide,. of the t.'cll, [conttnued on next page)

2. Attach the adapter/charger. To AC 100-240,

50/60 Hz

Adapter/

Jack

Since the battery must be charged

before it can be used the f'Lrst time,

attach the adapter/charger to the

camcorder.

•Connect one end of the DC cable

to the DC OUT jack on the

adapter/charger.

•Connect the other end of the DC

cable to the DC in jack on the

camcorder as shown above.

• Plug the adapter/charger's plug

into an operating outlet.

3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.

COVER • Lift the flap on the

Control handstrap and separate

the velcro strip.

Handstrap • Insert your hand, adjust

the strap to fit snugly,

,Velcro refasten the strap, and

Strip (Under Flap) close the flap.

4. Rotate LENS COVER control to open lens cover.

5. Insert a tape.

WARNING:

Never try to

open the door

by,prying as you

could damage

the camera.

PUSH the

door button

to close

cassette

compartment EJECT Switch

Tape Wheel

Tape Window

• 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.

• Press the button on the cassette

door to close the compartment

until the cassette holder locks

into place.

Select a recording speed.sP/s

Button _'ql_-,,,-

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

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.

(continued on next page)

oSet POWER (CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUTO/OFF/VCR)

switch to CAMERA AUTO.

oPOWER Switch and

The power indicator lights and the

camcorder enters record-pause.

__.PAUSE_- appears in the

viewfinder when the camcorder is

in record-pause.

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 TM

mode.

In the AutoShot TM mode, the

focus, exposure, and white balance

are automatically controlled by the

camcorder. Many of the special

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.

E!ectronic

-" e ;......,,Vlewfinder

_yeplec _ ......: /

Focus 'i::-::l/

Control '_'°:_"i_

Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control.

You can see what you record in the

viewfinder.

•Adjust the viewfinder for a

comfortable viewing position.

• Turn the eyepiece focus control to

adjust the focus of the viewfinder

for your vision.

9. Select a tape length.

MENU/DISPLAY

Button

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Push In)

I. Set the POWER switch

to CAMERA MAN.

2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button

to display the menu in the

viewfinder.

TELE MACRO ,O0_;

TAPE LENGTH T30

REC TIME OFF

INT. TIME OFF

TALLY LAMP ON

DATE/TIME

TITLE LANG. ENGLISH

DEMO MODE OFF

_'RETURN

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to

highlight TAPE LENGTH.

D.ZOOM ON

TELE MACRO DFF,

REC TIME

INT. TIME OFF

TALLY LAMP ON

DATEtTIME

TITLE LANG. ENGUSH

DEMO MODE OFF

_'RETURN

4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to

display the TAPE LENGTH menu.

Switch and

Indicator

TAPE LENGI"H

T30

T40

EXIT

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 atape with 30

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.

(continued on next page) 7

LENS

COVER

Control

TALLY

Light

REW _I_ Button

PLAY/PAUSE Button

Thumb

Trigger

Power Indicator

POWER Switch

10. Start and stop recording.

• Place the POWER switch in

CAMERA AUTO.

Press and release the thumb trigger

to start recording. _, appears in

the view finder, and the tally light

lights 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'q'q to rewind the tape.

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back

the tape.

• Press STOP when you are finished

playing back the tape.

•Details on viewfinder playback are

on pages 59.

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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