RCA CC6263 User manual
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USER’S
GUIDE
CC6263
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.
CC 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 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose
camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.
Important Safety Information
Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the product.
TO REDUCE THE RISK O ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. RE ER SERVICING
TO QUALI IED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Model No: _______________________________
Serial No: _______________________________
Purchase Date: _______________________________
Purchased rom: _______________________________
CAUTION
ATTENTION
CC6263
i
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or personal injury.
1
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)
Assistance
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 ocus Control .............. 27
Viewfinder Displays ...................... 28
AutoShot™ Mode ......................... 32
ive-Second Record eature ......... 33
Quick Review eature ................... 33
Camera Edit eature ..................... 33
....................................................... 33
lying 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
ocusing ........................................ 36
Auto ocus .................................. 36
Manual ocus .............................. 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™ eature .................... 41
ade 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 eatures ........................ 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 orm 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
First-Time Operation
3
Assistance
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.
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
Caution: Do not use
this adapter/charger
for any purpose other
than charging the
B1260, or BB99L
battery pack or
supplying power to
the camcorder.
Model CC6263
Camcorder
Rechargeable Battery
Part No FB1260
Cassette Adapter
Part No. VCA115
Cassette Adapter Battery
(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)
AC Adapter/Charger -- Part No. 242740
and DC Cable -- Part No. 244268
CAUTIONS: Lithium cell 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° (100°C), or incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the +
and – sides of the cell.
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.
WARNING:
NICKEL
CADMIUM
BATTERY
MUST BE
RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY. Shoulder Strap
Part No. ACS091
+ -
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irst-Time Operation
4
First-Time Operation
3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.
LENS
COVER
Control
Handstrap
Handstrap Velcro
Strip (Under Flap)
2. Attach the adapter/charger.
DC In Jack
DC Cable
Adapter/
Charger
To AC 100-240,
50/60 Hz
• 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.
Since the battery must be charged
before it can be used the first time,
attach the adapter/charger to the
camcorder.
• Connect one end of the DC cable
to the DC OUT jack on the
adapter/charger.
• Lift the flap on the
handstrap and separate
the velcro strip.
• Insert your hand, adjust
the strap to fit snugly,
refasten the strap, and
close the flap.
4. Rotate LENS COVER control to open lens cover.
DC OUT
Jack
(continued from previous page)
First-Time Operation
5
180
°
180
°
5. Set POWER (CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUTO/OFF/VCR)
switch to CAMERA AUTO.
• 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.
In the AutoShot™ 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.
Electronic
Viewfinder
Eyepiece
Focus
Control
You can see what you record in the
viewfinder.
• Adjust the viewfinder for a
comfortable viewing position.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for your vision.
6. Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control.
POWER Switch and
Indicator
(continues on next
page)
6
First-Time Operation
8. Select a recording speed.
7. Insert a tape.
• Slide the EJECT switch. The
cassette holder opens
automatically.
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette
to remove any slack from the tape.
• Insert the cassette with the tape
wheel facing up and the tape
window facing out.
Select 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.
• Press the button on the cassette
door to close the compartment
until the cassette holder locks
into place.
• The camcorder enters record-
pause.
PAUSE
appears in the
viewfinder when the camcorder is
in record-pause.
Push the door
button to close
the cassette
compartment.
Tape Wheel
Tape
Window
EJECT Switch
SP/SLP
Button
WARNING:
Never try to
open the door
by prying as you
could damage
the camcorder.
(continued from previous page)
First-Time Operation
7
PUSH
–
+
9. Select a tape length.
T20
T30
T35
T40
EXIT
TAPE LENGTH
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.
POWER Switch
and Indicator
MENU/DISPLAY
Button
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.
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8
First-Time Operation
REW Button
POWER Switch
Thumb
Trigger
Power Indicator
STOP Button
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.
• 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.
LENS
COVER
Control
(continued from previous page)
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