RCA CC439 Manuel utilisateur

camcorder

user's guide

CC434/CC439

Important Safety Information

Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.

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

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

RISKOFE_d3TFUCSHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE I_ CHOC

EI.EC1TgOgE NE PASOUVRIR

This symbol indicates "dangerous w)ltage"

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.

_ AUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug

to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour 4viter les chocs 41ectriques, 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.

CAUTION: Avoid operating this product immediately after moving it from a

cold location to a warm location. Give it 2 to 3 hours to reach a stable temperature

before inserting a video cassette. When moved from a cold area to a warm

location, moisture may condense on the head drum inside the machine. This

moisture could cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the

headwheel or tape.

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.

this card allows us to contact you if needed. Returning

Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service

and attach it here. Record the serial and model numbers located on the bottom of

the product.

Model

Serial No:

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

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

questions, call:

Customer Service ..................................... 800-336-11900 (Page 71)

Accessories ......................................... 800-338-0376 (Pages 58-65)

Safety Information ................................ i

Product Registration ............................. i

Contents ............................................. 1-2

First-Time Operation

• Assistance ............................................ 3

• Unpack Camcorder and

Accessories ...................................... 3

•Attach the Adapter/Charger ................ 4

• Remove Lens Cap and Attach

to Handstrap ..................................... 5

• Turn on the Camcorder ....................... 5

•Insert a Cassette .................................. 6

•Position Viewfinder and

Adjust Eyepiece Focus Control ....... 6

•Start and Stop Recording .................... 7

•Play Back What You Have

Recorded .......................................... 7

• Review the Camcorder's

Operating Controls ....................... 8-9

Powering the Camcorder

• Using the Adapter/Charger ............... 10

• Using the Rechargeable Battery

• Charging ......................................... 1 l

• Attaching and Removing ................ 12

• Care and Storage ............................ 13

• Safety Precautions .......................... 13

• Battery Level Indicator ................... 14

• Using the Optional Thomson

Car Cord Adapter ........................ 15

Video Cassettes

• Erase Protection .............................. 16

• Recording and Playback Times ...... 16

• Inserting and Removing

Cassettes ..................................... 17

Cassette Care and Storage ................ 17

Traveling Tips ..................................... 18

Cassette Tips ....................................... 18

Recording Features

•Quick Review .................................... 19

•Tape Positioning ............................... 19

•Microphone ....................................... 19

•AI (Artificial Intelligence) ................ 19

• Program AE (Auto Exposure) ........... 20

•Auto Focus ........................................ 20

• Macro Focus ...................................... 20

• Electronic Indexing ........................... 21

• Time Remaining Display .................. 21

• Viewfinder ................................... 22-23

• Displays in Viewfinder ................ 24-25

• Date and Time Display

• Set the Date and Time .................... 26

• Record the Date and Time

(or Date) on Your Tape ............. 27

•Charging the Clock Cell ................. 27

•Zooming

• Power Zoom Buttons ...................... 28

• Instant Zoom .................................. 28

•Special Effect Recording .................. 29

• 16x9Mode .................................... 30

• Negative Recording ........................ 31

•Digital Zooming ............................. 31

•Half-Mirror Recording ................... 32

•Mosaic Recording .......................... 32

• Electronic Image Stabilizer

(EIS-model 439 only) ........................ 33

• Fading In and Out of Scenes ........ 34-35

• Tape Counter with Memory Stop ...... 36

•ProEdit ® Features

• Flying Erase Head .......................... 37

• Edit Search ..................................... 37

• Audio Dubbing .......................... 38-39

• Audio/Video Dubbing ............... 40-41

•Titler .......................................... 42-44

Recording Tips .................................. .45

Recording on the Camcorder ...... 46-47

Playback

• Viewfinder Playback ........................ .48

• Playback Features

• Stop-Action Pause ...................... 48-49

• Picture Search ........................... .48-49

• Tracking ......................................... 49

•Playback on TV (or VCR) with

Audio/Video Input Jacks ........ 50-51

•Playback on TV without

Audio/Video Input Jacks ........ 52-53

Color Enhancement Light ............ 54-55

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........... 56

Packing Carrying Case ...................... 57

Information to User ........................... 57

Specifications ..................................... .58

Optional Accessories ..................... 58-65

• Accessory Order Form ................. 63-65

Care and Maintenance ................. 66-67

Trouble Checks ............................. 68-70

Limited Warranty .............................. 71

Index (Alphabetical) ..................... 74-76

This section describes only the basic 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.

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

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

1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.

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

your camcorder.

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

missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

Camcorder*

*Your camcorder may differ slightly

from the pictures in this guide.

Shoulder Strap

Stock No. 227327

WARNING: LEAD:

ACID BATTERY. :

BEDISPOSED

ov P_OPERLV.

Rechargeahle 10-Volt Battery

Stock No. EP096FS

AC Adapter/Charger: Stock No. 232595

DC Cable: Stock No. 233328

Caution: Do not use this adapter/charger for any

purpose other than charging the EP096FL or EP096FS

battery pack or supplying power to the camcorder.

Adapter/Charger

DC OUTPUT

Jack

Adapter/Charger's

DC Cable DC IN 9.6V Jack on

Back of Camcorder

2. Attach the adapter/charger.

Since the battery must be charged

before it can be used the first time,

attach the adapter/charger to the

camcorder.

• Attach one end of the

adapter/charger's DC cable to the

DC OUTPUT jack on the

adapter/charger.

• Attach the other end of the cable to

the DC IN 9.6V jack on the

camcorder.

•Plug the adapter/charger's plug into

an operating outlet.

•Details are ol7 page 10.

CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch

Handstrap

Lens Cap

3. Remove the lens cap and attach

it to the handstrap.

4. Turn on the camcorder.

The position of the

CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch tells the

camcorder whether you want to record

(CAMERA), play back tapes (VCR), or

turn off the power (OFF).

•Press and hold the small button on

CAMERA/O FF/VCR while

sliding it in CAMERA. The

electronic viewfinder will come on.

Safety Tab

Tape Window

REC (Record)

/PAUSE

Button

Lens Cap on

Handstrap

Cassette Door

Press Here to Close

5. Insert a cassette.

•Press STOP/EJECT to open the

cassette compartment.

• Insert the cassette with the safety tab

facing up and the tape windows

facing out.

• Press the cassette down gently until

it locks into place, and close the

cassette compartment door.

•Details are on page 1Z

6. Position viewfinder and adjust

eyepiece focus control.

•Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it

horizontally.

Pull the viewfinder out from the

camcorder and rotate the eyepiece

into a comfortable viewing position.

Caution: Pulling on the eyepiece may

cause damage, to the eyepiece or

camcorder.

If the image in the viewfinder is

blurry, adjust the eyepiece focus

control for your vision. Details are

on page 22.

CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch

REC (Record

/PAUSE

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

REVIEW

Eyepiece

"" Electronic

Viewfinder

(Grasp Here

to Move)

oStart and stop recording.

Start and stop recording by pressing

and releasing REC/PAUSE. REC

appears in the viewfinder. You do not

have to hold the button to record.

Notes: If you do not record within five

minutes, the camcorder will automatically

shut off to prevent excessive tape wear.

Press REC/PA USE to turn on the

camcorder.

Any material recorded on the tape will

automatically be erased if you record

over it.

8. Play hack what you have

recorded.

• Press REC/PA USE to stop recording.

• Press and hold the small button on

CAMERA/OFF/VCR while sliding

it to VCR.

• Press REW(rewind)/REVIEW to

rewind the tape.

•Press PLAY to play back the tape in

the viewfinder.

•Press STOP/EJECT when you are

finished playing back the tape.

•Details on vie_t2finder playback are

on page 48.

::' :.... n,,

First-Time ,Jr,eration

9. Review the camcorder's operating controls.

DISPLA Y Button

RESET Button

DA TE/TIME Button

TITLER Button

A VDUB Button

REW (Rewind/Review) Button

Also Title Select - Button

PIA Y Button

F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button

Also Title Select + Button

STOP/EJECT Button

Also EDIT'ADV Button

Microphone Viewfinder

Light_

BRIGHT Control

(Located Under Microphone)

Eyepiece

Focus

Control

(Electronic

Image Stabilizer)

Button for Model

CC439 Only)

Lens LIGHT AUTO!

OFF/ON Switch

AV(Audio/Video)

for Model CC439

only

Lens

Hood FADE Button

DIGITAL EFFECTS Button

INST. (Instant} ZOOM

Button VIDEO, AUI)IO, and RF DC OUT

,lacks ll,ocaled Behind Small Cover)

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