RCA CC635 Manuel utilisateur

USER‘S

GUIDE

CC635/636/637

CAMCORDER

Important Safety Information

Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this 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 and model numbers

located on the bottom of the camcorder.

Model No: _____________________________________

Serial No: _____________________________________

Purchase Date: _____________________________________

Purchased From: _____________________________________

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

camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

RISQUEDE CHOC

ELECTRIQUENE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION

ATTENTION

CC635/CC636/CC637

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.

Assistance

Table of Contents

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

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

Table of Contents............................1-2

First-Time Operation

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

• Unpack Camcorder &

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

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

• Insert a Tape......................................4

• Adjust Handstrap...............................5

• Open Lens Cover...............................5

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

• Select a Recording Speed..................6

• Set the Mode Select Dial...................7

• Adjust Viewfinder and

Eyepiece Focus Control...................7

• Start and Stop Recording...................8

• Play Back Your Recording................8

• Turn off the Camcorder.....................8

• Close Lens Cover ..............................8

• Review Camcorder’s

Operating Controls.....................9-11

Powering Your Camcorder

• Using Adapter/Charger....................12

• Using Rechargeable Battery.......13-15

• Using Optional Car Cord Adapter...16

Remote Controls

• Model CC637 Only

•Install Battery Cell .......................17

• Remote Sensor..............................17

• Buttons....................................18-19

• Models CC635 and CC636

• Buttons....................................20-21

•Install Battery Cell .......................22

• Remote Sensor..............................22

Recording and Traveling Tips ........23

Video Cassettes............................24-25

Recording

• Making a Recording...................26-27

• Viewfinder Displays...................28-31

• Viewfinder.......................................32

• Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)....33

• Electronic Indexing .........................33

• Flying Erase Head ...........................34

• Auto Head Cleaner..........................34

• Tally Light.......................................34

• Microphone......................................34

• Quick Review..................................35

•QUICK REC Feature.......................35

• Camera Edit.....................................35

(continued on next page)

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

questions, call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty..........800-283-6503 (pages 100-101)

Customer Service.........................................800-336-1900 (page 99)

Accessories.............................................800-338-0376 (pages 84-89)

Table of Contents

Recording (continued)

Mode Select Dial

• Full AUTO Mode..........................36

• Exposure Control..........................37

• Focusing (Auto and Manual) ..38-39

• White Balance............................40-41

• Recording Menu

• To Display Recording Menu.........42

• Tape Remaining Display...............43

• Set Tape Length.........................43

• Zooming...................................44-45

• Gain Up (Slow Shutter).................46

• Color Filter....................................47

• Titler ........................................48-49

• Date and Time Display

• Set the Date and Time ...............50

• Install the Clock Lithium Cell ...51

• Select Date or Date and Time

You Want to Record ........52-53

• Sub Menu

• Change a Feature In the

Sub Menu...............................54

• Tally Light .................................55

• Set JLIP Identification

Number ..................................55

• Self Timer...................................56-57

• Animation Recording ................58-59

• Time-Lapse Recording ..............60-61

• Fading or Wiping In or Out........62-63

• Production Effects......................64-65

• Audio Dubbing (Remote Only)..66-67

• Edit Insert (Remote Only)..........68-69

Playback

• Using the Cassette Adapter........70-71

• Viewfinder Playback ......................72

• Playback Features

• Visual Searching ...........................73

• Tape Positioning ...........................73

• Stop-Action Pause.........................73

• Time Counter ................................74

• Tracking ........................................75

• Playback on TV (or VCR) With

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks .......76-77

• Model CC637 Only

• Programming Remote to Operate

Compatible VCR ................78-79

• Copying Tapes Using Programmable

Synchro Edit ......................80-81

• Playback on TV Without

Audio/Video Inputs.................82-83

Optional Accessories...................84-89

• Accessory Order Form...............87-89

Built-in Color Enhancement

Light.......................................90-91

Attaching the Shoulder Strap..........92

Information to User..........................93

Care and Maintenance ...............94-95

Trouble Checks ...........................96-98

Customer Assistance and Service ...99

Limited Warranty...................100-101

Specifications ..................................102

Index (Alphabetical) ...............103-105

First-Time Operation

• 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 CC637 Only:

Edit Cable

Part No. 233088

Rechargeable 6-Volt Battery

Part No. FB1260

Cassette Adapter

Part No. 232845

Clock and Remote Cells

3-Volt Micro Lithium Cells

– such as CR2025 – available

from most local drug stores

and camera shops. Use of

other cells present a risk of

fire or explosion.

Model CC635, CC636 or CC637*

*Your camcorder may look slightly different

from the one shown in this manual.

WARNING:

NICKEL CADMIUM

BATTERY MUST BE

RECYCLED OR

DISPOSED OF

PROPERLY.

1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.

+ -

Cassette Adapter

Battery

(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)

Caution: Do not

use this adapter/

charger for any

purpose other than

charging the

FB1260 or FB120

battery pack or

supplying power to

the camcorder.

Cautions: Lithium cell batteries. Must be disposed of properly. Never

handle punctured or leaking cells. 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 cells used in these devices 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.

16X9

BACKLIGHT

AUTO

MANUAL

FRONTLIGHT

AE MODES

EIS

FADE

WIPE

DISPLAY

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

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.

ZOOM

START/STOP

SELF

INT.

TIME

TIME LAPSE

REC

TIME

ANIM.

PAUSE

A.DUB

INSERT

REW

STOP

PLAY

VISS

ANIM.

REW

CANCEL

RANDOM ASSEMBLY EDIT

REC/PAUSE

F FWD

REC

TIME

TIME LAPSE

SELF MBR

START

/STOP

ZOOM

INT.

OFF

TIME SET

VCR

PLAY PAUSE STOP INSERT

A.DUB

OUT

Remote Control

Model CC635 or CC636

Part No. 221125 Model CC637

Part No. 221185

– OR –

Shoulder Strap

Part No. ACS091

POWER

CHG END REFRESH

AC Adapter/Charger

Part No. 221400

and DC Cable

Part No. 233087

First-Time Operation

CAMERA

VCR

POWER

OFF

AUDIO

VIDEO

POWER

CHG END REFRESH

POWER

Indicator DC OUT Jack

Adapter/Charger

To AC 100-

240V, 50/60 Hz

DC Cable

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.

A. Connect one end of the DC cable to

the DC OUT jack on the

adapter/charger.

B. Connect the other end of the DC

cable to the DC in jack on the

camcorder as shown above.

C. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into

an operating outlet. The adapter/

charger’s POWER indicator will

light

3.Insert a tape.

•Slide EJECT.

• 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 on the area labeled PUSH until

the cassette door locks into place.

BATT. RELEASE

AUDIO

JLIP

DC OUT

VIDEO

SP•SLP

QUICK

REC

TRACKING

ER R/M

W.BAL.

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

REW

–

VCR

CAMERA

POWER

OFF

EJECT

LIGHT

OFF

AUT

Tape Wheel

Tape Window

PUSH

Here to

First-Time Operation

4.Adjust the handstrap to fit

your hand.

• 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.

5.Slide LENS COVER control to

open lens cover.

6.Place POWER (CAMERA/

OFF/VCR) switch in

CAMERA.

EJECT Button

• The power indicator will light and

the camcorder will enter record

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), turn the power

off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR).

• The camcorder will automatically

turn off if it remains in record pause

for five minutes without performing

zoom or other operations. Place

POWER in OFF and then back in

CAMERA.

PAUSE

(continued on next page)

Handstrap Flap

Handstrap Velcro Strip

(Under Flap)

POWER Switch and

Indicator

LENS

COVER

Control

BATT. RELEASE

AUDIO

JLIP

DC OUT

VIDEO

SP•SLP

QUICK

REC

TRACKING

ER R/M

W.BAL.

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

REW

–

VCR

CAMERA

POWER

OFF

First-Time Operation

7.Select a recording speed.

Repeatedly press the SP•SLP switch to

select a recording speed. The

indicator for the speed selected

appears in the viewfinder.

Select SP or SLP recording speed.

• 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.

SP•SLP Switch

Note: The length of the tape you are using

must be selected in the recording menu for the

camcorder to correctly calculate the recording

time remaining on the tape. Details are on

page 43.

16X9

BACKLIGHT

AUTO

MANUAL

FRONTLIGHT

AE MODES

EIS

FADE

WIPE

DISPLAY

Electronic Viewfinder

Eyepiece Focus Control

Mode

Select

Dial

8.Set the mode select dial to

AUTO.

• This places the camcorder in the full

AUTO mode.

• In the AUTO mode, the focus,

exposure, and white balance are

automatically controlled by the

camcorder.

• Many of the special effects do not

operate in the AUTO mode. Details

on page 36.

9.Adjust the viewfinder and

eyepiece focus control.

• Pull out and rotate the viewfinder

into a comfortable operating

position.

• Turn the eyepiece focus control to

adjust the focus of the viewfinder for

your vision.

First-Time Operation

(continued on next page)

BATT. RELEASE

AUDIO

JLIP

DC OUT

VIDEO

SP•SLP

QUICK

REC

TRACKING

ER R/M

W.BAL.

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

REW

–

VCR

CAMERA

POWER

OFF

First-Time Operation

10. Start and stop recording.

• Press and release the thumb trigger

to start recording. REC

666

appears in the viewfinder, and the

tally light will light when the

camcorder is recording.

• Press and release the thumb trigger

again to stop recording. The

camcorder is now in the record-

pause mode ( appears in

the viewfinder).

PAUSE

11. Play back what you have

recorded.

• Place the POWER switch in VCR.

• Press REW to rewind the tape.

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back

the tape in the viewfinder.

• Press STOP when you are finished

playing back the tape.

• Details on viewfinder playback are

on page 72.

12. Place the POWER switch in

OFF to turn off the camcorder.

The power indicator will turn off.

13. Close the lens cover.

Thumb Trigger

Power Indicator

PLAY/PAUSE

Button

REW Button

STOP Button

POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA) Switch

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