RCA CC645 Manuel utilisateur

camcorder

user's guide

CC645

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 h_ard, do not expose [

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

RISKOFELECTR_SHOCK

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.

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 PERSONEL.

Cautions

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to

wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectriques, 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 recom-

mended 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:

CC645

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

questions, call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty. .......... 800-283-6503 (pages 90-91)

Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 (page 89)

Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 76-81)

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

First Time Operation

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

•Unpack the Camcorder and

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

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

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

•Adjust the Handstrap to Fit

Your Hand ................................... 5

• Slide LENS COVER Control to

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

• Place POWER (CAMERA/OFF

VCR) Switch in CAMERA .......... 5

• Select a Recording Speed and

Tape Length ................................ 6

• Set the AE Dial to AUTO ................. 7

•Adjust the Viewfinder and

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

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

• Play Back What you Have

Recorded .................................... 8

• Place the POWER Switch in

OFF to Turn Off the

Camcorder .................................. 8

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

• Review Camcorder's

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

Powering Your Camcorder

• Using the Adapter/Charger to

Power Your Camcorder ............ 12

• Using the Battery to Power

Your Camcorder ................... 13-15

• Using the DCC08 Car Cord

Adapter ...................................... 16

Remote Control

• Install Lithium Cell ....................... 17

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

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

Video Cassettes

• Erase Protection - Safety Tab ....... 20

• Recording and Playback

Speeds and Times ..................... 20

• Inserting and Removing

Cassettes ................................... 21

• Cassette Care and Storage ............. 21

Recording

• Making a Recording ................. 22-23

•Adjust Viewfinder for

Convenient Viewing ................. 24

• Eyepiece Focus Control ............ 24

• Display Panel ................................ 25

• Viewfinder Displays ................. 26-29

• Flying Erase Head ......................... 30

• Auto Head Cleaner ........................ 30

• Tally Light ...................................... 30

• Quick Review Feature ................... 30

• Microphone ................................... 31

• Camera Edit Feature ..................... 31

• FullAuto Mode ............................. 32

Exposure Control .......................... 33

Zooming

• Using the Zoom Lever .............. 34

• Tele Macro Zooming ................ 35

Focusing

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

• Focus Lock Feature .................. 36

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

White Balance .......................... 38-39

Fading In and Out ......................... 40

16 X 9 Mode ................................. 41

Date/Time Display

• Clock Lithium Cell ................... 42

• Setting the Time and Date ........ 43

• Record the Date, Date and Time,

or Title on Your Tape ........ 44-45

Titles

• Recording Preset ....................... 46

• Create Your Own Title .............. 47

Gain Up ......................................... 48

AE Dial .......................................... 49

Self-Timer ................................ 50-51

• Using the Remote ..................... 51

Animation Recording ............... 52-53

• Using the Remote ..................... 53

Time-Lapse Recording ............. 54-55

• Using the Remote ..................... 55

Audio Dubbing

(Remote Only) ..................... 56-57

Edit Insert (Remote Only) ........ 58-59

Time-Remaining Display .............. 60

JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Identification Number ............... 61

Recording and Traveling Tips ........ 62

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ......... 63

Built-In Color Enhancement

Light .......................................... 64-65

Playback

•Using the Cassette Adapter ...... 66-67

• Viewfinder Playback ..................... 68

• Playback Features

• Visual Searching ....................... 69

• Stop-Action Pause .................... 69

• Tape Positioning ....................... 69

• Time Counter ............................ 70

• Memory-Stop Feature ........... 70

• Tracking .................................... 71

• Playback on TV (or VCR)

with Audio/Video In Jacks ..72-73

• Playback on a TV Without

Audio/Video Inputs ............. 74-75

Optional Accessories ................... 76-81

•Accessory Order Form ............. 79-81

Trouble Checks ........................... 82-85

Care and Maintenance

•Cleaning the Camcorder ............... 86

• Cleaning the Camcorder's Lens .... 86

• Cleaning the Camcorder's

Viewfinder ................................. 86

• Proper Care and Storage ............... 87

• Things toAvoid ............................. 87

Information to User ......................... 88

Customer Assistance ........................ 89

Limited Warranty ....................... 90-91

Specifications ..................................... 92

Index ............................................. 93-96

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.

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 CC645

WARNING: NICKEL

CADMIUM BATTERY

MUST BE RECYCLED OR

DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

Rechargeable 6 Volt Battery

Part No FB1260 Remote Control

Part No. 221125

AC Adapter/Charger

and DC Cable

Caution: Do not use

this adapter/charggr

_i_,for _@se other

_ charging the

i260 6r F8120

supplying power to

¢the_arge6rder.

Part No. 236689

Part No. 233087

U---=0

Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter Battery

Part No. 232845 (Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)

Shoulder Strap

Part No. ACS091

G O

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.

CAUTIONS: Lithium cells must be disposed of properly. Never handle

punctured or leaking cells. May cause bums or person_al injury, _

Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death 0rinjuryif swallowed.

if swallowed, consult a physician immediately h)r emergency treatment.

The lithium ceils used in these devices may explode resuRirig in a fire or

chemical bum if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heatabove

212°F (100°C), or incinerate.

Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the +

and - sides of the cell. 3

To AC 100-240,

50/60 Hz

Adapter/

Charger

POWER

Indicator

DC OUT

Jack

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.

• 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. The

adapter/charger's POWER

indicator will light.

eInsert atape.

•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.

EJECT

Button

Tape Wheel

LENS

Cover

Control

PUSH Here

to Close

Tape Window

POWER

Switch and

Indicator

Handstrap

Handstrap Velcro

Strip (Under Flap)

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.

Slide LENS COVER control

to open lens cover.

Place POWER (CAMERA/

OFF/VCR) switch

in CAMERA.

• The power indicator will light and

the camcorder will enter 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), 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. Place

POWER in OFF and then back in

CAMERA.

(continued on next page)

T20.30.40

Button SP-SLP

Button

7. Select a recording speed and tape length.

Select SP or SLP recording speed.

Press the SP-SLP button to select a

recording speed. 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.

Set the len?th of the tape you are

using so the camcorder can correctly

calculate the recording time

remaining on the tape.

Repeatedly press the T20o30o40

button to select a tape length.

• Select T20 if you are using a tape

with 20 minutes or less recording

time in SE

Select T30 if you are using a tape

with 30 minutes recording time

in SE

Select T40 if you are using a tape

with 40 minutes recording time

in SE

Eyepiece

Focus

Control_

Electronic

Viewfinder

AE Dial

8. Set the AE dial to AUTO.

•This places the camcorder in the

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 32.

oAdjust 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 tbcus of the viewfinder

for your vision.

STOP

Button

PAUSE

Button

PoWer

Indicator POWER

(VCR/OFF/

CAMERA)

Switch

Thumb

Trigger

10. Start and stop recording.

• Press and release the thumb trigger

to start recording. _ 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 (-PAUSE_= appears in

the viewfinder).

11. Play back what you have

recorded.

• Place the POWER switch in VCR.

•Press REW to rewind the tape.

•Press PI_Y/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 68.

12. Place the POWER switch in

OFF to turn off the

camcorder.

13.

The power !indicator will turn off.

Close the lens cover.

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