RCA CC4252 User manual

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 hazard, do not expose
camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture. I
RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage"
inside the product that presents a risk of electric
shock or personal injury.
RISQUEDECHOC ELECTRIQUE
NEPASOUVRIR
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.
ATTENTION: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, 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.
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Model No:
Serial No:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
CC4252

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder, if you have any
questions, call:
Camcorder Exchange Warranty ........... 800-283-6503 (pages 55-56)
Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 (page 54)
Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 41-47)
First Time Operation ................... 3
Assistance ................................... 3
Attaching the Adaptor/Charger .. 4
Using the Handstrap and
Lens Cap .................................. 4
Turning on the Camcorder ......... 5
Inserting a Tape .......................... 5
Adjusting the Viewfinder ............ 6
Starting and Stopping Recording 6
Playing Back Recordings ........... 7
Turning the Camcorder OFF ...... 7
Replacing the Lens Cap .............. 7
Operating Controls ..................... 8
Reviewing Camcorder Controls. 9
Adaptor Charger ....................... 10
Using ................................... 10
Removing ............................ 10
Powering Your Camcorder ....... 10
Battery Power ........................... 11
Charging the Battery ................ 11
Batteries .................................... 12
Charging .............................. 12
Removing ............................ 12
Battery Level Indicator ........ 13
Battery Care ........................ 14
Battery Storage .................... 14
Battery Safety Precautions .. 14
Optional Car Cord Adaptor ...... 15
Videocassettes ............................. 16
Erase Protection ........................ 16
Recording and Playback
Speeds .................................... 16
Inserting and Removing ........... 17
Care and Storage ...................... 17
Date and Time Display .............. 18
Setting ....................................... 18
Correcting ................................. 18
Recording Time and Date ......... 19
Viewfinder Displays ................. 19
Selecting ................................... 19
Charging the Clock Battery ...... 19
Recording ................................... 20
Using the Viewfinder ................ 20
Eyepiece Focus Control ........... 20
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TiltAdjustment.........................21
BrightControl..........................21
ViewfinderDisplays.................22
DisplayButton....................24
QuickReviewFeature.........24
CameraEditFeature............25
AutoShotFeature...............25
Microphone.........................25
AutoFocus..........................25
MacroFocus........................25
TapeRemainingDisplay.....26
ElectronicIndexing.............26
Zooming...................................27
UsingtheZoomButtons.....27
TapeCounter.......................28
MemoryStopFeature...............28
RecordingTips.........................29
TravelTips................................29
Titler.........................................30
Creating...............................31
CorrectingErrors.................31
ChartofCharacters.............31
RecordingintheCamcorder....32
RecordingWhileCopying........32
Playback.....................................33
ViewfinderPlayback................33
PlayingBackaTape.................33
Features....................................34
TapePositioning..................34
VisualSearching..................34
Stop-ActionPause...............34
Tracking..............................35
PlaybackonaTVUsing
A/VInputs.......................36
Installation...........................36
HowtoCopyTapes
ontheVCR............................37
ViewingWhattheCamcorder
isSeeing.................................37
PlayingBackonaTVWithout
A!V Inputs..............................38
PlaybackOperation..................39
ViewingWhattheCamcorder
isRecording...........................39
NormalTVViewing.................39
Accessories .................................. 40
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ... 40
Optional Accessories ................ 41
Lens Hood Removing .......... 44
Accessory Order Form ............. 45
Trouble Shooting ........................ 48
Camcorder Care
and Maintenance ....................... 51
Specifications .............................. 53
Waranty ...................................... 55
Index ........................................... 57

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
.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 orappear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Model CC4252
WARNING:
LEAD-ACID
BATTERY.
MUST BE
DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY,
Rechargeable 10-Volt Battery
Stock No. EP096FS
AC Adapter/Charger: Stock No. 241044
DC Cable: Stock No. 23328
Caution: _0 not use this adapter/cha_ger fo_ any
purpose otherthan charging the EP096FS orEP096FL
battery pack or supplying powerto the camcorder.
Shoulder Strap
Stock No. 241305 or
Stock No. 227327
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2. Attach the adapter/charger.
To AC 120V,
50/60 Hz
Adapter/
Charger
Since the battery must be charged
before it can be used the first time,
attach the adapter/charger to the
camcorder.
1.Attach one end of the adapter/
charger's DC cable to the DC
OUTPUT jack on the side of the
adapter/charger.
7IN 9.6V
Jack
2. Attach the other end of the cable
to the DC IN 9.6V jack on the
camcorder.
3. Plug the adapter/charger's plug
into an operating outlet.
4. Details are on page 10.
3. Adjust the handstrap, remove lens cap, and attach
it to the handstrap.
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Handstrap
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1. Open the handstrap, insert your
hand, and adjust the handstrap to
fit your hand.
2. Remove the lens cap and attach it
to the handstrap where shown.

.Insert a tape.
STOP/EJECT
Button
Safety Tab
Tape Windows
Cassette
_Cassette Door
Press Here to Close
Press STOP/EJECTto 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 17.
5. Turn on the camcorder.
Switch
• Press and hold the small button on
the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch
while sliding it to CAMERA.
The camcorder enters 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 the
switch to OFF and then back to
CAMERA to turn the camcorder
back on.
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Electronic
Viewfinder (Grasp
here to move.) x
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Eyepiece Focus
Control
,iece
BRIGHT
Control
(Underneath)
REC/PA USE
Button
6. Adjust the viewfinder and
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 eye,
piece might damage the
eyepiece or camcorder.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for your vision.
• Adjust the brightness of the image
in the viewfinder by turning the
BRIGHT control.
7. Start and stop recording.
•Press and release the REC/PAUSE
button to start recording. REC
appears in the viewfinder when
the camcorder is recording.
• Press and release the REC/PAUSE
button again to stop recording.
The camcorder is now in the
record-pause mode ( II appears in
the viewfinder when the
camcorder is in record-pause).

CAMERA/
OFF/VCR
RE W/ PLAY
REVIEW Button
Button
EJECT
Button
R E C/PA USE
.Play back what you have
recorded.
•Press the REC/PAUSE button to
pause recording.
• Press and hold the small button
while you set the CAMERA/OFF/
VCR switch to VCR.
• Press RE W/RE VIE W to rewind
the tape.
• Press PLAYto play back the tape.
• Press STOP/EJECTwhen you are
finished playing back the tape.
•Details on view)qnderplayback
are on page 33.
9. Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR
switch to OFF to turn off the
camcorder.
10. Replace the lens cap.
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11. Review camcorder's operating controls.
DISPLAY Button
RESET Button
DATE/TIME Button
TITLER Button
CAMERA/
OFF/VCR
Switch
RE W(Rewind)/RE VIE WButton
(Also - Button)
PLAY Button
EFWD (Fast Forward)
Button
(Also + Button)
STOP/EJECT
Button
(Also EDIT-ADV
Button) 1
Microphone
BRIGHT Control
(underneath)
Lens
Lens Hood Checks for details.)
VIDEO, AUDIO and RF DC
OUT Jacks (Located Behind
Small Cover)