RCA CC4271 User manual

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camcorder
user's guide
CC4271

Important Safety Information
Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.
I WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose I
camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage"
inside the product that presents a risk of electric
shock or personal injury.
NE PAS OUVRIR
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 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:
CC4271

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any
questions, call:
Cnmeorder Exchange Warranty ........... 800-283-6503 (pages 60-6I)
Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 (page 59)
Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 45-51)
Safety Information .............................. i
First Time Operation
•Assistance ....................................... 3
• Unpack the Camcorder and
Accessories ................................. 3
• Attach the Adapter/Charger ............ 4
• Adjust the Handstrap, Remove
Lens Cap, and Attach
It to the Handstrap ....................... 4
• Insert a Tape .................................... 5
• Turn on the Camcorder ................... 5
• Adjust the Viewfinder and
Eyepiece Focus Control ............. 6
• Set LIGHTAUTO/OFF/ON
Switch to AUTO ......................... 7
• Start and Stop Recording ................ 7
• Play Back What you Have
Recorded .................................... 8
• Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR
Switch to OFF ............................ 8
• Replace the Lens Cap ...................... 8
• Review Camcorder's
Operating Controls ................ 9-10
Attach the Shoulder Strap .............. 11
Built-In Color Enhancement
Light .................................... 12-13
Power Your Camcorder
•Use the Adapter/Charger to
Power Your Camcorder ............ 14
• Use the Battery to Power
Your Camcorder .................. 15-18
• Charge the Battery .................... 15
•Attach the Battery ..................... 16
•Battery Level Indicator ............. 17
•Battery Care .............................. 18
•Battery Storage ......................... 18
•Battery Safety Precautions ....... 18
• Use the Optional DCC096
Car Cord Adapter ..................... 19
Videocassettes
• Erase Protection ............................ 20
• Record and Playback
Speed and Times ...................... 20
•Insert and Remove Cassettes ........ 21
• Cassette Care and Storage ............. 21
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DateandTimeDisplay
•Set the Time and Date ................... 22
• Record Time and Date, AUTO
Date, Auto TITLE, or Date ......... 23
• Charge the Built-in Clock
Battery ...................................... 23
Recording
• Use the Viewfinder ................... 24-25
•Viewfinder Displays ................. 26-27
•DISPLAYButton ........................... 28
• Microphone ................................... 28
• Auto Shoff M Feature ..................... 28
• Camera Edit .................................. 29
• Quick Review Feature ................... 29
• Auto Focus .................................... 29
• Macro Focus .................................. 29
• Tape-Remaining Display ............... 30
• Electronic Indexing ....................... 30
• Zooming ........................................ 31
• Fade In and Out of Scenes ............ 32
• Steady Pix TM Feature .................... 33
• Tape Counter ................................. 34
• Titler ......................................... 35-37
Playback
• Viewfinder Playback and Playback
Features ............................... 38-39
• Play Back a Tape in the
Viewfinder ........................... 38-39
• Playback Features ..................... 39
• Tape Positioning ................... 39
• Stop-Action Pause ................ 39
• Visual Searching ................... 39
• Tracking ................................ 39
• Playback on TV (or VCR) with
Audio/Video Inputs ............. 40-41
• Playback on TV Without
Audio/Video Inputs ............. 42-43
Travel and Recording
Tips ........................................... 44
Optional Accessories ................... 45-51
• Optional Accessories ................ 45-47
• Remove Lens Hood to
Attach Accessory Lens ............. 48
• Accessory Order Form ............. 49-51
Trouble Checks ........................... 52-54
Information to User ......................... 55
Care and Maintenance
•Clean the Camcorder ..................... 56
•Clean the Camcorder's Lens ......... 56
•Clean the Camcorder's
Viewfinder ................................. 56
•Proper Care and Storage ............... 57
• Things toAvoid ............................. 57
Specifications .................................... 58
Customer Assistance ........................ 59
Limited Warranty ....................... 60-61
Index ............................................ 62-65

This section describes 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
.Unpack the camcorder and accessories.
• Save the packing materials andbox in case you ever need to ship
or store your camcorder.
• The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any
aremissing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Model CC4271 Rechargeable I 0-Volt Battery
Stock No. EP096FS
AC Adapter/Charger: Stock No. 241044
DC Cable: Stock No. 241308
Shoulder Strap
Stock No. 241305 or
Stock No. 227327
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2. Attach the adapter/charger.
To AC 120V,
50/60 Hz
o
Adapter/
Charger
DC Cable DC IN 9.6V
Jack
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.
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 14.
Adjust the handstrap, remove lens cap, and attach
it to the handstrap.
on
Handstrap
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 as shown.

4. Insert a tape.
STOP/EJECT
Button
Safety Tab
Tape Windows
Cassette
_Cassette Door
Press Here to Close
1. Press STOP/EJECTto open the
cassette compartment.
2. Insert the cassette with the safety
tab facing up and the tape windows
facing out.
3. Press the cassette down gently
until it locks into place, and close
the cassette compartment door.
4.Details are on page 21.
5. Turn on the camcorder.
Switch
Note: If you want the date and
time displayed on your
recordings, you must set it.
See Date and 7_me Display on
pages 22-23.
• Press and hold the small button on
the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch
while you slide 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 automatically
turns off if it remains in record-
pause for five minutes. Place
the switch to OFF and then back
to CAMERA.
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Electronic
Viewfinder (Grasp
here to
Eyepiece Focus
Control
BRIGHT
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.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for your vision.
• Adjust the brighmess of the image
in the viewfinder by turning the
BRIGHT control.

RE C/PA USE
LIGHT AUTO/OFF/ON Switch
7. Set the LIGHTAUTO/OFF/
ON switch to AUTO.
•The color enhancement light helps
you create brighter and sharper
images.
• Set the LIGHTAUTO/OFF/ON
switch to AUTO if you want the
color enhancement light to turn on
automatically when you aim the
camcorder at a dark object and
turn offwhen you aim it at a
bright object.
•Details are onpages 12-13.
.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).
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CAMERA/
OFF/VCR
REW/ PLAY
RE VIE WButton STOP/
EJECT
Button
RE C/PA USE
Lens Cap_
9. Play back what you have
recorded.
1. Press the REC/PAUSE button to
pause recording.
2. Press and hold the small button
on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR
switch while you slide it to VCR.
3. Press REW/REVIEWto rewind
the tape.
4. Press PLAYto play back the tape.
5. Press STOP/EJECTwhen you are
finished playing back the tape.
Details on viewfinder playback are
on pages 38-39.
10. Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR
switch to OFF to turn off the
camcorder.
11. Replace the lens cap.