RCA CC4362 User manual

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 vohage"
ms,de the product that presents a risk of electric
shock or personal mju_'
_ Tlus symbol indicates m_portant instructionsaccompanying 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 reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide
blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insel_.
ATTENTION: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame
la plus large de la fiche dans la borne con'espondante de la prise et
pousser jusqu au fond.
To reduce risk of inju12¢, 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 wan'anty pal_s
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:
CC4362

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any
questions, call:
Camcorder Exchange Warranty ........... 800-283-6503 (pages 68-69)
Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 (page 67)
Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 50-57)
Assistance ..................................... 3
First-Time Operation .................. 3
Included Accessories .................. 11
Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......... 11
Power Your Camcorder ............. 12
Use the Adapter/Charger to
Power Your Camcorder .............. 12
Charge the Battery ........................ 13
Battery Level Indicator ................. 15
Battery Care .................................. 16
Battery Storage ............................. 16
Battery Safety Precautions ............ 16
Use the RCA Optional
Car Cord Adapter ....................... 17
Videocassettes ............................. 18
Erase Protection -Safety Tab ....... 18
Recording and Playback
Speed and Times ....................... 18
Insert and Remove Cassettes ........ 19
Cassette Care and Storage ............. 19
Date and Time Display .............. 20
Setting the Time and Date ............... 20
Charging the Built-in Clock
Battery ....................................... 21
Record the Time and Date,
Auto Date, Auto Title, or Date .. 21
Recording ................................... 22
Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder
to See What You Record ............. 22
Use the LCD Monitor ................... 22
Using the Viewfinder .................... 23
Eyepiece Focus Control ................ 23
LCD Monitor or Viewfinder
Displays ...................................... 24
DISPLAY Button .............................. 26
Quick Review Feature ..................... 26
Microphone ..................................... 27
Auto Focus ...................................... 27
Macro Focus .................................... 27
Auto Shoff M Feature ........................ 27
Tape-Remaining Display ................. 28
Electronic Indexing ......................... 28
Zooming .......................................... 29

DigitalEffects.................................30
SelectingaDigitalEffect..............30
16X9Mode...................................31
NegativeMode..............................32
DigitalZooming............................32
MosaicMode................................33
MirrorMode.................................33
FadingInandOutofScenes...........34
TapeCounter...................................36
UsingtheMemory-StopFeature...36
EditingFeatures..............................37
CameraEditFeature.....................37
Titler..............................................38
RecordingaTitleonaTapein
theCamcorder...........................40
RecordaTitleWhileCopying
aTapefromtheCamcorderto
AnotherVCR.............................40
RecordingTips................................41
TravelTips.......................................41
Playback.....................................42
UsetheLCDMonitoror
ViewfinderforPlayback.............42
ToPlayBackaTape......................43
PlaybackFeatures...........................44
TapePositioning............................44
VisualSearching...........................44
Stop-ActionPause.........................44
Tracking........................................45
PlaybackonTV(orVCR)with
Audio/VideoInputJacks............46
PlaybackonTVWithout
Audio/VideoInputs.....................48
OptionalAccessories..................50
Using the Optional AC093
Tripod ....................................... 53
Removing the Lens Hood ............. 54
Order Form ................................... 55
Trouble Checks .......................... 58
Care and Maintenance .............. 62
Cleaning the Camcorder .................. 62
Cleaning the Lens ......................... 62
Clean the LCD Monitor ................ 62
Cleaning the Viewfinder ............... 62
Proper Care and Storage .................. 63
Things to Avoid ............................... 63
Built-In Color Enhancement Light.. 64
Replace Light Bulb ....................... 65
Specifications .............................. 66
Information to User ................... 66
Customer Assistance and
Service ................................... 67
Limited Warranty ...................... 68
Index ........................................... 70

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
.Unpacking 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 CC4362
Rechargeable 10-Volt Battery
Stock No. EP096FS
Shoulder Strap
Stock No. 227327 or
Stock No. 241305
AC Adapter/Charger: Stock No. 241044
DC Cable: Stock No. 233328
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2. Attaching the Adapter and Charger.
To AC
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.
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 12.
3. Adjusting the Handstrap, Removing the Lens Cap,
and Attaching it to the Camcorder.
on
Handstrap
andstrap
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. Inserting 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 19.
5. Turning on the Camcorder.
Switch
Note: If you want the date and
time displayed on your
recordings, you must set it.
See Date and Time Display on
pages 20-21.
• 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 tomove.)_
Eyepiece_._ __
Eyepiece FOCUS/ J -_ I:[
Control _ [hi
OPEoNn__'_._ _ I_l Itl Shoulder
""_- VF_L _ I1:]1 Ill Extension
L_[ 2P_ _ II I III Pad
Bright LoI L /
C°ntr°l / _ _CD_ __
Monitor
6. Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What's Recording.
You can watch what you're recording on the LCD monitor or in the black-and-
white viewfinder. When you open the LCD monitor more than 45°, the viewfinder
automatically turns off. When you close the LCD monitor, the viewfinder
automatically turns on. When you extend the LCD monitor 90° and rotate it all the
way around (screen side facing toward the person you're recording), both the
viewfinder and the LCD monitor show what's being recorded.
Use the LCD Monitor
1.Unfold the shoulder extension pad.
2. Press the OPEN button to open the
LCD monitor. Make sure the
monitor is open at least 45 °. The
viewfinder automatically turns off.
3. Rotate the monitor around only
when it is open 90°. When you
rotate the monitor 90°or more, the
image becomes a mirror image
and the viewfinder turns on.
4. To adjust the brighmess of the
image in the monitor, turn the
bright control.
5. Fit the shoulder extension pad to
your shoulder for convenient
viewing using the LCD monitor.
Use the Viewfinder
1.Make sure the monitor is closed
and locked. If the monitor is open
more than 45°, the viewfinder
automatically turns off.
2. Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it
horizontally.
3. Pull the viewfinder out from the
camcorder and rotate the eyepiece
into a comfortable viewing
position.
4. Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for your vision.

REC/PA USE
Button
LIGHT AUTO/OFF/ON
Switch
7. Set the LIGHTA UTO/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 on pages 64-65.
.Start and stop recording.
•Press and release the REC/
PA USE button to start
recording. REC appears in the
viewfinder or on the LCD
monitor, when the camcorder is
recording.
• Press and release the REC/
PA USE button again to stop
recording. The camcorder is
now in the record-pause mode
(II appears in the viewfinder or
on the LCD monitor when the
camcorder is in record-pause).
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CAMERA/
OFF/VCR
RE W/ PLAY
RE VIE WButton
Button
REC/PA USE
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 LCD monitor and
viewfinder playback are on
pages 42-43.
10.
11.
Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR
switch to OFF to turn off the
camcorder.
Close the LCD monitor and
replace the lens cap.