RCA CC4371 User manual

nCR
camcorder
user's guide
CC4371

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
RISKOFELECTRICSI-IOCK
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 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:
CC4371

Wewanttomakesureyouenjoyyournewcamcorder.If youhaveany
questions,call:
Camcorder Exchange Warranty ...........800-283-6503 (pages74-75)
Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 (page 73)
Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 59-62)
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
• Use the LCD Monitor or
Viewfinder to See What
You Are Recording ..................... 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
• Close the LCD Monitor
and 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- i 9
•Use the Optional DCC096
Car Cord Adapter ..................... 19
Videocassettes
• Erase Protection ............................ 20
• Recording and Playback
Speed and Times ...................... 20
• Insert and Remove Cassettes ........ 21
• Cassette Care and Storage ............. 21
Date and Time Display
• 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
• UsetheLCD Monitor orViewfinder
to SeeWhatYouRecord.....24-25
• LCD Monitor orViewfinder
Displays...............................26-27
•DISPLAY Button ........................... 28
• Microphone ................................... 28
• Quick Review Feature ................... 28
• AutoShot TM Feature ...................... 28
• Auto Focus .................................... 29
• Macro Focus .................................. 29
• Steady Pix TM Feature .................... 29
• Tape-Remaining Display ............... 30
•Electronic Indexing ....................... 30
• Zooming
• Use the Zoom Buttons .............. 31
• Use Instant Zoom ..................... 31
• Digital Effects ........................ ....... 32
• 16X9Mode ............................. 33
• Negative Mode ......................... 34
• Digital Zooming ....................... 34
° Mirror Mode ............................. 35
• Mosaic Mode ............................ 35
• Fade In and Out of Scenes ....... 36-37
• Tape Counter ................................. 38
Editing Features ................................. 39
• Camera Edit .............................. 39
• Flying Erase Head .................. .. 39
• Audio Dub ........................... 40-41
• Audio and Video Dub .......... 42-43
• Titler .................................... 44-46
• Recording Tips .............................. 47
Record from a VCR or
TV Monitor ............................ 48-49
Playback
•Use the LCD Monitor
or Viewfinder for Playback. 50-51
• Playback Features
• Tape Positioning ....................... 52
• Visual Searching ....................... 52
• Stop-Action Pause .................... 52
•Tracking .................................... 53
•Playback on TV (or VCR) with
Audio/Video Input Jacks ..... 54-55
• Playback on TV Without
Audio/Video Input Jacks ..... 56-57
Travel Tips ........................................ 58
Optional Accessories ................... 59-65
• Accessory Order Form ............. 63-65
Trouble Checks ........................... 66-69
Care and Maintenance
•Clean the Camcorder ..................... 70
• Clean the Camcorder's Lens ......... 70
•Clean the Camcorder's LCD
Monitor ..................................... 70
• Clean the Camcorder's
Viewfinder ................................. 70
•Proper Care and Storage ............... 71
•Things to Avoid ............................. 71
Specifications .................................... 72
Information to User ......................... 72
Customer Assistance ........................ 73
Limited Warranty ....................... 74-75
Index ............................................ 76-80
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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
lo 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 CC4371
AC Adapter/Charger: Stock No. 241044
DC Cable: Stock No. 241308
Rechargeable 10-Volt BatterY
Stock No. EP096FS
%
Shoulder Strap
Stock No. 227327
or Stock No. 241305
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2. Attach the adapter/charger.
To AC 120V,
50/60 Hz
Ad._
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.
DC IN 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 14.
3. Adjust the handstrap, remove lens cap, and attach
it to the handstrap. _ ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Cap on
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 as shown.

4. Insert a tape. SafetyTab
STOP/EJECT
Button
Tape Windows
Cassette
Cassette Door
Press Here to Close
1.Press STOP/EJECT to 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 Time 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 move.
Eyel "
Eyepiece Focus
Control
OPEN Shoulder
Button Extension
Pad
Bright
Control LCD
Monitor
6. Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to see what you are recording.
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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 900 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
I. 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.
The on-screen display on the LCD
monitor will also be as if reflected
on a mirror.
4. To adjust the brightness of the
image in the monitor, tum 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.
i : :ito
4. Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for your vision. "

RECIPA USE
Button
LIGHT
AUTO/OFF/
ON Switch
.Set the LIGHT A UTO/OFF/
ON switch to A UTO.
•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 off when you aim it at a
bright object.
•Details are on pages 12-13.
.Start and stop recording.
• Press and release the REC/PAUSE
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 ( I| appears in
the viewfinder or on the LCD
monitor when the camcorder is in
record-pause).
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CAMERA/
OFF/VCR
REW/ PLAY
REVIEW Button
Button
REC/PA USE
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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/REVIEW to rewind
the tape.
4. Press PLAY to play back the tape.
5. Press STOP/EJECT when you are
finished playing back the tape.
Details on LCD monitor and
viewfinder playback are on
pages 50-51.
10. Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR
switch to OFF to turn off the
camcorder.
11. Close the LCD monitor and
replace the lens cap.