RCA CC618 User manual

USER'S
GUIDE
CAM C O

Important Safety Information
Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.
I ARN|NGI To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose I
camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture. I
AThis 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.
Cautions
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour 6viler les chocs 61ectriques, introduire la lame
la plus large de la fiche dins la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqu au fond.
To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries
recommended 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
andservice and attach ithere. Record the serial and model numbers
located on the bottom of the camcorder.
Model No: CC618
Serial No:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any
questions, call:
Camcorder Exchange Warranty..............800-283-650 (pages 84-85)
Customer Service. ......................................... .800-336-1900 (page 83)
Accessories .............................................. .800-338-0376 (pages 70-75)
Safety Information ............................. .i
Product Registration .......................... .i
Table of Contents ............................ 1-2
First-Time Operation
•Assistance ......................................... .3
•Unpack Camcorder &
Accessories ..................................... .3
• Attach the Adapter/Charger .............. .4
• Insert a Tape .................................... ..4
• Open Lens Cover .............................. .5
• Adjust Handstrap ............................ 5
• Turn on Camcorder ........................... .5
• Select a Recording Speed ............... ..6
• Set the SCENE SELECTAE Dial ..... .7
• Adjust Viewfinder and
Eyepiece Focus Control .................. .7
• Start and Stop Recording .................. .8
• Play Back Your Recording .............. .8
• Turn off the Camcorder .................... .8
• Review Camcorder's
Operating Controls .................... .9-11
Powering Your Camcorder
•Using Adapter/Charger.................... 12
•Using Rechargeable Battery.......13-15
•Using Optional Car Cord Adapter...16
Remote Control
•Install Battery Cell ........................... 17
• Remote Sensor ................................. 17
•Buttons ....................................... 18-19
Video Cassettes ......................... .20-21
Recording
•Making a Recording .................. .22-23
• Viewfinder ............................... .24-25
• Viewfinder Displays. ................. .26-29
• Tally Light ....................................... 30
• Microphone ...................................... 30
• Flying Erase Head ......................... 30
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Recording (continued)
•Electronic Indexing ......................... 30
•Quick Review .................................. 31
• Auto Head Cleaner .......................... 31
• Camera Edit ..................................... 31
• Time Counter With Memory Stop...32
• Tape Time-Remaining Display ....... 33
• Auto Pause Feature .......................... 34
•Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)....34
• Snapshot Feature ............................. 35
• Self-Timer (Remote Only) .............. 36
• Zooming (Power and Digital) .......... 37
•SCENE SELECTAE Dial ................ 38
• White Balance ................................. 39
•MODE Button .................................. 40
• Fading In and Out ............................ 41
• 16X9 Mode ................................. 42-43
• Focusing (Auto and Manual) ..... 44-45
• Exposure Control (Iris) .................... 46
• Titler ........................................... 47-48
• Set the Date and Time ..................... 49
• Select the Date,Time, or Title To
Record on Tape ....................... 50-51
• Install the Clock Lithium Cell ......... 52
• Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........... 53
• Animation and Time-Lapse
Recording (Remote Only) ........ 54-55
•Audio Dubbing (Remote Only) ....... 56
• Edit Insert (Remote Only) ............... 57
• Built-in Color Enhancement
Light ......................................... 58-59
• Recording Tips ................................ 60
• Traveling Tips ................................. 61
Playback
• Using the Cassette Adapter ........62-63
• Viewfinder Playback ...................... 64
• Playback Features
• Tracking ..................................... 64
• Visual Searching ........................ 65
• Tape Positioning ........................ 65
• Stop-Action Pause ...................... 65
• Playback on TV (or VCR) -
withAUDIOWIDEO IN Jacks ........66-67
• Playback on TV Without
Audio/Video Inputs .................. 68-69
Optional Accessories ................... 70-75
• Accessory Order Form ............... 73-75
Trouble Checks ........................... 76-79
Care and Maintenance ............... 80-81
Specifications .................................... 82
Customer Assistance and Service ...83
Limited Warranty ....................... 84-85
Index (Alphabetical) ................... 86-89

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 andbox in case you ever need to ship or store
your camcorder.
•The items shown below arepacked with your camcorder. If any are
missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Remote Control
Model CC618 Part No. 221125
_ _AD_U_ B_TTER_E DIS_0_ED _
;OF PROPERLY_ =
Rechargeable 6-Volt Battery
Part No. FB1260
0
Clock and Remote Cells
3-Vo|t Micro Lithium Cells
-such as CR2025 -are
available from most local
drug stores and camera
shops. Use of other cells
present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Cassette Adapter
Battery
(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)
Cassette Adapter
Part No. 221338 or VCA115A
Shoulder Strap
Part No. ACS091

To AC 100-
240V, 50/60 Hz
Adapter/Charger
POWER
Indicator DC OUT Jack Reference Marks
Power Connector
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.
A. Connect the power connector's
small plug into the DC OUT jack
on the adapter/charger.
B. Align the reference mark on the
power connector with the mark on
the camcorder. Hold the top of the
power connector flush against the
back of the camcorder, and press
the bottom of the power connector
down until it locks into place.
C. Plug the adapter/charger's plug into
an operating outlet. The adapter/
charger's POWER indicator will
light.
3. Insert 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.
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EJECT Button
_Tape Wheel
Tape Window _1/ _-._)_ LcE__°VnSR!
_SH trol
Handstrap Flap
POWER Switch and
Indicator Handstrap Velcro Strip
(Under Flap)
4. Slide LENS COVER control
to open lens cover.
5. 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, and refasten the
strap.
6. 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.

SP.SLP/T20°30"40
Switch
7. Select a recording speed and tape length using
SP.SLP/T20.30o40 switch.
Select SP or SLP recording speed.
• 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 length of the tape you are using
so the camcorder can correctly
calculate the recording time remaining
on the tape.
Repeatedly press the SP'SLP!
T20"30,40 switch.
• Select T20 SP if you are using a tape
with 20 minutes or less recording
time and want to record in SP speed.
• Select T20 SLP if you are using a
tape with 20 minutes or less
recording time and want to record in
SLP speed.
• Select T30 SP if you are using a tape
with 30 minutes recording time and
want to record in SP speed.
•Select T30 SLP if you are using a
tape with 30 minutes recording time
and want to record in SLP speed.
°Select T40 SP if you are using a tape
with 40 minutes recording time and
want to record in SP speed.
• Select T40 SLP if you are using a
tape with 40 minutes recording time
and want to record in SLP speed.
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Electronic Viewfinder
Eyepiece Focus Control
SCENE SELECT AE Dial
8. Set the SCENE SELECTAE
dial to A UTO.
• This places the camcorder in the
AUTO mode. FULL AUTO will
appear in the side display panel.
• In theAUTO mode, the fade, 16X9,
manual focus, exposure, display, and
titler controls will not operate.
9. Adjust the viewfinder and
eyepiece focus control.
• Rotate the viewfinder into a
comfortable operating position.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder for
your vision.
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Button
_TOP Button
PLAY Button
Thumb Trigger
(VCR/OFF/CAMERA) Switch
Power Indicator
10. Start and stop recording.
• Press and release the thumb trigger
to start recording. REC • • •
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 PLAY/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 64.
12. Place the POWER switch in
OFF to turn off the camcorder.
The power indicator will turn off.