RCA CC6262 User manual

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Important Safety Information
Be sure to read allthe safety informationbefore you beginto use thisproduct.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose I
camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture. I
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
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.
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 immedi-
ately. Returning this card allows us:l_ocontact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt for proof:of _rchase 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:
CC6262

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any
questions, call:
Camcorder Exchange Warranty. .......... 800-283-6503 (pages 81-82 )
Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 (page 80 )
Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 67-72)
Assistance ..................................... 3
First-Time Operation .................. 3
Power Your Camcorder ............. 12
Adapter/Charger ............................ 12
Rechargeable Battery .................... 13
Charge the Battery ...................... 14
Battery Level Indicator ............... 15
Battery Care and Storage ............ 15
Optional Car Cord Adapter ........... 16
Date and Time Display ............. 17
Install the Clock Lithium Cell ....... 17
Set the Date and Time ................... 18
Record AUTO DATE, Date,
Time, and Title Displays ............. 20
Videocassettes ............................. 22
Erase Protection -Safety Tab ..... 22
Recording and Playback Speeds and
Times ........................................ 22
Insert and Remove Cassettes ...... 23
Cassette Care and Storage ........... 23
Recording ................................... 24
Time-Remaining Display .............. 24
Select a Tape Length ....... :........... 24
Recording Tips .............................. 26
See What You Record ................... 27
Eyepiece Focus Control .............. 27
Viewfinder Displays ...................... 28
AutoShot TM Mode ......................... 32
Five-Second Record Feature ......... 33
Tally Light ..................................... 33
Quick Review Feature ................... 33
Camera Edit Feature ..................... 33
Flying Erase Head ......................... 33
MENU/DISPLAY Button ............. 33
Zooming ........................................ 34
Use the Zoom Lever (W and T).. 34
Digital Zooming .......................... 34
Tete Macro Zooming .................. 35
Focusing ........................................ 36
Auto Focus .................................. 36
Manual Focus .............................. 37
White Balance ............................... 38

AutoWhiteBalance....................38
ManualWhite Balance................38
ExposureControl..........................40
AutoExposure............................40
ManualExposure..........................40
SteadyPixTM Feature .................... 41
Fade or Wipe In or Out ................. 42
P. (Program) AE Button ................ 44
16X9 Mode ................................... 45
Preset Titles ................................... 46
Select a Language for the Title ... 46
Record a Preset Title ................... 47
Self-Timer Recording .................... 48
Animation Recording .................... 50
Time-Lapse Recording .................. 52
Tally Light (Turn On or Off) ......... 54
Demo Mode .................................. 55
Attach the Shoulder Strap ............. 56
Playback ..................................... 57
Using the Viewfinder .................... 57
Playback Features ........................ 58
Position the Tape ......................... 58
Visual Search .............................. 58
Stop-Action Pause ....................... 58
Time Counter .............................. 59
Tracking ...................................... 59
Use the Cassette Adapter .............. 60
Playback on TV (or VCR) with
Audio/Video Inputs ..................... 62
Traveling Tips ............................ 64
Optional Accessories .................. 65
Order Form .................................... 69
Trouble Checks .......................... 71
Specifications .............................. 75
Care and Maintenance ......... ...... 76
Clean the Camcorder ..................... 76
Lens ............................................. 76
Viewfinder .................................. 76
Proper Care and Storage ............... 77
Things to Avoid ............................. 77
Customer Assistance
and Service ................................ 78
Warranty .................................... 79
Index ........................................... 81
Information to User ................... 87
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First,Time Operation
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
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1. 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 CC6262
Camcorder
Rechargeable Battery
Part No FB1260
WARNING:
NICKEl.
CADMIUM
BATTERY
MUST BE
RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY.
b
Shoulder Strap
Part No. ACS091
AC Adapter/Charger
and DC Cable
Clock Cell
3-Volt Micro Lithium
Cell -such as CR2025 -
available from most local
drug stores and camera
shops. Use of other cells
present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Cautiem Done_ u_
_isQtt_l_
f_ _tnyiXt_l_cwaber
Flll_. _ .2442a5
baltc_l_k _
_pplyi_ Ip_'ato
Part No. 242740
Part No, 244268
Cassette Adapter
Part No. VCAll5A Cassette Adapter Battery
(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)
CAUTIONS: Lithium cell mu.,.t be di..,po.,,ed of properly. New:r handle
ptl_'t_rred or1€,_ cel!. May caa_ t'_rnsor _r_d injury,
Keep out of d_ hands of children. Can cau,.¢ "dcalh or injury if swallow',.al.
If _walhwced. €on._ult aphy.,,_icmnimmedialely for emergency treatment.
The lahmm _11 u_ed in this _-vtctr may explode resulting in a fire or
dlemical bum if mi_reated. Do o_ recharge, d_,,,a.s.',emhle, heat above
212_'F (tIKPC), or incinentte.
N_."cer u_ metallic tweezer_ to hold the cell. and never ,_horl cireuu tl_c +
and -,tide,. of the t.'cll, [conttnued on next page)

2. Attach the adapter/charger. To AC 100-240,
50/60 Hz
Adapter/
eg
Jack
Since the battery must be charged
before it can be used the f'Lrst time,
attach the adapter/charger to the
camcorder.
•Connect one end of the DC cable
to the DC OUT jack on the
adapter/charger.
•Connect the other end of the DC
cable to the DC in jack on the
camcorder as shown above.
• Plug the adapter/charger's plug
into an operating outlet.
3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.
COVER • Lift the flap on the
Control handstrap and separate
the velcro strip.
Handstrap • Insert your hand, adjust
the strap to fit snugly,
,Velcro refasten the strap, and
Strip (Under Flap) close the flap.
4. Rotate LENS COVER control to open lens cover.
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5. Insert a tape.
WARNING:
Never try to
open the door
by,prying as you
could damage
the camera.
PUSH the
door button
to close
cassette
compartment EJECT Switch
Tape Wheel
/
Tape Window
• Slide the EJECT switch. The
cassette holder opens
automatically.
• 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 the button on the cassette
door to close the compartment
until the cassette holder locks
into place.
1.
Select a recording speed.sP/s
Button _'ql_-,,,-
Select SP or SLP recording speed.
Press and hold the SP/SLP button to
select a recording speed. The tape
speed you select (SP or SLP)
appears in the viewfinder.
• 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.
(continued on next page)
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oSet POWER (CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUTO/OFF/VCR)
switch to CAMERA AUTO.
oPOWER Switch and
The power indicator lights and the
camcorder enters 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 MAN or
CAMERA AUTO), turn the power
off (OFF), or play back tapes
(VCR).
CAMERA AUTO places the
camcorder in the AutoShot TM
mode.
In the AutoShot TM mode, the
focus, exposure, and white balance
are automatically controlled by the
camcorder. Many of the special
effects do not operate in this
mode. Details on page 32.
CAMERA MAN allows you to
control many of the special
features of the camcorder.
The camcorder automatically turns
off if it remains in record-pause
for five minutes. Set the POWER
switch to OFF and then back to
CAMERA.
go
E!ectronic
-" e ;......,,Vlewfinder
_yeplec _ ......: /
Focus 'i::-::l/
Control '_'°:_"i_
Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control.
You can see what you record in the
viewfinder.
•Adjust the viewfinder for a
comfortable viewing position.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for your vision.
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9. Select a tape length.
MENU/DISPLAY
Button
Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Push In)
I. Set the POWER switch
to CAMERA MAN.
2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button
to display the menu in the
viewfinder.
TELE MACRO ,O0_;
TAPE LENGTH T30
REC TIME OFF
INT. TIME OFF
TALLY LAMP ON
DATE/TIME
TITLE LANG. ENGLISH
DEMO MODE OFF
_'RETURN
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight TAPE LENGTH.
D.ZOOM ON
TELE MACRO DFF,
REC TIME
INT. TIME OFF
TALLY LAMP ON
DATEtTIME
TITLE LANG. ENGUSH
DEMO MODE OFF
_'RETURN
4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the TAPE LENGTH menu.
Switch and
Indicator
TAPE LENGI"H
T30
T40
EXIT
5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight the type of tape you are
using.
• Select T20 for a tape with 20
minutes or less recording time
in SP.
•Select T30 for atape with 30
minutes recording time in SP.
• Select T40 for a tape with 40
minutes recording time in SP.
6. Press the menu PUSH dial twice
to select the tape length and
remove the menus from the
viewfinder.
•Details are on pages 24-25.
(continued on next page) 7

LENS
COVER
Control
TALLY
Light
REW _I_ Button
PLAY/PAUSE Button
Thumb
Trigger
Power Indicator
POWER Switch
10. Start and stop recording.
• Place the POWER switch in
CAMERA AUTO.
Press and release the thumb trigger
to start recording. _, appears in
the view finder, and the tally light
lights while 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.
•Set the POWER switch to VCR.
•Press REW'q'q to rewind the tape.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back
the tape.
• Press STOP when you are finished
playing back the tape.
•Details on viewfinder playback are
on pages 59.
12. Set the POWER switch to
OFF to turn off the
camcorder.
The power indicator turns off.
13. Close the lens cover.
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14. Review camcorder operating controls.
FADES
Button
AE Button
SEARCH R and F
Buttons (Also REW ""
and FF,, Buttons)
STOP Button
Menu PUSH Dial
EJECT Switch
Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring
SP/SLP Button
Also COUNTER
R/M Button
Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring
MENU/DISPLAY Button
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14. Review camcorder's operating controls. (continued)
5SEC. REC
Button
Zoom Lever
STEADY PIX
Button
RELEASE
Lever
Service Port
(Located Under Cover)
This connector is for use by
qualified service personnel
only.
POWER Switch
and Indicator
LENS
g.,_[rK_k COVER
control
/I
Attach Adapter/ _'=_ ''
Chaser'spC+ \
Cord (DC IN x_ rL",.. _ _ "'.4/ /1 / /_N
jack located _ ll_ _ /_ / /f/1|/Lens
under battery) _;'_,,._/_/_ [_ [
or rechargeable _ I _"_,.,._1!/3_--.. _. [(J/A
battery here _-_,_ / f[ _)/i _
Handstrap _____,__o _ _- Tally Light
"_ ' \Microphone
A(Audio) and V(Video) jacks
(behind small cover)
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14. Review camcorder's operating controls. (continued)
Eyepiece Focus Control
PRESS the
button on the
cassette door to
close and lock
the compartment
Viewfinder
Compartment
Clock Cell battery
compartment Threaded Tripod
mount hole
11

Power Your Camcorder
Adapter/Charger
The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder
directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240
volts, 50/60 Hz, so tt can be used virtually anywhere m the world to power the
camcorder or recharge the battery.
To AC 100-240,
50/60 Hz
Adapter/
Charger
9UT
Jack
Attach Adapter/Charger
1. Connect one end of the DC cable to
the DC OUT jack on the adapter/
charger.
2. Connect the other end of the DC cable
to the DC in jack on the camcorder as
shown above.
3. Plug the adapter/charger's plug into
the nearest AC outlet (100-240V,
50/60Hz).
CAUTION: Do not u_ this adal_er!
charger for any other purlx_se other
than charging the FB 1260 or 244265
batte_ +pack or supplying power to the
camcordcr.
Remove Adapter/Charger
1. Unplug the adapter/charger from the
wall outlet.
2. Remove the DC cable from the
adapter/charger and camcorder.
Using an Optional Plug Adapter
An optional plug adapter might be
required in some countries.
Optional AC AC 100-240V
Plug Adapter
1. Plug the adapter/charger's plug into
the AC plug adapter.
2. Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC
outlet.
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Power Your Camcorder
Rechargeable Battery
The battery must be charged as described on the nextpage before it can be used the
first time. Initial charging takes approximately 70 minutes for the FB 1260. When
fully charged, the FB 1260 supplies approximately 50-55 minutes of operating time -
depending on how much you use zoom and pause. Conserve battery power by turning
the camcorder off during recording breaks.
Note: Use the small marker swttch on the top of the battery to help remind yourself to charge
the battery. It has no other purpose.
BATTERY
Switch
Battery Safety Precautions
Do nat shor_the battery'_
termiv.al_.
Do not attempt to di_ssemhte or
modify the batter),. There are no
u_r-_rviveable parts in.,ide.
Use the battery only with
specified adaplertcharger_ and
eamcorder_.
Throwing the batlery into a fire
or exposing it to excessive heat -
_¢r 149_F (65"C) could be
hazar&m_.
Attach the Charged Battery
If the DC cable is attached to the
camcorder, remove it before attaching
the battery. Also, install the lithium
clock cell before attaching the battery.
Details are on page 17
1. Hook the battery to the side of the
camcorder as shown above.
2. Press the battery down until it locks
into place.
3. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
The power indicator lights.
Remove the Battery
Slide and hold the BATTERY RELEASE
lever down while removing the battery.
ATTENTION: The EPA certified RBRC ®Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmmm
(N1-Cd) battery indicates Thomson Consumer Electromcs is voluntarily parttclpatmg in
an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful hfe,
when taken out of service m the Umted States. The RBRC ®program provtdes a
convement ahematlve to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the mumc_pal
waste stream, which may be dlegal m your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY r"for
reformation nNI-Cd battery recychng and disposal bans/restnctmns m your area
Thomson Consumer Electronics' involvement m this program is part of our commitment
to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.
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Power Your Camcorder
Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (conanue_)
Hold Battery Flush
and Slide Reference
CHG
(Charge)
To AC Wall
Outlet 100-
240 Volts,
50/60 Hz.
REFRESH
Indicator
REFRESH "
Button
Adapter/Charger
Caution: When a battery is altaclg'd to die adaptcrlchargcr, do not tam them
upside dov, n. The "batterym_' falt off and be damaged or cau._ injury.
Charge the Battery
If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT
jack on the adapter/charger, remove it.
I. Align reference mark on battery with
mark on adapter/charger.
2. Hold the battery flush against the
adapter/charger and slide it in the
direction of the arrow.
3. Plug adapter/charger into nearest AC
outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).
4. If the battery is properly connected,
the CHG indicator flashes.
Note: If you try to charge a battery that
has not been charged for a long penod of
rime, it may take a few minutes for the
CHG indicator to flash.
5. After the battery is charged, the CHG
indicator stops flashing and lights.
6. Remove the charged battery by
sliding it off the adapter/charger.
7. Attach the charged battery to the
camcorder.
Use the REFRESH Button
The battery provides increased
operation time if you "refresh" it after
five chargings. The refresh feature
"refreshes" the battery by completely
discharging it.
1. Attach battery to adapter/charger.
2. Press REFRESH. The REFRESH
indicator lights and the battery
begins discharging.
3. When discharging is completed, the
REFRESH indicator turns off, and
the CHG indicator flashes. The
battery now charges.
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Power Your Camcorder
Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)
4. After the battery is charged, the CHG
(charge) indicator stops flashing and
lights.
5. Remove the battery from the adapter/
charger.
Battery Level Indicator
The battery level indicator appears in the
viewfinder and shows you the amount of
power in the rechargeable battery.
•When _ appears, the battery is
fully charged.
Battery Care and Storage
•Recharging takes approximately 70
minutes for the FB 1260 depending on
the battery's condition.
• Refreshing takes approximately 3-1/2
hours for the FB 1260 depending on the
battery's condition.
• After repeated charging and use,
operation t_me gradually decreases.
When operation time is too short to be
useful, it is time to replace the battery.
•If the battery discharging must be
stopped in the middle, remove the
battery from the adapter/charger before
unplugging it from the AC outlet.
• If the battery pack become too hot,
remove it from the charger and let it
cool down.
• Let ahot battery cool down before
attaching it to the AC adapter/charger.
As the power is used _ and
appear.
• When the battery power is almost
gone, _:_:::_"flashes in the viewfinder.
/[ \
The camcorder turns off automatically
after a few seconds. Set the POWER
switch to OFF to turn off the cam-
corder before replacing the battery.
The battery level indicator is not recorded
on the tape.
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Power Your Camcorder
Optional Car Cord Adapter
The optional DCC08 car cord shown on
page 67 allows you to power your
camcorder from the cigarette lighter
socket of a car, truck, or RV, It converts
12-volts to a 6-volt output.
Note: Consult the installation and operating
instructions enclosed wtth the DCC08 for
complete operating instructions.
Cautions: The DCCOS is designed to
be used only with vehlcle_ having
negative ground electrical systems.
Use only car cord adapter DCC(I,_ with
this camcorder. Use of any other car
cord adapter mighl tlanlage lhe
eamcorder and void your warranly
Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter
Power To Cigarette
Lighter Socket
Optional DCC08 Car
Cord Adapter
1. Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn
off the carncorder. The power
indicator on the camcorder turns off.
2. If the battery or DC cable is attached
to the camcorder, remove it.
3. Hold the bottom of the power
connector flush against the camcorder,
and press the connector down until _t
locks into place as shown above.
4. Take the vehicle s c_,arette lighter out
of the socket.
5. Insert the car cord's cigarette lighter
plug into the vehicle's cigarette lighter
socket, The power indicator on the
car cord adapter lights.
6. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to
turn on the camcorder. The power
indicator on the camcorder lights.
Caution: Make sure the camcorder',,
rn_wer i,; turtred off belbrc removing.
tile car cord's plug fronl the cigarette
lighter st_kel.
16

Date and Time Display
Install the Clock Lithium Cell
The clock cell indicator _ flashes for a few seconds in the viewfinder when
you turn on the camcorder if the cell is not installed or needs replacing.
,ock.,
Clock Cell
Holder --
Clock Cell
(+ Side Facing Out)
_-Insert Object Here
to Remove Cell
1. Make sure camcorder is turned off,
and remove any power supply
attached to the camcorder.
2. Pull the clock cell holder out of the
clock cell compartment.
3. Insert the clock cell with the "+"
terminal facing out, and press it in.
4. Place the clock cell holder into the
clock cell compartment. Be sure to
insert the holder fully into the
compartment.
To Remove Lithium Cell
To remove battery, insert a pomted
nonmetallic object between battery and
clock cell holder and lift.
Cautions: Lithium cell batlery. Replace only with 3-volt lithium cell - such
a.,,CR2025. Use of other t-ell presents arisk of fire or explosion. Must be
di_l_sed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking cell. May cause
burns or personal injury.
Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed. If
_,wallowcd, consuh a physician immediately for emergency treatment.
The lithium cell used in this device may c_.pltutc resulting in a fire or chemical
hum if nli,,treatcd, l)o not recharge, di',as_,emhle, heal ab_wc 212"F (lil0°C). or
incinerate.
Never u',c metallic I_,_ee},.ers to hold the cell, and never short Ihc + and - side,_
ol Ihc cell.
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Set the Date and Time
You must set the correct date and time before you can display and record it
on your tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on the previous
page before you can set the date.
(Rotate or Press In)
POWER Switch in
CAMERA MAN
MENU/DISPLAY
Button
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN.
2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
display the menu in the viewfinder.
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH 130
REC TIME OFF
INT. TIME OFF
TALLY LAMP ON
DATFJ'rlME
TITLE LANG. ENGLISH
DEMO MODE OFF
I, RETURN
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight DATE/TIME.
D. ZOOM ON
TELE MACRO OFF
TAPE LENGTH T30
REC TIME OFF
INT. TIME OFF
ON
TITLE LANG. ENGLISH
DEMO MODE OFF
b'RETURN
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