RCA CC631 User manual

USER‘S
GUIDE
CC631
CAMCORDER

Important Safety Information
Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.
Cautions CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, 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
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
and service and attach it here. Record the serial and model numbers
located on the bottom of the camcorder.
Model No: _____________________________________
Serial No: _____________________________________
Purchase Date: _____________________________________
Purchased From: _____________________________________
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose
camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.
RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK
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.
RISQUEDE CHOC
ELECTRIQUENE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
ATTENTION
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.
CC631

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Table of Contents
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 Select AE 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.....................9-10
Powering Your Camcorder
• Using Adapter/Charger....................11
• Using Rechargeable Battery.......12-14
• Using Optional Car Cord Adapter...15
Video Cassettes............................16-17
Recording
• Make a Recording......................18-19
• Recording Tips ................................20
• Traveling Tips .................................20
• Viewfinder.......................................21
• Viewfinder Displays...................22-24
• Tally Light.......................................25
• Microphone......................................25
• Flying Erase Head ...........................25
• Electronic Indexing .........................25
• Quick Review..................................26
• Auto Head Cleaner..........................26
• Tape Positioning..............................26
• Camera Edit.....................................26
• Time Counter With Memory Stop...27
• Tape Time-Remaining Display .......28
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Recording (continued)
•Scene Select AE Dial .......................29
• White Balance .................................30
•MODE Button..................................31
• Fading In and Out............................32
• 16X9 Mode......................................33
• Focusing (Auto and Manual) .....34-35
• Exposure Control (Iris)....................36
• Zooming ..........................................36
• Attaching the Shoulder Strap...........37
• Titler...........................................38-39
• Date and Time Display
• Install the Clock’s Cell.................40
• Set the Time and Date..................41
• Record the Date, Time, or
Title.......................................42-43
Playback
• Viewfinder Playback.......................44
• Visual Searching..............................45
• Stop-Action Pause...........................45
• Tracking...........................................45
• Using the Cassette Adapter........46-47
• Playback on TV (or VCR) With
AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks .........48-49
• Playback on TV Without
Audio/Video Inputs..................50-51
Optional Accessories...................52-57
• Accessory Order Form...............55-57
Care and Maintenance ...............58-59
Trouble Checks ...........................60-63
Specifications ....................................64
Information to User..........................64
Limited Warranty............................65
Index (Alphabetical) ...................66-69

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First-Time Operation
Model CC631*
*Your camcorder may look slightly different
from the one shown in this manual.
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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.
Rechargeable 6-Volt Battery
Part No. FB1260
Cassette Adapter
Part No. 232845
Shoulder Strap
Part No. ACS091
Clock Cell
3-Volt Micro Lithium
Cell – such as CR2025 – is
available from most local
drug stores and camera
shops. Use of other cell
presents a risk of fire or
explosion.
AC Adapter/Charger
Part No. 221400
and Power Connector
Part No. 220389
+ -
Cassette Adapter
Battery
(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)
Caution:
Do not use this
adapter/charger
for any purpose
other than
charging the
FB1260 or
FB120 battery
pack or supply-
ing power to
the camcorder.
Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Must be disposed 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 swallowed, consult a physician immediately for
emergency treatment.
The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire
or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 212˚F (100˚C), or incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit
the + and – sides of the cell.
POWER
CHG END REFRESH
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.
WARNING: NICKEL
CADMIUM BATTERY
MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY.

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3.Insert a tape.
•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.
First-Time Operation
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.
BATT. RELEASE
AUDIO
RF
DC OUT
VIDEO
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CAMERA
VCR
POWER
OFF
POWER
Indicator
DC OUT Jack Power Connector
Adapter/
Charger Reference Marks
To AC 100-
240V, 50/60 Hz

BATT. RELEASE
AUDIO
RF
DC OUT
VIDEO
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DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET
T20•30•40
TRACKING
UNTER R/M
W.BAL.
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
FF
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REW
+
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VCR
CAMERA
POWER
OFF
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Tape Wheel
Tape Window
PUSH
Here to
Close
First-Time Operation
EJECT Button
6.Place POWER switch in
CAMERA.
The POWER indicator will light and
the camcorder will enter record
pause. appears in the
viewfinder when the camcorder is in
record pause.
The position of the POWER 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
switch in OFF and then back in
CAMERA.
PAUSE
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Handstrap Flap
Handstrap Velcro Strip
(Under Flap)
POWER Switch and
Indicator
LENS
COVER
Control
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, refasten the strap,
and close the flap.

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BATT. RELEASE
AUDIO
RF
DC OUT
VIDEO
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DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET
T20•30•40
TRACKING
UNTER R/M
W.BAL.
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
FF
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REW
+
–
VCR
CAMERA
POWER
OFF
First-Time Operation
7.Select a recording speed and tape length using
SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch.
SP•SLP/T20•30•40
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 select AE dial to
AUTO.
• This places the camcorder in the
AUTO mode.
• In the AUTO mode, the fade, 16X9,
manual focus, exposure, display, and
titler controls will not operate.
9.Adjust the viewfinder and
eyepiece focus control.
• Pull out the viewfinder and rotate
it into a comfortable operating
position.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder for
your vision.
First-Time Operation
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BATT. RELEASE
AUDIO
RF
DC OUT
VIDEO
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DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET
T20•30•40
TRACKING
UNTER R/M
W.BAL.
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
FF
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REW
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VCR
CAMERA
POWER
OFF
First-Time Operation
10. Start and stop recording.
• Press and release the thumb trigger
to start recording. REC 666
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 ( appears in
the viewfinder).
PAUSE
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 44.
12. Place the POWER switch in
OFF to turn off the camcorder.
The power indicator will turn off.
Thumb Trigger
POWER Indicator
PLAY/PAUSE
Button
REW Button
STOP Button
POWER Switch