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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POWER
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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
+
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
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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
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

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Lens
MODE Button
F2 Button
F1 Button
13. Review camcorder’s operating controls.
Tally Light
Cassette Door
PUSH here to close.
EJECT Button
Scene Select AE Dial
Viewfinder
Power Zoom Lever
“W” - Wide Angle
“T” - Telephoto Eyepiece Focus Control
Eyepiece
Microphone
LENS COVER
Control
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LENS COVER
Control

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First-Time Operation
13. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (continued)
BATT. RELEASE
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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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SP-SLP/T20•30•40
COUNTER R/M TRACKING
MAN.W.BAL
DATE/TIME/CHAR SET
EDIT –
SEARCH REW FF STOP PLAY/PAUSE
+
VCR
CAMERA
POWER
OFF
FF Button
(Also EDIT SEARCH + Button)
REW Button
(Also EDIT SEARCH – Button)
SP•SLP/T20•30•40 Button
(Also COUNTER R/M Button)
MAN.W.BAL (Manual
White Balance)
PLAY/PAUSE Button
STOP Button
SET Button
DATE/TIME/CHAR + and –Buttons
(Also TRACKING Buttons)
Handstrap
Thumb Trigger
AUDIO, RF DC OUT,
and VIDEO Jacks
(Under Small Cover)
BATT. RELEASE Button
Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring
Clock Cell
Compartment
Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring
Attach Battery or
Power Connector
for AC Adapter/
Charger Here
POWER Switch and Indicator

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Powering Your Camcorder
Attach Adapter/Charger
1. Plug power connector’s plug into DC
OUT jack on adapter/charger.
2. 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 onto the
camcorder until it locks into place.
3. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into
the nearest AC outlet (100-240V,
50/60Hz).
4. If the adapter/charger is properly
connected, its POWER indicator will
light.
Remove Adapter/Charger
1. Unplug the adapter/charger from the
wall outlet.
2. Press and hold BATT. RELEASE on
the camcorder while removing the
power connector.
Using an Optional Plug Adapter
An optional plug adapter may be required
in some countries.
1. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into
the AC plug adapter.
2. Plug the AC plug adapter into the
AC outlet.
AC Plug
Optional AC
Plug Adapter AC 100-240V
BATT. RELEASE
AUDIO
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DC OUT
VIDEO
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CAMERA
VCR
POWER
OFF
DC OUT Jack
POWER
Indicator
Power Connector
To AC 100-240V,
50/60 Hz
BATT. RELEASE Button
Caution: Do not use this
adapter/charger for any other
purpose other than charging the
FB1260 or FB120 battery pack or
supplying power to the camcorder.
Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder
The power connector 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 it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the
camcorder or recharge the battery.

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Charge the Battery
If the power connector is attached to the
DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger,
remove its plug.
1. 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
adapter/charger’s CHG (charge)
indicator will light.
Note: If you try to charge a battery that
has not been charged for a long period of
time, it may take a few minutes for the
CHG indicator to light.
5. After the battery is charged, the END
indicator will light.
6. Remove the charged battery by sliding
it off the adapter/charger.
7. Attach the charged battery to the
camcorder.
POWER
CHG END REFRESH
Adapter/Charger
POWER
Indicator
Hold Battery
Flush and
Slide Reference Marks
CHG
Indicator
END
Indicator
REFRESH
Indicator
REFRESH
Button
To AC Wall
Outlet 100-240
Volts, 50/60 Hz.
Caution
When a battery is
attached to the
adapter/charger,
do not turn them
upside down.
The battery may
fall off and be
damaged or
cause injury.
Use the REFRESH Button
The battery will provide 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 will light and the battery will
begin discharging.
3. When discharging is completed, the
REFRESH indicator will turn off, and
the CHG indicator will light. The
battery will then charge.
4. After the battery is charged, the END
indicator will light. Remove the
battery from the adapter/charger.
Powering Your Camcorder
Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

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Powering Your Camcorder
Attach the Charged Battery
If the power connector is attached to the
camcorder, remove it before attaching the
battery. Also, install the lithium clock
cell before attaching the battery pack.
Details on page 40.
1. Align the reference mark on the battery
with mark on back of camcorder.
2. Hold the top of the battery flush against
the camcorder and press the bottom of
Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder
the battery down until it locks into
place.
3. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.
The power indicator will light.
Remove the Battery
Press and hold BATT. RELEASE on the
camcorder while removing the battery.
Battery Safety
Precautions
Do not short the battery’s
terminals.
Do not attempt to
disassemble or modify the
battery. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
Use the battery only with
specified adapter/chargers
and camcorders.
Throwing the battery into a
fire or exposing to excessive
heat – over 149ºF (65ºC)
could be hazardous.
The battery must be charged as described on the previous page before it can be used the
first time. Initial charging will take approximately 70 minutes. When fully charged,
the battery should supply about 55 minutes of operating time (depending on how much
you use the light, zoom, and pause). Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder
off during recording breaks.
Note: The small marker switch on top of the battery is for use as a personal reminder to help
you remember to recharge the battery. It has no other function.
BATT. RELEASE
AUDIO
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DC OUT
VIDEO
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CAMERA
POWER
OFF
Marker
Switch
Reference Marks
BATT. RELEASE POWER Switch and Power
Indicator
ATTENTION: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Consumer
Electronics product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and
recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the United States. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information or contact your local recycling center.
RBRC
RBRC
Ni-Cd

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Battery Level Indicator
The battery level indicator appears in the
viewfinder and shows you the amount of
power in the rechargeable battery.
Powering Your Camcorder
Battery Care and Storage
•Recharging takes approximately 70
minutes depending on the battery’s
condition.
• Refreshing takes approximately 210
minutes depending on the battery’s
condition.
• After repeated charging and use,
operation time will gradually decrease.
When operation time becomes 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.
• Let a hot battery cool down before
attaching it to the adapter/charger.
• When appears, the battery is
fully charged.
• The battery will also provide better
service if its power is completely
drained before storing it for long
periods of time (30 days or more).
•The battery should be charged in the
temperature range of 50-95°F (10-35C)
to prevent damage.
• Do not operate the battery at
temperatures below 32°F (0C) or above
104°F (40C). The battery may be
damaged if operated at temperatures
above 122°F (50C). Operation time
will decrease at extremely low
temperatures.
• Store the battery at normal room
temperature.
Battery Level Indicator
in Viewfinder
• As the power is used and
appear.
• When the battery power is almost gone,
flashes in the viewfinder. The
camcorder will turn off automatically
after a few seconds. Place the POWER
switch in OFF to turn off the
camcorder before replacing the battery.
The battery level indicator will not be
recorded on the tape when it appears in
the viewfinder.

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Powering Your Camcorder
1. Place the POWER switch in OFF to
turn off the camcorder. Power
indicator turns off.
2. If the battery is attached to the
camcorder, remove it.
3. Hold the power connector flush against
the back of the camcorder and push the
bottom of the power connector down
until it locks into place..
4. Take the vehicle’s cigarette 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 will light.
6. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA
to turn on the camcorder. The power
indicator lights.
Cautions: The DCC08 is designed to be
used only with vehicles having negative
ground electrical systems.
Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with
this camcorder. Use of any other car
cord adapter may damage the camcorder
and void your warranty.
BATT. RELEASE
AUDIO
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DC OUT
VIDEO
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POWER Indicator
Power
Connector
Cigarette
Lighter Socket
Optional DCC08 Car Cord Adapter
VCR
CAMERA
POWER
OFF
Optional Car Cord Adapter
The optional DCC08 car cord shown on
page 52 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 with the DCC08 for
complete operating instructions.
Using the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter
Caution: Make sure the camcorder’s
power is turned off before removing
the car cord’s plug from the cigarette
lighter socket.

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Video Cassettes
You can use your video cassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording,
just record over it.
Safety
Tab
A. Remove B. Cover hole
with vinyl tape
to record over tape.
safety tab.
We recommend that our cassettes be used with your camcorder. Use of poor quality
tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads,
resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Because there is no
control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not
covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance.
The automatic head-cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or
cleaning by a Servicenter. This system is activated whenever you insert or remove a
cassette.
Erase Protection – Safety Tab
Recording and Playback Speeds and Times
The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed (SP) or extended play (SLP).
Select the recording speed and tape length using the SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch. The
selected speed and tape length will be displayed in the viewfinder. Listed below are the
maximum SP and SLP recording times for popular VHS-C cassettes.
Recording Time
Cassette SP SLP
TC-20 20 Min. 60 Min.
TC-30 30 Min. 90 Min.
TC-40 40 Min. 120 Min.
• SP – Standard play provides the
best picture (less picture noise),
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 than SP in normal
playback. This may not be
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Video Cassettes
Before inserting a cassette, turn the tape
wheel on the side of the cassette in the
direction shown to remove any slack in
the tape.
Inserting and Removing Cassettes
Cassette Care and Storage
• When you are finished with a cassette,
rewind it, remove it from the
camcorder, and label it.
•Store cassettes vertically in their
protective cases at normal room
temperatures. Do not leave your
camcorder or cassettes in a car or
outdoors for an extended period.
Excessive heat or cold may damage
your cassettes.
• Keep the cassette away from strong
magnetic fields such as electric motors
and other devices.
• Keep dust from entering the cassette
compartment. All dust is abrasive and
will cause excessive wear on the tape
and the camcorder’s recording or
playback heads.
• Do not use cassettes with damaged or
spliced tape.
• Do not use a cassette if it has been
damaged or exposed to moisture. The
tape may jam and/or damage your
camcorder.
1. Attach a power supply. Then slide and
release EJECT to open the cassette
compartment.
2. Insert or remove the cassette.
3. Close the cassette compartment door
by pressing on the area labeled PUSH
until it locks into place.
Tape
Wheel
EJECT Button
Tape
Window
PUSH
Here to
Close
Cassette
Compart-
ment
Safety
Tab
Caution:
Insert the
cassette only
one way with
the tape wheel
facing up and
the tape win-
dow facing
out. The
cassette should
slide easily
into the com-
partment. Do
not force the
cassette.
Tape Wheel

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F
1
2
F
MODE
P
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S
H
A
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A
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scene select AE
Recording
Making a Recording
The steps below tell you how to make a recording and suggest using some of the
recording features. Each feature is described in detail on the following pages.
1. Attach a power supply.
Attach the adapter/charger, charged
battery, or optional DC car cord.
2. 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.
3. Slide the LENS COVER control to
open the lens cover.
4. Place the POWER switch in
CAMERA.
The power indicator will light and the
camcorder will enter record pause.
appears in the viewfinder.
5. Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece
focus control for your vision.
PAUSE
BATT. RELEASE
AUDIO
RF
DC OUT
VIDEO
L
E
N
S
C
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DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET
T20•30•40
TRACKING
UNTER R/M
W.BAL.
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
FF
+
REW
+
–
CAMERA
VCR
POWER
OFF
MODE, F1, and
F2 Buttons
Tally Light
SP•SLP/T20•30•40 Button
Eyepiece
Focus
Control
EDIT SEARCH + Button
EDIT SEARCH – Button
LENS COVER Control
Power Zoom
Button
EJECT
Button
POWER Switch
Scene Select
AE Dial