RCA CC632 User manual

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Important Safety Information
Bc sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.
WARNING: 'to red.c,:th,:riskolfireor_hockhazard,do.orcxpo_.c
camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture. I
RISK OF I::LEGllRIGSHOCK
DO NOT OPEN AIbis symbol indicates "dangerous voltage"
inside the product that presents a risk o{
electric shock or personal injury.
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ELECTI_K_JE NE Ph,S OI..N_tP,
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the product.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SttOCK, 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 41ectriques, 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: CC632
Serial No:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:

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Safety Information .............................. i Powering Your Camcorder
•Using Adapter/Charger .................... 11
Product Registration ........................... i • Using Rechargeable Battery ....... 12-14
• Using Optional Car Cord Adapter...15
Table of Contents ............................ 1-2
Video Cassettes ............................ 16-17
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 aRecording 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 ..................... 9-10
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 SelectAE 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
Built-In Color Enhancement
Light ........................................ 60-61
Trouble Checks ........................... 62-65
Specifications .................................... 66
Information to User .......................... 66
Limited Warranty ............................ 67
Index (Alphabetical) ................... 68-69

Thissectiondescribesonlythebasicstepsnecessarytosetupyourcamcorderto
record.Refertotheothersectionsfordetailedoperationandfeatureoptions.
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 CC632"
Your camcorder may look slightly different
from the one shown in this manual.
_ARNINGi: NICKEL
_ _ADMIUM BATTERY
,MUST BE RECYCLED
DR DISPOSED OF
Rechargeable6-Volt Battery
Part No. FB1260
AC Adapter/Charger
Part No. 221400
and Power Connector
Part No. 220389
O
Clock Cell
3-Volt MicroLithium
Cell-such as CR2025-
is available from most
local drug stores and
camera shops. Use of
other cell presents a
riskof fire orexplosion.
Caution: .__ -_
Do not use this _/ -0_ _)
_dapter/charger
for any purpose
pther than Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter
¢harging the PartNo. 232845 Battery
FB1260 or (Size "AA" 1.5 Volt_
FB120 battery
_ack or supply-
:_ng power to
the camcorder. _f)_ Shoulder Strap
Part No.ACS091
Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Must be disposed of properly
Never handle punctured or leaking cell May cause burns or personal
swallowed. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for
emergency treatment.
The lithium cell used in this dev]ce may explode resulting in a fire'oi"
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 2120F (100*C), or incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never shori ci_eu[i
the + and - sides of the ceil.

To AC 100-
240V, 50/60 Hz Adapter/
Charger Reference Marks
POWER
Indicator
DC OUT Jack 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 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.

EJECT Button
Tape Wheel
LENS
CO VER
Tape Window
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, refasten the strap,
and close the flap.
6. Place POWER 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 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.
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SP.SLP/T20"30"40
Switch
7. Select a recording speed and tape length using
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/ •
T20o30o40 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 arc 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.

Electronic Viewfinder
Eyepiece Focus
Scene Select AE Dial
8. Set the scene selectAE dial to
AUTO.
•This places the camcorder in the
AUTO mode.
• In theAUTO 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.
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ton
PLA Y/PA USE
Button
Switch
POWER Indicator
10. Start and stop recording.
• Press and release the thumb trigger
to start recording. REC I_1,,
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 view finder).
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.