RCA CC641 User manual

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camcorder
user's guide
CC641/CC643

Important Safety Information
Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.
i WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose !
camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.
RISKOFELEC'n_CSHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage"
inside the product that presents a risk of electric
shock or personal injury.
:USOI.EI:_ O-IOC _
NEPAS _
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 PERSONEL.
Cautions
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectriques, 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 recom-
mended 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 number and model
numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder.
Model No:
Serial No:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
CC643/CC641

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any
questions, call:
Camcorder Exchange Warranty. .......... 800-283-6503 (pages 80-81)
Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 (page 79)
Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 66-71)
Safety Information .............................. i
First Time Operation
• Assistance ....................................... 3
•Unpack the Camcorder and
Accessories ................................. 3
• Attach the Adapter/Charger ............ 4
•Insert a Tape .................................... 4
• Adjust the Handstrap to Fit
Your Hand ................................... 5
• Slide LENS COVER Control to
Open Lens Cover ........................ 5
• Place POWER (CAMERA/OFF
VCR) Switch in CAMERA .......... 5
•Select a Recording Speed and
Tape Length ................................ 6
• Set the AE Dial to AUTO ................. 7
• Adjust the Viewfinder and
Eyepiece Focus Control ............. 7
•Start and Stop Recording ................ 8
• Play Back What you Have
Recorded .................................... 8
• Place the POWER Switch in OFF
to Turn Off the Camcorder ......... 8
• Close the Lens Cover ...................... 8
•Review Camcorder's
Operating Controls ................ 9- i 1
Powering Your Camcorder
• Using the Adapter/Charger to
Power Your Camcorder ............ 12
• Using the Battery to Power
Your Camcorder ................... 13-15
• Using the DCC08 Car Cord
Adapter ...................................... 16
Video Cassettes
• Erase Protection - Safety Tab ....... 17
• Recording and Playback
Speeds and Times ..................... 17
• Inserting and Removing
Cassettes ................................... 18
• Cassette Care and Storage ............. 18
Recording
• Adjust Viewfinder for
Convenient Viewing ................. 19
• Eyepiece Focus Control ............ 19
• Making a Recording ................. 20-21
• Viewfinder Displays ................. 22-25
• Flying Erase Head ......................... 26
• Auto Head Cleaner ........................ 26
• Tally Light ..................................... 26
• Quick Review Feature ................... 26
• Microphone .......... ......................... 27
• Camera Edit Feature ..................... 27
•Full Auto Mode ............................. 28
•Exposure Control .......................... 29
•Zooming
°Using the Zoom Lever .............. 30
• Tele Macro Zooming ................ 31

• %
• Focusing
• Auto Focus ................................ 32
• Focus Lock Feature .................. 32
• Manual Focus ........................... 33
• White Balance .......................... 34-35
• Fading In and Out ......................... 36
• 16 X 9 Mode ................................. 37
• Date/Time Display
• Clock Lithium Cell ................... 38
• Setting the Time and Date ........ 39
• Record the Date, Date and Time,
or Title on Your Tape ....... 40-41
• Titles
• Recording Preset ....................... 42
• Create Your Own Title .............. 43
• Gain Up ......................................... 44
•AE Dial .......................................... 45
• Self-Timer ................................ 46-47
• Animation Recording ............... 48-49
• Time-Lapse Recording ............. 50-51
• Time-Remaining Display .............. 52
• JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)
Identification Number ............... 53
Recording and Traveling Tips ........ 54
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ......... 55
Playback
•Using the Cassette Adapter ...... 56-57
• Viewfinder Playback ..................... 58
• Playback Features
• Visual Searching ....................... 59
• Tape Positioning ....................... 59
• Stop-Action Pause .................... 59
• Time Counter ............................ 60
• Memory-Stop Feature ........... 60
• Tracking .................................... 61
• Playback on TV (or VCR)
with Audio/Video In Jacks .. 62-63
• Playback on a TV Without
Audio/Video Inputs ............. 64-65
Optional Accessories ................... 66-71
•Accessory Order Form ............. 69-71
Trouble Checks ........................... 72-75
Care and Maintenance
• Cleaning the Camcorder ............... 76
• Cleaning the Camcorder's Lens .... 76
• Cleaning the Camcorder's
Viewfinder ................................. 76
• Proper Care and Storage ............... 77
• Things toAvoid ............................. 77
Information to User ......................... 78
Customer Assistance ........................ 79
Limited Warranty ....................... 80-81
Specifications .................................... 82
Index ............................................ 83-85

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 areavailable 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 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 CC643 or CC641"
*Your model of camcorder may not look
exactly like the pictures in this guide.
Caution: Do notuse
this adapter/charger
for _y puq_se _er
:the:charging the
7"_ 1260 or FB 120
_baRer_ packor _:i
supplying powerto;
the camcogder.
AC Adapter/Charger Part No. 236689
and DC Cable Part No. 233087
WANG: NICKEL
CAD_ _ATTERY
MusT BE RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Rechargeable 6 Volt Battery
Part No FB1260
Shoulder Strap
Part No. ACS091
Cassette Adapter
Part No. 232845
or---=0
Cassette Adapter Battery
(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)
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.
7"

To AC 100-240,
50/60 Hz
Adapter/
Charger
POWER
Indicator
DC OUT
Jack
DC Cable
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.
• 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. The
adapter/charger's POWER
indicator will light.
tInsert 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
Cover
Control
PUSH Here
to Close
Tape Window
Handstrap
POWER
Switch and Handstrap Velcro
Indicator Strip (Under Flap)
4. 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.
5. Slide LENS COVER control
to open lens cover.
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.
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5

T20,30,,40
Button SP-SLP
Button
7. Select a recording speed and tape length.
Select SP orSLP recording speed.
Press the SP-SLP button to select a
recording speed. The speed selected
(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.
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 T20o30•40
button to select a tape length.
• Select T20 if you are using a tape
with 20 minutes or less recording
time in SP.
• Select T30 if you are using a tape
with 30 minutes recording time
in SP.
• Select T40 if you are using a tape
with 40 minutes recording time
in SP.

Eyepiece
Focus
Control \
Electronic
Viewfinder
AE Dial
8. Set the AE dial to AUTO.
• This places the camcorder in the
AUTO mode.
• In the AUTO mode, the focus,
exposure, and white balance are
automatically controlled by the
camcorder.
• Many of the special effects do not
operate in the AUTO mode.
Details on page 28.
.Adjust the viewfinder and
eyepiece focus control.
• Pull out and rotate the viewfinder
into acomfortable operating
position.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for your vision.

STOP
Button
PAUSE
Button
_REW
Button
Po_ver POWER
Indicator (VCR/OFF/
CAMERA)
Switch
Trigger
10. Start and stop recording.
• Press and release the thumb trigger
to start recording. _,_ appearsin
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 viewfinderplayback are
on page 58.
12. Place the POWER switch in
OFF to turn off the
camcorder.
The power indicator will turn off.
13. Close the lens cover.