Rca CC4251 Instrukcja Użytkownika

camcorderuser's guideCC4251

8First-Time OperationBRIGHTControl11. Review camcorder’s operating controls.PLAY ButtonREW (Rewind)/REVIEW Button(Also – Button)F.FWD (Fast Forward)Bu

First-Time Operation911. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (continued)EyepieceFocusControlAttach Adapter/Charger’s DCCord HereShoulder StrapAttac

10Power Your CamcorderUse the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderThe adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorderdi

Power Your Camcorder11Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderCharge the BatteryThe battery must be charged before it can be used the first time. Init

12Power Your CamcorderRechargeableBatteryHold BatteryFlush andSlide DownBATTERYEJECTButtonCAMERA/OFF/VCRSwitchAttach the Charged BatteryIf the DC cabl

Power Your Camcorder13Battery Level IndicatorThe battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder and shows you the amount ofpower in the rechargeabl

14Power Your CamcorderBattery Storage• Store the battery at normal roomtemperature.• Lead acid batteries discharge if notused. Recharge the battery a

Power Your Camcorder15Use the RCA Optional Car Cord AdapterThe optional DCC096 car cord shown onpage 41 allows you to power yourcamcorder from the cig

16VideocassettesMake sure you select good quality tapes for your camcorder. Use of poor quality tapesor tapes that have been damaged or mishandled ca

17VideocassettesCaution: Insertthe cassette onlyone way with thetape wheel facingup and the tapewindows facingout. The cassetteshould slide easilyin

CautionsCAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug towide slot, fully insert.ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introdu

Date and Time Display18Set the Time and DateYou must set the correct date and time before it can be displayed and recorded on yourtapes. The built-in

Date and Time Display19Viewfinder DisplaysAUTO Date DisplayAUTO Title DisplayDate and Time Display11/18/199811/18/1998No DisplayTo Select the Display

20 RecordingEyepiece FocusControlEyepiece Focus ControlThe eyepiece focus control lets you set thefocus of the viewfinder for your vision. Ifyou wear

21 RecordingCautions: Do not pull on theeyepiece. Do not force the eyepieceto rotate completely around. Thismight damage the viewfinder and/orthe c

22 Recording Viewfinder DisplaysAE:60 (Auto Exposure) Shutter SpeedPress the DISPLAY button to display theshutter speed selected by the camcorder.Batt

23 RecordingTape Counter (0000M) with MemoryStopPress the DISPLAY button to display thetape counter. The tape counter helpslocate segments of tape.•

24 RecordingREW/REVIEW ButtonZoom Buttons(T and W)DISPLAY ButtonThe DISPLAY button lets you remove thebattery level, tape counter with memorystop, tap

25 RecordingAuto Shot™ FeatureThe camcorder automatically adjustsshutter speed, light, focus, white balance,and iris according to the recordingconditi

26 RecordingTape-Remaining DisplayThe tape-remaining display shows theamount of recording or playback time lefton the tape in the camcorder.Tape-Remai

27 RecordingZoom Buttons(T and W)ZoomingYou can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots by pressing one of the zoombuttons on the camcorder.

1Safety Information... iFirst Time Operation• Assistance ... 3• Unpack the Camcorder an

28 RecordingTape CounterThe tape counter acts as a handy reference to help you locate tape segments.The memory-stop feature helps locate a certain poi

29 RecordingRecording Tips• Try to make sure indoor scenes arewell-lit. This improves picture qualityand color reproduction.• Do not move the camcord

30 RecordingTitlerThe camcorder’s built-in titler stores a title in memory. You can display and record thecreated title at any time.The built-in char

31 RecordingTitler (continued)To Create a Title1. Attach a power source to thecamcorder. Press and hold the smallbutton on the CAMERA/OFF/VCRswitch w

32 RecordingTitler (continued)Record a Title on a Tape in the Camcorder1. Attach a power source to thecamcorder. Press and hold the smallbutton on th

33 Playback• Grasp the viewfinder and rotate ithorizontally. Pull the viewfinderout from the camcorder and rotatethe eyepiece into a comfortableviewi

34 PlaybackREC/PAUSEButtonCaution: Pause is designed formomentary interruptions and shouldnot be used for an extended period oftime. If the camcorder

35 PlaybackPlayback Features (continued)During playback, streaks might appear inthe playback picture. Press eitherTRACKING button to move the streaks

36 PlaybackPlayback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video InputsTo connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with audio and video inputs, youneed an o

37 PlaybackPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR1. A. Camcorder connected directly toTV: Turn on the TV and tune it tothe video input c

2Date/Time Display• Set the Time and Date ... 18• Record Time and Date, AUTO Date, Auto TITLE, or Date ... 19• Charge the Buil

38 PlaybackPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video InputsTo connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you need anoptional CRF95 RF outpu

39 PlaybackPlayback Operation1. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on theRF output adapter to channelCH3 or CH4.2. Turn on the TV, and tune it to thesame channel

40Attach the Shoulder StrapThe camcorder’s shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorderfrom your shoulder and – when you are ready to sho

41 Optional AccessoriesWe invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding tothe fun of using your VHS camcorder. The

42Optional AccessoriesCautions: Before using a tripod, make sureit is stable enough to hold the camcorderwithout falling over. Do not transport thec

43 Optional AccessoriesVH54 Cable TransformerCRF95 RF Output AdapterThis RF output adapter is used with acoaxial RF cable, such as VH82 or VH90,to con

44Optional AccessoriesRemove the Lens HoodThe lens hood can be removed so you can attach optional accessories, such as wide-angle lens, lens extenders

45 Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC4251Description Part No. Price Qty. TotalDeluxe Tripod AC093 $ 59.95Soft Camcorder Case AC202

46Accessory Order Form®rrsTMCharge your order on your VISA,MasterCard,or Discover Card by filling in belowUSE YOUR CREDIT CARDIMPORTANT: Copy comple

47 Accessory Order FormTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer.If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by

First-Time Operation31. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.• Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to shipor store your camcorder

48Trouble ChecksIf you’re having trouble with your camcorder, you probably can correct the problemyourself. Before you take your camcorder to an Auth

49 Trouble Checks• Subject was too far from camcorder.• Tape-counter displayed. Whenever the tape counterappears, the camcorder stops rewinding (or f

50Trouble ChecksTitle is recorded ontapeDate and/or time areincorrect• Title is recorded whenever it appears in theviewfinder. Press the TITLER butto

51Care and MaintenanceClean the CamcorderTo clean the camcorder’s exterior, removeany power source connected to thecamcorder and gently wipe it with a

52Care and MaintenanceProper Care and Storage• Keep dust and grit from entering thecamcorder’s cassette door. Dust andgrit are abrasive and cause exc

53SpecificationsInformation to UserThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice pursuant to Part 15 o

54Customer Assistance and ServiceYou can reach Thomson at thefollowing number:800-283-6503(Toll free inside U.S.A.)Our toll-free Camcorder numberopera

55Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:• 90 days for labor charges.• On

56Limited Warranty• Evidence of purchase date, such as abill of sale, to verify your unit’swarranty eligibility.• A brief note describing yourcamcorde

57IndexAAccessoriesincluded 3optional 41order form 45Adapter/chargeraccessory 3charging battery 11using 4, 10AE focus indicators 22, 25Assistan

4First-Time OperationPOWERCHARGE3. Adjust the handstrap, remove lens cap, and attachit to the handstrap.2. Attach the adapter/charger.DCOUTPUTJackDC C

58IndexEEDIT-ADV button 8, 30, 31Electronic indexing 26Erase protection 16Eyepiece focus control 9, 20, 33FF.FWD (fast forward) button8, 18, 25, 2

59IndexPowering your camcorderusing adapter/charger 10using battery 11using optional car cord adapter 15Problem solving 48Product registration iQ

60IndexUUnpack camcorder and accessories 3VVIDEO and AUDIO jacks 8, 36, 38Video cassettes 16Viewfinder 9, 20, 21adjust for viewing 20displays 2

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First-Time Operation55. Turn on the camcorder.CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch(continued on next page)• Press and hold the small button onthe CAMERA/OFF/VCR swit

6First-Time Operation• Grasp the viewfinder and rotate ithorizontally.• Pull the viewfinder out from thecamcorder and rotate the eyepieceinto a comfor

First-Time Operation7 8. Play back what you haverecorded.• Press the REC/PAUSE button topause recording.• Press and hold the small buttonwhile you set