RCA CC638/639 Instrukcja Użytkownika

USER‘SGUIDECC638/639CAMCORDER

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98No powerWon’t record orplaybackWon’t playbackWon’t recordNo picture Camcorder turnsitself offTrouble ChecksTroubles sometimes are caused by simple “

99Camcorder does notrespond to remotecontrolTape stops duringrewind or fastforwardCamcorder remainsin pause modeSound is too low ordistortedDew Indica

100Trouble Checks Viewfinder displaysare out of focusPicture is too darkor subject too darkPicture recordedwith special effect(black bars at topand bo

101Trouble Checks Date and/or time areincorrectVertical white linesappear when shoot-ing bright objectError number (E01, E02, E03,etc.) appears inview

102Care and MaintenanceCleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s LensTo clean the camcorder’s lens, blow it with a blower brush, and thengently w

103Care and Maintenance• Do not operate the camcorder near theocean as salt water or salt water spraymay damage the internal parts of thecamcorder. •

104Information to UserThis equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device and RF lightingdevice pursuant to

105Customer Assistance and ServiceYou can reach Thomson at the following number:800-283-6503(Toll free inside U.S.A.)Our toll-free Camcorder numberope

106What your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials orworkmanship.For how long after your purchase:• 90 days for labor charges.• One year for parts

107Limited Warrantyshipment in case of damage or loss.Include with the shipment:• A copy of your dated bill of sale toverify your unit’s warrantyeligi

9MENU16X9BACKLIGHTAUTOMANUALFRONTLIGHTAE MODES EIS FADE WIPE DATE/ TIME PHOTO EFFECTSPUSHFOCUSFirst-Time Operation LensLCDPanelEIS ButtonPHOTOEFFECTSB

108SpecificationsGeneralPower requirement: 6VDCPower consumption: Model CC638: 5.7 watts (normal)Model CC639: 5.9 watts (normal)Weight: Model CC638

109Index16X9/AE MODESButton . . . . . . . . . .9,26-27,30,68-69—A—A. (Audio) DUB Button . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19,20-21,71Accessories, Included .

Index110Controls, Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . .84-85,86-89COUNTER R/M Button . . . .11,70,72,82Customer As

Index111—J—JLIP ID NO. on Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .59JLIP Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,88-89—L—LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index112—Q—Quick Review Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .35—R—RANDOM ASSEMBLY EDITButtons . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19,88-89REC Indicator . . . . .

Index113Time-Lapse Indicators . . . . . . .32,64-65Time-Lapse Recording . . . . . . . . .64-65Time-Remaining Indicators . . . . . .32,47Tips, Record

©1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.Trademark(s)®RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s)Printed in JapanPart Number 96-CC638/CC639-1If your camcorder nee

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12Powering Your CamcorderAttach Adapter/Charger1. Connect one end of the DC cable to the DC OUT jack on theadapter/charger. 2. Connect the other end

13BATT. RELEASEBCAUDIORFDC OUTVIDEOLENSCOVER+–VCRCAMERAPOWEROFFPowering Your Camcorder Attach the Charged BatteryIf the DC cable is attached to thec

14Powering Your CamcorderCharge the BatteryIf the DC cable is attached to the DCOUT jack on the adapter/charger, removeits plug.1. Align reference mar

15Battery Level IndicatorThe battery level indicator appears in theviewfinder and display panel and showsyou the amount of power in therechargeable ba

16Powering Your Camcorder 1. Place the POWER switch in OFF toturn off the camcorder. Powerindicator on the camcorder turns off.2. If the battery or D

17Model CC639 Only: Remote Control Model CC639 Only: Lithium Cell InstallationThe remote’s lithium cell is packed separately. Install it as follows

iImportant Safety InformationBe sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.CautionsCAUTION: To prevent electric sho

1873456Model CC639 Only: Remote Control A brief description of Model CC639 remote button’s functions is given here. Many ofthe buttons perform the s

19Model CC639 Only: Remote Control F FWD (Fast Forward) ButtonCamcorder’s POWER switch inCAMERA:• With camcorder in record pause,press and hold F FWD

20Model CC638 Only: Remote Control Model CC638 Only: A brief description of Model CC638 remote button’sfunctions is given here. Many of the buttons

21Model CC638 Only: Remote Control INSERT ButtonUsed for dubbing video. See pages 72-73.START/STOP ButtonWhen the POWER switch is inCAMERA, press ST

22Model CC638 Only: Remote Control Model CC638 Only: Install Lithium CellThe remote’s lithium cell is packed separately. Install it as follows:1. T

23RecordingRecording Tips• In case of fire or theft, make a videorecording of your home and contents tostore in a safe place. • Try to make sure indo

24Video CassettesYou can use your video cassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording,just record over it.Safety TabA. Remove B. Cov

25EJECTAUTOPAUSEOFFONPUSHLIGHTOFFAUTONVideo Cassettes Before inserting a cassette, turn the tapewheel on the side of the cassette in thedirection show

Recording26Making a RecordingThe steps below tell you how to make a recording and suggest using some of therecording features. Each feature is descri

Recording27C. Press the MENU button and use thein the center of the mode selectdial to highlight TAPE LENGTH.Use and to select the length ofthe tape

1AssistanceTable of ContentsSafety Information ...iProduct Registration...iTable of Contents...

Recording28LCD PanelThe LCD panel on the side of the camcorder displays what the camcorder is doing.162345Status IndicatorsThe status of the camcorder

29RecordingCautions Do not force theviewfinder to rotatecompletely around.This will damage theviewfinder and/or thecamcorder.When carrying thecamcord

RECBkPAUSEPin-UpSPNOV 18.96 PM 8:30:00Happy BirthdayTW3456789101230RecordingTape Speed Indicators (SP or SLP)The tape speed selected with the

31RecordingFade, and Wipe IndicatorsThe indicator for the fade or wipescene transition selected with theFADE/WIPE button appears here.When the mode se

1214110minLENS COVERMWB+03M 0:00:00T3015 s10s161317181519202122232432RecordingViewfinder Displays (continued)Time Remaining DisplayThe approximate tim

33RecordingDew Warning ( )The dew indicator appears whenexcessive moisture (condensation)has entered the camcorder. Thecamcorder will not operate whe

34RecordingFlying Erase HeadA separate erase head is mounted on the spinning headwheel (hence the term“flying”). This allows you to make cleanedits w

35RecordingQuick Review FeaturePress and release EDIT SEARCH – (REWon remote) when the camcorder is inrecord pause to review the last fewseconds of a

Recording36Full AUTO Mode1. Place the POWER dial in CAMERA. • The power indicator will light andthe camcorder will enter recordpause. appears in th

Recording37Exposure ControlWhen the mode select dial is in AUTO, the camcorder controls the iris for you. Undernormal conditions, the camcorder will

Table of Contents2Recording (continued)• Snapshot Feature ...40-41• Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)...42• Auto Pause Feature..

Recording38FocusingUnder normal conditions, the camcorder can adjust focus automatically. Undercertain conditions, you may need to focus manually. F

Recording39Manual FocusUnder certain conditions, such as those listed, you may need to focus manually. Conditions Requiring Manual Focus• When record

40Snapshot FeatureThe snapshot feature lets you take a snapshot or snapshots like a regular camera.You can select one of five different types of snaps

Recording41• Select Full to take a snapshot of theentire scene. • Select Multi 4 to have four snapshotswith white dimensional framesappear on a blue b

MENU16X9BACKLIGHTAUTOMANUALFRONTLIGHTAE MODES EIS FADE WIPE DATE/ TIME PHOTO EFFECTSPUSHFOCUS42RecordingEIS ButtonElectronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)The

43RecordingTo Turn On the Auto Pause System • Slide AUTO PAUSE OFF/ON switchto ON. If the camcorder is tilted approximately90 degrees up or down, tur

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45RecordingPress the MAN.W.BAL (Manual White Balance) Button to Display in ViewfinderAuto White Balance Manual White BalanceOutdoors — SunnyOutdoors —

46RecordingRecording MenuThe main recording menu lets you select and set several recording features:Shift Zoom (digital zooming), Tele Macro (close-up

Recording47Shift ZoomTele MacroGain UpColor Filter Tape LengthTitleDate/TimeSub Menu OFF OFF AGC NOR. T20Recording Menu — Tape Time-Remaining Displa

3First-Time Operation• Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store yourcamcorder.• The items shown below are packed with

Recording48ZoomingYou can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by sliding the zoomlever on the camcorder or pressing the button on t

49RecordingRecording Menu — Shift Zoom (Zoom Magnification)Recording Menu — Tele Macro Zooming FeatureTo Set the Zoom Ratio1. Make sure the mode selec

Recording50Shift ZoomTele MacroGain UpColor Filter Tape LengthTitleDate/TimeSub Menu OFF OFF AGC NOR. T203. Press or on the mode select dialto hig

Recording51Shift ZoomTele MacroGain UpColor Filter Tape LengthTitleDate/TimeSub Menu OFF OFF AGC NOR. T20To Set Color Filter1. Make sure the mode se

Recording521. Make sure the mode select dial is inMANUAL.2. Press the MENU button. Therecording menu will appear in theviewfinder. To Add a Preset Ti

Recording53Note: To correct a character, highlight thecharacter you want to correct, highlight thecharacter you want to replace it with, andpress MEN

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55Recording1. Make sure camcorder is turned off, andremove any power supply attached tothe camcorder.2. Press release tab of clock cell compart-ment c

56Recording• Date Display: The date will bedisplayed and recorded.• Time: The time will be displayedand recorded.• Date and Time Display: The dateand

Recording575. To record the display again, placethe camcorder in record pause andpress the DATE/TIME button to selectthe mode you want to record.Note:

4First-Time Operation CAMERAVCRPOWEROFFAUDIORFVIDEOPOWERCHG END REFRESH POWERIndicatorDC OUT JackDC CableAdapter/ChargerTo AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz

Recording581. Make sure the mode select dial is inMANUAL.2. Press the MENU button. Therecording menu will appear in theviewfinder. To Change a Featur

Recording59TallyInterval TimerRec Time OFFJLIP ID NO. 0 7 ON OFF Tally LightTo Turn the Tally Light ON or OFF1. Follow steps 1-4 on the previous p

Recording60MENU16X9BACKLIGHTAUTOMANUALFRONTLIGHTAE MODES EIS FADE WIPE DATE/ TIME PHOTO EFFECTSPUSHFOCUSSelf-TimerThe self-timer lets you set the camc

Recording61Self-Timer Indicator in Viewfinder8. Press or on the mode selectdial to select the amount of time youwant the recording delayed.• Select

Recording624. Press or on the mode select dialto highlight Sub Menu.5. Press on the mode select dial todisplay the sub menu.Sub Menu — Animation Re

Recording63ZOOMSTART/STOPSELFINT.TIMETIME LAPSERECTIMEANIM.PAUSEFFA.DUBINSERTREWSTOPPLAY1/4S PAUSE11.Press the thumb trigger to startrecording. Note:

64Recording4. Press or on the mode select dialto highlight Sub Menu.5. Press on the mode select dial todisplay the sub menu.6. Press or on the mo

65RecordingZOOMSTART/STOPSELFINT.TIMETIME LAPSERECTIMEANIM.PAUSEFFA.DUBINSERTREWSTOPPLAYTime-Lapse Recording — Using the Remote SNAPSHOTVISSANIM.REWCA

66RecordingMENU16X9BACKLIGHTAUTOMANUALFRONTLIGHTAE MODES EIS FADE WIPE DATE/ TIME PHOTO EFFECTSPUSHFOCUSFading or Wiping In and OutYou can add a profe

67RecordingBlack FaderBlue FaderMosaic FaderDoor WipeScroll WipeWindow WipeDissolve*Auto Select*Fades in or out on a black screen.Fades in or out on a

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68RecordingMENU16X9BACKLIGHTAUTOMANUALFRONTLIGHTAE MODES EIS FADE WIPE DATE/ TIME PHOTO EFFECTSPUSHFOCUSMode Select Dial Production EffectsYou can add

69RecordingCinemaSepiaSportsBack–LitFront–LitClassic FilmStrobeSlow ShutterThe camcorder records black bars at the top andbottom of the picture to pro

70RecordingBATT. RELEASEBCAUDIOJLIPRFDC OUTVIDEOLENSCOVERSP•SLPSNAPSHOTTRACKINGER R/MW.BAL.PLAY/PAUSESTOPFF+REW+–VCRCAMERAPOWEROFFTo Audio Dub1. Pla

Recording71ZOOMSTART/STOPSELFINT.TIMETIME LAPSERECTIMEANIM.PAUSEFFA.DUBINSERTREWSTOPPLAYA. (Audio)DUB ButtonPAUSEButtonPLAYButtonREWButtonSTOPButtonST

72RecordingEdit Insert (Remote Only)Edit insert lets you record new video in place of previously recorded video withoutreplacing the audio.To Edit Ins

Recording737. Press and hold INSERT whilepressing and releasing PAUSE on theremote to place the camcorder in editinsert standby. and appear in the

74RecordingBuilt-In Color Enhancement LightThe built-in color enhancement light will automatically add more light when needed.The POWER switch must be

75RecordingReplacing the BulbWe recommend you consult your dealer or Servicenter to replace the bulb. If youreplace the bulb, use only part #233430 t

76Recording1. If the strap keeper isover a double sectionof the strap, slide thestrap keeper off theend of the strap.Replace the keeperon the strap be

77RecordingTraveling Tips• Write down your camcorder’s serialnumber and keep it separate from thecamcorder when traveling. If yourcamcorder is lost o

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78PlaybackInstall Cassette Adapter’s BatteryInsert Cassette into Cassette AdapterUsing the Cassette Adapter The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette

794. Gently close the cassette compartmentlid until it locks into place. Make surethe cassette reel area under the adapteris free to turn while the c

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SNAPSHOTVISSANIM.REWCANCELRANDOM ASSEMBLY EDITREC/PAUSEF FWDRECTIMETIME LAPSESELF MBRSTART/STOPTWZOOMINT.ONOFFTIMESETVCRPLAY PAUSE STOP INSERTA.DUBINO

Playback82BATT. RELEASEBCAUDIOJLIPRFDC OUTVIDEOLENSCOVERSP•SLPSNAPSHOTTRACKINGER R/MW.BAL.PLAY/PAUSESTOPFF+REW+–VCRCAMERAPOWEROFFREW ButtonSTOP Butt

Playback83Playback Features (Continued)TrackingDuring playback, streaks may appear in the playback picture. Press eitherTRACKING button to move the s

Playback84Installation1 Attach the white plug on one end ofthe audio/video cable to the AUDIOIN jack on the TV (or VCR).Notes: If your cable does not

Playback85Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording) Caution: The unauthorized recordingof

Playback86Remote ControlModel CC639 Only: Programming Remote to OperateCompatible VCRThe CC639’s remote can be programmed to operate the camcorder an

Playback87Refer to the chart below to find the code numbers that correspond to your brand ofVCR. Try each two-digit code number separately until you

7MENU16X9BACKLIGHTAUTOMANUALFRONTLIGHTAE MODES EIS FADE WIPE DATE/ TIME PHOTO EFFECTSPUSHFOCUSElectronic ViewfinderEyepiece Focus ControlModeSelectDia

88Playback1. Connect the camcorder to a VCR asshown on pages 84-85 .2. Insert the prerecorded tape in thecamcorder. Place the POWER switchin VCR.3.

Playback89of the edit cable to the small jack onthe remote.11.Point the remote at the VCR’s remotesensor and press REC/PAUSE. TheVCR will enter recor

90PlaybackPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video InputsTo connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you will need anoptional 1CVA147C R

91Viewing What the Camcorder Is RecordingPlayback Playback Operation 1. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RFoutput adapter to channel 3 or 4.2. Turn on th

92AC201A Soft Carrying CaseCustom compact soft case designedespecially to provide protection and utilityfor your compact VHS camcorder andmost accesso

93Optional Accessories Mounting the camcorder on a tripod,such as AC088, will keep the camcordersteady and produce excellent videoresults.This tripod’

94Optional Accessories VH54 Cable TransformerThis 75-to-300 ohm transformer is used toconnect a standard 75-ohm antenna cable(such as VH82 or VH90) to

Detach Here" Please complete other side also95Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Model CC638/CC639Description Part No. Price Qty

96Accessory Order Form Detach Here" ®rrsTMCharge your order on your VISA,MasterCard, or Discover Card byfilling in belowUSE YOUR CREDIT CARDIMPOR

97Accessory Order Form To order accessories, contact your local Dealer.If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by