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camcorder
user's guide
CC4251
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Important Safety Information Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” CAUTION inside the product that presents a risk of electric RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK shock or personal injury. DO NOT OPEN C A U O T I N ATTENTION CAU- This symbol indicates important instructions RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE TION a
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Assistance We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call: Camcorder Exchange Warranty...........800-283-6503 (pages 55-56) Customer Service...................................800-336-1900 (page 54) Accessories............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 41-47) Table of Contents Safety Information.............................. i Powering Your Camcorder • Use the Adapter/Charger to First Time Operation Power Your Camcorder .
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Table of Contents Date/Time Display Playback • Set the Time and Date ................... 18 • Viewfinder Playback ..................... 33 • Record Time and Date, AUTO • Playback Features Date, Auto TITLE, or Date ......... 19 • Tape Positioning ....................... 34 • Charge the Built-in Clock • Visual Searching ....................... 34 Battery ....................................... 19 • Stop-Action Pause .................... 34 • Tracking .................................... 35
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POWER CHARGE First-Time Operation This section describes the 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 are available 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
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POWER CHARGE POWER CHARGE First-Time Operation 2. Attach the adapter/charger. To AC 120V, 50/60 Hz DC OUTPUT Jack Adapter/ Charger DC Cable DC IN 9.6V Jack Since the battery must be charged 2. Attach the other end of the cable before it can be used the first time, to the DC IN 9.6V jack on the attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder. camcorder. 3. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug 1. Attach one end of the adapter/ into an operating outlet. charger’s DC cable to the DC 4. Details are on page 10
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First-Time Operation 4. Insert a tape. Safety Tab STOP/EJECT Button Tape Windows Cassette Holder Cassette Door Press Here to Close • Press STOP/EJECT to open the • Press the cassette down gently cassette compartment. until it locks into place, and close the cassette compartment door. • Insert the cassette with the safety tab facing up and the tape windows • Details are on page 17. facing out. 5. Turn on the camcorder. CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch • Press and hold the small button on power off (OFF), or
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First-Time Operation Eyepiece Focus Control Electronic Viewfinder (Grasp here to move.) Eyepiece BRIGHT Control REC/PAUSE Button 6. Adjust the viewfinder and 7. Start and stop recording. eyepiece focus control. • Press and release the REC/PAUSE button to start recording. REC • Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it appears in the viewfinder when horizontally. the camcorder is recording. • Pull the viewfinder out from the • Press and release the REC/PAUSE camcorder and rotate the eyepiece button
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First-Time Operation REW/ PLAY REVIEW Button CAMERA/ Button OFF/VCR STOP/ Switch EJECT Button REC/PAUSE Button 8. Play back what you have 9. Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR recorded. switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder. • Press the REC/PAUSE button to pause recording. 10. Replace the lens cap. • Press and hold the small button while you set the CAMERA/OFF/ VCR switch to VCR. • Press REW/REVIEW to rewind the tape. • Press PLAY to play back the tape. • Press STOP/EJECT when you are finished playing b
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First-Time Operation 11. Review camcorder’s operating controls. DISPLAY Button REW (Rewind)/REVIEW Button (Also – Button) RESET Button PLAY Button DATE/TIME Button F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button TITLER Button (Also + Button) CAMERA/ STOP/EJECT OFF/VCR Button (Also EDIT-ADV Switch Button) Microphone BRIGHT Control Reset Switch Lens (See Trouble Checks for details.) Lens Hood VIDEO, AUDIO and RF DC OUT Jacks (Located Behind Small Cover) 8
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First-Time Operation 11. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (continued) Viewfinder Eyepiece Eyepiece Focus Control Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring BATTERY EJECT Button Attach Rechargeable REC/PAUSE Battery Here Button Handstrap with Lens Cap Holder W and T Power Zoom Buttons Cassette Door (Also TRACKING (Press here to Buttons) close.) DC IN 9.6V Jack Shoulder Strap Attach Adapter/ Attachment Ring Charger’s DC Cord Here 9
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POWER CHARGE Power Your Camcorder Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 120 volts, 50/60 Hz, and can be used to power the camcorder or recharge the battery. Caution: Do not attempt to use a “power converter” to use your AC adapter/ charger on a power source other than 120 volts, 50/60 Hz, or the adapter/charger and camcorder may be da
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Power Your Camcorder Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charge the Battery The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximately two hours. The camcorder’s operating time depends on how often you turn the power on and off and how much you use zoom and pause. Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks. To AC 120V, Rechargeable Battery 50/60 Hz (Hold battery flush and slide down.) WARNING; LEAD ACID BATTE
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Power Your Camcorder Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued) CAMERA/ OFF/VCR Switch BATTERY EJECT Button Rechargeable Battery Hold Battery Flush and Slide Down Attach the Charged Battery If the DC cable is attached to the 3. Press and hold the small button on the camcorder, remove it before attaching CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while you the battery. slide it to CAMERA. 1. Align the reference arrow on the Remove the Battery battery to the arrow on the back of 1. Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR swit
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Power Your Camcorder Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued) Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder and shows you the amount of power in the rechargeable battery. Battery Level Indicator Display in Viewfinder Note: If the battery level display does not Notes: When recording using the recharge- appear, press DISPLAY. able battery, the battery level indicator flashes to warn you of low battery power • When appears, the battery is even if you
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Power Your Camcorder Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued) Battery Care • Your battery will provide better service damaged if operated at temperatures and longer performance if you charge above 122˚F (50˚C). Operation if before and after use, and store it at time will decrease at extremely normal room temperature. low temperatures. • The battery should be charged at a • After repeated chargings and use the temperature of 32˚F-95˚F (0˚C-35˚C) operation time will decrease. When to
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Power Your Camcorder Use the RCA Optional Car Cord Adapter The optional DCC096 car cord shown on Caution: The DCC096 car cord is page 41 allows you to power your designed to be used only with camcorder from the cigarette lighter vehicles having 12-volt negative socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts ground electrical systems. 12-volts to a 9.6-volt output. Warning: To avoid possible damage Note: Consult the installation and operating to the camcorder, use only the instructions enclosed w
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Videocassettes Make sure you select good quality tapes for 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. If a snowy picture or no-picture condition persists, consider the use of a dry chemi
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Videocassettes Insert and Remove Cassettes Caution: Insert the cassette only one way with the Safety Tab STOP/ tape wheel facing EJECT up and the tape Button windows facing Tape out. The cassette Windows should slide easily into the holder. Gently push the cassette down until it locks into place. Press here to close. 1. Attach a power source to the out. Gently push the cassette down camcorder. until it locks into place. 2. Press the STOP/EJECT button. 4. Gently close the cassette holder with T
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Date and Time Display Set the Time and Date You must set the correct date and time before it can be displayed and recorded on your tapes. The built-in clock cell must be charged as described on the next page. REW/ CAMERA/ F.FWD Button REVIEW DATE/TIME OFF/VCR Button Button Switch STOP/EJECT Button 1. Attach a power supply to the 5. When the correct month is displayed, camcorder. press STOP/EJECT. The cursor moves to the next part of the display. 2. Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA
