Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CC6263 RCA
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1 W e want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder . If you have any questions, call: Camcorder Exchange W arranty ...........800-283-6503 ( pages 76-77 ) Customer Service...................................800-336-1900 ( page 75 ) Accessories.......
2 T able of Contents Recording ( Cont .) White Balance ............................... 38 Auto White Balance .................... 38 Manual White Balance ................ 38 Exposure Control .......................... 40 Auto Exposure ................
First-T ime Operation 3 Assistance 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 .
4 First-T ime Operation 3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand. LENS COVER Control Handstrap Handstrap V elcro Strip (Under Flap) 2. Attach the adapter/charger . DC In Jack DC Cable Adapter/ Charger T o AC 100-240, 50/60 Hz • Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above.
First-T ime Operation 5 180 ° 180 ° 5. Set POWER ( CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUT O/OFF/VCR) switch to CAMERA AUTO. • The power indicator lights. • The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record ( CAMERA MAN or CAMERA AUT O) , turn the power off ( OFF ), or play back tapes ( VCR ).
6 First-T ime Operation 8. Select a r ecording speed. 7. Insert a tape. • Slide the EJECT switch. The cassette holder opens automatically . • T urn 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.
First-T ime Operation 7 PUSH – + 9. Select a tape length. T20 T30 T35 T40 EXIT TAPE LENGTH 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the type of tape you are using. • Select T20 for a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time in SP . • Select T30 for a tape with 30 minutes recording time in SP .
8 First-T ime Operation REW Button POWER Switch Thumb T rigger Power Indicator STOP Button PLA Y/P AUSE Button 1 0 . Start and stop recording. • Place the POWER switch in CAMERA AUT O . • Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording. REC appears in the viewfinder while the camcorder is recording.
First-T ime Operation 9 1 4 . Review camcorder operating contr ols. Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Menu PUSH Dial STOP Button PLA Y/P AUSE Button SEARCH R and F Buttons (Also REW and FF Buttons) EJECT Switch MENU/DISPLA Y Button P.
10 First-T ime Operation 14. Review camcorder’ s operating contr ols. (Continued) Microphone Lens Handstrap Attach Adapter/ Charger’s DC Cord (DC IN jack located under battery) or r echargeable battery here Thumb T rigger A (Audio) and V (Video) jacks (behind small cover) LENS COVER control 5SEC.
First-T ime Operation 11 14. Review camcorder’ s operating contr ols. (Continued) Push the button on the cassette door to close and lock the cassette compartment.
12 Power Y our Camcorder Power Y our Camcorder Adapter/Charger The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power . The adapter/charger operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery .
Power Y our Camcorder 13 Rechargeable Battery The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the first time. Initial charging takes approximately 70 minutes. When fully charged, the battery supplies approximately 95-105 minutes of operating time – depending on how much you use zoom and pause.
14 Power Y our Camcorder Caution : When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger , do not turn them upside down. The battery may fall of f and be damaged or cause injury . Charge the Battery If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger , remove it.
Power Y our Camcorder 15 Use the Battery to Power Y our Camcorder (Continued) 4. After the battery is charged, the CHG (charge) indicator stops flashing and lights.
16 Power Y our Camcorder Optional Car Cord Adapter The optional DCC08 car cord shown on page 62 allows you to power your camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car , truck, or R V .
17 D ate and Time Display Install the Clock Lithium Cell The clock cell indicator flashes for a few seconds in the viewfinder when you turn on the camcorder if the cell is not installed or needs replacing. 1. Make sure camcorder is turned off, and remove any power supply attached to the camcorder .
18 Date and T ime Display Set the Date and T ime Y ou must set the correct date and time before you can display and record it on your tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on the previous page before you can set the date. 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN .
19 Date and Time Display 4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the DA TE/TIME menu. YEAR MONTH DAY TIME EXIT 2000 JAN 1 DATE/TIME AM 12:00 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight YEAR . Press the menu PUSH dial in. When YEAR starts flashing, rotate the menu PUSH dial to select the year .
20 Date and T ime Display Record AUTO DA TE , Date, Time, and Title Displays Y ou must install the clock cell and set the date and time ( as shown on the previous pages ) before the you can select and record the correct date and time. 1. Attach a power supply and set POWER switch to CAMERA MAN .
21 Date and Time Display 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the date/time display you want to record • AUTO DA TE : The date is auto- matically recorded for approxi- mately five seconds and then AUTO DA TE is displayed whenever: • The date is set or changed.
22 V ideocassettes Recording Time Cassette SP SLP TC-20 20 Min. 60 Min. TC-30 30 Min. 90 Min. TC-35 35 Min. 105 Min. TC-40 40 Min. 120 Min. Make sure you select good quality tapes for your camcorder .
23 V ideocassettes CAUTION: Insert the cassette only one way with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out. The cassette should slide easily into the holder . Do not force the cassette. Cassette Care and Storage • When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it, remove it from the cam- corder , and label it.
24 Recording Recording PUSH – + Time-Remaining Display The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape speed you select is displayed. Y ou must set the correct tape length in the T APE LENGTH feature of the menu before the camcorder can correctly calculate time remaining.
25 Recording T30 --MIN SP --MIN 29MIN 3MIN 2MIN (Flashing) 1MIN (Flashing) 0MIN (Flashing) TAPE END (Calculating) Time-Remaining Display ( Continued ) Time-Remaining Display in V iewfinder T ape Length Indicator T ape Speed Indicator T20 T30 T35 T40 EXIT TAPE LENGTH 6.
26 Recording Recording Tips • T ry to make sure indoor scenes are well-lit. This improves picture quality and color reproduction. • Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side-to-side while recording. A steady , gradual “pan” avoids blurring and “jitter”.
27 Recording 180 ° 180 ° Eyepiece Focus Control V iewfinder Adjust V iewfinder for Convenient V iewing For convenient viewing, rotate the viewfinder up or down. Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your vision.
28 Recording Battery Level Indicator ( ) • This indicator shows the amount of power left in the rechargeable battery . • This indicator flashes when the battery is almost empty . Cassette W arning • The indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and there is no cassette in the camcorder .
29 Recording V iewfinder Displays ( Continued ) • Sports This indicator appears when you select SPORTS to record fast-moving action, such as sporting events. • SD:SHADOW This indicator appears when you select SD:SHADOW to darken the picture and reduce glare.
30 Recording Exposure Indicators ( +03 ) This indicator appears when you are adjusting brightness manually using the EXPOSURE menu. Make sure the POWER switch is set to CAMERA MAN . • Details ar e on pages 40-41. Fade and W ipe Indicators ( B K F ADER ) Press the F ADES button to display the indicator for the fade or wipe you want to select.
31 Recording V iewfinder Displays ( Continued ) Lithium Cell ( ) • This indicator appears for a few seconds when you turn on the cam- corder and the clock cell is missing or needs to be replaced. • Details ar e on page 17. Animation, T ime-Lapse, and Five- Second Recording Indicators ( 15S and 5S ) • 5S appears when you press the 5SEC.
32 Recording POWER Switch SEARCH F Button AutoShot™ Mode The POWER switch lets you select automatic or manual control of several features. T o T urn on the AutoShot™ Mode 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO . The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record- pause.
33 Recording Camera Edit Feature The camera edit feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in record-pause. Set POWER switch to CAMERA AUT O or CAMERA MAN. • Press and hold SEARCH R to visually search the recorded tape in reverse.
34 Recording Zooming Y ou can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by moving the zoom lever on the camcorder . The camcorder automatically focuses when you zoom at most distances. Digital zooming allows you to zoom up to 200 times. T o record a close-up of a small subject closer than three feet.
35 Recording • Select ON to turn digital zooming on. • Select OFF to turn digital zooming off. 5. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to turn digital zooming on or off and remove the menus from the viewfinder . Notes: As the zoom level increases, the picture gradually becomes less sharp.
36 Recording Focusing The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under normal conditions. Y ou might need to focus manually under certain conditions. Auto Focus During auto focus the camcorder focuses on the object located in the center area of the viewfinder .
37 Recording Focusing ( Continued ) Manual Focus Y ou might need to focus manually under certain conditions. 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. Rotate the zoom lever to T to zoom in on the subject and center the subject in the viewfinder . 3. Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder .
38 Recording PUSH – + White Balance Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about. This is achieved by adjusting the way the camcorder “sees” and records the light source in the scene you record. Y our camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance.
39 Recording FOCUS EXPOSURE M. W. B. 16 X 9 TAPE LENGTH TITLE DATE/TIME DISP. RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF T30 3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight M.W .B. and press the dial in to display the M.W .B. menu . AUTO :FINE :CLOUD :HALOGEN MWB EXIT M.W.B.
40 Recording Exposure Contr ol The camcorder controls the iris for you when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO . The camcorder adjusts brightness automatically under normal conditions. Y ou might need to adjust brightness manually when the background is too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject.
41 Recording Exposure Contr ol ( Continued ) AUTO MANU EXIT EXPOSURE 4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dial in. The exposure indicator ( 00 ) appears in the viewfinder . 5. Adjust the exposure for a dark or bright subject.
42 Recording Fade or Wipe In or Out Y ou can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade or wipe in and out of scenes. The picture gradually appears or disappears. The speed of the fade or wipe is controlled by the camcorder . T o Fade or W ipe In or Out 1.
43 Recording Fade or Wipe In 1. Press the thumb trigger to pause recording. 2. Repeatedly press F ADES to select the fade or wipe you want to use. Note: The last fade or wipe used appears the first time you press F ADES . 3. Press the thumb trigger to start recording.
44 Recording P. (Program) AE Button The P. (Program) AE button lets you select one of several different ef fects. Press the button to select the effect you want. The name and indicator for the effect appears briefly and then the indicator remains. Picture is recorded in sepia (brownish red) and offers the vintage look of old movies.
45 Recording 4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight OFF or ON . • Select ON to record 16X9. • Select OFF to turn off 16X9. 5. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to turn 16X9 on or off and remove the menus from the viewfinder . New 16x9 TV Screen Standard Shape TV Screen 1.
Recording 46 Preset T itles The title feature lets you choose one of eight preset titles. Y ou can also choose the language for your titles. Select a Language for the Title Y ou can select English, French, or Spanish to record your preset titles. 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN .
47 Recording Record a Preset Title 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder . FOCUS is highlighted. FOCUS EXPOSURE M. W. B. 16 X 9 TAPE LENGTH TITLE DATE/TIME DISP. RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF T30 3.
Recording 48 T o Record Using Animation 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP . SP appears in the viewfinder . 3.
49 Recording Animation Recording ( Continued ) 4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight REC TIME and press the dial in to display the REC TIME menu. OFF 1/4 S 1/2 S 1 S 5 S EXIT REC TIME 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the amount of time you want the camcorder to record.
Recording 50 T o Record Using T ime Lapse 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP . SP appears in the viewfinder . 3. Press the MENU/DISPLA Y button to display the menu in the viewfinder . D. ZOOM is highlighted. D.
51 Recording 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the amount of time you want the camcorder to record. • Select 1/4S to record for 1/4 second. • Select 1/2S to record for 1/2 second. • Select 1S to record for one second. • Select 5S to record for five seconds.
Recording 52 PUSH – + T o T urn the Demo Mode On 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. If a cassette is inserted, remove the safety tab or set it to REC OFF . 3. Press the MENU/DISPLA Y button to display the menu in the viewfinder . D. ZOOM is highlighted.
53 Recording Attach the Shoulder Strap The camcorder ’ s shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorder from your shoulder and – when you are ready to shoot – bring the camcorder to shooting position in one quick movement. Keeper T o Attach the Shoulder Strap 1.
54 T ravel Tips T raveling Tips • Write down your camcorder’ s serial number and keep it separate from the camcorder when traveling. If your camcorder is lost or stolen, you will be able to identify it. • Use extra care to avoid damage to your camcorder and accessories when operating them at a beach or pool.
55 Playback P layback Use the V iewfinder for Playback Y ou can see tapes using the viewfinder . There is no sound during viewfinder playback. T o Play Back a T ape 1. Attach a power supply . Attach the adapter/charger , charged battery , or optional car cord.
56 Playback Caution: Pause is designed for momen- tary interruptions and should not be used for an extended period of time. If the camcorder remains in pause for more than five minutes, it enters the stop mode and turns off to prevent excessive tape wear .
57 Playback Time Counter The time-counter display shows the actual time elapsed when playing back a segment of tape. The memory-stop feature helps locate a certain point on the tape. T urn memory stop on to stop the tape automatically during rewind or fast forward when the time counter reaches M 0:00:00 .
58 Playback Use the Cassette Adapter The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette, but records in standard VHS format. The cassette adapter allows you to play your VHS-C cassettes in a VCR just like other standard VHS cassettes. Insert the VHS-C cassette into the cassette adapter .
59 Playback Caution: If the load detector is still extending from the side of the cassette adapter after you have attempted to load the cassette, loading is not complete. T ry to load the cassette again. Attempting to insert the cassette adapter into a VCR with the load detector extending may cause damage to the adapter and/or VCR.
60 Playback Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs T o connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with audio/video inputs, you need an optional audio/video cable, such as VH83 shown on page 63 . If your TV is already connected to a VCR, attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV .
61 Playback V iewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording) Playback Operation and How to Copy T apes on the VCR 1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV : T urn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel. B. Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV : T urn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”.
62 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories W e invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to the fun of using your compact VHS camcorder . The following pages have a selection of accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better .
63 Optional Accessories CPS91 AC Battery Charger The CPS91 battery charger plugs directly into an AC outlet and char ges the FB1260 and BB99L camcorder batteries. Because the CPS91 operates on 100-240 Volts, 50/60 Hz, it can be used virtually anywhere in the world.
64 Optional Accessories Cautions: Before using a tripod, make sure it is stable enough to hold the camcorder without falling over . Do not transport the camcorder attached to the tripod. When attaching your camcorder to a tripod, be careful not to force the tripod screw into the camcorder ’ s tripod mounting hole.
65 Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6263 Description Part No. Price Qty . T otal Super Lightweight T ripod AC088 $ 49.95 Soft Camcorder Case AC201A $ 34.95 Shoulder Strap ACS091 $ 12.95 Y -Adapter AH25 $ 2.95 Rechargeable Battery (Extended) BB99L $ 77.
66 Accessory Order Form ¤ r r s TM Charge your order on your VISA,MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card IMP.
67 Accessory Order Form T o order accessories, contact your local Dealer . If a dealer is not nearby , you can also follow the directions below to order by telephone or direct-by-mail. United States and Canada Orders T o place your order by phone, have your V isa, MasterCard, or Discover card ready and call the toll-free number listed below .
68 T rouble Checks T rouble Checks T roubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies. Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center , look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing.
69 T rouble Checks T rouble Checks and Adjustments T ape stops during rewind or fast forward Camcorder remains in pause mode Dew indicator flashes in viewfinder Poor auto-focus operation V iewfinder d.
70 T rouble Checks • Displays are recorded on tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder . Remove them from viewfinder when recording. See pages 20-21. • When AUT O DATE is selected ( POWER switch in CAMERA AUT O ), date display is automatically recorded when you begin recording or change the cassette.
71 T rouble Checks T rouble Checks and Adjustments • If battery has not been used for some time, completely drain the battery’ s power and recharge it.
Specifications 72 General Power requirement: 6VDC Power consumption: 3.6 watts W eight: 1.6 lbs. (720g) Dimensions – Including V iewfinder: 3-9/16" (W) x 4-1 1/16" (H) x 7-13/16" (D) .
73 Car e and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Clean the Camcorder’s Lens Clean the Camcorder T o clean the camcorder ’ s exterior , remove any power source connected to the camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth. Caution: Use of strong cleaning products, such as those containing alcohol or benzine, might damage the camcorder .
74 Car e and Maintenance Proper Care and Storage • Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder ’ s cassette door . Dust and grit are abrasive and cause excessive wear to both the camcorder ’ s recording/playback heads and cassettes. • Always close the lens cover when the camcorder is not in use.
75 Customer Assistance and Service Y ou can reach Thomson at the following number: 800-283-6503 (T oll free inside U.S.A.) Our toll-free Camcorder number operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST Monday – Friday for U.S. customers only Thomson provides a toll-free telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your camcorder .
76 Limited W arranty Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
77 Limited W arranty as a bill of sale, to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit. 4. If the repairs were covered by your warranty , you will not be billed. T o receive a replacement unit after we have received your unit: 1.
78 Index Erase protection 22 Exposure control 41 indicators 30 Exposure indicators 41 Eyepiece focus control 5, 1 1, 27, 55 F Fade and wipe indicators 30, 42 Fade/wipe feature 43 F ADES button 57 Fast.
79 Index Indicators ( Cont .) P . (program) AE 28, 44 record time 49, 51 REFRESH 14 special effects 28 steady pix 31, 41 T APE END 31 tape length 31 tape speed 31 tape-remaining 31 time counter 31 tim.
80 Index Specifications 72 Speeds, recording and playback 22 Sports feature 44 Status displays 29 STEADY PIX button 10, 31, 41 Steady pix indicator 31 STOP button 8, 55, 57, 61 Stop-action pause 56 T .
Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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