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Page 1: Operating Controls
ritten plain English.” -! it’s “Fimdly a c a m c o r d e r m a n u a l that is easy to understand.” ‘-2. x>:: .-?::’ .- . First-Time Operation Pages 2-5 Operating Controls , Pages 4-5 Recording Pages 12-23... - Page 2 AC adapter/charger’s power cord to prevent possible fire or shock hazard and consult 1. Moisture can damage internal parts. Refer all service to Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Safety Instructions for AC Adapter/Charger” below before using the AC adapter/charger.
- Page 3 IMPOl$TANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to th careful attention devoted to quality standards in the anufacture of your video product, safety fore operating your video products. tions-The safety and operating instructions ed for future reference. Comply with all warnings on the video e operating instructions.
- Page 4 12. Outdoor tenna Grounding-If an outside antenna or cable syste is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or able system is grounded so as to provide some protection i ainst voltage surges and built-up static charges. If the National Electrical Code, ANSVNFPA Section 8 I( (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, No.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
RCA O@ner’s Club be enrolled in the next drawing, which ceive an RCA Owner’s Club Enrollment Card, Table of IContents Safety Precautions.. Important Saf ty Instructions for AC Adapter/Charger ...i ..Important Saf guards.. First-Time Op ration ... Camcorder Operating Controls ... - Page 6 Thank you f ‘r choosing an RCA camcorder. You have selected a precision-engineered camcorder designed to give you years o performance and enjoyment. Although your c mcorder is very simple to use, it is important that you read an carefully follow the instructions in this manual...
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Page 7: First-Time Op Ration
Eyepiece Focus Control POWER Switch POWER 4. nrn on t + e camcorder. WER switch to turn on the camcorder. The cator lights when the camcorder’s power is on. Important If the indicator appears in the electronic viewfinder, t ere is excessive moisture in the camcorder. The camcorder WI not operate. - Page 8 all of the camcorder’s operating number(s) where detailed information on each n be found are listed for your convenience. Electronic Viewfinder (See pages 3, ZO, 11, Eyepiece Focus Control - FADER Button (See pages 13, 19) (See page 17) FULL AUTO Button and Indicator (Seepages 3, IO-II, 14-16) CAMERA/PLAY MODE...
- Page 9 Control CAMERA/PLAY MODE Panel in CAMERA Position VIEW Button DATE/TIME SET Button SELECT Button Power Zoom Buttons MODE Button BRIGHT and CONTRAST Buttons MEMORY Button Attachment Ring RESET Button (See pages 3, IO) Attachment Ring (See page 3, IO) AV OUT Connector (See pages 6- 7) (See pages 25-26)
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Page 10: To Power Your Camcorder
Caution: e sure the camcorder’s power is turned off when you attach or remove a power supply. Removing the power supply during recording or playback may cause damage to the tape. Using the AfapterKharger to Power Your Camcorder AC Adapter/Charger PO WEd Indicator Power C+umecto2... -
Page 11: Camcorder
Battery Safety Precautions Do not short the battery’s terminals. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Use the battery only with specified RCA adapter/chargers and camcorders. room temperature. in the BATTERY... -
Page 12: Dc Car Cord Adapter
Cautions: The DCC07 is designed to be used only with vehicles having negative ground electrical systems. Use only RCA car cord adapter DCC07 or car cord adapter/charger DCC71 with this camcorder. Use of any other car cord adapter may damage the camcorder and void your warranty. -
Page 13: Times
RCA Viaeo Cassettes considered nor Record (safety) A. kemove record- protect (safety) tab A. To prevent e asing a tecording you want to keep, break off the cassette’s re ord-protect (safety) tab. B. To record a ain on the cassette, cover the hole with vinyl tape. - Page 14 POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. The G. Rotatethe viewfinder into operating position. H. If the picture in the viewfinder is blurry, adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision. Details are on page 14. @ Select a recording speed Select a recording speed-SP (standard play) or EP (extended play) with the SP/EP switch.
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Page 15: Tape Positioning
Detailed; Recbrding Steps activate the fade feature (FADER indicator button’to appeais m vrewfmder) Press the thumb trigger to start ’ recording. The camcorder will automatically fade into To fade out of a scene you are recording, press the FADEk button to activate the fade feature (FADER indica’or appears in viewfinder). - Page 16 or only the date can be recorded on your tape. W h e n e v e r o n e f the displays appears in the viewfinder, it will tape. You can choose to record only the date, both the date a d time, or neither. has’an AUTO DATE feature that will isplay and record the date on the tape.
- Page 17 Date, Time, and Age Displays Setting the1 Age Display in the Viewfinder After the date, and time have been set, you can enter someone’s birthday into he camcorder’s memory. After you enter the birthday. the d erson’s age can be displayed and recorded. 1.
- Page 18 electronic viewfinder (EVF) is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder wHe recording. The viewfinder can also be used playback. Electronic (EVF) in t Position counterclockwi lets you set the focus of the vision. If you wear eyeglasses, camcorder without them.
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Page 19: The Viewfinder
Power Zoom Buttons “IV’“’ and “ CAME&A/PLAY MODE Panel in CAMERA Position Auto Focus Whenever y ot.t turn the camcorder on to record (CAMERA/PLAY MODE contra panel in CAMERA position), the full-auto feature is automatically turned ,on. The camcorder will focus for you automatically. - Page 20 second whenever flickering light (such as fluorescent) is de I. Slide the while the camcorder is in the record-pause mode. Shutter Speed Indicator bow-contrast Indicator Display in Viewfinder SHUTTER Repeatedly press the button to select one of the higher shutter speeds (l/100, l/SOO, or l/4000 shutter speed indicators (S60, SIOO,...
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Page 21: Zooming
F A D E R Indicator: Fade feature t u r n e d o n F A D E R I n d i c a t o r F l a s h i n g : F a d i n g process. - Page 22 I Low-Contrast 1 AF/OFF al (Flashing I 3 Indicators Indicator CASSE?Tl :d Indicator - - - - - - ’ 4 O” ’ 3 Shutter Sp 4 FADER Inc 5 GAIN UP ‘RY Indicator 6 Low BATl 7 PAUSE Inc :ator --t-------- Low contrast (Flashing AF) Indicators here when you have turned off the auto-...
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Page 23: Displays In Viewfinder
Displays~ in Viewfinder in the next column. 13 DEW Indicrator *DEW appears here ‘when excessive moisture has entered the cameo-der. The camcorder will enter the stop mode. Place the c:am<ordyr in a warm, dry, area until the DEW indicator c isappear’s. When the DEW indicator disappears from th6 viewfinder, the camcorder will operate. - Page 24 Tape Cquntck with Memory Stop Tape Counter, to reset the tape counter to “0000”. fetiture~ helps you locate a certain point on the if yolk want to review a section immediately Turned on rt$arke$ press the thumb trigger to stop ress the STOP button to stop playing back the...
- Page 25 xses a Smaller size cassette, but records in The camcord standard VH! x-mat. The cassette adapter allows you to play your m :assettes in a VCR just like other standard VHS cassette :assett+ into the cassette adapter and then Insert the m insert the cas te adarjter into the VHS VCR like a normal VHS cassette...
- Page 26 The shoulder str p packed with your camcorder is designed to from your shoulder, and-when you camcorder to shooting position in 1. If the strap keeper is over a double section of the strap, slide the strap kee A r off the end of the strap. Replace the keeper on the strap between the buckle and the end of the strap as s h o w n above!
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Page 27: Making Better Videos
Make sure you have any plug adapters that you may need before taking your camcorder to other countries. Consult your RCA dealer for advice. Use extra care to avoid damage to your camcorder and accessories when operating them at a beach or pool. -
Page 28: Viewftnder Playback
Simultaneously press both TRACKING buttons to return tracking to its preset center. CAMERA/PLAY MODE Control Panel in PLAY MODE P o s i t i o n Note: other camcorders or VCR’s PLAY Button PAUSE Button RACKING - Buttons FF (Fast Forward) Button ‘REW (Rewind) Button... -
Page 29: Video In Jacks
Playbac on a TV Without AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks ;gtigan$Coaxlal (such as 177233) A N T E N N A 3OOff5 Transformer (Such as 193993) Installation Disconnect ’ e VHF antenna from your TV (or VCR). 10 the ANTENNA IN Connect the antenna if you~are going to leave the adapter connected corder will automatically enter the... - Page 30 Playbacg on % TV (or VCR) with AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN Jacks - Audio Plug 2 Yellow Video Plug mcbrdek to a TV monitor or VCR with jadks, $0~ will need the audio/video output ckeb with your camcorder. If your TV is VCR, to i you can attach the camcorder to the...
- Page 31 24-volt or I2-volt battery to a 6-volt output. Do not use any other RCA car cords with this camcorder. CpS91 AC Battery Charger The CPS9 I battery charger plugs directly into an AC outlet, and charges the FBO96FS and FBO96FL camcorder batteries.
- Page 32 AC035 Deluxe hipod This tripod’s fluid head provides smooth camera pan and tilt. The quick- ‘release mount makes it easy to attach or ‘remove the camcorder. The grooved, ‘tubular 3-section leg design folds down to 23- 112” when not in use and weighs only 3-l/2 lbs.
- Page 33 series, contact your local Dealer. you ian also follow the directions To place your,ordkr by mail, detach and mail the completed order form wiih c+dit’card information, money order, or check For more infprm:ptiob on these accessories (or current prices), write to t,he fpllowing address: Video Accesdories Customer Service Thor)lso{...
- Page 34 Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such as AC035 shown on page 28 will keep the camcorder steady and produce excellent video results. Caution: Before using a tripod, make sure it is stable enough to hold the camcorder without falling over. When attaching your camcorder to a tripod, be careful not to force the tripod screw into the camcorder’s tripod mounting hole.
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Page 35: Care And Maintenance
Do not expose the camcorder or adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If either component becomes wet, turn off the power and take the unit to an Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter. Never attempt to force open the cassette door. If the battery... - Page 36 I ill or take your camcorder to an Authorized Before you :t Cam&order Servicenter, look below for the RCA Coml Trouble No Power Won’t recorc Won’t playb Won’t recorc fiejifinder...
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Page 37: Trouble Checks
Trouble Checks (continued) Flashing low contrast (AF) display in viewfmr ~ p,i;t;z;y t o o d a r k o r subjec DEW indicator flajshing in electronic viewfinder. ljl;te$~me. or l_(i re jorded Date, time, or age’are incorrect Vertical white lin s appear when shooting a very bright~objdct. -
Page 38: Specifications
Diameter: 43 mm All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. If an Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter is not located conveniently near you: Pack the Camtorder so that it will not be damaged during shipping. (We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.) Include any cables and other accessories... -
Page 39: Index
Index Accessories. Inclpded..2 Accessories, Optional ..27-30 Accessory Order Form..29-30 Adapter, Cassettd ..2l Adapter/Charger ’ , ..I.....6 Adapter/Charger, Safety Instructions D'isplay AF (Low Contra&) - Page 40 For your near st home entertainment ,Dea/er or Authorized,Se ice&er call toll-free irh the U.S.A. YU30103-159...