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- Page 1 VIDEOCAMCORDER CPR 250 Owner's manual...
- Page 2 It is important that you record your RCA Camcorder serial number and other information here, in case you need a complete description for any reason, such as theft. You will find the model and serial numbers on the bottom of the Camcorder.
- Page 3 Camcorder like a pro in about an hour. If you should experience a problem, description of what RCA will do and always refer first to the Trouble Checks instructions on how to request service. FEATURES FUNCTIONS...
- Page 4 RCA has no facing out. control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not covered by RCA's warranty. It is considered normal maintenance. ;afety To record accidental Playing a new RCA tape for again,...
- Page 5 IRIS control in the center position If any of these items are missing (AUTO). Earphone appear damaged, contact your RCA 3. Slide the Camcorder's POWER dealer immediately. Also, you should switch to the ON position, and you save all of the packing materials;...
- Page 6 Accessory BAT (Battery) Eject Lever (EVF) Microphone "_ Eyeplece Focus Control Lens SHUTTER SPEED Button NORMAL/SHUTTER Switch Auto Focus Window ® ® Camcorder Operating Controls Microphone SHUTTER SPEED Button and Their Functions The microphone is mounted on the This button lets you select four Electronic Viewfinder...
- Page 7 POWER FOCUS Buttons (<11_) Power Zoom Buttons (Wand 7") MAN/AUTO FOCUS Switch AUTO/PUSHFocus Switch. AUTO IRIS Control REVIEW Button MACRO '@DATE Set Buttons BuRon (SHIFT and CHARACTER) AUTO IRIS Control Press and hold the "T" zoom I(I(I_POWER FOCUS Buttons (<1_) With this control in the center button to return to normal Pressing...
- Page 8 Cassette Door 12-volt DC Power Cord Jack External Microphone Jack VI£WFINDER/A V INPUT (Vlewflnder Connection) (Audio/Video Input) ® Connector Cover Hand Strap {shown in Up position) TRACKING Control Record Start/Stop Button (Audio/Video (Earphone) Jack Output) Connection 12-volt DC Power Cord Jack may appear on your TV or display VCRs, component...
- Page 9 CAMERA/PLAYBACK Switch Tape EJECT Button Tape EJECT Button EFWD Ibl* (Fast Forward) Button DISPLA Y Button Press this button while the Press this button to open the This button controls the graphics Camcorder is in the STOP Mode cassette door for tape insertion or that appear in the Electronic removal.
- Page 10 Align the reference power it from the cigarette lighter notches on the battery with the socket in your car with RCA's notches on the back of the AC optional DCC012 DC car cord. The adapter/charger. Then push the Camcorder...
- Page 11 Power Your Camcorder Cigarette To power your Camcorder from a Lighter Socket car's 12-volt electrical system, you will need RCA's optional DCC012 DC car cord. The proper steps for using the Camcorder with the DC car cord are outlined below. ®...
- Page 12 How to Record with Your Camcorder Ahe_ _ou have _ C_mc_rdcr con_ted tO _ power Source (AC adapter/chacger_ battery, Or DC ] ] _) i_g foti_rtg sIeps _ _ a recording. Electronic Vlewfinder SuRon POWER Switch Electronic :AMERA/PLA YBACK Switch "/ /Camco S,.tus Graphle Display REC"...
- Page 13 -Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)-- -Battery Level Indicator- -Quick Review The Camcorder's electronic Viewllnde_ viewfinder is a miniature black & Display white monitor that displays the Battery Level f picture seen by the Camcorder when REWEW recording. The EVF can also be used for viewing tape playback, as Button explained on page 18.
- Page 14 •Setting and Recording the Date -Tape Counter and Display-- The date can be set and recorded on Note: If a character is not Vlew/InderDIsplay blinking, push SHIFT button your tapes to act as a handy reference when _ewing them at a and then press CHARACTER Level later time.
- Page 15 Electronic Vlewflnder SHUTTER SPEED Bu_on AUTO IRIS Control NORMAL/SHUTTER Switch -NORMAL/SHUTTER Switch and SHUTTER SPEED Button-- -A UTO IRIS Control With the AUTO IRIS Control in the This feature allows you to select four The higher shutter speed you have higher shutter speeds to record fast selected (1/120, 1/250, 1/1000,...
- Page 16 Power Zoom Buttons T = Telephoto W = Wide Angle POWER FOCUS (4 and ),) MACRO Button FOCUS Switch -AUTO/PUSH Focus Switch -Power Zoom Buttons -Focusing Your Camcorder Power Zoom Button "T" • Auto Focus: Set the MAN/AUTO FOCUS Switch to the AUTO (Telephoto) and adjust the POWER FOCUS Button •...
- Page 17 -How to Play Back Tapes with Your Camcorder The tapes you record on your You can also copy your tape on a Camcorder can be played back and I N OTE: standard VHS tape in your VCR. Although you can use the viewed in many different ways: battery to pow_...
- Page 18 -How to Connect Your Camcorder to a Video Monitor for Playback l_!Audlo Connector (White) @Vldf REAREOF II[['_-_[!l Connector MONITOR (Yellow) [.-F-']__ Multi-pin Connector Fitting (oAu_'_/Videc Audio/Video Adapter Cable (supplied) video adapter cable to the The audio/video adapter cable packed slide in easily, check your marks VIDEO IN jack on the back of and try with your Camcorder...
- Page 19 -Playing Tapes Through the_ PLAy PAUSE EJECT Viewfinder Button Button Button Viewfinder playback is the simplest way to watch tapes using the Camcorder, but because the display is black & white, this method generally used only to review scenes immediately after recording.
- Page 20 Connector VIEWFINDER/A V INPUT (vlewflnder Connection) (Audio/Video Input) Aud,o,V,.eo Cable (not supplied) _JVldeo/Audlo Input such as RCA AH005 Connector/ Plug (white) Adapter (not supplied) Video In such as RCA VAA002 Jack ® Remove the viewfinder cable Turn on your TV and tune it to...
- Page 21 The your Camcorder to other countries. accessories when operating them at a tape may jam or damage your Ask your RCA dealer for advice. beach or pool. Spray, sand and dust Camcorder. This will assure that you can power should be avoided.
- Page 22 Do not touch recording/playback heads. the lens with your fingers[ The oil • RCA recommends that RCA video Playing a new RCA tape for cassettes be used with this unit. from your skin can damage approximately 15 minutes may lens.
- Page 23 -Mounting Your Camcorder on an Optional Tripod The Camcorder may be attached to a tripod when you wish to make recordings without holding Camcorder. This will keep the Camcorder very steady and produce excellent video results. Mount Camcorder onto a tripod attaching the mounting screw on the...
- Page 24 -Optional Accessories CGA020 or CGA030 FSAO36A Slide Adapter Character Case permits transfer of slides Generator/Titter makes it accommodates to tape. Kit includes KK040 Soft Carrying Camcorder easy tO create three step rings, three sizes of frame holders accessories. professional titles and and one filter.
- Page 25 If service should be necessary, • Lens is smudged and image Authorized Video Camera Servicenters appears unfocused. and the RCA Service Company Nn Picture in Viewfinder-- trained and equipped to furnish it. • Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus (EVF) Control is misadjusted.
- Page 26 0000 T ape Counter ......... 8,13 EAR (Earphone) Jack ......... 12-volt DCPower Cord Jack......7,10 EJECT Button ........7,8,9 ACAdapter/Charger ......9,10,23 EJECT Tape Button ........Accessories (Included) ........ Electronic Viewfindcr ....... 5,12 Accessories (Optional) ......22,23 Erase Protection (Tapes) ......
- Page 27 Powering Camcorder ........Specifications ....... Back Cover Precautions (Safety) ........Start/Stop Record Button ......7,11 Status Display ........Private Listening (Earphone Jack) ...... STOP Button ........Proper Care of Camcorder ......PUSH/AUTO Focus Switch ......Storing Camcorder ........Streaks in Picture ........
- Page 28 46ram What does your warranty cover:. How do you get service: How does state law relate to this • Any manufacturing defect in • Take your Camcorder to any RCA warrauty: Authorized Video Camera material or workmanship. • This warranty...
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