RCA CC6263 - Manuals

First-Time 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. This s...

4 First-Time Operation 3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand. LENSCOVER Control Handstrap Handstrap VelcroStrip (Under Flap) 2. Attach the adapter/charger. DC In Jack DC Cable Adapter/Charger To AC 100-240,50/60 Hz • Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on thecamcorder as shown...

First-Time Operation 5 180 ° 180 ° 5. Set POWER ( CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUTO/OFF/VCR) switch to CAMERA AUTO. • The power indicator lights. • The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you wantto record ( CAMERA MAN or CAMERA AUTO) , turn the power off ( OFF ), or play back tapes ( VCR ). • ...

6 First-Time Operation 8. Select a recording speed. 7. Insert a tape. • Slide the EJECT switch. The cassette holder opensautomatically. • Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape. • Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tapewindow facing out. Select S...

First-Time Operation 7 PUSH – + 9. Select a tape length. T20T30T35T40 EXIT TAPE LENGTH 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the type of tape you areusing.• Select T20 for a tape with 20 minutes or less recording timein SP . • Select T30 for a tape with 30 minutes recording time in SP . • Select...

8 First-Time Operation REW Button POWER Switch ThumbTrigger Power Indicator STOP Button PLAY/PAUSE Button 10. Start and stop recording. • Place the POWER switch in CAMERA AUTO . • Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording. REC appears in the viewfinder while the camcorderis recording. •...

10 First-Time Operation 14. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (Continued) Microphone Lens Handstrap Attach Adapter/Charger’s DCCord (DC INjack locatedunder battery)or rechargeablebattery here Thumb Trigger A (Audio) and V (Video) jacks(behind small cover) LENSCOVER control 5SEC. REC Button Zoom...

12 Power Your Camcorder Power Your Camcorder Adapter/Charger The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorderdirectly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power theca...

Power Your 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, thebattery supplies approximately 95-105 minutes of operating time – depending on howmuch ...

14 Power Your Camcorder Caution : When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn them upside down. The battery may fall off 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. 1. Align reference mark on ...

Power Your Camcorder 15 Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (Continued) 4. After the battery is charged, the CHG (charge) indicator stops flashing andlights. 5. Remove the battery from the adapter/ charger. Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator appears in theviewfinder and shows yo...

16 Power Your Camcorder Optional Car Cord Adapter The optional DCC08 car cord shown on page 62 allows you to power your camcorder from the cigarette lightersocket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts12-volts to a 6-volt output. Note: Consult the installation and operating instructions enclosed with t...

17 Date 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 supplyattached to the camcorder. 2. ...

18 Date and Time Display Set the Date and Time You must set the correct date and time before you can display and record iton 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 . 2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY butto...

19 Date and Time Display 4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the DATE/TIME menu. YEARMONTHDAYTIME 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. When the c...

20 Date and Time Display Record AUTO DATE , Date, Time, and Title Displays You 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 . The po...

21 Date and Time Display 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the date/time display youwant to record • AUTO DATE : The date is auto- matically recorded for approxi-mately five seconds and then AUTO DATE is displayed whenever: • The date is set or changed. • This display mode is selected. • The...

22 Videocassettes 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. Use of poor quality tapesor tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video head...

23 Videocassettes CAUTION: Insert thecassette only oneway with thetape wheelfacing up and thetape windowfacing out. Thecassette shouldslide easily intothe holder. Donot force thecassette. Cassette Care and Storage • When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it, remove it from the cam-corder, and...

24 Recording Recording PUSH – + Time-Remaining Display The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tapespeed you select is displayed. You must set the correct tape length in the TAPE LENGTH feature of the menu before the camcorder can correctly calculate time remaining. Selec...

26 Recording Recording Tips • Try to make sure indoor scenes are well-lit. This improves picture qualityand color reproduction. • Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side-to-side while recording.A steady , gradual “pan” avoids blurring and “jitter”. • Use the viewfinder to make sure the camcorder...

27 Recording 180 ° 180 ° Eyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing For convenient viewing, rotate the viewfinder up or down. Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you setthe focus of the viewfinder for yourvision. If you wear eyeglasses, youprobably ...

28 Recording Battery Level Indicator ( ) • This indicator shows the amount ofpower left in the rechargeable battery. • This indicator flashes when the batteryis almost empty. Cassette Warning • The indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and there is no cassette in the camcorder. • ...

29 Recording Viewfinder 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. • HZ: HAZE This indicator appears when you...

30 Recording Exposure Indicators ( +03 ) This indicator appears when you areadjusting brightness manually using the EXPOSURE menu. Make sure the POWER switch is set to CAMERA MAN . • Details are on pages 40-41. Fade and Wipe Indicators ( B K FADER ) Press the FADES button to display the indicator fo...

31 Recording Viewfinder Displays ( Continued ) Lithium Cell ( ) • This indicator appears for a few seconds when you turn on the cam-corder and the clock cell is missing orneeds to be replaced. • Details are on page 17. Animation, Time-Lapse, and Five-Second Recording Indicators ( 15S and 5S ) • 5S a...

32 Recording POWERSwitch SEARCH F Button AutoShot™ Mode The POWER switch lets you select automatic or manual control of severalfeatures. To Turn on the AutoShot™ Mode 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO . The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record- pause. PAUSE appears in the view...

33 Recording Camera Edit Feature The camera edit feature allows you toposition the tape when the camcorder isin record-pause. Set POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO or CAMERA MAN. • Press and hold SEARCH R to visually search the recorded tapein reverse. • Press and hold SEARCH F to visually search forward ...

34 Recording Zooming You can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by moving thezoom lever on the camcorder. The camcorder automatically focuses when youzoom at most distances. Digital zooming allows you to zoom up to 200 times. To record a close-up of a small subject closer than th...

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 andremove the menus from theviewfinder. Notes: As the zoom level increases, the picture gradually becomes less sharp.Digital zooming is r...

36 Recording Focusing The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under normal conditions.You might need to focus manually under certain conditions. Auto Focus During auto focus the camcorderfocuses on the object located in thecenter area of the viewfinder. • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO to tur...

37 Recording Focusing ( Continued ) Manual Focus You might need to focus manually undercertain 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 subjectin the viewfinder. 3. Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in th...

38 Recording PUSH – + White Balance Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about. This is achieved byadjusting the way the camcorder “sees” and records the light source in the sceneyou record. Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance.You might want to adjust white bal...

39 Recording FOCUSEXPOSUREM. W. B.16 X 9TAPE LENGTHTITLEDATE/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 :HALOGENMWB EXIT M.W.B. 4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the white bala...

40 Recording Exposure Control The camcorder controls the iris for you when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO . The camcorder adjusts brightness automatically under normal conditions. You might need to adjust brightness manually when the background is too bright or too darkin comparison with the...

41 Recording Exposure Control ( Continued ) AUTOMANU 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. The exposure youselect appears in the viewfin...

42 Recording Fade or Wipe In or Out You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade or wipe inand out of scenes. The picture gradually appears or disappears. The speed ofthe fade or wipe is controlled by the camcorder. To Fade or Wipe In or Out 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN...

43 Recording Fade or Wipe In 1. Press the thumb trigger to pause recording. 2. Repeatedly press FADES to select the fade or wipe you want to use. Note: The last fade or wipe used appears the first time you press FADES . 3. Press the thumb trigger to start recording. The picture and soundgradually ap...

44 Recording P. (Program) AE Button The P. (Program) AE button lets you select one of several different effects. Press the button to select the effect you want. The name and indicator for the effectappears briefly and then the indicator remains. Picture is recorded in sepia (brownish red) and offers...

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 themenus from the viewfinder. New 16x9 TV Screen Standard Shape TV Screen 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMER...

Recording 46 Preset Titles The title feature lets you choose one of eight preset titles. You can also choosethe language for your titles. Select a Language for the Title You can select English, French, orSpanish to record your preset titles. 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. Press the MENU/...

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. FOCUSEXPOSUREM. W. B.16 X 9TAPE LENGTHTITLEDATE/TIME DISP. RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF T30 3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlig...

Recording 48 To 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. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder. D. ZOOM is highlighted. Animation Recording You can produce an illusion of move...

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. OFF1/4 S1/2 S1 S5 S EXIT REC TIME 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the amount of time you wantthe camcorder to record. • Select 1/4S to ...

Recording 50 To Record Using Time 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/DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder. D. ZOOM is highlighted. D. ZOOMTELE MACROREC TIMEINT. TIMEDATE/TIMETITLE LANG....

51 Recording 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the amount of time you wantthe 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. 6. Press the menu PUSH dial in to s...

Recording 52 PUSH – + To Turn 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/DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder. D. ZOOM is highlighted. D. ZOOMTELE MACROREC TIMEINT. TIMEDATE/TIM...

53 Recording Attach the Shoulder Strap The camcorder’s shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorder from yourshoulder and – when you are ready to shoot – bring the camcorder to shooting positionin one quick movement. Keeper To Attach the Shoulder Strap 1. If the strap keeper is over a d...

54 Travel Tips Traveling Tips • Write down your camcorder’s serial number and keep it separate from thecamcorder when traveling. If yourcamcorder is lost or stolen, you will beable to identify it. • Use extra care to avoid damage to your camcorder and accessories whenoperating them at a beach or poo...

55 Playback Playback Use the Viewfinder for Playback You can see tapes using the viewfinder. There is no sound duringviewfinder playback. To Play Back a Tape 1. Attach a power supply. Attach the adapter/charger, chargedbattery, or optional car cord. 2. Insert a tape. • Slide the EJECT switch to open...

56 Playback Caution: Pause is designed for momen- tary interruptions and should not be usedfor an extended period of time. If thecamcorder remains in pause for more thanfive minutes, it enters the stop mode andturns off to prevent excessive tape wear. Playback Features Position the Tape Set POWER sw...

57 Playback Time Counter The time-counter display shows theactual time elapsed when playing back asegment of tape. The memory-stopfeature helps locate a certain point on thetape. Turn memory stop on to stop thetape automatically during rewind or fastforward 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. Thecassette adapter allows you to play your VHS-C cassettes in a VCR just like otherstandard VHS cassettes. Insert the VHS-C cassette into the cassette adapter. Insert the cassette ad...

59 Playback Caution: If the load detector is still extending from the side of thecassette adapter after you haveattempted to load the cassette,loading is not complete. Try toload the cassette again. Attemptingto insert the cassette adapter into aVCR with the load detectorextending may cause damage t...

60 Playback Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with audio/video inputs, youneed 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 thec...

61 Playback Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording) Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR 1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it tothe video input channel. B. Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turnon VCR and place it i...

62 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding tothe fun of using your compact VHS camcorder. The following pages have a selectionof accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better. These acc...

63 Optional Accessories CPS91 AC Battery Charger The CPS91 battery charger plugs directlyinto an AC outlet and charges the FB1260and BB99L camcorder batteries.Because the CPS91 operates on 100-240Volts, 50/60 Hz, it can be used virtuallyanywhere in the world. A plug adaptermight be required in some ...

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 tothe tripod. When attaching your camcorder to a tripod, be careful not to force the tripodscrew into the camcorder’s tripod moun...

65 Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6263 Description Part No. Price Qty. Total Super Lightweight Tripod AC088 $ 49.95 Soft Camcorder Case AC201A $ 34.95 Shoulder Strap ACS091 $ 12.95 Y-Adapter AH25 $ 2.95 Rechargeable Battery (Extended) BB99L $ 77.60 AC Battery Charger CPS91 $ 5...

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 IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Expiration date: Expiration date: Copy Numb...

67 Accessory Order Form To order accessories, contact your local Dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order bytelephone or direct-by-mail. United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card readyand cal...

68 Trouble Checks Trouble Checks Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct withoutthe help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies. Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder ServiceCenter, look below for the type o...

Specifications 72 General Power requirement: 6VDCPower consumption: 3.6 wattsWeight: 1.6 lbs. (720g) Dimensions – Including Viewfinder: 3-9/16" (W) x 4-11/16" (H) x 7-13/16" (D)90 (W) x 119 (H) x 198 (D) mm Video Recorder Section Format: VHS-CRecord/playback system: Four video record/pla...

73 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Clean the Camcorder’s Lens Clean the Camcorder To clean the camcorder’s exterior, removeany power source connected to thecamcorder and gently wipe it with a cleansoft cloth. Caution: Use of strong cleaning products, such asthose containing alcohol orbenzi...

74 Care and Maintenance Proper Care and Storage • Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’s cassette door. Dust andgrit are abrasive and cause excessivewear to both the camcorder’srecording/playback heads andcassettes. • Always close the lens cover when the camcorder is not in use. • Before h...

75 Customer Assistance and Service You can reach Thomson at the following number: 800-283-6503 (Toll 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 telephonenumber to help you with any proble...

76 Limited Warranty Limited Warranty 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 beginswith the first rental or 45 days from date ofshipment to the rental...

77 Limited Warranty as a bill of sale, to the exchange locationand you will be provided the new orrefurbished unit. 4. If the repairs were covered by your warranty, you will not be billed. To receive a replacement unit after we havereceived your unit: 1. Write the SR number on the outside of the car...

78 Index Erase protection 22Exposure control 41 indicators 30 Exposure indicators 41Eyepiece focus control 5, 11, 27, 55 F Fade and wipe indicators 30, 42 Fade/wipe feature 43FADES button 57Fast forward indicator 29FF button 9, 56First time operation 3Five-second recording 33Five-second recording in...

Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses...