RCA CC633A VHS Camcorder
(160-0866) Quick Start Faxback Doc. # 34727
First-Time Operation
This section describes only the basic 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 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.
WARNING: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Rechargeable 6-Volt Battery Part No. FB1260
Shoulder Strap Part No. ACS091
AC Adapter/Charger Part No. 221400 and Power Connector Part No. 220389
CAUTION: Do not use this adapter/charger for any purpose other than
charging the FB1260 or FB120 battery pack or supplying power to
the camcorder.
Cassette Adapter Battery (Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)
Clock Cell 3-Volt Micro Lithium Cell - such as CR2025 - is available from
most local drug stores and camera shops. Use of other cell presents a risk
of fire or explosion.
CAUTIONS: Lithium cell battery must be disposed of properly. Never handle
punctured or leaking cell. May cause burns or personal injury.
Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if
swallowed. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for
emergency treatment.
The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a
fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, dis-
assemble, heat above 212 degrees F (100 degrees C), or
incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short
circuit the + and - sides of the cell.
2. Attach the Adapter/charger
Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time,
attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder.
A. Connect the power connector's small plug into the DC OUT jack on
the adapter/charger.
B. Align the reference mark on the power connector with the mark on
the camcorder. Hold the top of the power connector flush against
the back of the camcorder, and press the bottom of the power
connector down until it locks into place.
C. Plug the adapter/charger's plug into an operating outlet. The
adapter/charger's POWER indicator will light.
3. Insert a tape.
Slide EJECT.
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 tape window
facing out.
Press on the area labeled PUSH until the cassette door locks into place.
4. Slide LENS COVER control to open lens cover.
5. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.
Lift the flap on the handstrap and separate the velcro strip.
Insert your hand, adjust the strap to fit snugly, refasten the strap,
and close the flap.
6. Place POWER switch in CAMERA.
The POWER indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record
pause. =PAUSE= appears in the viewfinder when the camcorder is in
record pause.
The position of the POWER switch tells the camcorder whether you want to
record (CAMERA), turn the power off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR).
The camcorder will automatically turn off if it remains in record pause
for five minutes. Place POWER switch in OFF and then back in CAMERA.
7. Select a recording speed and tape length using SP SLP/T20 30 40 switch.
Select SP or SLP recording speed.
SP - Standard play provides the best picture, but the shortest
recording time (20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).
SLP - Extended play provides three times the recording time as
SP (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape). SLP has slightly more
picture noise in normal playback.
Set the length of the tape you are using so the camcorder can correctly
calculate the recording time remaining on the tape.
Repeatedly press the SP-SLP/T20-30-40 switch.
Select T20 SP if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording
time and want to record in SP speed.
Select T20SLP if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording
time and want to record in SLP speed.
Select T30 SP if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording time
and want to record in SP speed.
Select T30 SLP if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording time
and want to record in SLP speed.
Select T40 SP if you are using a tape with 40 minutes recording time
and want to record in SP speed.
Select T40 SLP if you are using a tape with 40 minutes recording time
and want to record in SLP speed.
8. Set the scene select AE dial to AUTO.
This places the camcorder in the AUTO mode.
In the AUTO mode, the fade, 16X9, manual focus, exposure, display, and
titler controls will not operate.
9. Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control.
Pull out the viewfinder and rotate it into a comfortable operating
position.
Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for your vision.
10. Start and stop recording.
Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording. REC ->->->
appears in the viewfinder, and the tally light will light when the cam-
corder is recording.
Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording. The cam-
corder is now in the record-pause mode (=PAUSE= appears in the view-
finder).
11. Play back what you have recorded.
Place the POWER switch in VCR.
Press REW to rewind the tape.
Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back the tape in the viewfinder.
Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape.
Details on viewfinder playback are on Faxback Doc. # 34732.
12. Place the POWER switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder.
The power indicator will turn off.
13. Review camcorder's operating controls.
(BR/EB 9/19/96)
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