RCA CC645 VHS Camcorder
(160-0869) Quick Start Faxback Doc. # 45381

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.

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 down below are packed with your camcorder. If any are miss-
ing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

WARNING: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

Model CC645

Rechargeable 6-Volt Battery Part No. FB1260

Remote Control Part No. 22125

AC Adapter/Charger and DC Cable

Part No. 236689
Part No. 233187

CAUTION: Do not use this adapter/charger for any purpose other than charg-
ing the FB1260 or FB 120 battery pack or supplying power to the
camcorder.

Cassette Adapter
Part No. 232845

Cassette Adapter Battery
(size AA 1.5 Volt)

Shoulder Strap
{Part Mo. ACS091

Clock and Remote Cells 3-Volt Micro Lithium Cells - such as R2025 - avail-
able from most local drug stores and camera shops. Use of other cells pre- sent a risk of fire or explosion.

CAUTIONS:

Lithium cells must be disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or
leaking cells. May cause burns or personal injury.

Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or inquiry if swal-
lowed. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency
treatment.

The lithium cells used in these devices may explode resulting in a fire
or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge disassemble; 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 three adapter/charger to three camcorder.

Connect one end of three DC cable to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/
charger.

Connect the other end of the DC cable to the CD jack on the camcorder
as shown above.

Plug the adapter/charger's plug into an operating outlet. The adapter/
chargers 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 three tape wheel facing up and the tape window
facing out.

Press on the area labeled PUSH until the cassette door locks into place.

4. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.

Lift three flap on three handstrap and separate the velcro strip.

Insert your hand, adjust the strap to fit snugly, refasten the strap,
and close the flap.

5. Slide LENS COVER control to open lens cover.

6. Place POWER (CAMERA/OFF/VCR) 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 this 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 in OFF and then back in CAMERA.

7. Select a recording speed and tape length.

Select SP or SLP recording speed. Press the SP-SLP button to select a
recording speed. SP or SLP appears in the viewfinder.

SP - Standard play provides the best picture, but the shortest record-
ing 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 T20 30 40 button to select a tape length.

Select T20 if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording
time in SP.

Select T30 if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording time in
SP.

Select T40 if you are using a tape with 40 minutes recording time in
SP.

8. Set the AE dial to AUTO.

This places the camcorder in the AUTO mode.

In the AUTO mode, the focus, exposure, and white balance are automatic-
ally controlled by the camcorder.

Many of the special effects do not operate in the AUTO mode. Details in
Faxback Document #45391.

9. Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control.

Pull out and rotate the viewfinder into a comfortable operating posi-
tion.

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 camcorder 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 in Faxback Document #45386.

12. Place the POWER switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder.

The power indicator will turn off.

13. Close the lens cover.

14. Review camcorder's operating controls.

(br/SM 11/14/97)