RCA CC645 VHS CAMCORDER
(160-0869) Playback Faxback Doc. # 45386

Using the Cassette Adapter

The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette, but records in standard VHS
format. The cassette adapter allows you to play your VHS-C cassettes in a
VCR just like other standard VHS cassettes.

Insert the VHS-C cassette into the cassette adapter. Insert the cassette
adapter into the VHS VCR like a normal VHS cassette.

Install Cassette Adapter's Battery

1. Remove battery compartment cover.

2. Install supplied "AA" battery so positive (+) and negative (-) ends
align properly with (+) and (-) terminals in battery compartment.

3. Replace battery compartment cover.

Notes:

Replace the battery when the load timer becomes much longer than
normal.

Remove the battery from the cassette adapter if it will not be used
for a month or more. This will prevent possible damage from battery
leakage. If leakage occurs, wipe up the liquid inside the compartment
and replace the battery with a new one.

Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter

1. Before inserting the cassette into the adapter, remove any slack in the
tape by turning the tape wheel on the side of the cassette.

2. Slide EJECT to the right to open the cassette compartment lid.

3. Insert the cassette with the tape window on the left and facing up.

Allow the cassette to drop into the adapter. Do not force the
cassette.

4. Gently close the cassette compartment lid until it locks into place.
Make sure the cassette reel area under the adapter is free to turn
while the cassette is loading.

Note: You should hear a whirring sound while the tape loads. The
adapter's load detector will automatically retract into the
adapter.

CAUTION: If the load detector is still extending from the side of the
cassette adapter after you have attempted to load the cassette,
loading is not complete. Try to load the cassette again. At-
tempting to insert the cassette adapter into a VCR with the load
detector extending may cause damage to the adapter and/or VCR.

Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter

CAUTION: Do not touch the reels during loading and unloading. It could
cause injury or damage the cassette adapter or tape.

1. Slide the adapter's EJECT switch to the right. The load detector will
extend from the side and the whirring sound indicates the tape is being
released before the adapter's cassette compartment lid opens.

2. Use the access hole on the bottom of the adapter to push the cassette
up and remove it from the adapter.

3. Gently close the adapter's cassette compartment lid.

Viewfinder Playback

Viewfinder playback is the simplest way to watch tapes using the camcorder.

To Play Back a Tape

1. Place POWER switch in VCR. The power indicator will light.

2. Slide EJECT and insert the cassette you want to play back. Close the
cassette compartment.

3. Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playback if necessary, adjust tracking.

4. Press STOP when you are finished.

Playback Features

Visual Searching

During playback, press and release FF or REW if you want to SEARCH the
tape visually in forward or reverse.

Press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder (PLAY on the remote) to return to
normal playback.

For brief searching, press and hold FF or REW for more than two seconds.

Release the button to return to normal playback.

Tape Positioning

Place POWER switch in VCR and press STOP.

Press and quickly release REW or FF to rewind or fast-forward the tape.

Press STOP to stop the tape.

Stop-Action PAUSE

During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE (PAUSE on remote) to "stop the action"
and view one frame of the tape.

Press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder (PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder (PLAY on
the remote) to return to normal playback.

CAUTION: Pause is designed for momentary interruptions and should not be
used for an extended period of time. if the camcorder remains in
pause for more than five minutes, it will automatically enter the
stop mode and then turn off to prevent excessive tape wear.

Time Counter

The time-counter display shows the actual time elapsed when playing back a
segment of tape. The memory-stop feature helps locate a certain point on the tape. When memory stop is on, the tape will stop automatically during rewind or fast forward when the time counter reaches M 0:00:00.

To Use the Memory-Stop Feature

1. Locate the place on the tape you want to return to, place the POWER
switch in VCR, and press COUNTER R/M for more than two seconds to reset
the counter to 0:00:00.

2. Press COUNTER R/M for less than one second to turn the time counter
memory-stop feature on or off. When memory stop is on, an M appears
before the time counter in the viewfinder.

3. Continue to play the tape. When you want to return to the place you
marked, press the STOP button.

4. Press REW. The tape will rewind the time counter reading of M 00:00.

Tracking

During playback, streaks may appear in the playback picture. Press either
tracking button to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture.

During stop-action playback, pressing one tracking button may reduce
picture "jitter" (picture bouncing up and down). Some "jitter" is
normal.

Simultaneously press both tracking buttons to return tracking to its preset center.

Note: The tracking buttons may have no effect on tapes recorded on other
camcorders or VCRs.

Playback on TV (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks

To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN
jack you will need an optional audio/video cable such as VH83 shown on
page 78. If your TV is already connected to a VCR, you can attach the
camcorder to the VCR and what the camcorder is recording or playing on
the TV.

Installation

1. Attach the white plug on one end of the audio/video cable to
the AUDIO IN jack on the TV (or VCR).

Notes: If your cable does not have white and yellow plugs, just be
sure to attach the same color to the audio jacks.

If your TV or VCR) has stereo AUDIO IN jacks, attach the plug to the
one labeled MONO. If one is not labeled MONO, you may need a Y-adap-
ter, such as AH25, shown on age 78 to hear both channels.

2. Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV (or VCR).

3. Attach the white plug on the other of the audio/video cable to the
AUDIO jack (located under the small cover on the side of the camcorder.

4. Attach the yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO jack on the camcorder.

Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV. Turn on the TV and tune it to
the video input channel.

B. Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV. Turn
on VCR and place it in the "line" or "camera mode", (if your VCR
does not have a "line" or "camera mode", consult the VCR owner's
manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal com-
ing from the VCR.

2. Place the POWER switch in VCR to turn on the camcorder. The power indi-
cator will light.

3. Press PLAY/PAUSE.

During Playback, use the playback features above.

4. To copy what the camcorder is playing, place a blank cassette in the
VCR, and press the VCR's RECORD button.

Note: Make sure the memory-stop features is turned off (press COUNTER
R/M) or the camcorder will enter play pause when the counter
reaches M 0:00:00.

5. Press STOP when you are finished.

CAUTION: The unauthorized recording of copyrighted material may infringe
the rights of others.

Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing ( or Recording)

1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to
the video input channel.

b. Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on
VCR and place it in the "line" or "camera mode". (If your VCR does
not have a "line" or "camera mode", consult the VCR owner's manual.)
Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the
VCR.

2. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.

Note: When the camcorder is used as a camera, turn the TV's volume
down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.

3. Press the thumb trigger to begin recording. You can watch what the
camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.

Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs

To connect your camcorder or a TV without audio/video inputs, you will need an optional ICVA147C RF output adapter and an optional coaxial RF cable, such as VHS or VH90 shown on page 78. If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks (or is connected to a VCR), refer above.

Installation

1. Disconnect the VHF antenna from your TV. Connect the antenna to the IN
FROM ANT connector on the RF output adapter if you are going to leave
the adapter connected to the TV.

Note: If your VHF antenna is the flat twin-lead type attached by two
screws, you will also need an optional 300/75 ohm transformer.

2. Attach one end of the optional coaxial RF cable to the OUT TO TV con-
nector on the adapter, and attach the other end to the VHF input on
your TV as shown.

Note: If your TV has 300 ohm screw terminals, you will need a 75/300
ohm transformer, such as VH54, shown in Faxback Document #45387.

3. Attach the RF output adapter's plug the AUDIO, RF DC OUT, and VIDEO
jacks located under the small cover the side of the camcorder.

Playback Operation

1. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to channel 3 or 4.

2. Turn on the TV, and tune it to the same channel you selected with the
RF output adapter's CH3/CH4 switch.

3. Place adapter's VCR/TV switch in VCR.

4. Place POWER switch in VCR. Power indicator will light.

5. Press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder.

During playback, use the playback features described on pages above.

6. Press STOP on the camcorder when you are finished.

Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4. When the camcorder is
used as a camera, turn the TV's volume down to prevent a high-pitched
squeal caused by feedback.

2. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you
selected on the TV.

3. Place adapter's VCR/TV switch in VCR.

4. Place POWER switch in CAMERA. Power indicator will light.

5. Press the thumb trigger to begin recording. You can watch what the
camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.

Note: The remote will also operate the camcorder.

Normal TV Viewing

For normal TV Viewing, you may leave the RF output adapter hooked up to
the TV. Disconnect the adapter's plug from the camcorder and place the
adapter's plug from the camcorder and place the adapter's VCR/TV switch
in TV.

Note to Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of
the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particu-
lar, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

(br/SM 11/14/97)