RCA CC421 Bedienungsanleitung

USER‘S

GUIDE

CC421

CAMCORDER

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug

to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame

la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et

pousser jusqu au fond.

To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the

manufacturer for this camcorder. Other types of batteries may burst causing

damage and personal injury.

CAUTION: Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from

a cold location to a warm location. Give the camcorder 2 to 3 hours to reach a

stable temperature before inserting a video cassette. When moved from a cold

area to a warm location, moisture may condense on the head drum inside the

machine. This moisture could cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and

damage the headwheel or tape.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning

this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service

and attach it here. Record the serial and model numbers located on the bottom of

the camcorder.

Model _______________________________________________________

Serial No:_____________________________________________________

Purchase Date: ________________________________________________

Purchased From: ______________________________________________

Important Safety Information

Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose

camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”

inside the product that presents a risk of

electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important

instructions accompanying the product.

RISQUEDE CHOC

ELECTRIQUENE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION

ATTENTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CC421

Assistance

Table of Contents

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any

questions, call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty...... 800-283-6503 (Pages 66-67)

Customer Service..................................... 800-336-1900 (Page 65)

Accessories......................................... 800-338-0376 (Pages 52-59)

(continued on next page)

Safety Information................................i

Product Registration.............................i

Contents.............................................1-2

First-Time Operation

• Assistance............................................3

• Unpack Camcorder and

Accessories ......................................3

• Attach the Adapter/Charger ................4

• Remove Lens Cap and Attach

to Handstrap.....................................5

• Turn on the Camcorder .......................5

• Insert a Cassette ..................................6

• Position Viewfinder and

Adjust Eyepiece Focus Control .......6

• Start and Stop Recording ....................7

• Play Back What You Have

Recorded..........................................7

• Review the Camcorder’s

Operating Controls .......................8-9

Powering the Camcorder

• Using the Adapter/Charger ...............10

• Using the Rechargeable Battery

• Charging.........................................11

• Attaching and Removing................12

• Care and Storage ............................13

• Safety Precautions..........................13

• Battery Level Indicator...................14

• Using the Optional Thomson

Car Cord Adapter...........................15

Video Cassettes

• Erase Protection..............................16

• Recording and Playback Times......16

• Inserting and Removing

Cassettes.....................................17

Cassette Care and Storage................17

Traveling Tips ....................................18

Cassette Tips.......................................18

Table of Contents

Recording Features

• Quick Review....................................19

• Tape Positioning ...............................19

• Microphone.......................................19

• AI (Artificial Intelligence) ................19

• Program AE (Auto Exposure)...........20

• Auto Focus........................................20

• Macro Focus......................................20

• Electronic Indexing...........................21

• Time Remaining Display ..................21

• Viewfinder...................................22-23

• Displays in Viewfinder................24-25

• Date and Time Display

• Set the Date and Time....................26

• Record the Date and Time

(or Date) on Your Tape.............27

• Charging the Clock Cell.................27

• Zooming............................................28

• Fading In and Out of Scenes.............29

• Tape Counter with Memory Stop......30

• ProEdit®Features

• Flying Erase Head..........................31

• Edit Search .....................................31

• Audio Dubbing..........................32-33

• Audio/Video Dubbing...............34-35

• Titler..........................................36-38

Recording Tips...................................39

Recording on the Camcorder ......40-41

Playback

• Viewfinder Playback.........................42

• Playback Features

• Stop-Action Pause.....................42-43

• Picture Search ...........................42-43

• Tracking .........................................43

• Playback on TV (or VCR) with

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks.......44-45

• Playback on TV without

Audio and Video Inputs.........46-47

Color Enhancement Light............48-49

Attaching the Shoulder Strap...........50

Specifications......................................51

User Information................................51

Optional Accessories.....................52-59

• Accessory Order Form.................57-59

Care and Maintenance.................60-61

Trouble Checks.............................62-64

Assistance............................................65

Limited Warranty.........................66-67

Index (Alphabetical).....................68-69

First-Time Operation

• Save the box and packing materials in case you ever need to store or ship

your camcorder.

• The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any of them are

missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

LIGHT

AUTO OFF ON

FADE

TRACKING

REC/PAUSE

OFF

OWER VCR AVDUB REW PLAY F.FWD STOP/EJECT

TITLESEL

–+EDIT– ADV

AC Adapter/Charger: Stock No.

221355 or 221356

DC Cable: Stock No. 209342

Rechargeable 10-Volt Battery

Stock No. EP096FS

WARNING: LEAD-

ACID BATTERY.

MUST BE DISPOSED

OF PROPERLY.

Camcorder

Model CC421

POWER CHARGE

Shoulder Strap

Stock No. 227327

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.

Caution: Do not use this

adapter/charger for any purpose other than

charging the EP096FL or EP096FS battery

pack or supplying power to the camcorder.

First-Time Operation

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.

• Attach one end of the

adapter/charger’s DC cable to the

DC OUTPUT jack on the

adapter/charger.

POWER CHARGE

BATTERY

Adapter/

Charger

DC OUTPUT

Jack

Adapter/Charger’s

DC Cable

DC IN 9.6V Jack on

Back of Camcorder

• Attach the other end of the cable to

the DC IN 9.6V jack on the

camcorder.

• Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into

an operating outlet.

•Details are on page 10.

LIGHT

AUTO OFF ON

FADE

TRACKING

REC/PAUSE

OFF

OWER VCR AVDUB REW PLAY F.FWD STOP/EJECT

TITLESEL

–+EDIT– ADV

First-Time Operation

POWER (CAMERA/OFF/VCR)

Switch and Indicator

Lens Cap

Handstrap

3. Remove the lens cap and attach

it to the handstrap.

4. Turn on the camcorder.

The position of the POWER

(CAMERA/OFF/VCR) switch tells

the camcorder whether you want to

record (CAMERA), play back tapes

(VCR), or turn off the power (OFF).

(continued on next page)

• Press and hold the small button on

POWER while sliding it in

CAMERA. The POWER indicator

will light when the camcorder is

turned on.

BATTERY

First-Time Operation

Lens Cap on

Handstrap

Cassette Door

Press Here to Close

Tape Window

Safety Tab

REC (Record)

/PAUSE

Button

5. Insert a cassette.

•Press STOP/EJECT to open the

cassette compartment.

• Insert the cassette with the safety tab

facing up and the tape windows

facing out.

• Press the cassette down gently until

it locks into place, and close the

cassette compartment door.

•Details are on page 17.

6. Position viewfinder and adjust

eyepiece focus control.

• Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it

horizontally.

• Pull the viewfinder out from the

camcorder and rotate the eyepiece

into a comfortable viewing position.

Caution: Pulling on the eyepiece may

cause damage to the eyepiece or

camcorder.

• If the image in the viewfinder is

blurry, adjust the eyepiece focus

control for your vision. Details are

on page 22.

First-Time Operation

7. Start and stop recording.

Start and stop recording by pressing

and releasing REC/PAUSE. REC

appears in the viewfinder. You do not

have to hold the button to record.

Notes: If you do not record within five

minutes, the camcorder will automatically

shut off to prevent excessive tape wear.

Press REC/PAUSE to turn on the

camcorder.

Any material recorded on the tape will

automatically be erased if you record

over it.

8. Play back what you have

recorded.

•Press REC/PAUSE to stop recording.

• Press and hold the small button on

POWER while sliding it in VCR.

• Press REW (rewind) to rewind the

tape.

• Press PLAY to play back the tape in

the viewfinder.

• Press STOP/EJECT when you are

finished playing back the tape.

• Details on viewfinder playback are

on page 42.

(continued on next page)

LIGHT

AUTO OFF ON

FADE

TRACKING

REC/PAUSE

OFF

OWER VCR AV DUB REW PLAY F.FWD STOP/EJECT

TITLESEL

–+EDIT– ADV

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

REW (Rewind)

POWER (CAMERA/OFF/VCR)

Switch and Indicator

Eyepiece

Electronic

Viewfinder

(Grasp Here

to Move)

REC (Record)

/PAUSE

Eyepiece

Focus

Control

LIGHT

AUTO OFF ON

FADE

TRACKING

REC/PAUSE

OFF

OWER VCR AVDUB REW PLAY F.FWD STOP/EJECT

TITLESEL

–+EDIT– ADV

REVIEW DISPLAY RESET DATE TITLER CAMERA OFF VCR

POWER AV DUB REW PLAY F.FWD

TITLE SEL STOP/EJECT

EDIT – ADV

– +/TIME

OUT / IN

First-Time Operation

9. Review the camcorder’s operating controls.

VIDEO, AUDIO, and RF DC OUT

Jacks (Located Behind Small Cover)

AV (Audio/Video)

OUT/IN Switch

Lens

Hood

Microphone

Light

Eyepiece

Focus

Control

Viewfinder

FADE Button

LIGHT AUTO/OFF/ON

Switch

STOP/EJECT Button

Also EDIT–ADV Button

F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button

Also TITLE SEL + Button

PLAY Button

Also TITLE SEL Button

AV DUB Button

REVIEW Button

DISPLAY Button

RESET Button

DATE/TIME Button

TITLER Button

POWER

(CAMERA/OFF/VCR) Switch

and Indicator

REW (Rewind) Button

Also TITLE SEL – Button

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