RCA CC618 Bedienungsanleitung

USER‘S

GUIDE

CC618

CAMCORDER

Important Safety Information

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

Cautions 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.

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 No: _____________________________________

Serial No: _____________________________________

Purchase Date: _____________________________________

Purchased From: _____________________________________

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

CC618

Assistance

Table of Contents

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

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

Table of Contents............................1-2

First-Time Operation

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

• Unpack Camcorder &

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

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

• Insert a Tape......................................4

• Open Lens Cover...............................5

• Adjust Handstrap...............................5

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

• Select a Recording Speed..................6

• Set the SCENE SELECT AE Dial......7

• Adjust Viewfinder and

Eyepiece Focus Control...................7

• Start and Stop Recording...................8

• Play Back Your Recording................8

• Turn off the Camcorder.....................8

• Review Camcorder’s

Operating Controls.....................9-11

Powering Your Camcorder

• Using Adapter/Charger....................12

• Using Rechargeable Battery.......13-15

• Using Optional Car Cord Adapter...16

Remote Control

•Install Battery Cell...........................17

• Remote Sensor.................................17

• Buttons .......................................18-19

Video Cassettes............................20-21

Recording

• Making a Recording...................22-23

• Viewfinder..................................24-25

• Viewfinder Displays...................26-29

• Tally Light.......................................30

• Microphone......................................30

• Flying Erase Head ...........................30

(continued on next page)

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

questions, call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty..............800-283-650 (pages 84-85)

Customer Service...........................................800-336-1900 (page 83)

Accessories...............................................800-338-0376 (pages 70-75)

Table of Contents

Recording (continued)

• Electronic Indexing .........................30

• Quick Review..................................31

• Auto Head Cleaner..........................31

• Camera Edit.....................................31

• Time Counter With Memory Stop...32

• Tape Time-Remaining Display .......33

• Auto Pause Feature..........................34

• Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)....34

• Snapshot Feature .............................35

• Self-Timer (Remote Only) ..............36

• Zooming (Power and Digital)..........37

•SCENE SELECT AE Dial................38

• White Balance .................................39

•MODE Button..................................40

• Fading In and Out............................41

• 16X9 Mode.................................42-43

• Focusing (Auto and Manual) .....44-45

• Exposure Control (Iris)....................46

• Titler...........................................47-48

• Set the Date and Time .....................49

• Select the Date,Time, or Title To

Record on Tape.......................50-51

• Install the Clock Lithium Cell.........52

• Attaching the Shoulder Strap...........53

• Animation and Time-Lapse

Recording (Remote Only)........54-55

• Audio Dubbing (Remote Only).......56

• Edit Insert (Remote Only)...............57

• Built-in Color Enhancement

Light.........................................58-59

• Recording Tips ................................60

• Traveling Tips .................................61

Playback

• Using the Cassette Adapter........62-63

• Viewfinder Playback ......................64

• Playback Features

• Tracking .....................................64

• Visual Searching ........................65

• Tape Positioning ........................65

• Stop-Action Pause......................65

• Playback on TV (or VCR)

with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks........66-67

• Playback on TV Without

Audio/Video Inputs..................68-69

Optional Accessories...................70-75

• Accessory Order Form...............73-75

Trouble Checks ...........................76-79

Care and Maintenance ...............80-81

Specifications ....................................82

Customer Assistance and Service ...83

Limited Warranty.......................84-85

Index (Alphabetical) ...................86-89

First-Time Operation

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.

Rechargeable 6-Volt Battery

Part No. FB1260

Remote Control

Part No. 221125

Cassette Adapter

Part No. 221338

or VCA115A

Shoulder Strap

Part No. ACS091

Clock and Remote Cells

3-Volt Micro Lithium Cells

– such as CR2025 – are

available from most local

drug stores and camera

shops. Use of other cells

present a risk of fire or

explosion.

AC Adapter/Charger

Part No. 221339 or 217010

Model CC618

WARNING: NICKEL

CADMIUM BATTERY

MUST BE DISPOSED

OF PROPERLY.

+ -

Cassette Adapter

Battery

(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)

ZOOM

START/STOP

SELF

INT.

TIME

TIME LAPSE

REC

TIME

ANIM.

PAUSE

A.DUB

INSERT

REW

STOP

PLAY

Caution:

Do not use this

adapter/charger

for any purpose

other than

charging the

FB1260 or

FB120 battery

pack or supply-

ing power to

the camcorder.

Cautions: Lithium cell batteries. 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 injury if swallowed.

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˚F (100˚C), or incinerate.

Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the +

and – sides of the cell.

MODE EIS

SCENE SELECT

POWER

CHG END REFRESH

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

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.

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.

First-Time Operation

CAMERA

VCR

POWER

OFF

AUDIO

NAP

SHOT

VIDEO

POWER

CHG END REFRESH

POWER

Indicator DC OUT Jack

Power Connector

Adapter/Charger

Reference Marks

To AC 100-

240V, 50/60 Hz

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.

(continued on next page)

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.

CAMERA

VCR

POWER

OFF

AUDIO

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

•30•40

NAP

SHOT

TRACKING

R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

REW

RCH

DC OUT

VIDEO

EJECT

OFF

LIGHT

AUTO

PAUSE

OFF

AUT

ODE

EIS

SCENE SELECT

Tape Wheel

Tape Window

PUSH

Here to

First-Time Operation

EJECT Button

6.Place POWER (CAMERA/

OFF/VCR) switch in

CAMERA.

•The power indicator will light and

the camcorder will enter record

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.

PAUSE

Handstrap Flap

Handstrap Velcro Strip

(Under Flap)

POWER Switch and

Indicator

LENS

COVER

Control

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, and refasten the

strap.

CAMERA

VCR

POWER

OFF

AUDIO

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

•30•40

NAP

SHOT

TRACKING

R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

REW

RCH

DC OUT

VIDEO

First-Time Operation

7.Select a recording speed and tape length using

SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch.

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 T20 SLP 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.

MODE EIS

SCENE SELECT

FULL

AUTO

Electronic Viewfinder

Eyepiece Focus Control

SCENE SELECT AE Dial

8.Set the SCENE SELECT AE

dial to AUTO.

• This places the camcorder in the

AUTO mode. FULL AUTO will

appear in the side display panel.

• 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.

• Rotate the viewfinder into a

comfortable operating position.

• Turn the eyepiece focus control to

adjust the focus of the viewfinder for

your vision.

First-Time Operation

(continued on next page)

CAMERA

VCR

POWER

OFF

AUDIO

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

•30•40

NAP

SHOT

TRACKING

R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

REW

RCH

DC OUT

VIDEO

First-Time Operation

10. Start and stop recording.

• Press and release the thumb trigger

to start recording. REC 666

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

camcorder is now in the record-

pause mode ( appears in

the viewfinder).

PAUSE

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 page 64.

12. Place the POWER switch in

OFF to turn off the camcorder.

The power indicator will turn off.

Thumb Trigger

Power Indicator

PLAY Button

REW Button

STOP Button

POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA) Switch

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