RCA CC-285 manuel d'utilisation

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    ncI! Camcorder Owner's Manual Operating Instructions Warranty Information Please read completely before attempting to operate your new RCA product.[...]

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    Your Video Camcorder AC Adapter/Charger will operate on 120 volts, 50/60 Hz only and has a polarized plug Because one blade of the plug is wider than the other, the plug fits m the wall socket only one way Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug. If you need an extension, use a polarized cord _ AUT1ON: To prevent electric shock, do not use th[...]

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    Mail Your Enrollment Card Today • An RCA Owner's Club Enrollment Card is packed with your camcorder. Please fill out the card and return it immediately. • Your name then will be enrolled in the next drawing, which takes place every three months. If your name is drawn, you will be reimbursed for the full purchase price of your new RCA produ[...]

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    Thank You For Choosing an RCA Camcorder. You have selected a precision- engineered product designed to give you years of performance and enjoyment. Although your camcorder is very simple to use, it is important that you read and carefully follow the instructions in this guide until you are completely familiar with the proper operating procedures. T[...]

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    Index Recording Camcorder automatically records index marks at the beginning of new recordings. These index marks can be recognized by VCR's which use the VHS Index Search System, making it easier to locate program segments for playback. Electronic Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder (EVF) displays in black and white exactly what will be recorded[...]

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    • When you unpack the camcorder, make sure you remove all the accessories and information papers. • 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 of the items are missing or appear damaged, contact your RCA dealer immediately. Camcorder [...]

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    Even if you've never used a video camera or camcorder before, you can probably get your camcorder up and running quickly by following the steps below. POWER Switch CAMERA/PLA YBA CK Switch EJECT Button Attach 9.6-Volt Power Source t Eyepiece Focus Control AUTO IRIS Control Lens Cap on Lens Cap Snap ) Thumb Trigger (Press to start and stop i_co[...]

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    Camcorder Operating Controls and Their Functions Pages 6 thru 13 show you where cameorder controls are located and what they do. As you read the description of each control, find that control on your own camcorder to familiarize yourself with its location. (_) Accessory Shoe This fitting is used to attach' a light or other lightweight video ac[...]

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    Accessory Shoe ) Tally Light Microphone BATTERY Eject Lever (_ Power Zoom Buttons (W and T) (_ Macro Button (on Zoom Ring Lever)_ (_ Zoom Ring Q Zoom RIn! (_Focus , Electronic Viewflnder (EVF) Q Lens (1_ Eyepiece Focus Control Auto Focus Window PUSH/AUTO Focus Switch AUTOFOCUS (MAN/AUTO) Switch @ Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) • The viewfinder displ[...]

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    (1@ SELF TIMER Button • This button lets you time- delay the start of a recording by about 10 seconds so you can join the picture without being seen walking into it. • Details are on page 29. (1(1@ DISPL.4 Y Button • Pressing this button brings the status indicators and displays to the screen in the viewfinder. • Press D1SPLA Y once to brin[...]

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    TIME LAPSE Button SHUTTER Speed Switch SELF TIMER Button DISPLAY Button RESET/To160 Button REVIEW Button AUTO IRIS Control (_ Date and CLOCK (SELECT/ ADVANCE) Buttons "_ DATE/TIME Button FADE Button[...]

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    @MIC (External Microphone Jack) • If you want to use an optional external microphone during recording, plug it into this jack. • When an external microphone is connected to this jack, the built-in microphone is shut off automatically. 2(2(2_ MIC Switch (WIND/NORMA L) • This switch is used to reduce wind noise that may be picked up by the micr[...]

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    9o6-volt DC Power Jack MIC(ExternalMIcrophone Jack) MIC Switch WIND/NORMAL) AV OUT Connector (Audio/Video Output Connection) CLOCK BA TTERY Compartment Hand Strap with Lens Cap Snap Thumb Trigger (Record Start/Stop Button) Cassette Door 1![...]

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    POWER Switch • This switch turns the camcorder's power on and off. The ON indicator _ will light when the camcorder is on. • To conserve battery power, you may want to turn off power between long breaks in recording. (_) Power ON Indicator Dew (Also Indicator) • This indicator hghts whenever the camcorder is turned on. • The indicator [...]

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    POWER Switch Power ON Indicator (Also Dew Indicator) EJECT Button PLAY Button STOP Button PAUSE BuUon TRACKING Control POWER-- ",=CAMERA EJECT REW PLAY F.FWD PAUSE AUDIO VIDEO TRACKING PLAYBACKP CAMERA/PLAYBAI Switch 4(_ REW Button (Rewind) 4(4_ F.FWD (Fast Forward) EAR (Earphone) Jack VIDEO DUB Button --@ AUDIO DUB Button AV IN Jack (_ CAMERA[...]

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    How To Power Your Camcorder You can power your camcorder three different ways: A. C. AC Adapter/Charger • The adapter/charger connects to the camcorder and plugs into a wall outlet. It lets you power the camcorder off normal household power (120 volts AC, 50/60 Hz). CAUTION: If you wish to operate the AC adapter/charger on a power source other th[...]

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    B. Using Battery to Power Your Camcorder -Charging The Battery You will have to charge the battery before you use it the first time. Initial charging will take approximately two hours. When fully charged, the battery should supply about two hours of operating time (depending on how much you use zoom and pause). Charge Indicator Re_hargeable I]v/ To[...]

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    Checking Battery Power When you are using a battery to power your camcorder, you can see how much battery power is left by checking the Battery Level Indicator (E---F) in the viewfinder. Pressing the D1SPLA Y button on the side of the camcorder will display the Battery Level Indicator. If desired, you can keep this indicator in the viewfinder while[...]

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    -Video Cassettes We recommend that RCA cassettes be used with your camcorder. The tape in these cassettes is of high- quality formulation. It has been manufactured to our critical specifications for excellent performance. Use of tape not meeting these specifications could considerably reduce the performance of your camcorder. Use of poor quality ta[...]

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    How To Record With Your Camcorder Use the following steps to make a recording using the automatic control settings. See the individual control features on the following pages for manual operation. Attach Power Supply Adapter/Charger, ) Power Zoom Buttons Lens Cap on Lens Cap Snap Record Start/Stop Button (Thumb Trigger) ' POWER Switch 'EJ[...]

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    Attach power source to eamcorder. Detailed instructions for attaching the adapter/charger, battery, or optional DC car cord are on pages 14-16. Set controls to automatic their positions. A. Set the A UTOFOCUS switch to AUTO. B. Set the A UTO IP, IS control to AUTO (top center "chck" position). Turn on camcorder. Slide the POWER switch to [...]

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    Using Your Camcorder's Recording Features The steps listed on pages 18 and 19 give you the basics of recording. You should also get to know the camcorder's special recording features that will help you make professional- looking recordings. These features can help you shoot like a pro-even if you've never used a video camera or recor[...]

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    Displays In Vlewflnder Shutter Speed O Audio/Video Dubbing Display J -- Displays and Index Display r Level Indicator "S:1/1000 INDEX / A/V DUB INTERVAL 0:30 " -E---F IO:30AN O000N REC 8/20/89" Time-Remaining Display .----_ Interval Display for Time-Lapse Recordln9 ---------_ Dele end Time Display Cemcorder Status Display O Audio/Vide[...]

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    Installing Battery for Time/Date Display 1. Locate the CLOCK BATTERY compartment on the back of the camcorder. 2. Pull the tab to open the cover and expose the compartment. 3. Insert the clock battery securely under the shoulders with the "+" terminal facing out (as illustrated inside the battery cover). 4. Gently push the cover closed un[...]

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    - Zooming Using Power Zoom Buttons Zoom Buttons T = Telephoto W = Wide Angle The 6: l motorized zoom lens allows you to zoom in and out for close-ups or wide-angle shots just by pressing one of the Power Zoom fingertip controls. The zoom buttons are easily controlled by your index and middle fingers when you grasp the camcorder properly through the[...]

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    Focusing Your Camcorder - Auto Focus Auto FOCUS Window PUSH/AUTO FOCus Switch If you want the camcorder to focus for you automatically, slide the AUTOFOCUS switch to the AUTO position. The camcorder's auto-focus system sends out an infrared light beam and automatically focuses on the nearest object that reflects this light. Take care not to bl[...]

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    -Adjusting A UTO IRIS For Unusual Lighting AUTO IRIS AUTO IRIS CLOSE OPEN With the IRIS control in the AUTO (center "click") position, your camcorder electronically senses the available light in a scene and automatically opens or doses the lens iris for the best possible picture. You also have the option of manual iris adjustment to compe[...]

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    DISPLA Y Button _$P_.AY Pressing the DISPLAY button lets you check several special displays in the viewfinder. • Remaining Battery Power • Tape Counter • Tape Counter Memory • Remaining Time Left on Tape DISPLAy Button The chart below shows the order the displays will appear in the viewfinder as you repeatedly press the DISPLAY button. Thes[...]

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    Using Tape Counter Pressing the DISPLAY button once displays the 4-digit Tape Counter Display in the viewfinder (below the Battery Level Indicator). Battery Level Indicator Tape Count_' Display The tape counter acts as a handy reference to help you locate tape segments. RESET 0 1-160 To use the Tape Counter, press the RESET/T-160 button to set[...]

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    -Using Variable Shutter Speeds S:1/1000 Shutter / Display E---F OOOO - SHUTTER Switch Because your camcorder has a variable shutter, you can choose one of two higher shutter speeds to record fast-moving action. The shutter speed is automatically reset to the normal shutter speed of 1/60 whenever the camcorder's power is turned on. This speed i[...]

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    - Self-Timer Recording SELF _MER Button The SELF TIMER button lets you time-delay the start of a recording so you can join the picture without being seen walking into it. (1 23 ) SELFT,.E. • First prepare the camcorder to record. Instructions are on pages 18 and 19. • While the camcorder is in the Record/Pause mode, press the SELF TIMER button [...]

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    Animation Recording The adjustable time-lapse feature also lets you create animation recording-"car tooning". For example, you can make an object appear to move by taking several still shots of it in different positions. When the tape is played back, the object appears animated. 1. Prepare the camcorder to record as described on pages 18 [...]

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    - Electronic Indexing Each time you begin recording (after the camcorder has been turned off at least four hours), the camcorder will automatically record an index mark at the beginning of the new recording. Later, when you play back the indexed tape in a VCR that has a compatible indexing feature called "VHS Index Search System", the inv[...]

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    Editing Features The CC285 incorporates a package of advanced editing features to make it easy and fun to edit your home videos like a professional. The major editing features are described here and on the next three pages. • Flying Erase Head • Edit Search • Synchro Edit • Audio Dubbing • Video Dubbing - Flying Erase Head A separate eras[...]

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    - Synchro Edit Cl+llonxl ,_ Avsolo Cable (not lupplled) "_ Synchro edit allows your camcorder to control a compatible VCR (one that has a camera pause jack) while tapes are being copied from the camcorder to the VCR. The PAUSE button on the camcorder causes the VCR to start and stop recording. This is especially convenient when you want to rec[...]

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    Audio Dubbing The audio dubbing feature lets you record new audio (sound) on a previously recorded tape without erasing the original video (picture). When you audio dub a tape, the previous audio is erased and replaced with the new audio. The audio dubbing feature also increases your editing flexibility. Video segments can first be assembled, and t[...]

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    Video Dubbing The video dubbing feature lets you record new video (picture) on a previously recorded tape without erasing the original audio (sound). When you video dub a tape, the previous video is erased and replaced with the new video. When video dubbing, the source for the video dub is "whatever you are seeing in the viewfinder". The [...]

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    Your camcorder can be connected several different ways to various components for playback and recording. When you have a specific application in mind, use this diagram to quickly find the page that shows detailed connection information for that application. Reviewing this diagram may also help you understand the difference between the camcorder&apo[...]

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    lledt ot Cameera_ Back of VCR or TV Monitor OUT VIDEO OUT White Audio Plug Y_low Video Plug VAA004 Audio/Video input Cable (supplied) / AV_Jack If your VCR (or TV monitor) has AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks, you can record from the VCR (or TV monitor) onto a tape in the camcorder. You will need the audio/video input adapter cable to connect your c[...]

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    - How to Connect Your Camcorder to a Standard 'IV (without AUDIO/ VIDEO input jacks) for Playback Antenna Back of TV Back of Camcorder ® AVOUTJ_k Follow the steps below if you have a standard 'IV that does not have AUDIO/ VIDEO input jacks. Refer to page 39 if you have a monitor/ receiver with input jacks. [_) You will need the RF output[...]

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    -How to Connect Your Camcorder to a Video Monitor for Playback Here's what you can do when your camcorder is connected as shown here. • When you play tapes in your camcorder, you'll be able to watch them on the monitor screen as well as through the viewfinder. • You'll also be able to monitor what the camcorder lens sees whenever[...]

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    • Camcorder Recording Tips Use your camcorder's zoom to help you focus manually. Before you start recording, zoom in on your subject, adjust the Focus Ring until you see a clearly focused image in the viewfinder, then zoom back to the desired angle of view. Provided the subject-to-camcorder distance does not change, the subject will remain i[...]

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    -Proper Care of Your Camcorder • Be especially careful to keep dust from entering the camcorder's cassette door. Dust and grit are abrasive and will cause excessive wear both of tapes and of the recording/playback heads. • We recommend that RCA video cassettes be used with this unit. These tapes have been manufactured to our critical speci[...]

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    A comprehensive line of accessories enables you to build the camcorder system that meets your individual interests, talents, and needs. Here are some of the accessories that will help you achieve professional results in your home video productions. These and others are available through your RCA camcorder dealer. AC028 Soft Camcorder Case Designed [...]

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    Accessory Order Form for RCA Camcorder Model CC285 Description Lens Care Kit SoB Camcorder Case Special Effect Lens Kit Deluxe Tripod VHS Head Cleaner Rechargeable Long@lay Battery Synchro Edit Cable Battery Connector Rechargeable Battery Reehargeable Battery Single-Well AC Adapter/Charger RF Output Adapter Remote Record Stop/Start Switch (availabl[...]

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    • Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults'" that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies. • Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple chec[...]

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    Picture is too dark For best results, only use higher shutter speeds for outdoor action you specifically intend to play back in slow motion. Power ON indicator is Excessive moisture in camcorder. Leave power on until light stops flashing. flashing Recorded audio is too low Maybe MIC WIND/NORMAL switch was not returned to NORMAL position after outdo[...]

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    AC Adapter/Charger ........... Inside Front Cover,5,14 Accessories (Included) ................................ 4 Accessories (Optional) ............................ 44-45 Accessory Order Form ............................... 45 Accessory Shoe ....................................... 6 Adapter/Charger ............... Inside Front Cover,5,14 ADVANCE (D[...]

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    Remote Record Start/Stop Switch .................... 30 Removing Cassettes ............................... 10,17 Removing Lens Hood ................................ 44 RESET/T-160 Button ............................. 8,27 REVIEW Button ............................... 8,19,23 REW (Rewind) Button ............................ 12,32 RF Adapter ........[...]

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    General Power requirement: 9.6VDC Power consumption: 9.6 watts (normal) Weight: 5.3 Ibs. (2.4 kg) Dimensions: 4-15/16" (W) x 9-3/16" (H) x 14-5/8" (D) 026 x 233 x 372 mm) Video Recorder Section Format: VHS Record/Playback System: Two video record/playback heads One Flying Erase Head Headwheei Cylinder Diameter: 62ram Video Signal: EI[...]