RCA CC643 User Manual
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We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any
questions, call:
Camcorder Exchange Warranty..................800-283-6503 (pages 80-81)
Customer Service..........................................800-336-1900 (page 79)
Accessories..................................................... 800-338-0376 (pages 66-71)
Safety Information.
First Time Operation
Assistance..........................................3
Unpack the Camcorder and
Accessories...................................3
Attach the Adapter/Charger.............. 4
Insert a Tape...................................... 4
Adjust the Handstrap to Fit
Your Hand.................................... 5
Slide LENS COVER Control to
Open Lens Cover......................... 5
Place POWER (CAMERA/OFF
VCR) Switch in CAMERA........... 5
Select a Recording Speed and
Tape Length.................................. 6
Set theA£ DialtoAt/TO..................... 7
Adjust the Viewfinder and
Eyepiece Focus Control............... 7
Start and Stop Recording.................. 8
Play Back What you Have
Recorded...................................... 8
Place the POWER Switch in OFF
to Turn Off the Camcorder.......... 8
Close the Lens Cover........................ 8
Review Camcorder’s
Operating Controls................. 9-11
Powering Your Camcorder
• Using the Adapter/Charger to
Power Your Camcorder..............12
• Using the Battery to Power
Your Camcorder................... 13-15
• Using the DCC08 Car Cord
Adapter........................................ 16
Video Cassettes
• Erase Protection - Safety Tab......... 17
• Recoi'ding and Playback
Speeds and Times...................... 17
• Inserting and Removing
Cassettes.....................................18
• Cassette Care and Storage.............. 18
Recording
• Adjust Viewfinder for
Convenient Viewing.................. 19
• Eyepiece Focus Control............. 19
• Making a Recording................... 20-21
• Viewfinder Displays..................22-25
• Flying Erase Head...........................26
• Auto Head Cleaner......................... 26
• Tally Light...................................... 26
• Quick Review Feature.................... 26
• Microphone.....................................27
• Camera Edit Feature....................... 27
• Full Auto Mode...............................28
• Exposure Control............................ 29
• Zooming
• Using the Zoom Lever............... 30
• Tele Macro Zooming................. 31