RCA CC417 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Important Safety Information

  2
• Product Registration

  2
• Table of Contents

  3
• First-Time Operation

  5
  • Assistance

    5
  • Unpack the camcorder and accessories.

    5
  • Attach the adapter/charger.

    6
  • Remove the lens cap and attach

    7
  • Turn on the camcorder.

    7
  • Insert a cassette.

    8
  • Position viewfinder and adjust

    8
  • Start and stop recording.

    9
  • Play back what you have

    9
  • Review the camcorder’s operating controls.

    10
• Powering the Camcorder

  12
  • Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder

    12
  • Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

    13
  • Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter

    17
• Video Cassettes

  18
  • Erase Protection — Safety Tab

    18
  • Recording and Playback Times

    18
  • Inserting and Removing Cassettes

    19
  • Cassette Care and Storage

    19
• Traveling Tips

  20
• Cassette Tips

  20
• Recording Features

  21
  • Quick Review

    21
  • Tape Positioning

    21
  • Microphone

    21
  • AI (Artificial Intelligence)

    21
  • Program AE (Auto Exposure)

    22
  • Auto Focus

    22
  • Macro Focus

    22
  • Electronic Indexing

    23
  • Time Remaining Display

    23
  • Viewfinder

    24
  • Displays in Viewfinder

    26
  • Date and Time Display

    28
  • Tape Counter with Memory Stop

    30
  • Zooming

    32
  • ProEdit Features

    33
• Recording Tips

  37
• Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features

  38
  • Viewfinder Playback

    38
  • Playback Features

    39
  • Playback on a TV or VCR with AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks

    40
  • Playback on a TV Without Audio and Video Inputs

    42
• Attaching the Shoulder Strap

  44
• Specifications

  45
• Information to User

  45
• Optional Accessories

  46
  • Accessory Order Form

    51
• Care and Maintenance

  54
• Trouble Checks

  56
• Customer Assistance and Service

  59
• Limited Warranty

  60
• Index

  62