Rca CC-285 Manuale Utente

RCilCamcorder Owner’s ManualOperating Instructions Warranty InformationPlease read completely before attempting to operate your new RCA product.

Location and Use of Controls (cont.)SELF TIMER Button• This button lets you timedelay the start of a recording by about 10 seconds so you can join t

Location and Use of Controls (cont.)I ) TIME LAPSE Button16) SELF TIMER Button5) DISPLAY BuìiOTì 3) RESET/T'160 Button ^ REVIEW ButtonDate and

Location and Use of Controls (cont.)MIC (External Microphone Jack)• If you want to use an optional external microphone during recording, plug it into

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Location and Use of Controls (cont.)@ POWER Switch• This switch turns the camcorder’s power on and off. The ON indicator @ will light when the camcor

Location and Use of Controls (cont.)@ POWER SwitchPower ON Indicator (Also Dew Indicator)EJECT Button^ PLAY Button ^ STOP Button46} CAMERA/PLAYBACK Sw

Powering CamcorderHow To Power Your CamcorderYou can power your camcorder three different ways:AC Adapter/Charger• The adapter/charger connects to the

Powering Camcorder (cont.)B. Using Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging The Battery----------------------------You will have to charge the battery

Powering Camcorder (coni,)Checking Battery Power-------When you are using a battery to power your camcorder, you can see how much battery power is lef

RCA Video CassettesI-Video CassettesWe recommend that RCA cassettes be used with your camcorder. The tape in these cassettes is of high- quality formu

Safety PrecautionsYour Video Camcorder AC Adapter/Charger will operate on 120 volts, 50/60 Hz only and has a polarized plug Because one blade of the p

Detailed Recording StepsHow To Record With Your CamcorderUse the followng steps to make a recording using the automatic control settings. See the indi

Detailed Recording Steps (cont)©Attach power source to camcorder.Detailed instructions for attaching the adapter/charger, battery, or optional DC car

Recording FeaturesUsing Your Camcorder’s Recording FeaturesThe steps listed on pages 18 and 19 give you the basics of recording. You should also get t

Recording Features (coni.)Displays in ViewfinderShutter Speed DisplayAudio/Video Dubbing Displays and Index Display~S : 1/1000INDEX^A/V DUBINTERVAL 0

Recording Features (coni.)P Installing Battery for Time/Date Display1. Locate the CLOCK battery compartment on the back of the camcorder,2. P

Recording Features (coni.)- ZoomingUsing Power Zoom ButtonsZoom Buttons T - Telephoto W = WideThe 6:1 motorized zoom lens allows you to zoom in and ou

Recording Features (coni.)Focusing Your Camcorder г Auto Focus-----------------AUTOFOCUS SwitchAuto Focua WindowPUSH/AUTO Focus SwitchIf you want the

Recording Features (coni,)-Adjusting A UTO IRIS For Unusual LightingAUTO imsCLOSEOPENWith the IRIS control in the AUTO (center “click”) position, your

Recording Features (coni.)DISPLA Y ButtonDISPIAYPressing the DISPLA Y button lets you check several special displays in the viewfinder.• R

Recording Features (cant,)‘ Using Tape Counter-----------Pressing the displa y button once displays the 4-digit Tape Counter Display in the viewfinder

RCA Owner’s ClubMail Your Enrollment Card Today• An RCA Owner’s Club Enrollment Card is packed with your camcorder. Please fill out the card and retu

Recording Features (coni.)p- Using Variable Shutter SpeedsBecause your camcorder has a variable shutter, you can choose one of two higher shutter spee

Recording Features (coni.)r Self-Timer Recording-SELF TIMER ButtonThe SELF TIMER button lets you time-delay the start of a recording so you can join

Recording Features (coni.)Animation RecordingThe adjustable time-lapse feature also lets you create animation recording—“cartooning”. For example, you

Recording Features (cant)- Electronic Indexing-----------------Each time you begin recording (after the camcorder has been turned off at least four ho

Recording Features (coni.)Editing FeaturesThe CC285 incorporates a package of advanced editing features to make it easy and fun to edit

Recording Features (coni.)— Synchro EditOptional AVS010 Cable(not tupplled)Synchro edit allows your camcorder to control a compatible VCR (one that ha

Recording Features (cant,)Audio DubbingThe audio dubbing feature lets you record new audio (sound) on a previously recorded tape without erasing the o

Recording Features (coni.)Vídeo DubbingThe video dubbing feature lets you record new video (picture) on a pre\iousIy recorded tape without erasing the

Quick-Reference Connection DiagramsYour camcorder can be connected several different ways to various components for playback and recording.

Recording From VCR or MonitorBack of CamoontorBack of VCR or TV MonitorVAA004 Audio/Video Input Cable (supplied)AV/M JackIf your VCR (or TV monitor)

IntroductionThank You For Choosing an RCA Camcorder.You have selected a precision- engineered product designed to give you years of performance and en

Playback Connections How to Connect Your Camcorder to a Standard TV (without A UDIO/ VIDEO input jacks) for PlaybackAntenna ^ Camcorderpage 39 if y

Playback Connections (coni.)How to Connect Your Camcorder to a Video Monitor for PlaybackHere’s what you can do when your camcorder is connected as sh

Making Better VideosCamcorder Recording TipsUse your camcorder’s zoom to help you focus manually. Before you start recording, zoom in on your subject,

Care and Maintenance-Proper Care of Your Camcorder-Be especially careful to keep dust from entering the camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and grit are a

Optional AccessoriesA comprehensive line of accessories enables you to build the camcorder system that meets your individual interests, talents, and n

Accessory Order FormAccessory Order Form for RCA Camcorder Model CC285DescriptionModelNo.PriceEach*9'^-TotalAmountLens Care Ki( AC026 $ 9.95Soft

Trouble ChecksTroubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults" that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first chec

Trouble Checks (coni.)I'roubluPicture is too dark• For best results, only use higher shutter speeds for outdoor action you specifically intend to

IndexАС Adapter/Charger ... Inside Front Cover,5,14Accessories (Included) ...

Index (coni.)Remote Record Start/Stop Switch ... 30Removing Cassettes...

Features (coni.)Index RecordingCamcorder automatically records index marks at the beginning of new recordings. These index marks can be recognized by

SpecificationsGeneralPower requirement: 9.6VDCPower consumption: 9.6 watts (normal)Weight: 5.3 lbs. (2.4 kg)Dimensions: 4-15/16" (W) x 9-3/16

Unpacking Your Camcorder• When you unpack the camcorder, make sure you remove all the accessories and information papers,• Save the packing material

Quick Operation StepsEven if you’ve never used a video camera or camcorder before, you can probably get your camcorder up and running quickly by follo

Location and Use of ControlsG)Camcorder Operating Controls and Their FunctionsPages 6 thru 13 show you where camcorder controls are located and what t

Location and Use of Controls (cont.)y Accessory ShoeBATTERY Elect LeverPower Zoom Buttons (W and T)(J) Macro Button(on Zoom Ring Lever)Zoom Ring Lever