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CC638/639
USER‘S
GUIDE
CAMCORDER
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Important Safety Information Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture. CAUTION This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN electric shock or personal injury. ATTENTION This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
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Assistance We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call: Camcorder Exchange Warranty..........800-283-6503 (pages 106-107) Customer Service.........................................800-336-1900 (page 105) Accessories.............................................800-338-0376 (pages 92-97) Table of Contents Remote Controls Safety Information ..............................i • Model CC639 Product Registration...........................i • Install Battery Cell ...
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Table of Contents Recording (continued) Playback • Snapshot Feature ........................40-41 • Using the Cassette Adapter ........78-79 • Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)....42 • Viewfinder Playback ......................80 • Auto Pause Feature..........................43 • Playback Features • Electronic Indexing .........................43 • Visual Searching ...........................81 • White Balance ............................44-45 • Tape Positioning ...........................81 • R
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POWER CHG END REFRESH First-Time Operation 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. 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 1. Unpack the cam
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POWER CHG END REFRESH First-Time Operation To AC 100- 240V, 50/60 Hz Adapter/Charger POWER Indicator DC OUT Jack DC Cable 2. Attach the adapter/charger. 3. Insert a tape. • Slide EJECT. Since the battery must be charged • Turn the tape wheel on the cassette before it can be used the first time, to remove any slack from the tape. attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder. • Insert the cassette with the tape A. Connect one end of the DC cable to wheel facing up and the tape window the
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R E V O C S N E L BATT. RELEASE + EJECT OFF ON AUTO PAUSE OFF AUT ON LIGHT First-Time Operation EJECT Button Tape Wheel LENS COVER Control PUSH Here to Close Tape Window Handstrap Flap POWER Switch and Indicator Handstrap Velcro Strip (Under Flap) • The power indicator will light and 4. Adjust the handstrap to fit the camcorder will enter record your hand. PAUSE pause. appears in the • Lift the flap on the handstrap and viewfinder when the camcorder is in separate the velcro strip. record
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R E V O C S N E L BATT. RELEASE + First-Time Operation SP•SLP Switch 7. Select a recording speed. Repeatedly press the SP•SLP switch to Note: The length of the tape you are using must be selected in the recording menu for the select a recording speed. The camcorder to correctly calculate the recording indicator for the speed selected time remaining on the tape. Details are on appears in the viewfinder and LCD page 47. panel. Select SP or SLP recording speed. • SP – Standard play provides t
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First-Time Operation Electronic Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control Mode Select Dial 8. Set the mode select dial to 9. Adjust the viewfinder and AUTO. eyepiece focus control. • This places the camcorder in the full • Pull out and rotate the viewfinder AUTO mode. into a comfortable operating position. • In the AUTO mode, the focus, exposure, and white balance are • Turn the eyepiece focus control to automatically controlled by the adjust the focus of the viewfinder for camcorder. your vision.
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R E V O C S N E L BATT. RELEASE + First-Time Operation REW Button STOP Button PLAY/PAUSE Button Thumb Trigger POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA) Switch Power Indicator 10. Start and stop recording. 11. Play back what you have recorded. • Press and release the thumb trigger • Place the POWER switch in VCR. to start recording. REC 666 appears in the viewfinder, and the • Press REW to rewind the tape. tally light will light when the • Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back camcorder is recording. the tape in the
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First-Time Operation 14. Review camcorder’s operating controls. Power Zoom Lever “W” - Wide Angle “T” - Telephoto Viewfinder Microphone Built-in Color Eyepiece Focus Control Enhancement Light Eyepiece Lens EJECT Button LENS COVER FOCUS Buttons (Also FRONTLIGHT Control and BACKLIGHT) Cassette Door PUSH here to close. AUTO PAUSE ON•OFF Switch LIGHT OFF•AUTO• ON Switch MIC Jack Mode Select Dial PHOTO LCD EFFECTS Panel Button Remote Control DATE/TIME Button FADE/WIPE Sensor Button Tally Light EI
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R E V O C S N E L BATT. RELEASE + First-Time Operation 14. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (continued) Model CC639 Only: B (Bright) and C (Color) Controls on Bottom of Viewfinder See Trouble Checks for details. SNAPSHOT Button Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Clock Cell Compartment Attach Battery Here DC In Jack (Attach AC Adapter/Charger Here) Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Handstrap JLIP Jack Thumb Trigger BATT. RELEASE Button POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA) Switch and Indicator AUDIO, RF DC OU
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R E V O C S N E L BATT. RELEASE + First-Time Operation 14. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (CC639 Only) Programmable Synchro TRACKING Buttons Edit Buttons SP•SLP Button SP•SLP (Also COUNTER R/M Button) IN/OUT COUNTER R/M TRACKING MAN.W.BAL EDIT CANCEL RANDOM EDIT M.W.BAL (Manual EDIT – + SEARCH White Balance) Button REW FF STOP PLAY/PAUSE PLAY/PAUSE Button REW Button (Also EDIT SEARCH – Button) STOP Button FF Button (Also EDIT SEARCH + Button) 11 ER R/M W.BAL. PLAY/PAUSE REW
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R E V O C S N E L POWER BATT. RELEASE CHG END REFRESH + Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery. To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz DC Cable POWER Indicator DC OUT Jack Remove Adapter/Charger
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R E V O C S N E L RBRC BATT. RELEASE + Ni-Cd Powering Your Camcorder Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximately 70 minutes. When fully charged, the battery should supply about 55 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use the light, zoom, and pause). Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks. Note: The sma
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POWER CHG END REFRESH Powering Your Camcorder CHG Hold Battery Indicator Flush and Reference Marks Slide POWER To AC Wall Indicator Outlet 100-240 END Volts, 50/60 Hz. Indicator REFRESH Button REFRESH Adapter/Charger Indicator Caution: When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn them upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury. Charge the Battery Use the REFRESH Button If the DC cable is attached to the DC The battery will provide increased OU
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Powering Your Camcorder Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator appears in the • As the power is used and viewfinder and display panel and shows appear. you the amount of power in the • When the battery power is almost gone, rechargeable battery. flashes in the viewfinder. The camcorder will turn off automatically after a few seconds. Place the POWER switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery. The battery level indicator will not be recorded on the tap
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R E V O C S N E L BATT. RELEASE + Powering Your Camcorder Optional Car Cord Adapter The optional DCC08 car cord shown on Cautions: The DCC08 is designed to be page 92 allows you to power your used only with vehicles having negative camcorder from the cigarette lighter ground electrical systems. socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with 12-volts to a 6-volt output. this camcorder. Use of any other car Note: Consult the installation and operating cord a
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START VISS TIME LAPSE ZOOM ANIM. SELF REW F FWD VCR A.DUB PLAY PAUSE STOP INSERT SHOT SNAP /STOP T REC INT. MBR TIME TIME SET W CANCEL REC/PAUSE IN ON OUT OFF RANDOM ASSEMBLY EDIT Model CC639 Only: Remote Control Model CC639 Only: Lithium Cell Installation The remote’s lithium cell is packed separately. Install it as follows: Back of Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Replace Remote Control only with 3-volt lithium cell – such as CR2025. Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or explosion.
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Model CC639 Only: Remote Control A brief description of Model CC639 remote button’s functions is given here. Many of the buttons perform the same functions as the corresponding controls on the camcorder. 5 TIME LAPSE ANIM. 1 (Animation)/REC TIME SNAP START Button SHOT /STOP 2 When the POWER switch is in VISS 3 CAMERA, press to set amount T of recording time for interval 4 TIME LAPSE ZOOM 11 ANIM. SELF MBR and animation recording. REC INT. SET W 5 TIME TIME REW F FWD VCR A.DUB 12 6 TIME LAPS
