VIDEOCAMCORDER CPR 250 Owner's manual
It is important that you record your RCA Camcorder serial number and other information here, in case you need a complete description for any reason, such as theft. You will find the model and serial numbers on the bottom of the Camcorder. You will also find both numbers recorded on your registration form. If your dealer did not give you a copy of your Camcorder's registration, contact him promptly and ask for it.
Congratulations on your choice of an RCA Camcorder. You have selected a precision-engineered product designed to give you years of performance and enjoyment. e _UTION: To re_uc_ _k of i__j_ take it ..... i_ an RCA A_ho_d Video Camera Se_center orRCA FACtory Service Company when se_ce or repair is require_. In_ect re.assembly may result in a risk of etectri¢ shock or fire, eTo r_ue_ risk of electric shocL .... unplug charger from outlet before atterapfing any maintenance or cleaning.
What Your Camcorder Can Do For You Your RCA Camcorder combines the features of a video camera and a VHS video cassette recorder in one lightweight, easy-to-use unit. As a result, you can now perform all of the following: • Make your own video home movies. Tape your video memories quickly and easily, with color and sound, on inexpensive VHS cassettes. VHS cassettes are available in your choice of 60 Min. (T-60), 2 Hr. (T-120) and 2 Hr., 40 rain. (T-160) lengths.
Unpacking (_ Q Since you are reading this manual, you have obviously opened your Camcorder's packing box and have probably already unpacked most of the items. Once you've removed the packing materials, the first thing you should do is make sure you have everything you need.
Accessory BAT (Battery) Eject Lever @ (EVF) Microphone "_ Eyeplece Focus Control Lens SHUTTER SPEED Button NORMAL/SHUTTER Auto Focus Window Camcorder Operating and Their Functions Controls Pages 5 through 8 tell you where the Camcorder 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.
POWER FOCUS Buttons (<11_) _ Power Zoom Buttons (Wand 7") MAN/AUTO FOCUS Switch AUTO/PUSHFocus Switch. AUTO IRIS Control REVIEW Button MACRO BuRon I(I(I_POWER FOCUS Buttons (<1_) Pressing these buttons will change the focus of the tens when the Camcorder is in the Manual Focus mode (MAAN/A UTO FOCUS Switch _ in the MAN position.) '@DATE Set Buttons (SHIFT and CHARACTER) @ Power Zoom Buttons (W and T) These buttons control the Cnmcorder's power zoom motor.
Cassette Door 12-volt DC Power Cord Jack External Microphone Jack VI£WFINDER/A V INPUT (Vlewflnder Connection) (Audio/Video Input) ® Connector Cover {shown in Up position) Hand Strap TRACKING (Audio/Video Output) Connection 12-volt DC Power Cord Jack This jack lets you operate your Camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car (using the optional DCC012 power cord) or any other suitable 12-volt DC @ Power Connector/Connector Cover This connector is used to attach the battery or the AC adapte
CAMERA/PLAYBACK Switch (_) DISPLA Y Button This button controls the graphics that appear in the Electronic Viewfinder. When the CAMERA/ @ PLAYBACK Switch @) is in the PLAYBACK position, pressing this button causes the Battery Level Indicator and tape counter to appear. Press again to remove the graphics. When the CAMERA/PLA YBACK Switch _) is in the CAMERA position, _ressing this button causes the date display to appear. Press again to display the battery level indicator and tape display.
-How to Power Your Camcorder -Charging Your Battery Charge Indicator Light Your Camcorder is designed to be used with any of thre€ different power sources. When videotaping in locations away from conventional AC power sources, you may power your Camcorder by using the battery, or power it from the cigarette lighter socket in your car with RCA's optional DCC012 DC car cord. The Camcorder may also be powered by household current (120 volts, 60 Hz only) when using the supplied AC adapter/charger.
--Using the AC Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder ear (Battery) Lever Be sure the Camcorder's Connector Cover is in the Up position. (See page 7 for location.) CHARGE Button AC Adapter/ Charger To remove the AC adapter/ charger, hold the Battery Eject Lever (BAT) Down while sliding the adapter/charger Up. @ Align the tabs on the adapter/ charger with the notches on the back of the Camcorder.
How to Record with Your Camcorder Ahe_ _ou have _ C_mc_rdcr con_ted tO _ power Source (AC adapter/chacger_ ] _) _ i_g foti_rtg sIeps _ _ a recording. battery, Or DC ] I Electronic Vlewfinder SuRon POWER Switch Electronic :AMERA/PLA Switch YBACK I Graphle Display "/ /Camco S,.tus REC" _ Contml Control FOCUS Switch Record Slide the Camcorder's POWER Switch to the ON position. The Power Indicator Light should come ® On. Q CAMERA/ Put the Camcorder's PLAYBACK Switch in the CAMERA position.
-Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)-- -Quick -Battery Review The Camcorder's electronic viewfinder is a miniature black & white monitor that displays the picture seen by the Camcorder when recording. The EVF can also be used for viewing tape playback, as explained on page 18. • EVF tilt adjustment: For convenient viewing, the EVF can be tilted about 90 ° up and 45 ° down. SideView _ • Adjusting the Viewf'mder The Viewfinder can be adjusted so you can easily use your fight or left eye.
-Tape Counter •Setting and Display-- Level Indicator -_._ f- ---F 0 0 0 1 When the CAMERA/PLA YBACK Switch is set in the PLAYBACK position, pressing the DISPLAY button on the Camcorder's top control panel causes a 4-digit counter display to appear in the viewfinder along with the battery level graphic as shown above. When the CAMERA / PLA YBA CK Switch is set in the CAMERA position, pressing the DISPLAY Button twice causes the Tape Counter and Battery Level graphics to appear in the viewfinder.
Electronic Vlewflnder SHUTTER Bu_on SPEED AUTO IRIS Control NORMAL/SHUTTER Switch -NORMAL/SHUTTER Switch and SHUTTER This feature allows you to select four higher shutter speeds to record fast moving action. When the NORMAL/SHUTTER Switch is in the NORMAL position, the Camcorder's shutter speed is automatically set at 1/60 second. This speed is recommended for indoor videos and most of your recording.
Power Zoom Buttons T = Telephoto W = Wide Angle POWER FOCUS (4 and ),) MACRO Button FOCUS Switch -AUTO/PUSH -Focusing • Auto Focus: Set the MAN/AUTO FOCUS Switch to the AUTO position for automatic focus operation. Note: The Camcorder's Auto Focus system uses infrared light and will focus on the nearest object that reflects this light.
-How to Play Back Tapes with Your Camcorder The tapes you record on your Camcorder can be played back and viewed in many different ways: Through the Electronic Viewfinder on your Camcorder. You can also copy your tape on a standard VHS tape in your VCR.
-How to Connect Your Camcorder Video Monitor for Playback l_!Audlo to a Connector (White) @Vldf REAREOF Connector (Yellow) II[['_-_[!l MONITOR [.-F-']__ Audio/Video The audio/video adapter cable packed with your Camcorder is used to connect your Camcorder to a video monitor having jacks for direct audio/video inputs. Connect the white audio connector plug on your audio/ video adapter cable to the AUDIO 1N jack on the back of your monitor.
-Playing Tapes Through the_ Viewfinder Viewfinder playback is the simplest way to watch tapes using the Camcorder, but because the display is black & white, this method is generally used only to review scenes immediately after recording. To view a tape through the Camcorder's electronic viewfinder, follow these steps: Turn the Camcorder on by sliding the POWER Switch to the ON position. Press the EJECT button and insert the cassette you wish to view.
-How To Copy Your Tapes on a Home VCR cAtrnoN You can make extra copies of your videos to share with friends and @ Place a new tape into your VCR. family if you have a home ® Turn on your Camcorder. Press the EJECT button and insert the cassette you wish to copy into your Camcorder. VCR. Attach your Camcorder to your VCR as illustrated on Page 17. Put your VCR in the LINE or CAMERA mode.
-Camcorder Recording Tips. Use your Camcorder's Power Zoom to help you focus manually. Before you start recording, zoom in on your subject, adjust the POWER FOCUS Buttons (.ql and I_) 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 in sharp focus over the entire zoom range.
- 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. • RCA recommends that RCA video cassettes be used with this unit. These tapes have been manufactured to RCA's critical specifications. Use of tapes not meeting these specifications could considerably reduce the performance of your Camcorder.
-Mounting Your Camcorder on an Optional Tripod The Camcorder may be attached to a tripod when you wish to make recordings without holding the Camcorder. This will keep the Camcorder very steady and produce excellent video results. Mount the Camcorder onto a tripod by attaching the mounting screw on the tripod to the mounting hole on the bottom of the Camcorder, as shown at right. •Using the Camcorder's Shoulder Strap Among the accessories packed with four Camcorder is a shoulder strap.
-Optional Accessories Case accommodates KK040 Soft and Carrying Camcorder accessories. affords greater protection KK046 for Camcorder Hard Carrying and ac- Case cessories when CBI20 Long Play Battery: 2-hour battery extends operating time an additional 2 hours. Battery recharges from AC Adapter/Charger. CPS04 A C Adapter/ Charger operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz and lets you operate your Camcorder in foreign countries.
Check This List First If You Have a Problem Sometimes problems can be solved easily by checking a few basics. Before you call for help or take your Camcorder to an RCA Authorized Servicenter or the RCA Service Company, check the troubleshooting tips below. You could save time and money. If service should be necessary, RCA Authorized Video Camera Servicenters and the RCA Service Company are trained and equipped to furnish it.
0000TapeCounter................................. 8,13 12-volt DCPower CordJack........................ 7,10 ACAdapter/Charger ............................ 9,10,23 Accessories (Included)................................ 4 Accessories (Optional)............................ 22,23 Accessory Shoe....................................... 5 Adapter/Charger ................................ 9,10,23 Adapter/Charger (foreign countries) .................. 9,23 Adapter/Charger (supplied).........................
Powering Camcorder .................................. Precautions (Safety).................................. Private Listening (Earphone Jack) ...................... Proper Care of Camcorder ........................... PUSH/AUTO Focus Switch ........................... Quick Operation Steps .. .............................. Quick Review ...................................... REC Display in Viewfinder ...................... REC Graphic in Viewfinder .......................... Recharging Battery .............
General Power requirement: 12VDC Power consumption: 9.5 watts (nominal) Weight: 4.4 lbs. (2.0 kg) Dimensions: 4_" (W) × 91y,, " (H) × 131_6'' (D)(117 × 250 × 3_67 ram) Video Recorder Section Format: VHS Record/Playback System: Four video record/playback Video Signal: EIA Standard Color What does your warranty cover:. • Any manufacturing defect in material or workmanship. For how long after purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts.
