RCA CPR 250 User Manual

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Congratulations on your choice of an
RCA Camcorder. You have selected a
precision-engineered product designed
to give you years of performance and
enjoyment.
Although your Camcorder is very simple
to use, it is important that you read and
carefully follow the instructions in this
guide until you are completely familiar
with the proper operating procedures.
This manual is arranged in the order
that we anticipate you will use it to
operate your new Camcorder, and if you
follow the instructions one step at a
time, you should be able to use your
Camcorder like a pro in about an hour.
If you should experience a problem,
always refer first to the Trouble Checks
on Page 24. In many cases, a simple
solution is all that's needed; and it
could save you a costly service call.
BE SURE TO
SAVE THESE
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
for future reference.
Should your Camcorder require service
during the warranty period, refer to the
back cover of this manual for a
description of what RCA will do and
instructions on how to request service.
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.
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
What Your Camcorder Can Do For You ...................................... 3
RCA VIDEO CASSET'FES ..................................................... 3
PREPARATIONS FOR USE
Unpacking Your Camcorder .................................................. 4
Quick Operation Steps For Experienced Users ................................. 4
LOCATION AND USE OF CONTROLS
Camcorder Operating Controls and Their Functions ......................... 5-8
BASIC OPERATION
How to Power Your Camcorder .............................................. 9
Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder ................................ 9
Charging Your Battery ..................................................... 9
Battery Level Indicator .................................................... 9
Using the AC Adapter/Charger ........................................... 10
Using the Optional DC Car Cord ......................................... 10
How to Record With Your Camcorder ....................................... 11
Using Your Camcorder's Special Recording Features ......................... 11
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) .............................................. 12
Eyepiece Focus Control ................................................... 12
Quick Review ............................................................ 12
EFV Status Display Graphics ............................................. 12
Battery Level Indicator ................................................... 12
Tape Counter and Display ................................................ 13
Memory Stop Feature .................................................... 13
Setting and Recording the Date ........................................... 13
NORMAL/SHUTTER Switch and SHUTTER SPEED Button .............. 14
AUTO IRIS Control ..................................................... 14
Color Balance ............................................................ 14
Focusing Your Camcorder (Auto, Manual and Macro) ...................... 15
Power Zoom Buttons ..................................................... 15
How to Play Back Tapes With Your Camcorder .............................. 16
Connection to a Standard TV ............................................. 16
Connection to a Video Monitor ........................................... 17
Connection to a VCR ..................................................... 17
Playing Tapes Through the Viewfinder ..................................... t8
Playing Tapes Through a TV or Video Monitor ............................ 18
HOW TO COPY YOUR TAPES ON A HOME VCR .......................... 19
HOW TO RECORD FROM YOUR TV/MONITOR ON YOUR
CAMCORDER ............................................................ 19
MAKING BETTER VIDEOS/TRAVELING TIPS/TAPE TIPS ................. 20
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................... 21
CAMCORDER ACCESSORIES
Tripod Mounting ........................................................... 22
Shoulder Strap ............................................................. 22
Optional Accessories ........................................................ 23
TROUBLE CHECKS ......................................................... 24
INDEX ................................................................... 25-26
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. Back Cover
RCA CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY ....................... Back Cover

RCA CPR 250 Specifications

Power

power requirement	12 VDC
power consumption	9.5 watts

Camera

required minimum illumination	7 lux (0.7 foot-candle)
lens diameter	46 mm
color image sensor	solid state MOS imager

Weight and Dimensions

weight	4.4 lbs (2.0 kg)
dimensions	117 × 250 × 367 mm