RCA CC638/639 manual Mode Select Dial, Full Auto Mode

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Recording

Mode Select Dial

The mode select dial lets you select automatic or manual control of several features. The center of the dial lets you focus manually and control the iris. The arrow buttons are also used with the menus.

	MENU
16X9
AE	MODES
	EIS
	FADE
	WIPE

	AUTO	H
		S
		U
BACKLIGHT		P
	S
CU
FO
FRONTLIGHT		MANUAL
	PHOTO
DATE/	EFFECTS
TIME

Full AUTO Mode

1.Place the POWER dial in CAMERA.

•The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record pause. PAUSE appears in the viewfinder.

2.Place the mode select dial in AUTO.

3.Press the thumb trigger to start recording.

•The camcorder will control the focus, exposure, and white balance for you.

Mode Select Dial

•The only scene transitions that you can use is the black fader.

•The only production special effects you can use is cinema.

•Menu changes cannot be made.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No CC638/CC639 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistancePlayback Care and MaintenanceCustomer Assistance and Service Index AlphabeticalUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Insert a tapeAdjust the handstrap to fit your hand Slide Lens Cover control to open lens coverSpslp Switch Select a recording speedSet the mode select dial to Auto Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus controlPlay back what you have recorded Place the Power switch in OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Close the lens coverReview camcorder’s operating controls Lens CoverSee Trouble Checks for details Spslp Button Also Counter R/M Button Using an Optional Plug Adapter Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Attach Adapter/ChargerAttach the Charged Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderBattery Safety Precautions Remove the BatteryCharge the Battery Use the Refresh ButtonBattery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageUsing the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterRemote Sensor Model CC639 Only Remote ControlModel CC639 Only Lithium Cell Installation Time Lapse SELF/INT. Interval Time Button Viss ButtonTime Lapse ANIM. Animation/REC Time Button REW Rewind ButtonZoom T and W Buttons FWD Fast Forward ButtonPlay Button VCR ButtonModel CC638 Only Remote Control FF Fast Forward Button 11 A. Audio DUB ButtonModel CC638 Only Install Lithium Cell Back Remote Control Holder Insert Pencil Here Lithium CellRecording Recording TipsRecording and Playback Speeds and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Cassette Recording TimeInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageMaking a Recording Appears in the viewfinderAdd fades and wipes Place the Light Offautoon switch in AutoUse the zoom and Snapshot features Start and stop recordingLCD Panel Status IndicatorsBattery Level Indicator Tape RemainingEyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingViewfinder Status Displays Viewfinder DisplaysDetails on Zoom Indicator Fade, and Wipe IndicatorsChange Indicator TitleEdit Insert Self-Timer, Animation, and Time- Lapse IndicatorsTime Remaining Display Electronic Image StabilizerDew Warning Exposure IndicatorWhite Balance Indicators If you adjust white balance Tape LengthTally Light Auto Head CleanerFlying Erase Head MicrophoneModel CC639’s Remote Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature Model CC638’s RemoteMode Select Dial Full Auto ModeTo Turn Off Manual Exposure Exposure ControlManual Exposure Conditions Requiring Manual ExposureAuto Focus FocusingFocus Lock Feature Manual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual FocusSnapshot Feature To Add Snapshots to Your TapeRecording To Turn Off EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer EISTo Turn On EIS Auto Pause Feature Electronic IndexingManual White Balance White BalanceAuto White Balance Auto White Balance Manual White Balance Outdoors Sunny Recording Menu To Display the Recording MenuRecording Menu Tape Time-Remaining Display Set the Tape LengthUsing the Zoom Lever ZoomingRecording Menu Shift Zoom Zoom Magnification To Set the Zoom RatioRecording Menu Gain Up Slow Shutter To Set Gain UpRecording Menu Color Filter To Set Color FilterTo Add a Preset Title to Your Recordings Recording Menu TitleTo Create Your Own Title To Turn Off a TitleRecording Menu Date/Time Display To Set the Date and TimeDate/Time Display Install the Clock Lithium Cell To remove batteryDate/Time Display Date/Time Display Viewfinder Displays Press DATE/TIME to select modeMode selected will be recorded To Record the Date or Date and Time on Your TapeTo Change a Feature in the Sub Menu Recording Menu Sub MenuTo Select a Jlip ID no Tally Light To Turn the Tally Light on or OFFFollow steps 1-4on the previous Self-Timer To Set the Self-TimerPress the Time Lapse Self INT./TIME button Press 5 to stop Interval Timer flashingSelf-Timer Using Remote To Record Using Animation Sub Menu Animation RecordingAnimation Recording Using the Remote Press the Time Lapse AnimSub Menu Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time LapseTo highlight Interval Timer Time-Lapse Recording Using the Remote Press the Time Lapse SelfTo Fade or Wipe Mode Select Dial in AutoFading or Wiping In and Out Indicator Menu Function To Turn Off Fade or WipeProduction Effects To Use a Production EffectTo Turn Off a Production Effect Press 16X9/AE Modes toAudio Dubbing Remote Only To Audio DubDUB Edit Insert Remote Only To Edit InsertInsert To Use the Light Set the Light Offautoon switchBuilt-In Color Enhancement Light To Replace the Bulb Assembly Replacing the BulbAttaching the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapTraveling Tips Playback Using the Cassette AdapterInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery Insert Cassette into Cassette AdapterRemove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Viewfinder Playback To Play Back a TapeStop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Tape Positioning To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTracking Installation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPress PLAY/PAUSE Remote Control MBR SET ButtonChart of VCR Code Numbers VCR Brand CodesON/OFF Copying Tapes Using Programmable Synchro Edit IN/OUT ButtonInstallation Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video InputsNormal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries Using the Optional AC088 TripodCPS91 AC Battery Charger VH83 Audio/Video Cable 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft AH25 Y-AdapterOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC638/CC639 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local Dealer800 338 Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksSee pages See pages 17Manual and focus manually. See pages Recording. See pages PagesSee 100E01, E02, E03 101Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder103 Proper Care and StorageThings to Avoid Information to User 104105 Customer Assistance and ServiceReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Limited Warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesSpecifications Index 109Edit Search + 110AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks OFF/CAMERA/VCR SwitchPause Button 111Random Assembly Edit 112VCR/OFF/CAMERA Switch 113Canadian Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,