RCA CC638/639 manual Auto White Balance, Manual White Balance

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Recording

White Balance

Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about. This is achieved by adjusting the way the camcorder “sees” and records the light source in the scene you wish to record. Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance. However, under certain conditions, such as recording an object with various shades of the same color or when recording a predominant red or brown object outdoors, you may want to adjust white balance manually.

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Auto White Balance

During auto white balance, the camcorder will automatically adjust the white balance.

1.Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.

2.Place the mode select dial in AUTO

Manual White Balance

1. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.

3.Press the MAN.W.BAL (manual white balance) button until one of the manual white balance indicators appears in the viewfinder.

Select MWB when shooting subjects with different color temperatures and adjust the white balance as follows:

Note: Connecting your camcorder to a color TV monitor may be helpful when making white balance adjustments.

2.Place the mode select dial in

MANUAL.

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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 AdapterModel CC639 Only Lithium Cell Installation Model CC639 Only Remote ControlRemote Sensor 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 RemainingViewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Details on Viewfinder DisplaysStatus Displays 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 ExposureFocus Lock Feature FocusingAuto Focus Manual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual FocusSnapshot Feature To Add Snapshots to Your TapeRecording To Turn On EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer EISTo Turn Off EIS Auto Pause Feature Electronic IndexingAuto White Balance White BalanceManual 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 MenuFollow steps 1-4on the previous Tally Light To Turn the Tally Light on or OFFTo Select a Jlip ID no Self-Timer To Set the Self-TimerSelf-Timer Using Remote Press 5 to stop Interval Timer flashingPress the Time Lapse Self INT./TIME button To Record Using Animation Sub Menu Animation RecordingAnimation Recording Using the Remote Press the Time Lapse AnimTo highlight Interval Timer To Record Using Time LapseSub Menu Time-Lapse Recording Time-Lapse Recording Using the Remote Press the Time Lapse SelfFading or Wiping In and Out Mode Select Dial in AutoTo Fade or Wipe 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 Built-In Color Enhancement Light Set the Light Offautoon switchTo Use the 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 TapeVisual Searching Tape Positioning Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTracking Installation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksPress PLAY/PAUSE Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording 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 InputsViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 TripodFB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries VH83 Audio/Video Cable 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft AH25 Y-AdapterPlease complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC638/CC639 Authorized Signature 800 338 To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksManual and focus manually. See pages See pages 17See pages Recording. See pages PagesSee 100E01, E02, E03 101Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s ViewfinderThings to Avoid Proper Care and Storage103 Information to User 104Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and Service105 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,