RCA CC6364/CC6374 manual Battery Level Icon, Battery Care and Storage

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Connections & Setup

Battery Level Icon

The battery level icon appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor and reveals the amount of power left in the rechargeable battery.

Note: The battery level icon is not recorded on the tape.

This icon appears when battery is fully charged.

The icon changes to show that you’ve used some of the battery’s power.

As you use more of the battery’s power, the icon changes again.

This battery icon flashes in the viewfinder or LCD monitor when the battery power is almost gone. The camcorder turns off automatically after a few seconds.

Battery Care and Storage

•After repeated charging and use, battery life gradually decreases. When operation time is too short to be useful, the battery should be replaced.

•If the battery pack becomes too hot, remove it from the camcorder and let it cool down.

•Do not short the battery’s terminals.

•Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

•Use the battery only with specified adapter/chargers and camcorders.

•Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing it to excessive heat – over 149˚F (65˚C) could be hazardous.

ATTENTION: The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel- cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates Thomson Consumer Electronics is

	voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these
	batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the
	United States or Canada. The RBRC® program provides a convenient	RBRC
	alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the	RBRC

municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. Thomson Consumer Electronics’ involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.

RBRC

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again Camcorder User’s GuideProduct Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Using the Monitors RecordingPlayback Other Information Advanced FeaturesTape Care and Storage Things to Avoid Accessories Order FormConnections & Setup Parts Checklist Connections & SetupMenu Buttons and ControlsCharge Getting Started Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAttach the lens cap Adjust the hand strapAttach the power supply Turn on the camcorder Set the video light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch to Auto CC6374 onlyTape window facing out Insert a cassette tapeUsing the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderUse the LCD monitor or viewfinder to see what’s recording Play your recording Start recordingPowering the Camcorder Charging the BatteryTurn off the camcorder Charge marker Using the Charge Marker Removing the Battery Refreshing the BatteryBattery Care and Storage Battery Level IconUsing the Power Supply Removing the power supplyUsing an Optional Plug Adapter in Foreign Countries Using the Shoulder Strap Setting the Date and Time Setting the Tape Recording Speed Setting the Tape Length Using the Monitors Seeing What You Are Recording Using the LCD MonitorEyepiece Focus Control Using the ViewfinderOn-screen Icons Volume - - - - - +Auto Date, Date, Time, or Date and Time Icons DEC 25 Recording and Playback IconsSpecial Effect Icons Stretch MonotoneB. Manual White Balance Icons Preset TitlesStatus Icons Tracking IconsZoom Icon Bright and Volume IconsExposure Icon Fade and Wipe IconsOther Icons TBC Time Base Corrector Icon Time Counter IconTime-Remaining Icon Recording Journalistic Shooting Recording DetailsRecording Using the Zoom Lever W and T RetakeDigital and Optical Zooming Using Digital Zoom Using the Video Light CC6374 only Using Steady PixVideo Light Details Recording Tips Playback Basic Playback Playback OptionsTips Adjusting the Tracking Using TBC Time Base CorrectorUsing Counter Memory Still Playback ModeShuttle Search Choose your Connection Using the Cassette Tape AdapterFacing up Inserting the Tape into the Cassette Tape AdapterGently close the adapter’s tape compartment lid Removing the Tape from the Cassette Tape AdapterConnecting to a TV or VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks Tape Dubbing Advanced Features Using the Menus For Advanced Adjustment Advanced FeaturesMenu Definitions Camera MenuSystem Menu REC Time Title Lang Using the Advanced Features Fade/Wipe EffectsFades Wipes ShutterSD Shadow Program AE With Special EffectsS1/2000 2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Digital EffectsExposure Control Auto Focus FocusingManual Focus MWB White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Display Date/Time InsertInstant Titles System Menu AnimationTime-Lapse Other Information No power is supplied TroubleshootingPower suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself Some menus or features are not availableRear of the LCD monitor is hot An error number i.e. E03 appearsLCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens are dirty Image is out of focusRecording cannot be performed Picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake modeRecording does not start Animation or Time-Lapse is not availableDate and time displays disappear Wrong date and time are displayed/recordedTape won’t eject Power Date/Time SettingsFinal Notes TBC Time Base Corrector Video RecordingTapes Care and Cleaning After Using the CamcorderCleaning The Camcorder Tape Care and Storage Proper Care and StorageThings to Avoid Traveling TipsAC Power Supply SpecificationsCamcorder Audio/Video JacksReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceBy Thomson Limited Warranty Option What your warranty does not cover If you purchased your camcorder outside the United States How State Law relates to warrantyFCC and Industry Canada Information 244427 FB1260 Rechargeable Battery Pack Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case ACS091 Shoulder StrapUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod To order accessories, contact your local DealerVH83 A/V Cable United States and Canada Orders Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PADescription Price Qty Total Accessories Order FormUSE Your Credit Card This Page Left Blank Intentionally Index SymbolsIndex 100 Chapter 101 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,