RCA CC6364/CC6374 manual Setting the Tape Recording Speed

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Connections & Setup

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MENU dial

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Power switch

POWER indicator

 

 

STOP

 

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RETAKE

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LIGHT

AUTO ON

COUNTER

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CHARGE

POWER REFRESH

EJECT

 

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Setting the Tape

Recording Speed

You need to select the tape recording speed for the quality of recording you want.

1.Set the Power switch to M (manual record). (The POWER indicator comes on.)

2.Press the MENU dial in. (The CAMERA MENU appears.)

3.Rotate the MENU dial to highlight TO SYSTEM MENU. Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The SYSTEM MENU appears.)

4.Rotate the MENU dial to highlight REC MODE. Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The REC MODE menu appears.)

5.Rotate the MENU dial to highlight SP if you want the best recording quality, or SLP if you want a lesser-quality recording which provides three times the recording time as SP. Press in the MENU dial to select it.

6.When finished, press in the MENU dial again to exit.

Note: If the recording speed is switched during the recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again Camcorder User’s GuideProduct Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Recording Using the MonitorsPlayback 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 viewfinder Using the LCD monitorUse the LCD monitor or viewfinder to see what’s recording Play your recording Start recordingCharging the Battery Powering the CamcorderTurn off the camcorder Charge marker Using the Charge Marker Removing the Battery Refreshing the BatteryBattery Care and Storage Battery Level Icon Removing the power supply Using the Power Supply Using 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 Time Counter Icon TBC Time Base Corrector IconTime-Remaining Icon Recording Journalistic Shooting Recording DetailsRecording Retake Using the Zoom Lever W and TDigital 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 FeaturesCamera Menu Menu DefinitionsSystem Menu REC Time Title Lang Fade/Wipe Effects Using the Advanced FeaturesFades 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 availableWrong date and time are displayed/recorded Date and time displays disappearTape won’t eject Date/Time Settings PowerFinal Notes TBC Time Base Corrector Video RecordingTapes After Using the Camcorder Care and CleaningCleaning 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 StrapTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Using the Optional AC088 TripodVH83 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,