RCA CC6263 Use the Viewfinder to See What You Record, Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing

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Recording

Use the Viewfinder to See What You Record

The camcorder’s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording.

Eyepiece Focus Control

Viewfinder

180°

CAUTIONS:

Do not force the viewfinder to rotate completely around. This will damage the viewfinder and/or the camcorder.

When carrying the cam- corder with the shoulder strap, put the viewfinder down and in to help prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move.

Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing

For convenient viewing, rotate the viewfinder up or down.

Eyepiece Focus Control

The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your vision. If you wear eyeglasses, you probably can operate the camcorder without them.

It is easiest to set the correct focus by focusing on one of the viewfinder’s on-

screen displays. Look through the viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision.

The eyepiece focus control does not affect the focus of the picture actually recorded by the camcorder.

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Contents USER’S Guide CC6263 Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsTrouble Checks Specifications Optional AccessoriesLimited Warranty Index RecordingAssistance Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesFirst-Time Operation Rotate Lens Cover control to open lens cover Adjust the handstrap to fit your handAttach the adapter/charger Camera Auto places the camcorder in the AutoShot mode Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus controlSelect a recording speed Insert a tapeSelect a tape length Start and stop recording Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderPlay back what you have recorded Close the lens coverFades Review camcorder operating controlsReview camcorder’s operating controls BatteryEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Using an Optional Plug Adapter Power Your CamcorderAdapter/Charger Attach Adapter/ChargerAttach the Charged Battery Rechargeable BatteryRemove the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsUse the Refresh Button Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderCharge the Battery Battery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorUse the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterTo Remove Lithium Cell Install the Clock Lithium CellDate and Time Display Set the Date and Time Press the menu Push dial in to display the DATE/TIME menu Record Auto DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu Videocassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Time CassetteCassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesSelect a Tape Length RecordingTime-Remaining Display Time-Remaining Display Viewfinder Recording Tips Eyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingUse the Viewfinder to See What You Record Program AE Button Special Effect Indicators Battery Level IndicatorCassette Warning Auto DATE, Date, Time, or Date and TimeB. Manual White Balance Indicators Preset TitlesAT or MT Tracking Indicator Zoom IndicatorFocus Indicators Exposure Indicators +03Fade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader Tape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Steady Pix IndicatorLithium Cell Tape Length T30To Turn Off the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn on the AutoShot Mode Quick Review Feature Five-Second Record FeatureCamera Edit Feature To Turn Off the Five-Second Record ModeDigital Zooming ZoomingUse the Zoom Lever W and T Tele Macro Zooming Auto Focus FocusingConditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusManual White Balance White BalanceAuto White Balance Press the menu Push dial in to remove the menus Manual Exposure Exposure ControlAuto Exposure Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure Steady Pix FeatureTo Use the Steady Pix Feature To Fade or Wipe In or Out Fade or Wipe In or OutFade or Wipe Fade or Wipe In or Out Viewfinder DisplaysFade or Wipe Out Repeatedly Press the Fades ButtonProgram AE Button Indicator and Name Uses16X9 Mode Select a Language for the Title Preset TitlesTo Stop Recording the Title Record a Preset TitleAnimation Recording To Record Using AnimationTo Stop Animation Recording Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time LapseTo Stop Time-Lapse Recording MINTo Turn the Demo Mode Off Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode On To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapTraveling Tips Travel TipsTo Play Back a Tape PlaybackUse the Viewfinder for Playback Position the Tape Playback FeaturesVisual Search Stop-Action PauseTime Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTracking TBC Time Base CorrectorInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryUse the Cassette Adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Playback on TV or VCR with Audio/Video Inputs InstallationViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer BB99L Rechargeable Battery FB1260 Rechargeable BatteryCPS91 AC Battery Charger VH83 Audio/Video CableUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod Description Price Qty Total Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC6263 Detach Here United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local DealerTrouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsTitle. See pages Cassette. See pages Trouble Checks Video Recorder Section SpecificationsClean the Camcorder Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder’s Lens Clean the Camcorder’s ViewfinderThings to Avoid Proper Care and StorageReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceFor how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyIf you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Index SymbolsRefresh Index Information to User Tocom Meridian Street Indianapolis,