RCA CC6263 Lithium Cell, Steady Pix Indicator, Tape Length T30, Tape Speed Indicators SP or SLP

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Recording

Viewfinder Displays (Continued)

Lithium Cell ( )

•This indicator appears for a few seconds when you turn on the cam- corder and the clock cell is missing or needs to be replaced.

•Details are on page 17.

Animation, Time-Lapse, and Five- Second Recording Indicators ( 15S

and 5S )

• 5S appears when you press the 5SEC. REC button for five-second recording. Details are on page 33.

•The interval time selected for time- lapse recording ( 15S, 30S, 1MIN, or 5MIN) appears here. Details are on pages 50-51.

•The recording time selected for animation or time-lapse recording ( 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, or 5S) appears here.Details are on pages 48-50 and 50-51.

Steady Pix™ Indicator ()

•Press the STEADY PIX button to turn the Steady Pix feature on or off.

•The Steady Pix indicator () appears when the Steady Pix feature is on.

•Details are on page 41.

Tape Length (T30)

The tape length (T20, T30, T35, or T40) selected in the TAPE LENGTH menu appears here.

• Details are on pages 22-24.

Tape Speed Indicators (SP or SLP)

The tape speed selected with the SP/SLP button appears here.

•Details are on page 22.

TBC (Time Base Corrector)

•During playback, press and hold the STEADY PIX button to turn TBC on or off. TBC appears when the time base corrector is turned on. Details are on page 57.

Time Counter (M0:00:00)

•The time counter appears during playback. It is not recorded.

•An “M” appears in front of the time counter when memory-stop is on.

•Details are on page 57.

Time-Remaining Display (5MIN)

The approximate time remaining on the tape is automatically displayed. The correct tape length must be set in the TAPE LENGTH menu.

•Details are on pages 24-25.

Warnings and Information

•CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT appears when excessive moisture has entered the camcorder. Place the camcorder in a warm, dry area until this indicator disappears.

•LENS COVER briefly flashes to remind you to open the lens cover.

LENS COVER might flash when the camcorder is used in dark areas -- even if the lens cover is open.

•TAPE END appears when the end of the tape is reached during recording or a cassette is inserted with its tape already at the end.

•HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears when the tape head is dirty.

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Contents USER’S Guide CC6263 Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsTrouble Checks Specifications Optional AccessoriesLimited Warranty Index RecordingUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAssistance Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand Attach the adapter/chargerRotate Lens Cover control to open lens cover 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 Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charge the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Battery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorUse the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterInstall the Clock Lithium Cell Date and Time DisplayTo Remove Lithium Cell 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 CassettesRecording Time-Remaining DisplaySelect a Tape Length Time-Remaining Display Viewfinder Recording Tips Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing Use the Viewfinder to See What You RecordEyepiece Focus Control 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 IndicatorExposure Indicators +03 Fade and Wipe Indicators BK FaderFocus Indicators Tape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Steady Pix IndicatorLithium Cell Tape Length T30AutoShot Mode To Turn on the AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode Quick Review Feature Five-Second Record FeatureCamera Edit Feature To Turn Off the Five-Second Record ModeZooming Use the Zoom Lever W and TDigital Zooming Tele Macro Zooming Auto Focus FocusingConditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusWhite Balance Auto White BalanceManual White Balance Press the menu Push dial in to remove the menus Exposure Control Auto ExposureManual Exposure Steady Pix Feature To Use the Steady Pix FeatureConditions Requiring Manual Exposure 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 MINDemo Mode To Turn the Demo Mode OnTo Turn the Demo Mode Off To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapTraveling Tips Travel TipsPlayback Use the Viewfinder for PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Position the Tape Playback FeaturesVisual Search Stop-Action PauseTime Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTracking TBC Time Base CorrectorInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery Use the Cassette AdapterInsert Cassette into 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 VCROptional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter BB99L Rechargeable Battery FB1260 Rechargeable BatteryCPS91 AC Battery Charger VH83 Audio/Video CableUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6263Description Price Qty Total 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,