RCA CC6263 manual Exposure Control, Auto Exposure, Manual Exposure

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Recording

Exposure Control

The camcorder controls the iris for you when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO. The camcorder adjusts brightness automatically under normal conditions. You might need to adjust brightness manually when the background is too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject.

STEADY PIX

Button

+

PUSH

–

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Press In)POWER Switch in

CAMERA MAN

MENU/DISPLAY Button

Auto Exposure

The camcorder adjusts the iris for the best possible picture during auto exposure.

•Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO to turn on the automatic exposure feature. No indicator appears in the viewfinder.

Manual Exposure

You may need to adjust exposure manually under certain conditions, such as those listed on the next page.

1.Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN.

2.Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder. FOCUS is highlighted.

FOCUS		AUTO
EXPOSURE		AUTO
M. W. B.		AUTO
16 X 9		OFF
TAPE LENGTH		T30
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
RETURN

3.Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight EXPOSURE, and press the dial in to display the EXPOSURE menu.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration CC6263Table of Contents AssistanceLimited Warranty Index Optional AccessoriesTrouble Checks Specifications 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 Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Camera Auto places the camcorder in the AutoShot modeInsert a tape Select a recording speedSelect a tape length Play back what you have recorded Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Close the lens coverReview camcorder operating controls FadesBattery Review camcorder’s operating controlsEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Adapter/Charger Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerRemove the Battery Rechargeable BatteryAttach the Charged Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsUse the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charge the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Battery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageOptional Car Cord Adapter Use the DCC08 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 Recording Time Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes CassetteInsert and Remove Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageRecording 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 Cassette Warning Battery Level IndicatorProgram AE Button Special Effect Indicators Auto DATE, Date, Time, or Date and TimeAT or MT Tracking Indicator Preset TitlesB. Manual White Balance Indicators Zoom IndicatorExposure Indicators +03 Fade and Wipe Indicators BK FaderFocus Indicators Lithium Cell Steady Pix IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Tape Length T30AutoShot Mode To Turn on the AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode Camera Edit Feature Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature To Turn Off the Five-Second Record ModeZooming Use the Zoom Lever W and TDigital Zooming Tele Macro Zooming Focusing Auto FocusManual Focus Conditions Requiring 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 Fade or Wipe In or Out To Fade or Wipe In or OutFade or Wipe Out Fade or Wipe In or Out Viewfinder DisplaysFade or Wipe Repeatedly Press the Fades ButtonIndicator and Name Uses Program AE Button16X9 Mode Preset Titles Select a Language for the TitleRecord a Preset Title To Stop Recording the TitleTo Record Using Animation Animation RecordingTo Stop Animation Recording To Record Using Time Lapse Time-Lapse RecordingMIN To Stop Time-Lapse RecordingDemo Mode To Turn the Demo Mode OnTo Turn the Demo Mode Off Attach the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapTravel Tips Traveling TipsPlayback Use the Viewfinder for PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Visual Search Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Stop-Action PauseTracking To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter TBC Time Base CorrectorInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery Use the Cassette AdapterInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Installation Playback on TV or VCR with Audio/Video InputsPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or RecordingOptional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter CPS91 AC Battery Charger FB1260 Rechargeable BatteryBB99L Rechargeable Battery VH83 Audio/Video CableUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6263Description Price Qty Total Detach Here To order accessories, contact your local Dealer United States and Canada OrdersTrouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksTitle. See pages Cassette. See pages Trouble Checks Specifications Video Recorder SectionClean the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder Clean the Camcorder’s ViewfinderProper Care and Storage Things to AvoidCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty For how long after your purchaseIf you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Symbols IndexRefresh Index Information to User Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom