RCA CC6263 manual Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control

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First-Time Operation

5.Set POWER (CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUTO/OFF/VCR) switch to CAMERA AUTO.

POWER Switch and

Indicator

•The power indicator lights.

•The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record (CAMERA MAN or CAMERA AUTO), turn the power off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR).

•CAMERA AUTO places the camcorder in the AutoShot™ mode.

In the AutoShot™ mode, the focus, exposure, and white balance are automatically controlled by the camcorder. Many of the special

effects do not operate in this mode. Details on page 32.

•CAMERA MAN allows you to control many of the special features of the camcorder.

•The camcorder automatically turns off if it remains in record-pause for five minutes. Set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to

CAMERA.

6. Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control.

Electronic

Viewfinder

Eyepiece

Focus

Control

180°

You can see what you record in the viewfinder.

•Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortable viewing position.

•Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision.

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Contents USER’S Guide CC6263 Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsRecording Optional AccessoriesTrouble Checks Specifications Limited Warranty IndexFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAssistance Attach the adapter/charger Adjust the handstrap to fit your handRotate 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 Close the lens cover Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedFades Review camcorder operating controlsReview camcorder’s operating controls BatteryEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Attach Adapter/Charger Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Adapter/ChargerBattery Safety Precautions Rechargeable BatteryAttach the Charged Battery Remove the BatteryCharge the Battery Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderUse the Refresh Button Battery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorUse the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterDate and Time Display Install the Clock Lithium CellTo 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 Cassette Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Recording TimeCassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesTime-Remaining Display RecordingSelect a Tape Length Time-Remaining Display Viewfinder Recording Tips Use the Viewfinder to See What You Record Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Auto DATE, Date, Time, or Date and Time Battery Level IndicatorProgram AE Button Special Effect Indicators Cassette WarningZoom Indicator Preset TitlesB. Manual White Balance Indicators AT or MT Tracking IndicatorFade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader Exposure Indicators +03Focus Indicators Tape Length T30 Steady Pix IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Lithium CellTo Turn on the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode To Turn Off the Five-Second Record Mode Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature Camera Edit FeatureUse the Zoom Lever W and T ZoomingDigital Zooming Tele Macro Zooming Auto Focus FocusingConditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusAuto White Balance White BalanceManual White Balance Press the menu Push dial in to remove the menus Auto Exposure Exposure ControlManual Exposure To Use the Steady Pix Feature Steady Pix FeatureConditions Requiring Manual Exposure To Fade or Wipe In or Out Fade or Wipe In or OutRepeatedly Press the Fades Button Fade or Wipe In or Out Viewfinder DisplaysFade or Wipe Fade or Wipe OutProgram 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 On Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode Off To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapTraveling Tips Travel TipsUse the Viewfinder for Playback PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Visual SearchTBC Time Base Corrector To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter TrackingUse the Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryInsert 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 VCRTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter VH83 Audio/Video Cable FB1260 Rechargeable BatteryBB99L Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery ChargerUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6263 Accessory Order FormDescription 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’s Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder Clean the Camcorder’s LensThings 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,