RCA CC6263 manual Title. See pages

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

Tape stops during

Time-counter memory might be on. Whenever an “M

rewind or fast

 

appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder

forward

 

stops rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads

 

 

M 0:00:00. Press REW

or FF

again to continue

 

 

rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M

 

 

to turn off the memory-stop feature.

 

 

 

Camcorder remains in

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.

pause mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dew indicator flashes

• If CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT

in viewfinder

 

flashes, there is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until warning

 

 

no longer appears before operating the camcorder.

 

 

 

Poor auto-focus

Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not

operation

 

work under these conditions. Place POWER switch in

 

 

CAMERA MAN and focus manually. See pages 36-37.

 

Subject not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are at

 

 

different distances. Place POWER switch in CAMERA

 

 

MAN and focus manually. See pages 36-37.

 

• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.

 

 

Viewfinder displays

• Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused.

are out of focus

• Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.

 

 

 

Picture is too dark or

• For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors.

subject too dark

 

Press P. AE button to select SPORTS or 1/2000.

 

 

See page 44.

 

 

 

• Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and adjust the

 

 

exposure manually. See pages 40-41.

 

 

 

 

Sound is too low or

• Subject was too far from camcorder.

 

distorted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture recorded with

• Place POWER switch in CAMERA AUTO.

special effect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colors do not look

Try adjusting white balance. See pages 38-39.

natural on recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

Title recorded on tape

• Title is recorded when it appears in viewfinder. Remove

 

 

the title. See pages 46-47.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Guide CC6263 Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsRecording Optional AccessoriesTrouble Checks Specifications Limited Warranty IndexAssistance 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 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 BatteryUse 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 Cassette Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Recording TimeCassette 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 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 IndicatorFocus Indicators Exposure Indicators +03Fade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader Tape Length T30 Steady Pix IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Lithium CellTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn on the AutoShot Mode To Turn Off the Five-Second Record Mode Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature Camera Edit FeatureDigital 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 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 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 Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Visual SearchTBC Time Base Corrector To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter TrackingInsert 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 VH83 Audio/Video Cable FB1260 Rechargeable BatteryBB99L Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery ChargerUsing 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’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,