RCA CC6263 manual Insert a tape, Select a recording speed

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7. Insert a tape.

WARNING:

Never try to open the door by prying as you could damage the camcorder.

Tape Wheel

Push the door

Tape

button to close

Window

the cassette

 

compartment.

EJECT Switch

 

Slide the EJECT switch. The cassette holder opens automatically.

Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape.

Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out.

8. Select a recording speed.

SP/SLP

Button

Select SP or SLP recording speed. Press and hold the SP/SLP button to select a recording speed. The tape speed you select (SP or SLP) appears in the viewfinder.

SP – Standard play provides the best picture, but the shortest

Press the button on the cassette door to close the compartment until the cassette holder locks into place.

The camcorder enters record- pause. PAUSE appears in the viewfinder when the camcorder is in record-pause.

recording time (20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).

SLP – Extended play provides three times the recording time as SP (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape). SLP has slightly more picture noise in normal playback.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration CC6263Table of Contents AssistanceOptional Accessories Trouble Checks SpecificationsLimited 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 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 Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder Start and stop recordingPlay back what you have recorded Close the lens coverReview camcorder operating controls FadesBattery Review camcorder’s operating controlsEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Power Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterAdapter/Charger Attach Adapter/ChargerRechargeable Battery Attach the Charged BatteryRemove the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsUse the Refresh Button Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderCharge the Battery Battery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageOptional Car Cord Adapter Use the DCC08 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 Erase Protection Safety Tab VideocassettesRecording Time CassetteInsert and Remove Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageSelect 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 Battery Level Indicator Program AE Button Special Effect IndicatorsCassette Warning Auto DATE, Date, Time, or Date and TimePreset Titles B. Manual White Balance IndicatorsAT or MT Tracking Indicator Zoom IndicatorFocus Indicators Exposure Indicators +03Fade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader Steady Pix Indicator Tape Speed Indicators SP or SLPLithium Cell Tape Length T30To Turn Off the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn on the AutoShot Mode Five-Second Record Feature Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature To Turn Off the Five-Second Record ModeDigital Zooming ZoomingUse the Zoom Lever W and T Tele Macro Zooming Focusing Auto FocusManual Focus Conditions Requiring 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 Fade or Wipe In or Out To Fade or Wipe In or OutFade or Wipe In or Out Viewfinder Displays Fade or WipeFade or Wipe Out 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 RecordingTo Turn the Demo Mode Off Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode On Attach the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapTravel Tips Traveling TipsTo Play Back a Tape PlaybackUse the Viewfinder for Playback Playback Features Position the TapeVisual Search Stop-Action PauseTo Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTracking TBC Time Base CorrectorInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryUse the 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 RecordingAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer FB1260 Rechargeable Battery BB99L 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 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 SectionCare and Maintenance Clean the CamcorderClean the Camcorder’s Lens 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