RCA CC6373 Bright or Volume Indicator, Exposure Indicators +03, Fade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader

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BRIGHT (or VOLUME) Indicator

•The BRIGHT indicator appears when you adjust the brightness of the monitor with the bright control (also menu PUSH dial).

•During playback, the VOLUME indicator appears when you adjust the volume of the speaker with the VOL control (also zoom lever).

Exposure Indicators (+03)

This indicator appears when you are adjusting brightness manually using the EXPOSURE menu. Make sure the POWER switch is set to CAMERA MAN.

•Details are on pages 40-41.

Fade and Wipe Indicators ( BK FADER)

Press the FADES button to display the indicator for the fade or wipe you want to select.

•BK FADER for black fade.

• MOSAIC for mosaic fade.

• SCROLL for scroll wipe.

• SLIDE for slide wipe.

• DOOR for door wipe.

•CW: CORNER for corner wipe.

•WW: WINDOW for window wipe.

•Details are on pages 42-43.

Focus Indicators (

)

These indicators appear when you are adjusting focus manually using the FOCUS menu. Make sure the POWER switch is set to CAMERA MAN.

•The focus indicators ( ) flash when the auto-focus system cannot operate properly.

•	appear when you have
	selected MENU in the FOCUS menu.

• and flash while you adjust manual focus and and flash when you cannot adjust the focus any farther.

•Details are on pages 36-37.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration CC6373/CC6383Table of Contents AssistanceTable of Contents Assistance 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 Power Switch Indicator Insert a tape Select a recording speedUse the Viewfinder Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You RecordUse the LCD Monitor Select 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 LCD monitor and lens coverReview camcorder operating controls FadesReview camcorder’s operating controls Light AUTO/ON/OFFPower 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 twice to remove the menus Record Auto DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. MenuErase Protection Safety Tab VideocassettesRecording Time Cassette SP SLP Recording and Playback Speeds and TimesInsert and Remove Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageSelect a Tape Length RecordingTime-Remaining Display Or on LCD Monitor Time-Remaining DisplayViewfinder Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record Use the LCD MonitorEyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingUse the Viewfinder Battery Level Indicator Program AE Button Special Effect IndicatorsLCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays Cassette WarningPreset Titles B. Manual White Balance IndicatorsAT or MT Tracking Indicator Zoom IndicatorBright or Volume Indicator Exposure Indicators +03Fade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader Focus IndicatorsSteady 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 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 LCD Monitor or 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 RecordingTo Stop Time-Lapse Recording To Turn the Demo Mode Off Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode On Attach the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapBuilt-In Color Enhancement Light To Use the LightReplace the Bulb Assembly To Replace the Bulb AssemblyPlayback Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape 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 RecordingTraveling Tips Recording and Traveling TipsRecording Tips AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery Charger BB99L Rechargeable BatteryVH83 Audio/Video Cable AH25 Y-AdapterUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod United States and Canada Orders Accessory Order FormTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Order Form for Camcorder Models CC6373 and CC6383 Description Price Qty TotalDetach Here Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksPress REW Cassette. See pages Trouble Checks Specifications GeneralCare and Maintenance Clean the CamcorderClean the Camcorder’s Lens Clean the Camcorder’s LCD MonitorProper 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 Index Index Index Index Information to User Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom