RCA CC6383 Lithium Cell, Steady Pix Indicator, Tape Length T30, Tape Speed Indicators SP or SLP

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Recording

LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays (Continued)

Lithium Cell ( )

•This indicator appears for a few seconds when you turn on the cam- corder and the clock cell is missing or needs to be replaced.

•Details are on page 17.

Animation, Time-Lapse, and Five- Second Recording Indicators ( 15S

and 5S )

• 5S appears when you press the 5SEC. REC button for five-second recording. Details are on page 33.

•The interval time selected for time- lapse recording ( 15S, 30S, 1MIN, or 5MIN) appears here. Details are on pages 50-51.

•The recording time selected for animation or time-lapse recording ( 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, or 5S)

appears here.Details are on pages 48- 50 and 50-51.

Steady Pix™ Indicator ()

•Press the STEADY PIX button to turn the Steady Pix feature on or off.

•The Steady Pix indicator () appears when the Steady Pix feature is on.

•Details are on page 41.

Tape Length (T30)

The tape length (T20, T30, T35, or T40) selected in the TAPE LENGTH menu appears here.

• Details are on pages 24-25.

Tape Speed Indicators (SP or SLP)

The tape speed selected with the SP/SLP button appears here.

•Details are on page 22.

TBC (Time Base Corrector)

•During playback, press and hold the STEADY PIX button to turn TBC on or off. TBC appears when the time base corrector is turned on. Details are on page 59.

Time Counter (M0:00:00)

•The time counter appears during playback. It is not recorded.

•An “M” appears in front of the time counter when memory-stop is on.

•Details are on page 59.

Time-Remaining Display (5MIN)

The approximate time remaining on the tape is automatically displayed. The correct tape length must be set in the TAPE LENGTH menu.

• Details are on pages 24-25.

Warnings and Information

•CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT appears when excessive moisture has entered the camcorder. Place the camcorder in a warm, dry area until this indicator disappears.

•LENS COVER briefly flashes to remind you to open the lens cover.

LENS COVER might flash when the camcorder is used in dark areas -- even if the lens cover is open.

•TAPE END appears when the end of the tape is reached during recording or a cassette is inserted with its tape already at the end.

•HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears when the tape head is dirty.

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Contents USER’S Guide CC6373/CC6383 Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsTable of Contents Unpack 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 Power Switch Indicator Select a recording speed Insert a tapeUse the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record Use the LCD MonitorUse the Viewfinder Select a tape length Start and stop recording Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderPlay back what you have recorded Close the LCD monitor and lens coverFades Review camcorder operating controlsLight AUTO/ON/OFF Review camcorder’s operating controlsUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Power Your CamcorderAdapter/Charger Attach Adapter/ChargerAttach the Charged Battery Rechargeable BatteryRemove the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsUse the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charge the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Battery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorUse the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional 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 twice to remove the menus Record Auto DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysVideocassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Time Cassette SP SLP Recording and Playback Speeds and TimesCassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesRecording Time-Remaining DisplaySelect a Tape Length Time-Remaining Display ViewfinderOr on LCD Monitor Use the LCD Monitor Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You RecordAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing Use the ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Program AE Button Special Effect Indicators Battery Level IndicatorLCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays Cassette WarningB. Manual White Balance Indicators Preset TitlesAT or MT Tracking Indicator Zoom IndicatorExposure Indicators +03 Bright or Volume IndicatorFade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader Focus IndicatorsTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Steady Pix IndicatorLithium Cell Tape Length T30AutoShot Mode To Turn on the AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode Quick Review Feature Five-Second Record FeatureCamera Edit Feature To Turn Off the Five-Second Record ModeZooming Use the Zoom Lever W and TDigital Zooming Tele Macro Zooming Auto Focus FocusingConditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusWhite Balance Auto White BalanceManual White Balance Press the menu Push dial to remove the menus Exposure Control Auto ExposureManual Exposure Steady Pix Feature To Use the Steady Pix FeatureConditions Requiring Manual Exposure To Fade or Wipe In or Out Fade or Wipe In or OutFade or Wipe Fade or Wipe In or Out LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysFade or Wipe Out Repeatedly Press the Fades ButtonProgram 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 Demo Mode To Turn the Demo Mode OnTo Turn the Demo Mode Off To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapTo Use the Light Built-In Color Enhancement LightTo Replace the Bulb Assembly Replace the Bulb AssemblyUse the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Position the Tape Playback FeaturesVisual Search Stop-Action PauseTime Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTracking TBC Time Base CorrectorInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery Use the Cassette AdapterInsert 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 VCRRecording and Traveling Tips Recording TipsTraveling Tips Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter BB99L Rechargeable Battery FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery ChargerVH83 Audio/Video Cable AH25 Y-AdapterUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod Accessory Order Form To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders Description Price Qty Total Order Form for Camcorder Models CC6373 and CC6383Detach Here Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsPress REW Cassette. See pages Trouble Checks General SpecificationsClean the Camcorder Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder’s Lens Clean the Camcorder’s LCD MonitorThings 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 Index Index Index Information to User Tocom Meridian Street Indianapolis,