RCA CC6373, CC6383 manual To Turn on the AutoShot Mode, To Turn Off the AutoShot Mode

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Recording

5SEC. REC Button

SEARCH

R Button

SEARCH F

Button

MENU/

DISPLAY

Button

Thumb

SP/SLP POWER Trigger

Button Switch

Microphone

AutoShot™ Mode

The POWER switch lets you select automatic or manual control of several features.

To Turn on the AutoShot™ Mode

1.Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO. The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record- pause. P AUSE appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

2.Press the thumb trigger to start recording.

•The camcorder automatically controls focus, exposure, and white balance.

•The MENU/DISPLAY button and menu PUSH dial will not operate.

•AUTO DATE is selected for the date and time display.

To Turn Off the AutoShot™ Mode

1.Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration CC6373/CC6383Table of Contents AssistanceTable of Contents First-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 Power Switch Indicator Insert a tape Select a recording speedUse the LCD Monitor Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You RecordUse the Viewfinder Select a tape length Play back what you have recorded Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Close the LCD monitor and lens coverReview camcorder operating controls FadesReview camcorder’s operating controls Light AUTO/ON/OFFAdapter/Charger Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerRemove the Battery Rechargeable BatteryAttach the Charged Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsCharge the Battery Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderUse the Refresh Button Battery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageOptional Car Cord Adapter Use the DCC08 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 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. MenuRecording Time Cassette SP SLP Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Recording and Playback Speeds and TimesInsert and Remove Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageTime-Remaining Display RecordingSelect a Tape Length Viewfinder Time-Remaining DisplayOr on LCD Monitor Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record Use the LCD MonitorUse the Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays Battery Level IndicatorProgram AE Button Special Effect Indicators Cassette WarningAT or MT Tracking Indicator Preset TitlesB. Manual White Balance Indicators Zoom IndicatorFade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader Bright or Volume IndicatorExposure Indicators +03 Focus IndicatorsLithium Cell Steady Pix IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Tape Length T30To Turn on the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode Camera Edit Feature Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature To Turn Off the Five-Second Record ModeUse the Zoom Lever W and T ZoomingDigital Zooming Tele Macro Zooming Focusing Auto FocusManual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual FocusAuto White Balance White BalanceManual White Balance Press the menu Push dial to remove the menus Auto Exposure Exposure ControlManual Exposure To Use the Steady Pix Feature Steady Pix FeatureConditions Requiring Manual Exposure Fade or Wipe In or Out To Fade or Wipe In or OutFade or Wipe Out Fade or Wipe In or Out LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysFade or Wipe 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 On Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode Off 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 Visual Search Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Stop-Action PauseTracking To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter TBC Time Base CorrectorUse the Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryInsert Cassette into 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 RecordingRecording Tips Recording and Traveling TipsTraveling Tips To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter VH83 Audio/Video Cable FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery ChargerBB99L Rechargeable Battery AH25 Y-AdapterUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Accessory Order FormUnited States and Canada Orders 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 GeneralClean the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder 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