RCA CC6373, CC6383 manual Use the Zoom Lever W and T, Digital Zooming

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Zoom Lever (T and W)

Recording

Zooming

You can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by moving the zoom lever on the camcorder. The camcorder automatically focuses when you zoom at most distances. Digital zooming allows you to zoom up to 200 times for Model CC6373 and 300 times for Model CC6383.

To record a close-up of a small subject closer than three feet. Turn on the TELE MACRO feature in the menu. You can record a small subject at a distance of approximately 23 inches.

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	PUSH
	—
	Menu PUSH Dial	POWER Switch in
	(Rotate or Press In)	POWER Switch in
	(Rotate or Press In)	CAMERA MAN
		CAMERA MAN
	MENU/DISPLAY Button

Use the Zoom Lever (W and T)

1.To zoom in or out (up to 16 times), rotate the zoom lever.

•To move the lens in the telephoto (close-up) direction, rotate the zoom lever toward T.

•To move the lens in the wide angle direction, rotate the zoom lever toward W.

•The zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor during zooming.

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Digital Zooming

Digital zooming makes zooming possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit) to a maximum of 300X for Model CC6383 or 200X for Model CC6373.

1.Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN.

2.Press MENU/DISPLAY to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight D. ZOOM.

D. ZOOM		ON
TELE MACRO		OFF
REC TIME		OFF
INT. TIME		OFF
DATE/TIME		ENGLISH
TITLE LANG.
DEMO MODE		OFF
RETURN

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration CC6373/CC6383Table of Contents AssistanceTable 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 Insert a tape Select a recording speedUse the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record Use the LCD MonitorUse the Viewfinder 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 Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charge the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Battery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageOptional Car Cord Adapter Use the DCC08 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 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 StorageRecording Time-Remaining DisplaySelect a Tape Length Time-Remaining Display ViewfinderOr on LCD Monitor Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record Use the LCD MonitorAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing Use the ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control 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 T30AutoShot Mode To Turn on the AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode Five-Second Record Feature Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature To Turn Off the Five-Second Record ModeZooming Use the Zoom Lever W and TDigital Zooming Tele Macro Zooming Focusing Auto FocusManual Focus Conditions Requiring 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 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 Demo Mode To Turn the Demo Mode OnTo 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 Playback Features Position the TapeVisual Search Stop-Action PauseTo Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTracking TBC Time Base CorrectorInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery Use the Cassette AdapterInsert 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 and Traveling Tips Recording TipsTraveling Tips Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery Charger BB99L Rechargeable BatteryVH83 Audio/Video Cable AH25 Y-AdapterUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod Accessory Order Form To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited 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 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