RCA CC6373, CC6383 manual Table of Contents

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Recording (Cont.)

 

Exposure Control

40

Manual Exposure

40

Auto Exposure

40

Steady Pix™ Feature

41

Fade or Wipe In or Out

42

P. (Program) AE Button

44

16X9 Mode

45

Preset Titles

46

Select a Language for the Title ...

46

Record a Preset Title

47

Animation Recording

48

Time-Lapse Recording

50

Demo Mode

52

Attach the Shoulder Strap

53

Built-In Color Enhancement Light . 54

Playback

56

Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder

for Playback

56

To Play Back a Tape

57

Playback Features

58

Position the Tape

58

Visual Search

58

Stop-Action Pause

58

Time Counter

59

Tracking

59

TBC (Time Base Corrector)

59

Use the Cassette Adapter

60

Playback on TV (or VCR) with

 

Audio/Video Inputs

62

Recording Tips

64

Traveling Tips

64

Optional Accessories

65

Using the Optional AC088

 

Tripod

67

Order Form for Camcorder Models

 

CC6373 and CC6383

69

Trouble Checks

71

Specifications

75

Clean the Camcorder

76

Clean the Camcorder’s Lens

76

Clean the Camcorder’s LCD

 

Monitor

76

Clean the Camcorder’s Viewfinder . 76

Proper Care and Storage

77

Things to Avoid

77

Customer Assistance and

 

Service

78

Limited Warranty

79

Index

81

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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 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 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. MenuErase Protection Safety Tab VideocassettesRecording Time Cassette SP SLP 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 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 on the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode Five-Second Record Feature Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit 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 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 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 Playback Features Position the TapeVisual Search Stop-Action PauseTo Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTracking 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 FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery Charger BB99L Rechargeable BatteryVH83 Audio/Video Cable 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 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