RCA CC6383, CC6373 manual 16X9 Mode

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Recording

16X9 Mode

The camcorder has a wide recording mode that lets you make recordings compatible with the 16X9 format. When 16X9 is activated, the camcorder records black bars at the top and bottom of the picture to produce the wide-screen effect. This is also known as “letterbox” recording.

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PUSH
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Menu PUSH
Dial	POWER Switch in
(Rotate or	POWER Switch in
Press In)	CAMERA MAN

1.Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN.

2.Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. FOCUS is highlighted.

FOCUS		AUTO
EXPOSURE		AUTO
M. W. B.		AUTO
16 X 9		OFF
TAPE LENGTH		T30
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
RETURN

3.Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight 16X9 and press it in to display the 16X9 menu.

16X9

OFF

ON

EXIT

New 16x9 TV Screen

Standard Shape TV Screen

Caution: Do not use this mode unless you have a compatible 16 X 9 TV. When played on a regular TV, black bars appear in the picture.

4.Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight OFF or ON.

• Select ON to record 16X9.

• Select OFF to turn off 16X9.

5.Press the menu PUSH dial in twice to turn 16X9 on or off and remove the menus.

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Contents USER’S Guide CC6373/CC6383 Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsTable 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 Select a recording speed Insert a tapeUse the Viewfinder Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You RecordUse the LCD Monitor Select a tape length Close the LCD monitor and lens cover Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedFades Review camcorder operating controlsLight AUTO/ON/OFF Review camcorder’s operating controlsAttach Adapter/Charger Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Adapter/ChargerBattery Safety Precautions Rechargeable BatteryAttach the Charged Battery Remove the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderCharge the Battery Battery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorUse the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional 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 Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysRecording and Playback Speeds and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Recording Time Cassette SP SLPCassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesSelect a Tape Length RecordingTime-Remaining Display Or on LCD Monitor Time-Remaining DisplayViewfinder Use the LCD Monitor Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You RecordEyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingUse the Viewfinder Cassette Warning Battery Level IndicatorProgram AE Button Special Effect Indicators LCD Monitor and Viewfinder DisplaysZoom Indicator Preset TitlesB. Manual White Balance Indicators AT or MT Tracking IndicatorFocus Indicators Bright or Volume IndicatorExposure Indicators +03 Fade and Wipe Indicators BK FaderTape Length T30 Steady Pix IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Lithium CellTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn on the AutoShot Mode To Turn Off the Five-Second Record Mode Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature Camera Edit FeatureDigital Zooming ZoomingUse the Zoom Lever W and T Tele Macro Zooming Auto Focus FocusingConditions Requiring Manual Focus 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 To Fade or Wipe In or Out Fade or Wipe In or OutRepeatedly Press the Fades Button Fade or Wipe In or Out LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysFade or Wipe Fade or Wipe OutProgram 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 To Turn the Demo Mode Off Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode On 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 Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Visual SearchTBC Time Base Corrector To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter TrackingInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryUse the 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 VCRTraveling Tips Recording and Traveling TipsRecording Tips AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer AH25 Y-Adapter FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery ChargerBB99L Rechargeable Battery VH83 Audio/Video CableUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod United States and Canada Orders Accessory Order FormTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer 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’s LCD Monitor Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder Clean the Camcorder’s LensThings 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,