RCA CC6373, CC6383 manual Playback Features, Position the Tape, Visual Search, Stop-Action Pause

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Playback

Playback Features

Eyepiece Focus Control

Viewfinder TBC Button

(Also STEADY PIX Button)

P.AE and FADES Buttons

(Also Tracking Buttons)

REW (Rewind) Button

FF (Fast Forward) Button

STOP Button

PLAY/PAUSE Button

EJECT Switch

COUNTER R/M Button

POWER Switch

in VCR

Position the Tape

Set POWER switch to VCR and press STOP.

•Press and quickly release the REW (rewind) button or FF (fast forward) button to rewind or fast- forward the tape.

•Press STOP to stop the tape.

Visual Search

•During playback, press and release REW (rewind) button or FF (fast forward) button if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse.

•Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.

•For brief searching, press and hold REW (rewind) button or FF (fast

forward) button for more than two seconds. Release the button to return to normal playback.

Stop-Action Pause

•During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE to “stop the action” and view one frame of the tape.

•Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.

Caution: Pause is designed for momentary interruptions and should not be used for an extended period of time. If the camcorder remains in pause for more than five minutes, it enters the stop mode and turns off to prevent excessive tape wear.

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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