RCA CC6383 manual Time Counter, Tracking, TBC Time Base Corrector, To Use the Memory-Stop Feature

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Time Counter

The time-counter display shows the actual time elapsed when playing back a segment of tape. The memory-stop feature helps locate a certain point on the tape. Turn memory stop on to stop the tape automatically during rewind or fast forward when the time counter reaches M 0:00:00.

To Use the Memory-Stop Feature

1.Locate the place on the tape you want to return to, set the POWER switch to VCR, and press COUNTER R/M for more than two seconds to reset the counter to 0:00:00.

2.Press COUNTER R/M for less than one second to turn the time counter’s memory-stop feature on or off. When memory stop is on, an M appears before the time counter.

M 0:00:00

3.Continue to play the tape. When you want to return to the place you marked, press the STOP button.

4.Press REW . The tape rewinds to the time counter reading of

M 0:00:00.

Tracking

During playback, streaks may appear in the playback picture. Press both tracking buttons (P.AE and FADES buttons) to activate manual tracking. Press either

button again until the streaks disappear. MT appears during manual tracking.

MT

Press both tracking buttons again to turn automatic tracking back on. AT flashes in the viewfinder for a few seconds and then disappears.

Note: The tracking buttons may have no effect on tapes recorded on other camcorders or VCRs.

TBC (Time Base Corrector)

During playback, TBC reduces jitter from fluctuating video signals even on old tapes. If picture appears distorted, try turning TBC off.

Press and hold the STEADY PIX button for at least one second to turn TBC off or on. It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working.

The TBC indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when TBC is turned on and disappears when TBC is turned off.

TBC

Notes: TBC does not operate during visual search or stop-action pause. The picture may be distorted when normal playback resumes after visual search or stop-action pause.

The picture may be distorted if TBC is turned on or off at the edit in/out points.

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Contents USER’S Guide CC6373/CC6383 Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsTable 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 Select a recording speed Insert a tapeUse the LCD Monitor Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You RecordUse the Viewfinder Select a tape length Start and stop recording Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderPlay back what you have recorded Close the LCD monitor and lens coverFades Review camcorder operating controlsLight AUTO/ON/OFF Review camcorder’s operating controlsUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Power Your CamcorderAdapter/Charger Attach Adapter/ChargerAttach the Charged Battery Rechargeable BatteryRemove the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsCharge the Battery Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderUse the Refresh Button Battery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorUse the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional 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 Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysVideocassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Time Cassette SP SLP Recording and Playback Speeds and TimesCassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesTime-Remaining Display RecordingSelect a Tape Length Viewfinder Time-Remaining DisplayOr on LCD Monitor Use the LCD Monitor Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You RecordUse the Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Program AE Button Special Effect Indicators Battery Level IndicatorLCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays Cassette WarningB. Manual White Balance Indicators Preset TitlesAT or MT Tracking Indicator Zoom IndicatorExposure Indicators +03 Bright or Volume IndicatorFade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader Focus IndicatorsTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Steady Pix IndicatorLithium Cell Tape Length T30To Turn on the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode Quick Review Feature Five-Second Record FeatureCamera Edit Feature To Turn Off the Five-Second Record ModeUse the Zoom Lever W and T ZoomingDigital Zooming Tele Macro Zooming Auto Focus FocusingConditions Requiring Manual Focus 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 To Fade or Wipe In or Out Fade or Wipe In or OutFade or Wipe Fade or Wipe In or Out LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysFade or Wipe Out Repeatedly Press the Fades ButtonProgram 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 On Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode Off 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 Position the Tape Playback FeaturesVisual Search Stop-Action PauseTime Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTracking TBC Time Base CorrectorUse the Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryInsert Cassette into 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 VCRRecording Tips Recording and Traveling TipsTraveling Tips To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter BB99L Rechargeable Battery FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery ChargerVH83 Audio/Video Cable AH25 Y-AdapterUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Accessory Order FormUnited States and Canada Orders 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 Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder’s Lens Clean the Camcorder’s LCD MonitorThings 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,