RCA CC6392 Lithium Cell, Steady Pix Indicator, Tape Length T30, Tape Speed Indicators SP or SLP

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Recording

LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays (continued)

•	appear when you have
	selected MENU in the FOCUS menu.

• and flash while you adjust

manual focus and and flash when you cannot adjust the focus

any farther.

•Details are on pages 36-37.

Lithium Cell ( )

•This indicator appears for a few seconds when you turn on the cam- corder and the clock cell is missing or needs to be replaced.

•Details are on page 17.

Self-Timer, Animation, Time-Lapse, and Five-Second Recording Indicators

( 15S and 5S )

• 5S appears when you press the 5SEC. REC button for five-second recording. Details are on page 33.

•The interval time selected for self-

timer or time-lapse recording ( 15S, 30S, 1MIN, or 5MIN) appears here. Details are on pages 48-49 and 52-53.

•The recording time selected for animation or time-lapse recording

( 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, or 5S) appears here. Details are on pages 50-51 and 52-53.

Steady Pix™ Indicator ( )

•Press the STEADY PIX button to turn Steady Pix on or off.

•The steady pix indicator () appears when Steady Pix is turned on.

•Details are on page 41.

Tape Length (T30)

The tape length (T20, T30, or T40) selected in the TAPE LENGTH menu appears here.

• Details are on pages 24-25.

Tape Speed Indicators (SP or SLP)

The tape speed selected with the SP/SLP button appears here.

•Details are on page 22.

Time Counter (M0:00:00)

•The time counter appears during playback. It is not recorded.

•An “M” appears in front of the time counter when memory-stop is on.

•Details are on page 61.

Time-Remaining Display (5MIN)

The approximate time remaining on the tape is automatically displayed. The correct tape length must be set in the TAPE LENGTH menu.

• Details are on pages 24-25.

Warnings and Information

•LENS COVER briefly flashes to remind you to open the lens cover.

LENS COVER might flash when the camcorder is used in dark areas -- even if the lens cover is open.

•TAPE END appears when the end of the tape is reached during recording or a cassette is inserted with its tape already at the end.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsTable 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 Select a recording speed Insert a tapePower Switch Indicator Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record Use the LCD MonitorUse the Viewfinder Rotate the menu Push dial to highlight Tape Length Select a tape lengthStart 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 controlsRelease 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 PrecautionsUse the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charge the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Battery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorUse the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterInstall the Clock Lithium Cell Date and Time DisplayTo Remove Lithium Cell Rotate the menu Push dial to highlight DATE/TIME Set the Date and TimePress the menu Push dial in to display the DATE/TIME menu Record Auto DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysDate Display The date is displayed and recorded Date and Time Display The date and time are displayedVideocassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Time CassetteCassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesRecording Time-Remaining DisplaySelect a Tape Length Time-Remaining Display Viewfinder Or on LCD Monitor Tape Length Indicator Tape Speed IndicatorUse the LCD Monitor Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You RecordAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing Use the ViewfinderEyepiece 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 T30AutoShot Mode To Turn on the AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode Quick Review Feature Five-Second Record FeatureCamera Edit Feature Tally LightZooming Use the Zoom Lever W and TDigital Zooming Zooming Tele Macro ZoomingAuto Focus FocusingConditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusWhite Balance Auto White BalanceManual White Balance Select Halogen when recording using halogen or tungsten Exposure Control Auto ExposureManual Exposure Steady Pix Feature To Use the 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 TitleTo Set the Self Timer Self-Timer RecordingINT. Time OFF Animation Recording To Record Using AnimationTo Stop Animation Recording Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time LapseTo Stop Time-Lapse Recording MINTo Turn the Tally Light On or Off Tally Light Turn On or OffDemo Mode To Turn the Demo Mode OnTo Turn the Demo Mode Off To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapRecording Tips PlaybackUse the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback Set the Power switch to VCR Attach a power supplyTo Play Back a Tape Insert a tapePosition the Tape Playback FeaturesVisual Search Stop-Action PauseTo Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTracking Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery Use the Cassette AdapterInsert 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 VCRTraveling Tips Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter To order accessories, contact your local DealerRechargeable Battery FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery ChargerVH83 Audio/Video Cable AH25 Y-AdapterUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod Accessory Order Form To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders Description Price Qty Total Order Form for Camcorder Models CC6372 and CC6392Detach Here Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsCamera MAN and focus manually. See pages 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 Index Index Information to User Tocom Meridian Street Indianapolis,