RCA CC6392 manual Focusing, Auto Focus

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Recording

Focusing

The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under normal conditions. You might need to focus manually under certain conditions.

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PUSH

–

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

POWER Switch in

CAMERA MAN

Auto Focus

During auto focus the camcorder focuses on the object located in the center area of the viewfinder.

•Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO to turn on the auto focus feature. No focus indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

Notes: The low-contrast indicator

(	) in the viewfinder or LCD

monitor indicates the auto-focus system might not operate correctly due to low illumination, low or no contrast, repeated patterns, or two subjects at different distances overlapping.

Use tele macro zooming when recording a subject close to the lens or the camcorder may zoom out to focus.

The lens must be clean for the camcorder to focus accurately.

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Safety Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents AssistanceTable 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 Insert a tape Select a recording speedPower Switch Indicator Use the Viewfinder Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You RecordUse the LCD Monitor Select a tape length Rotate the menu Push dial to highlight Tape LengthPlay back what you have recorded Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Close the LCD monitor and lens coverReview camcorder operating controls FadesReview camcorder’s operating controls ReleaseAdapter/Charger Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerRemove the Battery Rechargeable BatteryAttach the Charged Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsUse the Refresh Button Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderCharge the Battery Battery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageOptional Car Cord Adapter Use the DCC08 Car Cord AdapterTo Remove Lithium Cell Install the Clock Lithium CellDate and Time Display Set the Date and Time Rotate the menu Push dial to highlight DATE/TIMEPress the menu Push dial in to display the DATE/TIME menu Record Auto DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays Date Display The date is displayed and recorded LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysSelect the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu Date and Time Display The date and time are displayedRecording Time Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes CassetteInsert and Remove Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageSelect a Tape Length RecordingTime-Remaining Display Tape Length Indicator Tape Speed Indicator Time-Remaining Display Viewfinder Or on LCD MonitorUse the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record Use the LCD MonitorEyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingUse the Viewfinder LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays Battery Level IndicatorProgram AE Button Special Effect Indicators Cassette WarningAT or MT Tracking Indicator Preset TitlesB. Manual White Balance Indicators Zoom IndicatorFade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader Bright or Volume IndicatorExposure Indicators +03 Focus IndicatorsLithium Cell Steady Pix IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Tape Length T30To Turn Off the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn on the AutoShot Mode Camera Edit Feature Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature Tally LightDigital Zooming ZoomingUse the Zoom Lever W and T Tele Macro Zooming ZoomingFocusing Auto FocusManual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual FocusManual White Balance White BalanceAuto White Balance Select Halogen when recording using halogen or tungsten Manual Exposure Exposure ControlAuto Exposure Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure Steady Pix FeatureTo Use the Steady Pix Feature Fade or Wipe In or Out To Fade or Wipe In or OutFade or Wipe Out Fade or Wipe In or Out LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysFade or Wipe 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 TitleSelf-Timer Recording To Set the Self TimerINT. Time OFF To Record Using Animation Animation RecordingTo Stop Animation Recording To Record Using Time Lapse Time-Lapse RecordingMIN To Stop Time-Lapse RecordingTally Light Turn On or Off To Turn the Tally Light On or OffTo Turn the Demo Mode Off Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode On Attach the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapPlayback Recording TipsUse the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback To Play Back a Tape Attach a power supplySet the Power switch to VCR Insert a tapeVisual Search Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Stop-Action PauseTracking To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryUse the 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 RecordingOptional Accessories Traveling TipsTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord AdapterVH83 Audio/Video Cable FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery ChargerRechargeable Battery AH25 Y-AdapterUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod United States and Canada Orders Accessory Order FormTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Order Form for Camcorder Models CC6372 and CC6392 Description Price Qty TotalDetach Here Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksCamera MAN and focus manually. See pages Cassette. See pages Trouble Checks Specifications GeneralClean the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder 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 Index Index Information to User Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom