RCA CC6392 manual Exposure Control, Auto Exposure, Manual Exposure

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Recording

Exposure Control

The camcorder controls the iris for you when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO. The camcorder adjusts brightness automatically under normal conditions. You might need to adjust brightness manually when the background is too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject.

+

PUSH

–

STEADY PIX

Button

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Press In)POWER Switch in

CAMERA MAN

MENU/DISPLAY Button

Auto Exposure

The camcorder adjusts the iris for the best possible picture during auto exposure.

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

Manual Exposure

You may need to adjust exposure manually under certain conditions, such as those listed on the next page.

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
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
RETURN

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Safety Information Product RegistrationTable 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 Insert a tape Select a recording speedPower Switch Indicator Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record Use the LCD MonitorUse the Viewfinder 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 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 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 StorageRecording Time-Remaining DisplaySelect a Tape Length 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 MonitorAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing Use the ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control 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 T30AutoShot Mode To Turn on the AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode Camera Edit Feature Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature Tally LightZooming Use the Zoom Lever W and TDigital Zooming Tele Macro Zooming ZoomingFocusing Auto FocusManual Focus Conditions Requiring 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 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 OffDemo Mode To Turn the Demo Mode OnTo Turn the Demo Mode Off 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 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 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 Accessory Order Form To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders 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