RCA CC6392 manual To Use the Steady Pix Feature, Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure

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Recording

Exposure Control (continued)

3.Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight EXPOSURE, and press the dial in to display the EXPOSURE menu.

EXPOSURE

AUTO

MANU

EXIT

4.Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dial in. The exposure indicator (00) appears.

5.Adjust the exposure for a dark or bright subject. The exposure you select appears.

•To brighten the image, rotate the menu PUSH dial up. You can adjust the exposure to +06.

•To darken the image, rotate the menu PUSH dial down. You can adjust the exposure to –06.

6.Press the menu PUSH dial in twice to select an exposure and remove the menus.

Notes: To return to auto exposure, select AUTO in the EXPOSURE menu or set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO.

Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure

•When recording with a bright back- ground or reverse lighting.

•When recording with a very dark background or very bright subject.

•When recording a reflective natural background — such as a beach or when skiing.

Steady Pix™ Feature

The steady pix feature corrects slight shaking of images during some recording modes.

•While zooming in on a distant subject.

•When recording an approaching small subject.

•When recording while walking or riding in a vehicle.

•When recording through a vehicle’s window.

To Use the Steady Pix™ Feature

•Press the STEADY PIX button to turn steady pix on. The steady pix indicator () appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

•Press the STEADY PIX button to turn the steady pix feature off. The steady pix indicator () disappears.

Notes: Turn steady pix off when using a tripod.

There is a small change in the picture size when using steady pix.

Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or when shooting the following:

•Subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

•Dark or dim subjects.

•Subjects with excessive backlighting.

•Scenes with movement in various directions.

•Scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance 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 Select a recording speed Insert a tapePower Switch Indicator Use the LCD Monitor Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You RecordUse the Viewfinder Rotate the menu Push dial to highlight Tape Length Select a tape lengthClose the LCD monitor and lens cover Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedFades Review camcorder operating controlsRelease Review camcorder’s operating controlsAttach Adapter/Charger Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Adapter/ChargerBattery Safety Precautions Rechargeable BatteryAttach the Charged Battery Remove the BatteryCharge 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 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 Date and Time Display The date and time are displayed LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysSelect the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu Date Display The date is displayed and recordedCassette Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Recording TimeCassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesTime-Remaining Display RecordingSelect 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 RecordUse the Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Cassette Warning Battery Level IndicatorProgram AE Button Special Effect Indicators LCD Monitor and Viewfinder DisplaysZoom Indicator Preset TitlesB. Manual White Balance Indicators AT or MT Tracking IndicatorFocus Indicators Bright or Volume IndicatorExposure Indicators +03 Fade and Wipe Indicators BK FaderTape Length T30 Steady Pix IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Lithium CellTo Turn on the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode Tally Light Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature Camera Edit FeatureUse the Zoom Lever W and T ZoomingDigital Zooming Zooming Tele Macro ZoomingAuto Focus FocusingConditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusAuto White Balance White BalanceManual White Balance Select Halogen when recording using halogen or tungsten 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 OutRepeatedly Press the Fades Button Fade or Wipe In or Out LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysFade or Wipe Fade or Wipe OutProgram 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 OffTo Turn the Demo Mode On Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode Off To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapRecording Tips PlaybackUse the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback Insert a tape Attach a power supplySet the Power switch to VCR To Play Back a TapeStop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Visual SearchTime Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTracking Use 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 VCRTraveling Tips Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter To order accessories, contact your local DealerAH25 Y-Adapter FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery ChargerRechargeable Battery VH83 Audio/Video CableUsing 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 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’s LCD Monitor Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder Clean the Camcorder’s LensThings 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,