RCA CC6392 manual Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

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Playback

Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs (continued)

Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

1.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel.

B.Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera mode”, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

2.Set the POWER switch to VCR to turn on the camcorder. The power indicator lights.

3.Press PLAY/PAUSE.

•During playback, use the playback features on pages 60-61.

4.To copy what the camcorder is playing, place a blank cassette in the VCR, and press the VCR’s RECORD button.

Note: Make sure the memory-stop feature is turned off (press COUNTER R/M) or the camcorder enters play-pause when the counter reaches M 0:00:00.

5.Press STOP when you are finished.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of copyrighted material may infringe the rights of others.

Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording)

1.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to the video input channel.

B.Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera mode”, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

2.Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Note: Turn the TV’s volume down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.

3.Press the thumb trigger to begin recording. You can watch what the camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.

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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,