RCA CC6392 Camera MAN and focus manually. See pages

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

 

 

 

Tape stops during

Time-counter memory might be on. Whenever an “M

rewind or fast

 

appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder

forward

 

stops rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads

 

 

M 0:00:00. Press REW 55 or FF 66 again to continue

 

 

rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M

 

 

to turn off the memory-stop feature.

 

 

Camcorder remains in

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.

pause mode

 

 

 

 

 

Dew indicator flashes

If the dew indicator ( ) flashes, there is moisture in

in viewfinder

 

the camcorder. Wait until indicator no longer appears

 

 

before operating the camcorder.

 

 

 

Poor auto-focus

Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not

operation

 

work under these conditions. Place POWER switch in

 

 

CAMERA MAN and focus manually. See pages 36-37.

 

Subject not in center of viewfinder (or monitor) or two

 

 

subjects are at different distances. Place POWER switch

 

 

in CAMERA MAN and focus manually. See pages 36-37.

 

• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.

 

 

Viewfinder displays

• Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused.

are out of focus

• Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.

 

 

Picture is too dark or

• For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors.

subject too dark

 

Press P. AE button to select SPORTS or 1/2000.

 

 

See page 44.

 

• Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and adjust the

 

 

exposure manually. See pages 40-41.

 

 

Sound is too low or

• Subject was too far from camcorder.

distorted

 

 

 

 

Picture recorded with

• Place POWER switch in CAMERA AUTO.

special effect

 

 

 

 

 

Colors do not look

Try adjusting white balance. See pages 38-39.

natural on recording

 

 

 

 

Title recorded on tape

• Title is recorded when it appears in viewfinder or on the

 

 

LCD monitor. Remove the title. See pages 46-47.

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Safety Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents AssistanceTable 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 Insert a tape Select a recording speedPower Switch Indicator Use the LCD Monitor Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You RecordUse the Viewfinder Select a tape length Rotate the menu Push dial to highlight Tape LengthSet the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder Start and stop recordingPlay back what you have recorded Close the LCD monitor and lens coverReview camcorder operating controls FadesReview camcorder’s operating controls ReleasePower Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterAdapter/Charger Attach Adapter/ChargerRechargeable Battery Attach the Charged BatteryRemove the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsCharge the Battery Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderUse the Refresh Button Battery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageOptional Car Cord Adapter Use the DCC08 Car Cord AdapterDate and Time Display Install the Clock Lithium CellTo 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 LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. MenuDate Display The date is displayed and recorded Date and Time Display The date and time are displayedErase Protection Safety Tab VideocassettesRecording Time CassetteInsert and Remove Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageTime-Remaining Display RecordingSelect 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 MonitorUse the Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Battery Level Indicator Program AE Button Special Effect IndicatorsLCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays Cassette WarningPreset Titles B. Manual White Balance IndicatorsAT or MT Tracking Indicator Zoom IndicatorBright or Volume Indicator Exposure Indicators +03Fade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader Focus IndicatorsSteady Pix Indicator Tape Speed Indicators SP or SLPLithium Cell Tape Length T30To Turn on the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode Five-Second Record Feature Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature Tally LightUse the Zoom Lever W and T ZoomingDigital Zooming Tele Macro Zooming ZoomingFocusing Auto FocusManual Focus Conditions Requiring 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 Fade or Wipe In or Out To Fade or Wipe In or OutFade or Wipe In or Out LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays Fade or WipeFade or Wipe Out 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 On Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode Off Attach the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapPlayback Recording TipsUse the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback Attach a power supply Set the Power switch to VCRTo Play Back a Tape Insert a tapePlayback Features Position the TapeVisual Search Stop-Action PauseTime 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 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 AdapterFB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery Charger Rechargeable BatteryVH83 Audio/Video Cable AH25 Y-AdapterUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Accessory Order FormUnited 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 GeneralCare and Maintenance Clean the CamcorderClean the Camcorder’s Lens 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