RCA CC6392 Care and Maintenance, Clean the Camcorder’s Lens, Clean the Camcorder’s Viewfinder

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Care and Maintenance

Clean the Camcorder

To clean the camcorder’s exterior, remove any power source connected to the camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth.

Caution: Use of strong cleaning products, such as those containing alcohol or benzine, might damage the camcorder.

Clean the Camcorder’s Lens

To clean the camcorder’s lens, blow it with a blower brush and gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning might scratch the lens.

Caution: Do not touch the lens with your fingers. The oil from your skin might damage the lens.

Lens

Clean the Camcorder’s LCD Monitor

To clean the camcorder’s LCD monitor, use a clean, soft cloth to carefully wipe the monitor. Improper cleaning might scratch the monitor.

LCD

Monitor

Clean the Camcorder’s Viewfinder

You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning.

1. Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

2. Remove dust using a blower brush.

3. Reattach the eyepiece by aligning the reference marks, and then turn the eyepiece clockwise until it clicks.

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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 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 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 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 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 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 Off the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn on the AutoShot Mode Five-Second Record Feature Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit 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 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 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 Attach a power supply Set the Power switch to VCRTo Play Back a Tape Insert a tapePlayback Features Position the TapeVisual Search 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 AdapterFB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery Charger Rechargeable BatteryVH83 Audio/Video Cable 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 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