RCA CC634 manual Scene Select AE Dial, Mode Indicator Uses

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Recording

Scene Select AE Dial

The scene select AE dial lets you select one of several different effects. Turn the dial to select the effect you want. The indicator for the effect will appear in the viewfinder. Set the dial to MAN for normal recording.

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Scene Select AE Dial

 

Mode

 

Indicator

 

Uses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Places camcorder in full auto mode. 16X9, FADE,

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

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FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DISPLAY, TITLE, and MAN.W.BAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

will not operate in this mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAN

 

 

 

 

 

Use this mode for normal recording.

 

 

 

 

 

M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sports

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use when playing back recording on a VCR featuring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

special effects, such as pause or slow motion. Uses high

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shutter speeds to clearly capture fast-moving action with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

less blurring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back-Light

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use when the subject is in front of a window or with the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sun to his back. Compensates for subject appearing too

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dark because of backlighting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front-Light

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use when there is a strong front light on the subject such

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

as spotlights. Compensates for subject appearing too light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

because of strong front lighting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High Speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets shutter speed to 1/2000.

 

 

 

Shutter Speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use to record fast-moving action with less blurring. Can

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

capture faster action than sports mode. Use outdoors and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in well-lit situations when playing back recording on VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

featuring special effects, such as pause or slow motion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spotlight

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use to give the effect of the subject being in a spotlight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outer edges fade to black.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portrait

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gives the effect of the subject being framed. Outer edges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are white while center subject remains clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sepia

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture is recorded in sepia (brownish red) and offers the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

vintage look of old movies. Use it with the 16X9 mode to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

create an authentic movie theater look. See page 39.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model No CC634 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsCare and Maintenance Optional AccessoriesCustomer Assistance and Service RecordingFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesInsert a tape Attach the adapter/chargerCamera SPSLP/T203040 Set the scene select AE dial to Auto Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus controlStart and stop recording Place the Power switch in OFF to turn off the camcorderPlay back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controls MAN.W.BAL Manual Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerTo Charge the Battery Charging the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Battery Safety Precautions Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderAttach the Charged Battery Remove the BatteryBattery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorOptional Car Cord Adapter Using the DCC08 Car Cord AdapterZoom T and W Buttons Remote ControlPlay Button Stop ButtonFF Fast Forward Button Self INT. Interval/ Time Button11 A. Audio DUB Button Remote Sensor Install Lithium CellTraveling Tips Video Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording and Playback Speeds and Times Cassette Recording TimeCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesMaking a Recording RecordingUse the zoom feature Place the Light Offautoon switch in AutoStart and stop recording Review what you have recordedRecording Tips Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Displays Manual Focus Lock Indicators Manual Focus Manual Focus IndicatorsCassette Warning Elapsed Time-Counter with Memory StopDew Warning White BalanceSelf-Timer and Interval Time Mode Features F1 and F2Status Displays Edit Insert and Audio DubMicrophone Tally LightFlying Erase Head Electronic IndexingQuick Review Feature Auto Head CleanerCamera Edit Feature Tape PositioningTime Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureSet the Recording Speed and Tape Length Tape Time-Remaining DisplayZooming Power ZoomingScene Select AE Dial Mode Indicator UsesWhite Balance To Adjust White BalanceMode Mode ButtonFade Fading In and OutFade Out To Record Using the 16X9 Mode 16X9 ModeFocus Lock Feature Focusing the CamcorderAuto Focus Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusTo Manually Control Brightness Exposure Control IrisTo Use the Self Timer Self Timer Remote OnlyTo Turn Self Timer Off Recording a Title Stored in Memory TitlerCreating Your Own Title To remove battery Install the Clock Lithium CellTo Correct the Displays Set the Date and TimeTitle F2 Disp Taylor Wayne Date and Time Displays Press F2 to select modeAnimation and Time-Lapse Recording Remote Only To Record Using AnimationAnimation Recording Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time LapseTo Audio Dub Audio Dubbing Remote OnlyDisplay in Viewfinder To Edit Insert Edit Insert Remote OnlyTo Use the Light Built-In Color Enhancement LightReplacing the Bulb To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapPlayback Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery Using the Cassette AdapterInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks InstallationViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs InstallationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 TripodCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerVH83 Audio/Video Cable AH25 Y-AdapterPlease complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC634 Authorized Signature 800 338 To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsSelect AE dial in Auto . See Turn the scene select AE dial to Auto Recording. See pages Cleaning the Camcorder Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s ViewfinderThings to Avoid Proper Care and StorageInformation to User SpecificationsReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceLimited Warranty How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesAUDIO/RF DC/VIDEO OUT IndexTime Lapse ANIM. REC/TIME Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,