RCA CC634 manual Conditions Requiring Manual Focus

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Recording

Manual Focus

Under certain conditions, such as those listed, you may need to focus manually.

1.Make sure the scene select AE dial is not set to AUTO.

2.Slide the power zoom lever toward T to zoom in on your subject. To maintain proper focus throughout the zoom range, you must zoom in on the subject before adjusting the focus.

3.Press MODE until FOCUS appears beside the F1 button in the display panel. F1 FOCUS appears in the viewfinder.

4.Press and hold F1 while sliding the power zoom lever toward T or W to display a clear picture in the center of the viewfinder.

For slow focusing, slide the power zoom lever a small amount. For fast focusing, slide the lever all the way up or down.

The indicators appear in the viewfinder. The 5 or 6 indicator will flash. When the focus cannot be

adjusted any farther, the indicator will flash. When the focus cannot be

adjusted any closer, the	indicator
will flash.

5. Release the power zoom button to lock in the manual focus. The indicators appear in the viewfinder.

6.To turn off manual focus, press F1 or place the scene select AE dial to

AUTO. The indicators disappear from the viewfinder.

Conditions Requiring Manual Focus

•When recording a subject through a window.

•When recording a subject having a close foreground and a background that is far away.

•When recording two subjects at different distances that overlap in the same scene.

•When the subject is not in the center of the viewfinder.

•When recording in low-light situations.

•When recording a scene with fast motions, like a tennis swing.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model No CC634 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsRecording Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance Customer Assistance and ServiceFirst-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 Attach Adapter/Charger Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterTo Charge the Battery Charging the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Remove the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderBattery Safety Precautions Attach the Charged BatteryBattery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorOptional Car Cord Adapter Using the DCC08 Car Cord AdapterStop Button Remote ControlZoom T and W Buttons Play ButtonFF Fast Forward Button Self INT. Interval/ Time Button11 A. Audio DUB Button Remote Sensor Install Lithium CellTraveling Tips Cassette Recording Time Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Recording and Playback Speeds and TimesCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesMaking a Recording RecordingReview what you have recorded Place the Light Offautoon switch in AutoUse the zoom feature Start and stop recordingRecording Tips Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Displays Elapsed Time-Counter with Memory Stop Manual Focus Manual Focus IndicatorsManual Focus Lock Indicators Cassette WarningDew Warning White BalanceEdit Insert and Audio Dub Mode Features F1 and F2Self-Timer and Interval Time Status DisplaysElectronic Indexing Tally LightMicrophone Flying Erase HeadTape Positioning Auto Head CleanerQuick Review Feature Camera Edit FeatureTime 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 TripodAH25 Y-Adapter 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft VH83 Audio/Video CablePlease 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’s Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s LensThings to Avoid Proper Care and StorageInformation to User SpecificationsReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceLimited Warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty Product RegistrationAUDIO/RF DC/VIDEO OUT IndexTime Lapse ANIM. REC/TIME Meridian Street Indianapolis, Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Canadian Consumers