RCA CC616 Cassette Warning, Elapsed Time-Counter with Memory Stop, Scene Select AE, Lithium Cell

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Recording

6Cassette Warning

•The indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and the safety tab has been removed from the cassette.

•The indicator also flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and there is no cassette in the camcorder.

7Time Remaining, Tape Length and Tape Speed (SP or SLP)

Time Remaining: The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder is automatically displayed. The correct tape length must be set.

•The time-remaining indicator will start flashing when the remaining tape time reaches two minutes.

•Details are on page 33.

Tape Length: The length of the tape in the camcorder (T20, T30, or T40) selected with the SP•SLP/ T20•30•40 switch appears here.

•Details are on page 33.

Recording Speed: The recording speed (SP or SLP) selected with the SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch appears here.

•Details are on pages 20 and 33.

8Elapsed Time-Counter with Memory Stop

•The time counter appears during playback. It is not recorded on the tape.

•An “M” appears in front of the time counter when memory-stop is on.

•Details are on page 32.

9Scene Select AE

•The indicator for the mode selected with the SCENE SELECT AE dial appears here.

•The indicator and mode both appear briefly when the mode is selected, and then only the indicator appears.

•Details are on page 35.

10LENS COVER

When you turn on the camcorder, this indicator briefly flashes to remind you to open the lens cover.

11Manual Focus

• Manual Focus Indicators (	)
appear when focus is adjusted
manually.

•Manual Focus Lock Indicators

(56) appear when manual focus is locked.

•Low-Contrast Indicators ( ) flash when the auto-focus system cannot focus properly.

•Details are on pages 40-41.

12Lithium Cell ( )

•This indicator appears when the clock cell has not been installed or it needs to be replaced.

•Details are on page 46.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model No CC616 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 controlPlay back what you have recorded Start and stop recordingLens Cover Review camcorder’s operating controlsStop Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerUse the Refresh Button Charging the BatteryTo Charge the Battery 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 Button11 A. Audio DUB Button Self INT. Interval/ Time ButtonFF Fast Forward 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 recorded Recording Tips Eyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingViewfinder 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 Tape PositioningCamera Edit Feature Quick Review FeatureAuto Head Cleaner Time 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 Out Fading In and OutFade To Record Using the 16X9 Mode 16X9 ModeAuto Focus Focusing the CamcorderFocus Lock Feature Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusTo Manually Control Brightness Exposure Control IrisTo Turn Self Timer Off Self Timer Remote OnlyTo Use the Self Timer 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 Recording To Record Using AnimationAnimation and Time-Lapse Recording Remote Only Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time LapseDisplay in Viewfinder Audio Dubbing Remote OnlyTo Audio Dub To Edit Insert Edit Insert Remote OnlyTo Use the Light Built-In Color Enhancement LightTo Replace the Bulb Replacing the BulbTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapPlayback Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Using the Cassette AdapterInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery 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 InstallationNormal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesDCC08 Car Cord Adapter AH075G Audio/Video CableFB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 TripodCoaxial RF Cables AH065G 6-ft AH066G 10-ft 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter Cable TransformerAH011 Cable Transformer AH25 Y-AdapterOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC616 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders 800 338This order form International OrdersTrouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsScene Select AE dial in Auto . See Scene Select AE dial to Auto . See 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,