RCA CC616 manual Focusing the Camcorder, Auto Focus, Focus Lock Feature

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Recording

Focusing the Camcorder

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Auto Focus

During auto focus the camcorder will focus automatically on the object located in the center area of the viewfinder.

•Place the SCENE SELECT AE dial in AUTO to turn on the auto focus feature. FULL AUTO appears in the display panel.

Note: The low-contrast indicator ( ) in the viewfinder indicates the auto-focus system may not operate correctly due to low illumination, low or no contrast, repeated patterns, or two subjects at different distances overlapping.

Caution: During recording pauses, light entering the camcorder will operate the auto-focus feature and consume battery power.

Focus Lock Feature

The focus lock feature is useful when objects pass between your subject and the camcorder or your main subject is not located in the center of the viewfinder.

1.Center the main object in the viewfinder.

2.Make sure the SCENE SELECT AE dial is not set to AUTO.

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

4.Press F1 to activate focus lock.

F1 FOCUS and the focus lock

indicators ( ) appear in the viewfinder.

5.Press the F1 button again to turn on auto focus (or place SCENE SELECT AE dial in AUTO).

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No CC616 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceCustomer Assistance and Service Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance RecordingUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Insert a tapeCamera SPSLP/T203040 Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Set the Scene Select AE dial to AutoStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedReview camcorder’s operating controls Lens CoverStop Using an Optional Plug Adapter Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Attach Adapter/ChargerCharging the Battery To Charge the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Attach the Charged Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderBattery Safety Precautions Remove the BatteryBattery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageUsing the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterPlay Button Remote ControlZoom T and W Buttons Stop ButtonSelf INT. Interval/ Time Button FF Fast Forward Button11 A. Audio DUB Button Install Lithium Cell Remote SensorTraveling Tips Recording and Playback Speeds and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Cassette Recording TimeInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageRecording Making a RecordingStart and stop recording Place the Light Offautoon switch in AutoUse the zoom feature Review what you have recordedRecording Tips Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Displays Cassette Warning Manual Focus Manual Focus IndicatorsManual Focus Lock Indicators Elapsed Time-Counter with Memory StopWhite Balance Dew WarningStatus Displays Mode Features F1 and F2Self-Timer and Interval Time Edit Insert and Audio DubFlying Erase Head Tally LightMicrophone Tape PositioningQuick Review Feature Auto Head CleanerCamera Edit Feature To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTape Time-Remaining Display Set the Recording Speed and Tape LengthPower Zooming ZoomingMode Indicator Uses Scene Select AE DialTo Adjust White Balance White BalanceMode Button ModeFading In and Out FadeFade Out 16X9 Mode To Record Using the 16X9 ModeFocusing the Camcorder Focus Lock FeatureAuto Focus Manual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual FocusExposure Control Iris To Manually Control BrightnessSelf Timer Remote Only To Use the Self TimerTo Turn Self Timer Off Titler Recording a Title Stored in MemoryCreating Your Own Title Install the Clock Lithium Cell To remove batterySet the Date and Time To Correct the DisplaysTitle F2 Disp Taylor Wayne Press F2 to select mode Date and Time DisplaysTo Record Using Animation Animation and Time-Lapse Recording Remote OnlyAnimation Recording To Record Using Time Lapse Time-Lapse RecordingAudio Dubbing Remote Only To Audio DubDisplay in Viewfinder Edit Insert Remote Only To Edit InsertBuilt-In Color Enhancement Light To Use the LightReplacing the Bulb To Replace the BulbAttaching the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapPlayback Using 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 in JacksPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or RecordingInstallation Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video InputsPlayback Operation Viewing What the Camcorder Is RecordingNormal TV Viewing DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer AH075G Audio/Video CableCPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 Tripod FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable BatteriesAH011 Cable Transformer 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables AH065G 6-ft AH066G 10-ft AH25 Y-AdapterAccessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC616 Authorized Signature This order form 800 338United States and Canada Orders International OrdersTrouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksScene Select AE dial in Auto . See Scene Select AE dial to Auto . See Recording. See pages Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s ViewfinderProper Care and Storage Things to AvoidSpecifications Information to UserCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesIndex AUDIO/RF DC/VIDEO OUTTime Lapse ANIM. REC/TIME Canadian Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,