RCA CC6254 manual Advanced Features, Using the Menus For Advanced Adjustment

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Using the Menus For

Advanced Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings.

1.Set the Power switch to manual record ( M ). (The POWER indicator comes on.)

2.Press in the MENU dial. The CAMERA MENU appears.

3.Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired function.

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STOP			R	RETAKE	F
	R/M				CHARGE POWER REFRESH	EJECT
COUNTER	R/M	FADE/WIPE			DIGIFECT
COUNTER		FADE/WIPE	P .	AE	DIGIFECT

•To go from the CAMERA MENU to the SYSTEM MENU, rotate the MENU dial to highlight TO SYSTEM MENU. Press in the MENU dial to select it. The SYSTEM MENU is composed of 2 pages. To go to the next page, rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT. Press in the MENU dial to select it.

•To return to the CAMERA MENU from page 2 of the SYSTEM MENU, rotate the MENU dial to highlight TO CAMERA MENU. Press in the MENU dial to select it.

4.Press in the MENU dial to display the menu for the function you have selected and rotate it to select the desired setting.

5.Press in the MENU dial. The CAMERA MENU or the SYSTEM MENU reappears with RETURN highlighted.

6.Press in the MENU dial to exit.

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Contents Camcorder User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Recording Using the ViewfinderPlayback Advanced Features Other InformationAccessories Order Form Tape Care and Storage Things to AvoidConnections & Setup Connections & Setup Parts ChecklistButtons and Controls Menu SEC. RECCharge Unpack the camcorder and accessories Getting StartedAdjust the hand strap Attach the lens capAttach the power supply Power indicator Turn on the camcorderEject switch Tape window Tape wheel Insert a cassette tapeUse the viewfinder to see what’s recording Start recordingPlay your recording Turn off the camcorderPowering the Camcorder Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery Refreshing the BatteryCharge marker Using the Charge Marker Battery Level Icon Battery Care and Storage Removing the power supply Using the Power SupplyUsing an Optional Plug Adapter in Foreign Countries Using the Shoulder Strap Setting the Date and Time Setting the Tape Recording Speed Setting the Tape Length Using the Viewfinder Seeing What You Are Recording Eyepiece Focus ControlOn-screen Icons TBCRecording and Playback Icons Auto Date, Date, Time, or Date and Time Icons DEC 25Stretch Monotone Special Effect IconsPreset Titles B. Manual White Balance IconsStatus Icons Tracking IconsZoom Icon Exposure Icon Fade and Wipe IconsOther Icons Time Counter Icon TBC Time Base Corrector IconTime-Remaining Icon Recording Recording Recording DetailsSecond Recording Quick ReviewRetake Using the Zoom Lever W and T Digital and Optical ZoomingUsing Digital Zoom Using Steady Pix Recording Tips Playback Playback Options Basic PlaybackPlayback Using TBC Time Base Corrector Adjusting the TrackingStill Playback Mode Using Counter MemoryShuttle Search Using the Cassette Tape Adapter Choose your ConnectionInserting the Tape into the Cassette Tape Adapter Facing upRemoving the Tape from the Cassette Tape Adapter Gently close the adapter’s tape compartment lidConnecting to a TV or VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks Tape Dubbing Advanced Features Advanced Features Using the Menus For Advanced AdjustmentCamera Menu Menu DefinitionsSystem Menu Display Full Title Lang Fade/Wipe Effects Using the Advanced FeaturesFades Shutter WipesProgram AE With Special Effects SD ShadowDigital Effects S1/2000 2000 sec. High Speed ShutterExposure Control Focusing Auto FocusManual Focus White Balance Adjustment MWBManual White Balance Date/Time Insert DisplayInstant Titles Animation System MenuTime-Lapse Other Information Power suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself TroubleshootingNo power is supplied Some menus or features are not availableViewfinder and the lens are dirty An error number i.e. E03 appearsBright spots appear all over the viewfinder Image is out of focusRecording does not start Picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake modeRecording cannot be performed Animation or Time-Lapse is not availableWrong date and time are displayed/recorded Date and time displays disappearTape won’t eject Date/Time Settings PowerFinal Notes Video Recording TBC Time Base CorrectorTapes After Using the Camcorder Care and CleaningCleaning The Camcorder Proper Care and Storage Tape Care and StorageTraveling Tips Things to AvoidCamcorder SpecificationsAC Power Supply Audio/Video JacksCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeBy Thomson Limited Warranty Option What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your camcorder outside the United StatesFCC and Industry Canada Information AC201A Soft Carrying Case Optional Accessories244427 FB1260 Rechargeable Battery Pack ACS091 Shoulder StrapTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Using the Optional AC088 TripodVH83 A/V Cable Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA United States and Canada OrdersAccessories Order Form Description Price Qty TotalUSE Your Credit Card This Page Left Blank Intentionally Index Index 100 Chapter 101 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,