RCA CC-285 owner manual Using Variable Shutter Speeds, Oooo

-Using Variable Shutter Speeds

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-SHUTTER Switch

Because your camcorder has a variable shutter, you can choose one of two higher shutter speeds to record fast-moving action.

The shutter speed is automatically reset to the normal shutter speed of 1/60 whenever the camcorder's

power is turned on. This speed is recommended for indoor videos

and most of your recording.

To select a higher shutter speed, slide the SHUTTER speed switch

located on	the	side of the
camcorder	to	the right.
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•Slide the switch to the right once

to select a shutter speed of 1/500.

•Slide the switch to the right a second time to select a shutter

speed of 1/1000.

•Slide the switch to the right a third time to return to the

normal shutter speed of 1/60.

The higher shutter speeds will appear in the viewfinder above the Tape-Counter and Time-Remaining Displays when you press the DISPLAY button. No display

appears when the normal shutter speed of 1/60 is being used.

Higher shutter speeds require more light. The shutter speed display in the viewfinder will flash if more light is required.

Notes:

•The higher shutter speeds are only recommended when you are taping fast-movingaction that you plan to view in slow motion

or stop action on a good-quality VCR that features "field-stili"

special effects (2 or 3-head VCR's).

There is no advantage in using the higher shutter speeds unless you plan to play the tape back in slow motion or stop action.

•Higher shutter speeds require more fight. The Shutter-Speed Display will flash when you need more light. You should add more light or decrease the shutter speed.

•A tape recorded at the higher shutter speeds may not show movement and change of scenes as smoothly as recordings at the normal 1/60 speed.

•When recording at higher shutter speeds, use of fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lighting may cause a "flickering" effect.