To Record Using the 16X9 Mode | RCA CC616 instruction

Recording

16X9 Mode

The camcorder has a 16X9 recording mode that lets you make recordings compatible with the 16X9 format. When 16X9 is activated, the camcorder records black bars at the top and bottom of the picture to produce the wide-screen effect. This is also known as “letter box” recording.

To Record Using the 16X9 Mode

New 16x9 TV Screen

F1
ODE
F2	T	H	EJECT
	UA	H	EJECT
		S
		U
	SCENE SELECT	P
				OFF
				AUT
			LIGHT	ON
			LIGHT

F1
	FADE
			H
		N	S
MODE		A	U
MODE	16X9	M	P
	16X9	O	P
		T
		U
		A
F2	SCENE SELECT
F2

F1 FADE

F2 16X9

Standard Shape TV Screen

Do not use this mode unless you have a compatible 16X9 TV. When played on a regular TV, black bars appear in the picture.

1.Place the POWER switch to CAMERA. The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record pause.

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

3.Press MODE until 16X9 appears beside the F2 button in the display panel. F2 16X9 appears in the viewfinder.

4.Press F2 to activate the 16X9 mode. Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the picture in the viewfinder.

5.Press the F2 button again to turn off the 16X9 mode.

Note: When the SCENE SELECT AE dial is set to AUTO, the 16X9 mode will not operate.

Normal Mode

16X9 Mode

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RCA CC616 manual To Record Using the 16X9 Mode

Contents

USER‘S Guide Model No CC616 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product Registration Assistance Table of Contents Care and Maintenance Optional AccessoriesCustomer Assistance and Service Recording First-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessories Insert a tape Attach the adapter/charger Camera SPSLP/T203040 Set the Scene Select AE dial to Auto Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Play back what you have recorded Start and stop recording Lens Cover Review camcorder’s operating controls Stop Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/Charger Use the Refresh Button Charging the BatteryTo Charge the Battery Battery Safety Precautions Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderAttach the Charged Battery Remove the Battery Battery Care and Storage Battery Level Indicator Optional Car Cord Adapter Using the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Zoom T and W Buttons Remote ControlPlay Button Stop Button 11 A. Audio DUB Button Self INT. Interval/ Time ButtonFF Fast Forward Button Remote Sensor Install Lithium Cell Traveling Tips Video Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording and Playback Speeds and Times Cassette Recording Time Cassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing Cassettes Making a Recording Recording Use 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 Stop Dew Warning White Balance Self-Timer and Interval Time Mode Features F1 and F2Status Displays Edit Insert and Audio Dub Microphone Tally LightFlying Erase Head Tape Positioning Camera Edit Feature Quick Review FeatureAuto Head Cleaner Time Counter To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Set the Recording Speed and Tape Length Tape Time-Remaining Display Zooming Power Zooming Scene Select AE Dial Mode Indicator Uses White Balance To Adjust White Balance Mode Mode Button Fade Out Fading In and OutFade To Record Using the 16X9 Mode 16X9 Mode Auto Focus Focusing the CamcorderFocus Lock Feature Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual Focus To Manually Control Brightness Exposure Control Iris To Turn Self Timer Off Self Timer Remote OnlyTo Use the Self Timer Recording a Title Stored in Memory Titler Creating Your Own Title To remove battery Install the Clock Lithium Cell To Correct the Displays Set the Date and Time Title F2 Disp Taylor Wayne Date and Time Displays Press F2 to select mode Animation Recording To Record Using AnimationAnimation and Time-Lapse Recording Remote Only Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time Lapse Display in Viewfinder Audio Dubbing Remote OnlyTo Audio Dub To Edit Insert Edit Insert Remote Only To Use the Light Built-In Color Enhancement Light To Replace the Bulb Replacing the Bulb To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder Strap Playback 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 Installation Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs Installation Normal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesDCC08 Car Cord Adapter AH075G Audio/Video Cable FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 Tripod Coaxial RF Cables AH065G 6-ft AH066G 10-ft 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter Cable TransformerAH011 Cable Transformer AH25 Y-Adapter Order Form for Camcorder Model CC616 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders 800 338This order form International Orders Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments Scene 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 Viewfinder Things to Avoid Proper Care and Storage Information to User Specifications Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and Service Limited Warranty How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States AUDIO/RF DC/VIDEO OUT Index Time Lapse ANIM. REC/TIME Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,