Using the Viewfinder | RCA CC6254 specification

Chapter 2

Using the Viewfinder

Chapter Overview:

•Seeing What You Are Recording

•On-screen Icons

Changing Entertainment. Again.

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RCA CC6254 manual Using the Viewfinder

Contents

Changing Entertainment. Again Camcorder User’s Guide Product Registration Important Information Table of Contents Using the Viewfinder RecordingPlayback Other Information Advanced Features Tape Care and Storage Things to Avoid Accessories Order Form Connections & Setup Parts Checklist Connections & Setup Menu SEC. REC Buttons and Controls Charge Getting Started Unpack the camcorder and accessories Attach the lens cap Adjust the hand strap Attach the power supply Turn on the camcorder Power indicator Insert a cassette tape Eject switch Tape window Tape wheel Start recording Use the viewfinder to see what’s recording Turn off the camcorder Play your recording Charging the Battery Powering the Camcorder Refreshing the Battery Removing the BatteryCharge marker Using the Charge Marker Battery Level Icon Battery Care and Storage Using the Power Supply Removing 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 Eyepiece Focus Control Seeing What You Are Recording TBC On-screen Icons Auto Date, Date, Time, or Date and Time Icons DEC 25 Recording and Playback Icons Special Effect Icons Stretch Monotone B. Manual White Balance Icons Preset Titles Tracking Icons Status Icons Fade and Wipe Icons Zoom Icon Exposure Icon Other Icons TBC Time Base Corrector Icon Time Counter IconTime-Remaining Icon Recording Recording Details Recording Quick Review Second Recording Retake Digital and Optical Zooming Using the Zoom Lever W and T Using Digital Zoom Using Steady Pix Recording Tips Playback Basic Playback Playback Options Playback Adjusting the Tracking Using TBC Time Base Corrector Using Counter Memory Still Playback Mode Shuttle Search Choose your Connection Using the Cassette Tape Adapter Facing up Inserting the Tape into the Cassette Tape Adapter Gently close the adapter’s tape compartment lid Removing the Tape from the Cassette Tape Adapter Connecting 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 Using the Menus For Advanced Adjustment Advanced Features Menu Definitions Camera MenuSystem Menu Display Full Title Lang Using the Advanced Features Fade/Wipe EffectsFades Wipes Shutter SD Shadow Program AE With Special Effects S1/2000 2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Digital Effects Exposure Control Auto Focus Focusing Manual Focus MWB White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Display Date/Time Insert Instant Titles System Menu Animation Time-Lapse Other Information Some menus or features are not available TroubleshootingNo power is supplied Power suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself Image is out of focus An error number i.e. E03 appearsBright spots appear all over the viewfinder Viewfinder and the lens are dirty Animation or Time-Lapse is not available Picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake modeRecording cannot be performed Recording does not start Date and time displays disappear Wrong date and time are displayed/recordedTape won’t eject Power Date/Time SettingsFinal Notes TBC Time Base Corrector Video Recording Tapes Care and Cleaning After Using the CamcorderCleaning The Camcorder Tape Care and Storage Proper Care and Storage Things to Avoid Traveling Tips Audio/Video Jacks SpecificationsAC Power Supply Camcorder Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and Service By Thomson Limited Warranty Option What your warranty does not cover If you purchased your camcorder outside the United States How State Law relates to warranty FCC and Industry Canada Information ACS091 Shoulder Strap Optional Accessories244427 FB1260 Rechargeable Battery Pack AC201A Soft Carrying Case Using the Optional AC088 Tripod To order accessories, contact your local DealerVH83 A/V Cable United States and Canada Orders Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA Description Price Qty Total Accessories Order Form USE Your Credit Card This Page Left Blank Intentionally Index Index 100 Chapter 101 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,