Assistance, Table of Contents | RCA CC6263 specs

Assistance

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Camcorder Exchange Warranty	800-283-6503 (pages 76-77)
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Accessories	800-338-0376 (pages 62-67)

Table of Contents
Assistance	3
First-Time Operation	3
Power Your Camcorder	12
Adapter/Charger	12
Rechargeable Battery	13
Charge the Battery	14
Battery Level Indicator	15
Battery Care and Storage	15
Optional Car Cord Adapter	16
Date and Time Display	17
Install the Clock Lithium Cell	17
Set the Date and Time	18
Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and
Title Displays	20
Videocassettes	22
Erase Protection – Safety Tab	22
Recording and Playback Speeds and
Times	22
Insert and Remove Cassettes	23
Cassette Care and Storage	23

Recording	24
Time-Remaining Display	24
Select a Tape Length	24
Recording Tips	26
Use the Viewfinder to See What You
Record	27
Eyepiece Focus Control	27
Viewfinder Displays	28
AutoShot™ Mode	32
Five-Second Record Feature	33
Quick Review Feature	33
Camera Edit Feature	33
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Flying Erase Head	33
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MENU/DISPLAY Button	33
Zooming	34
Use the Zoom Lever (W and T) ..	34
Digital Zooming	34
Tele Macro Zooming	35
Focusing	36
Auto Focus	36
Manual Focus	37

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RCA CC6263 manual Assistance, Table of Contents

Contents

USER’S Guide CC6263 Product Registration Assistance Table of Contents Recording Optional AccessoriesTrouble Checks Specifications Limited Warranty Index Unpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAssistance Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand Attach the adapter/chargerRotate Lens Cover control to open lens cover Camera Auto places the camcorder in the AutoShot mode Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Select a recording speed Insert a tape Select a tape length Close the lens cover Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Play back what you have recorded Fades Review camcorder operating controls Review camcorder’s operating controls Battery Eyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Attach Adapter/Charger Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Adapter/Charger Battery Safety Precautions Rechargeable BatteryAttach the Charged Battery Remove the Battery Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charge the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Battery Care and Storage Battery Level Indicator Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord Adapter Install the Clock Lithium Cell Date and Time DisplayTo Remove Lithium Cell Set the Date and Time Press the menu Push dial in to display the DATE/TIME menu Record Auto DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu Cassette Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Recording Time Cassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove Cassettes Recording Time-Remaining DisplaySelect a Tape Length Time-Remaining Display Viewfinder Recording Tips Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing Use the Viewfinder to See What You RecordEyepiece Focus Control Auto DATE, Date, Time, or Date and Time Battery Level IndicatorProgram AE Button Special Effect Indicators Cassette Warning Zoom Indicator Preset TitlesB. Manual White Balance Indicators AT or MT Tracking Indicator Exposure Indicators +03 Fade and Wipe Indicators BK FaderFocus Indicators Tape Length T30 Steady Pix IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Lithium Cell AutoShot Mode To Turn on the AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode To Turn Off the Five-Second Record Mode Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature Camera Edit Feature Zooming Use the Zoom Lever W and TDigital Zooming Tele Macro Zooming Auto Focus Focusing Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual Focus White Balance Auto White BalanceManual White Balance Press the menu Push dial in to remove the menus Exposure Control Auto ExposureManual Exposure Steady Pix Feature To Use the Steady Pix FeatureConditions Requiring Manual Exposure To Fade or Wipe In or Out Fade or Wipe In or Out Repeatedly Press the Fades Button Fade or Wipe In or Out Viewfinder DisplaysFade or Wipe Fade or Wipe Out Program AE Button Indicator and Name Uses 16X9 Mode Select a Language for the Title Preset Titles To Stop Recording the Title Record a Preset Title Animation Recording To Record Using Animation To Stop Animation Recording Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time Lapse To Stop Time-Lapse Recording MIN Demo Mode To Turn the Demo Mode OnTo Turn the Demo Mode Off To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder Strap Traveling Tips Travel Tips Playback Use the Viewfinder for PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Visual Search TBC Time Base Corrector To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter Tracking Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery Use the Cassette AdapterInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Playback on TV or VCR with Audio/Video Inputs Installation Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter VH83 Audio/Video Cable FB1260 Rechargeable BatteryBB99L Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 Tripod Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6263Description Price Qty Total Detach Here United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments Title. See pages Cassette. See pages Trouble Checks Video Recorder Section Specifications Clean the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder Clean the Camcorder’s Lens Things to Avoid Proper Care and Storage Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and Service For how long after your purchase Limited Warranty If you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Index Symbols Refresh Index Information to User Tocom Meridian Street Indianapolis,