Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control | RCA CC6263

First-Time Operation

5.Set POWER (CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUTO/OFF/VCR) switch to CAMERA AUTO.

POWER Switch and

Indicator

•The power indicator lights.

•The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record (CAMERA MAN or CAMERA AUTO), turn the power off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR).

•CAMERA AUTO places the camcorder in the AutoShot™ mode.

In the AutoShot™ mode, the focus, exposure, and white balance are automatically controlled by the camcorder. Many of the special

effects do not operate in this mode. Details on page 32.

•CAMERA MAN allows you to control many of the special features of the camcorder.

•The camcorder automatically turns off if it remains in record-pause for five minutes. Set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to

CAMERA.

6. Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control.

Electronic

Viewfinder

Eyepiece

Focus

Control

180°

You can see what you record in the viewfinder.

•Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortable viewing position.

•Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision.

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RCA CC6263 manual Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control, Camera Auto places the camcorder in the AutoShot mode

Contents

USER’S Guide CC6263 Product Registration Assistance Table of Contents Recording Optional AccessoriesTrouble Checks Specifications Limited Warranty Index First-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAssistance Attach the adapter/charger Adjust the handstrap to fit your handRotate 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 Charge the Battery Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderUse the Refresh Button Battery Care and Storage Battery Level Indicator Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord Adapter Date and Time Display Install the Clock Lithium CellTo 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 Time-Remaining Display RecordingSelect a Tape Length Time-Remaining Display Viewfinder Recording Tips Use the Viewfinder to See What You Record Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece 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 Fade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader Exposure Indicators +03Focus Indicators Tape Length T30 Steady Pix IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Lithium Cell To Turn on the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode To Turn Off the Five-Second Record Mode Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature Camera Edit Feature Use the Zoom Lever W and T ZoomingDigital Zooming Tele Macro Zooming Auto Focus Focusing Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual Focus Auto White Balance White BalanceManual White Balance Press the menu Push dial in to remove the menus Auto Exposure Exposure ControlManual Exposure To Use the Steady Pix Feature 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 To Turn the Demo Mode On Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode Off To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder Strap Traveling Tips Travel Tips Use the Viewfinder for Playback 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 Use the Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryInsert 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 To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC201A 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 Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6263 Accessory Order FormDescription 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,