Recording

6Cassette Warning

The indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and the safety tab has been removed from the cassette.

The indicator also flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and there is no cassette in the camcorder.

7Time Remaining, Tape Length and Tape Speed (SP or SLP)

Time Remaining: The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder is automatically displayed. The correct tape length must be set.

The time-remaining indicator will start flashing when the remaining tape time reaches two minutes.

Details are on page 33.

Tape Length: The length of the tape in the camcorder (T20, T30, or T40) selected with the SP•SLP/ T20•30•40 switch appears here.

Details are on page 33.

Recording Speed: The recording speed (SP or SLP) selected with the SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch appears here.

Details are on pages 20 and 33.

8Elapsed Time-Counter with Memory Stop

The time counter appears during playback. It is not recorded on the tape.

An “M” appears in front of the time counter when memory-stop is on.

Details are on page 32.

9Scene Select AE

The indicator for the mode selected with the scene select AE dial appears here.

The indicator and mode both appear briefly when the mode is selected, and then only the indicator appears.

Details are on page 35.

10LENS COVER

When you turn on the camcorder, this indicator briefly flashes to remind you to open the lens cover.

11Manual Focus

Manual Focus Indicators (

)

appear when focus is adjusted

 

manually.

 

Manual Focus Lock Indicators

(56) appear when manual focus is locked.

Low-Contrast Indicators ( ) flash when the auto-focus system cannot focus properly.

Details are on pages 40-41.

12Lithium Cell ( )

This indicator appears when the clock cell has not been installed or it needs to be replaced.

Details are on page 46.

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RCA CC634 Cassette Warning, Elapsed Time-Counter with Memory Stop, Scene Select AE, Manual Focus Manual Focus Indicators