Start and stop recording | RCA CC6383, CC6373 instruction

First-Time Operation

LENS

COVER

Control

REW Button
STOP Button
PLAY/PAUSE Button	Power Indicator
Thumb	POWER Switch
Trigger

10.Start and stop recording.

•Place the POWER switch in

CAMERA AUTO.

•Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording. REC appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

•Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording. The camcorder is now in the record- pause mode. P AUSE appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

11.Play back what you have recorded.

•Set the POWER switch to VCR.

•Press REW to rewind the tape.

•Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back the tape.

•Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape.

•Details on LCD monitor and viewfinder playback are on pages 56-57.

12.Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder.

The power indicator turns off.

13.Close the LCD monitor and lens cover.

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RCA CC6383, CC6373 manual Start and stop recording, Play back what you have recorded, Close the LCD monitor and lens cover

Contents

USER’S Guide CC6373/CC6383 Product Registration Assistance Table of Contents Table of Contents Assistance Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesFirst-Time Operation Rotate Lens Cover control to open lens cover Adjust the handstrap to fit your handAttach the adapter/charger Power Switch Indicator Select a recording speed Insert a tape Use the Viewfinder Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You RecordUse the LCD Monitor Select a tape length Close the LCD monitor and 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 Light AUTO/ON/OFF Review camcorder’s operating controls 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 Refresh Button Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderCharge the Battery Battery Care and Storage Battery Level Indicator Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord Adapter To Remove Lithium Cell Install the Clock Lithium CellDate and Time Display Set the Date and Time Press the menu Push dial in twice to remove the menus Record Auto DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays Recording and Playback Speeds and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Recording Time Cassette SP SLP Cassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove Cassettes Select a Tape Length RecordingTime-Remaining Display Or on LCD Monitor Time-Remaining DisplayViewfinder Use the LCD Monitor Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record Eyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingUse the Viewfinder Cassette Warning Battery Level IndicatorProgram AE Button Special Effect Indicators LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays Zoom Indicator Preset TitlesB. Manual White Balance Indicators AT or MT Tracking Indicator Focus Indicators Bright or Volume IndicatorExposure Indicators +03 Fade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader Tape Length T30 Steady Pix IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Lithium Cell To Turn Off the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn on the AutoShot Mode To Turn Off the Five-Second Record Mode Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature Camera Edit Feature Digital Zooming ZoomingUse the Zoom Lever W and T Tele Macro Zooming Auto Focus Focusing Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual Focus Manual White Balance White BalanceAuto White Balance Press the menu Push dial to remove the menus Manual Exposure Exposure ControlAuto Exposure Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure Steady Pix FeatureTo Use the Steady Pix Feature To Fade or Wipe In or Out Fade or Wipe In or Out Repeatedly Press the Fades Button Fade or Wipe In or Out LCD Monitor or 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 To Turn the Demo Mode Off Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode On To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder Strap To Use the Light Built-In Color Enhancement Light To Replace the Bulb Assembly Replace the Bulb Assembly Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback Playback To 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 Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryUse the 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 Traveling Tips Recording and Traveling TipsRecording Tips AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer AH25 Y-Adapter FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery ChargerBB99L Rechargeable Battery VH83 Audio/Video Cable Using the Optional AC088 Tripod United States and Canada Orders Accessory Order FormTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Description Price Qty Total Order Form for Camcorder Models CC6373 and CC6383 Detach Here Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments Press REW Cassette. See pages Trouble Checks General Specifications Clean the Camcorder’s LCD Monitor 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 Index Index Index Information to User Tocom Meridian Street Indianapolis,