Attach the adapter/charger | RCA CC6373, CC6383 instruction

First-Time Operation

2. Attach the adapter/charger.

To AC 100-240,

50/60 Hz

DC In Jack

Adapter/

Charger

DC Cable

DC OUT

Jack

Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time, attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder.

•Connect one end of the DC cable to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger.

•Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above.

•Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into an operating outlet.

3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.

	LENS	•	Lift the flap on the
	COVER	•	Lift the flap on the
	Control		handstrap and separate
	Handstrap		the velcro strip.
	Handstrap	•	Insert your hand, adjust
		•	Insert your hand, adjust
			the strap to fit snugly,
	Handstrap Velcro		refasten the strap, and
	Strip (Under Flap)		close the flap.

4. Rotate LENS COVER control to open lens cover.

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RCA CC6373 Attach the adapter/charger, Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand, Rotate Lens Cover control to open lens cover

Contents

USER’S Guide Product Registration CC6373/CC6383 Table of Contents Assistance Table of Contents 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 Power Switch Indicator Insert a tape Select a recording speed Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record Use the LCD MonitorUse the Viewfinder Select a tape length Play back what you have recorded Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Close the LCD monitor and lens cover Review camcorder operating controls Fades Review camcorder’s operating controls Light AUTO/ON/OFF Adapter/Charger Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/Charger Remove the Battery Rechargeable BatteryAttach the Charged Battery Battery Safety Precautions Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charge the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Battery Level Indicator Battery Care and Storage Optional Car Cord Adapter Use the DCC08 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 twice to remove the menus Record Auto DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu Recording Time Cassette SP SLP Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Recording and Playback Speeds and Times Insert and Remove Cassettes Cassette Care and Storage Recording Time-Remaining DisplaySelect a Tape Length Time-Remaining Display ViewfinderOr on LCD Monitor Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record Use the LCD Monitor Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing Use the ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays Battery Level IndicatorProgram AE Button Special Effect Indicators Cassette Warning AT or MT Tracking Indicator Preset TitlesB. Manual White Balance Indicators Zoom Indicator Fade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader Bright or Volume IndicatorExposure Indicators +03 Focus Indicators Lithium Cell Steady Pix IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Tape Length T30 AutoShot Mode To Turn on the AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode Camera Edit Feature Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature To Turn Off the Five-Second Record Mode Zooming Use the Zoom Lever W and TDigital Zooming Tele Macro Zooming Focusing Auto Focus Manual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual Focus White Balance Auto White BalanceManual White Balance Press the menu Push dial to remove the menus Exposure Control Auto ExposureManual Exposure Steady Pix Feature To Use the Steady Pix FeatureConditions Requiring Manual Exposure Fade or Wipe In or Out To Fade or Wipe In or Out Fade or Wipe Out Fade or Wipe In or Out LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysFade or Wipe Repeatedly Press the Fades Button Indicator and Name Uses Program AE Button 16X9 Mode Preset Titles Select a Language for the Title Record a Preset Title To Stop Recording the Title To Record Using Animation Animation Recording To Stop Animation Recording To Record Using Time Lapse Time-Lapse Recording To Stop Time-Lapse Recording Demo Mode To Turn the Demo Mode OnTo Turn the Demo Mode Off Attach the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder Strap Built-In Color Enhancement Light To Use the Light Replace the Bulb Assembly To Replace the Bulb Assembly Playback Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback To Play Back a Tape Visual Search Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Stop-Action Pause Tracking To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter TBC Time Base Corrector Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery Use the Cassette AdapterInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Installation Playback on TV or VCR with Audio/Video Inputs Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Recording and Traveling Tips Recording TipsTraveling Tips Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter VH83 Audio/Video Cable FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery ChargerBB99L Rechargeable Battery AH25 Y-Adapter Using the Optional AC088 Tripod Accessory Order Form To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders Order Form for Camcorder Models CC6373 and CC6383 Description Price Qty Total Detach Here Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble Checks Press REW Cassette. See pages Trouble Checks Specifications General Clean the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder Clean the Camcorder’s LCD Monitor Proper Care and Storage Things to Avoid Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Limited Warranty For how long after your purchase If you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Index Index Index Index Information to User Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom