Index | RCA CC6373, CC6383 instruction

Index

SLP tape speed 6, 22 Solving problems 71 SP tape speed 6, 22

SP/SLP button 10, 22, 24, 31, 33, 48, 50 Special effect indicators 28 Specifications 75

Speeds, recording and playback 22 Sports feature 44

Status displays 29

STEADY PIX button 11, 31, 41 Steady Pix feature 41

Steady Pix indicator 31

STOP button 9, 10, 57, 58, 59, 63 Stop-action pause 58

T

Tape copying 63

TAPE END indicator 31 Tape, inserting 6

Tape length indicators 31 TAPE LENGTH menu 24, 31 Tape length, set 24

Tape speed indicators 31 Tape wheel 6 Tape-length indicator 33 Tape-remaining display 33 TELE MACRO menu 35 Tele macro zooming 35 Things to avoid 77

Thumb trigger 11, 21, 32, 33, 49, 51, 63 Time counter 59

Time-lapse indicator 51 Time-lapse recording 50, 51 Time-remaining display 24, 25, 31 Tips

recording 64 travel 64

TITLE LANG. menu 46 TITLE menu 29, 47 Tracking 57 Tracking buttons 59 Tracking indicators 29, 59

Travel tips 64

Tripod mount hole 11

Tripod, using 67

Trouble checks 71

TWILIGHT indicator 29

U

Unpack camcorder and accessories 3

V

Video light 54, 55 Videocassettes 22 Viewfinder 7, 10, 27, 57

adjust for viewing 27 displays 28, 29, 30, 31 displays (turning on and off) 33 eyepiece focus control 27 playback 56

use to record 7, 26 Visual searching 58 VOL control 57

W

White balance feature 38 White balance indicators 39 Wipe/fade feature 42

Z

Zoom buttons 37

Zoom level indicator 29, 34 Zoom lever 11, 29, 34 Zooming 34

digital 34 tele macro 35

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Image 86

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Contents

USER’S Guide Product Registration CC6373/CC6383 Table of Contents Assistance 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 Insert a tape Select a recording speed Use the Viewfinder Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You RecordUse the LCD Monitor 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 Refresh Button Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderCharge the Battery Battery Level Indicator Battery Care and Storage Optional Car Cord Adapter Use the DCC08 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 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 Select a Tape Length RecordingTime-Remaining Display Or on LCD Monitor Time-Remaining DisplayViewfinder Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record Use the LCD Monitor Eyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingUse the Viewfinder 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 To Turn Off the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn on the AutoShot Mode Camera Edit Feature Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature To Turn Off the Five-Second Record Mode Digital Zooming ZoomingUse the Zoom Lever W and T Tele Macro Zooming Focusing Auto Focus Manual Focus Conditions Requiring 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 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 To Turn the Demo Mode Off Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode On 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 Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryUse the 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 Traveling Tips Recording and Traveling TipsRecording Tips AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer VH83 Audio/Video Cable FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery ChargerBB99L Rechargeable Battery AH25 Y-Adapter Using the Optional AC088 Tripod United States and Canada Orders Accessory Order FormTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer 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