Recording, Playback, Digital Still Camera | RCA CC6384/CC6394

Table of Contents

Recording and Playback Icons	31
Other Icons	35
Chapter 3: Recording
Recording Details	38
Journalistic Shooting	38
Self-Recording	39
Quick Review	39
Retake	39
Digital and Optical Zooming	40
Using Steady Pix™	41
Using the Video Light	42
Recording Tips	44
Chapter 4: Playback
Playback Options	46
Basic Playback	46
Still Playback Mode	49
Shuttle Search	50
Choose your Connection	51
Using the Cassette Tape Adapter	51
Connecting to a TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Input Jacks	54
Playback on a TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Input Jacks	55
Tape Dubbing	56
Chapter 5: Digital Still Camera
Digital Still Camera Recording and Playback	58
Setting the Picture Quality	59
Selecting a Snapshot Mode	60
Taking Snapshots	62
Normal Playback	64
Slide Show	65

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Contents

Camcorder User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again Important Information Product Registration Table of Contents Playback RecordingDigital Still Camera Other Information Advanced Features102 Accessories Order Form 119 Things to Avoid 105106 107 Connections & Setup Connections & Setup Parts Checklist Buttons and Controls Menu DSC/CHARGE Unpack the camcorder and accessories Getting Started Adjust the hand strap Attach the lens cap Attach the power supply Set the video light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch to Auto Turn on the camcorder Eject switch Insert a cassette tape Using the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorUse the LCD monitor or viewfinder to see what’s recording Start recording Play your recording Charging the Battery Powering the CamcorderTurn off the camcorder Charge marker Using the Charge Marker Battery Charging Time Refreshing the Battery Removing the Battery Battery Level Icon Battery Care and Storage Removing the power supply Using the Power SupplyUsing an Optional Plug Adapter in Foreign Countries Using the Shoulder Strap Setting the Date and Time Setting the Recording Format for CC6394 only Additional Notes about S-VHS and S-VHS ET Cassette Tapes Setting the Tape Recording Speed Setting the Tape Length Using the Monitors Using the LCD Monitor Seeing What You Are Recording Using the Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control Volume - - - - - + On-screen Icons Recording and Playback Icons Auto Date, Date, Time, or Date and Time Icons DEC 25 Stretch Monotone Special Effect Icons Preset Titles B. Manual White Balance IconsStatus Icons Tracking Icons Bright and Volume Icons Zoom IconExposure Icon Fade and Wipe Icons Other Icons TBC Time Base Corrector Icon Time Counter IconTime-Remaining Icon Picture Quality Icon Recording Recording Details Journalistic Shooting Quick Review Self-RecordingRetake Using the Zoom Lever W and T Digital and Optical Zooming Using Steady Pix Using Digital Zoom Using the Video Light Video Light Details Recording Recording Tips Playback Playback Options Basic Playback Tips Using TBC Time Base Corrector Adjusting the Tracking Still Playback Mode Using Counter Memory Shuttle Search Using the Cassette Tape Adapter Choose your Connection Inserting the Tape into the Cassette Tape Adapter Facing up Removing the Tape from the Cassette Tape Adapter Gently close the adapter’s tape compartment lid Connecting to a TV or VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks Audio cable Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks Tape Dubbing Digital Still Camera Digital Still Camera Digital Still Camera Recording and Playback Setting the Picture Quality Approx. Number of Storable Pictures Selecting a Snapshot Mode Digital Still Camera Taking Snapshots Snapshot Playback buttons Normal Playback Picture mode Slide ShowIndex Index number Protect icon Index PlaybackSelected Image Protecting Images Unprotecting Images Deleting Images Deleting Select Images Initializing the Built-in Memory Deleting All Images Images are deleted System Requirements for Picture Navigator Connecting To a Windows PC Digital Still Camera Advanced Features Advanced Features Using the Menus For Advanced Adjustment Camera Menu Menu DefinitionsSystem Menu Picture Title Lang Fade/Wipe Effects Using the Advanced FeaturesFades Shutter Wipes Program AE With Special Effects SD Shadow Digital Effects S1/2000 2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Exposure Control Focusing Auto Focus Manual Focus White Balance Adjustment MWB Manual White Balance Date/Time Insert Display Instant Titles Animation System Menu Time-Lapse Other Information Troubleshooting No power is suppliedPower suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself Some menus or features are not available An error number i.e. E03 appears Rear of the LCD monitor is hotLCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens are dirty Image is out of focus Recording cannot be performed Recording does not startAnimation or Time-Lapse is not available Tape is running, but there is no playback picture Picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode Rewinding or fast-forwarding can’t be performedDate and time displays disappear Wrong date and time are displayed/recorded There seems to be a problem with storing images in memory Some settings can’t be changed in the DSC menuIt isn’t possible to shoot in succession Date/Time Insert isn’t performed while shooting a snapshot Date/Time Settings PowerFinal Notes Video Recording TBC Time Base Corrector Tapes After Using the Camcorder Care and CleaningCleaning The Camcorder Proper Care and Storage Tape Care and Storage CD-ROM Care Things to Avoid Traveling Tips Camcorder SpecificationsAudio/Video Jacks AC Power Supply Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange 110 Limited Warranty Option What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Chapter 115 AC201A Soft Carrying Case Optional AccessoriesACS091 Shoulder Strap Using the Optional AC088 Tripod VH83 A/V Cable To order accessories, contact your local Dealer United States and Canada Orders Accessories Order Form Description Price Qty Total 120 This Page Left Blank Intentionally Index Chapter 123 124 Chapter 125 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,