Connections & Setup | RCA CC6384/CC6394 specification

Chapter 1

Connections & Setup

Chapter Overview:

•Parts Checklist

•Buttons and Controls

•Getting Started

•Powering the Camcorder

•Using the Shoulder Strap

•Setting the Date and Time

•Setting the Recording Format

•Setting the Tape Recording Speed

•Setting the Tape Length

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RCA CC6384/CC6394 manual Connections & Setup

Contents

Changing Entertainment. Again Camcorder User’s Guide Product Registration Important Information Table of Contents Playback RecordingDigital Still Camera Other Information Advanced Features102 107 Accessories Order Form 119Things to Avoid 105 106 Connections & Setup Parts Checklist Connections & Setup Menu Buttons and Controls DSC/CHARGE Getting Started Unpack the camcorder and accessories Attach the lens cap Adjust the hand strap Attach the power supply Turn on the camcorder Set the video light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch to Auto Insert a cassette tape Eject switch Using the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorUse the LCD monitor or viewfinder to see what’s recording Play your recording Start recording Charging the Battery Powering the CamcorderTurn off the camcorder Battery Charging Time Charge marker Using the Charge Marker Removing the Battery Refreshing the Battery Battery Care and Storage Battery Level Icon 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 Seeing What You Are Recording Using the LCD Monitor Eyepiece Focus Control Using the Viewfinder On-screen Icons Volume - - - - - + Auto Date, Date, Time, or Date and Time Icons DEC 25 Recording and Playback Icons Special Effect Icons Stretch Monotone Tracking Icons Preset TitlesB. Manual White Balance Icons Status Icons Fade and Wipe Icons Bright and Volume IconsZoom Icon Exposure Icon Other Icons Picture Quality Icon TBC Time Base Corrector IconTime Counter Icon Time-Remaining Icon Recording Journalistic Shooting Recording Details Quick Review Self-RecordingRetake Digital and Optical Zooming Using the Zoom Lever W and T Using Digital Zoom Using Steady Pix Video Light Details Using the Video Light Recording Recording Tips Playback Basic Playback Playback Options Tips Adjusting the Tracking Using TBC Time Base Corrector Using Counter Memory Still Playback Mode Shuttle Search Choose your Connection Using the Cassette Tape Adapter Facing up Inserting the Tape into the Cassette Tape Adapter Gently close the adapter’s tape compartment lid Removing the Tape from the Cassette Tape Adapter Audio cable Connecting to a TV or VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks Tape Dubbing Digital Still Camera Digital Still Camera Recording and Playback Digital Still Camera Approx. Number of Storable Pictures Setting the Picture Quality Selecting a Snapshot Mode Digital Still Camera Snapshot Taking Snapshots Playback buttons Normal Playback Index number Picture modeSlide Show Index Protect icon Index PlaybackSelected Image Protecting Images Unprotecting Images Deleting Select Images Deleting Images Initializing the Built-in Memory Images are deleted Deleting All Images System Requirements for Picture Navigator Connecting To a Windows PC Digital Still Camera Advanced Features Using the Menus For Advanced Adjustment Advanced Features Camera Menu Menu DefinitionsSystem Menu Picture Title Lang Fade/Wipe Effects Using the Advanced FeaturesFades Wipes Shutter SD Shadow Program AE With Special Effects S1/2000 2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Digital Effects Exposure Control Auto Focus Focusing Manual Focus MWB White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Display Date/Time Insert Instant Titles System Menu Animation Time-Lapse Other Information Some menus or features are not available TroubleshootingNo power is supplied Power suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself Image is out of focus An error number i.e. E03 appearsRear of the LCD monitor is hot LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens are dirty Tape is running, but there is no playback picture Recording cannot be performedRecording does not start Animation or Time-Lapse is not available Wrong date and time are displayed/recorded Picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake modeRewinding or fast-forwarding can’t be performed Date and time displays disappear Date/Time Insert isn’t performed while shooting a snapshot There seems to be a problem with storing images in memorySome settings can’t be changed in the DSC menu It isn’t possible to shoot in succession Date/Time Settings PowerFinal Notes TBC Time Base Corrector Video Recording Tapes After Using the Camcorder Care and CleaningCleaning The Camcorder Proper Care and Storage CD-ROM Care Tape Care and Storage Things to Avoid Traveling Tips Camcorder SpecificationsAudio/Video Jacks AC Power Supply Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and Service 110 Limited Warranty Option What your warranty does not cover If you purchased your camcorder outside the United States How State Law relates to warranty Chapter 115 AC201A Soft Carrying Case Optional AccessoriesACS091 Shoulder Strap VH83 A/V Cable Using the Optional AC088 Tripod United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Description Price Qty Total Accessories Order Form 120 This Page Left Blank Intentionally Index Chapter 123 124 Chapter 125 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,