Assistance, Table of Contents | RCA CC6392 specs

Assistance

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Accessories	800-338-0376	(pages 67-72)

Table of Contents
Assistance	3
First-Time Operation	3
Power Your Camcorder	12
Adapter/Charger	12
Rechargeable Battery	13
Charge the Battery	14
Battery Level Indicator	15
Battery Care and Storage	15
Optional Car Cord Adapter	16
Date and Time Display	17
Install the Clock Lithium Cell	17
Set the Date and Time	18
Record AUTO DATE, Date,
Time, and Title Displays	20
Videocassettes	22
Erase Protection – Safety Tab	22
Recording and Playback
Speeds and Times	22
Insert and Remove Cassettes	23
Cassette Care and Storage	23

Recording	24
Time-Remaining Display	24
Select a Tape Length	24
Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder
to See What You Record	26
Use the LCD Monitor	26
Use the Viewfinder	27
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
Displays	28
AutoShot™ Mode	32
Five-Second Record Feature	33
Tally Light	33
Quick Review Feature	33
Camera Edit Feature	33
Flying Erase Head	33
MENU/DISPLAY Button	33
Zooming	34
Use the Zoom Lever (W and T)	34
Digital Zooming	34
Tele Macro Zooming	35
Focusing	36
Auto Focus	36
Manual Focus	37

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RCA CC6392 manual Assistance, Table of Contents

Contents

USER’S Guide Product Registration Important Safety Information Assistance Table of Contents 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 Select a recording speed Insert a tape Power Switch Indicator Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record Use the LCD MonitorUse the Viewfinder Rotate the menu Push dial to highlight Tape Length 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 Release 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 Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charge the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Battery Care and Storage Battery Level Indicator Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord Adapter Install the Clock Lithium Cell Date and Time DisplayTo Remove Lithium Cell Rotate the menu Push dial to highlight DATE/TIME Set the Date and Time Press the menu Push dial in to display the DATE/TIME menu Record Auto DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays Date and Time Display The date and time are displayed LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysSelect the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu Date Display The date is displayed and recorded Cassette Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Recording Time Cassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove Cassettes Recording Time-Remaining DisplaySelect a Tape Length Time-Remaining Display Viewfinder Or on LCD Monitor Tape Length Indicator Tape Speed Indicator Use the LCD Monitor Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing Use the ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control 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 AutoShot Mode To Turn on the AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode Tally Light Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature Camera Edit Feature Zooming Use the Zoom Lever W and TDigital Zooming Zooming Tele Macro Zooming Auto Focus Focusing Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual Focus White Balance Auto White BalanceManual White Balance Select Halogen when recording using halogen or tungsten Exposure Control Auto ExposureManual Exposure Steady Pix Feature To Use the Steady Pix FeatureConditions Requiring Manual Exposure 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 To Set the Self Timer Self-Timer Recording INT. Time OFF Animation Recording To Record Using Animation To Stop Animation Recording Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time Lapse To Stop Time-Lapse Recording MIN To Turn the Tally Light On or Off Tally Light Turn On or Off Demo Mode To Turn the Demo Mode OnTo Turn the Demo Mode Off To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder Strap Recording Tips Playback Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback Insert a tape Attach a power supplySet the Power switch to VCR To Play Back a Tape Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Visual Search To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTracking Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery Use the Cassette AdapterInsert Cassette into 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 Optional Accessories AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter To order accessories, contact your local Dealer AH25 Y-Adapter FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery ChargerRechargeable Battery VH83 Audio/Video Cable Using the Optional AC088 Tripod Accessory Order Form To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders Description Price Qty Total Order Form for Camcorder Models CC6372 and CC6392 Detach Here Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments Camera MAN and focus manually. See pages 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 Index Index Information to User Tocom Meridian Street Indianapolis,