Battery Level Icon, Battery Care and Storage | RCA CC6394 instruction

Connections & Setup

Battery Level Icon

The battery level icon appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor and reveals the amount of power left in the rechargeable battery.

Note: The battery level icon is not recorded on the tape.

This icon appears when battery is fully charged.

The icon changes to show that you’ve used some of the battery’s power.

As you use more of the battery’s power, the icon changes again.

This battery icon flashes in the viewfinder or LCD monitor when the battery power is almost gone. The camcorder turns off automatically after a few seconds.

Battery Care and Storage

•After repeated charging and use, battery life gradually decreases. When operation time is too short to be useful, the battery should be replaced.

•If the battery pack becomes too hot, remove it from the camcorder and let it cool down.

•Do not short the battery’s terminals.

•Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

•Use the battery only with specified adapter/chargers and camcorders.

•Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing it to excessive heat – over 149˚F (65˚C) could be hazardous.

ATTENTION: The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel- cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates Thomson Consumer Electronics is

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Contents

Changing Entertainment. Again Camcorder User’s Guide Product Registration Important Information Table of Contents Recording PlaybackDigital Still Camera Advanced Features Other Information102 Things to Avoid 105 Accessories Order Form 119106 107 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 LCD monitor Using the viewfinderUse the LCD monitor or viewfinder to see what’s recording Play your recording Start recording Powering the Camcorder Charging the BatteryTurn 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 Using the Power Supply Removing 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 B. Manual White Balance Icons Preset TitlesStatus Icons Tracking Icons Zoom Icon Bright and Volume IconsExposure Icon Fade and Wipe Icons Other Icons Time Counter Icon TBC Time Base Corrector IconTime-Remaining Icon Picture Quality Icon Recording Journalistic Shooting Recording Details Self-Recording Quick ReviewRetake 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 Slide Show Picture modeIndex Index number Index Playback Protect iconSelected 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 Menu Definitions Camera MenuSystem Menu Picture Title Lang Using the Advanced Features Fade/Wipe EffectsFades 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 No power is supplied TroubleshootingPower suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself Some menus or features are not available Rear of the LCD monitor is hot An error number i.e. E03 appearsLCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens are dirty Image is out of focus Recording does not start Recording cannot be performedAnimation or Time-Lapse is not available Tape is running, but there is no playback picture Rewinding or fast-forwarding can’t be performed Picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake modeDate and time displays disappear Wrong date and time are displayed/recorded Some settings can’t be changed in the DSC menu There seems to be a problem with storing images in memoryIt isn’t possible to shoot in succession Date/Time Insert isn’t performed while shooting a snapshot Power Date/Time SettingsFinal Notes TBC Time Base Corrector Video Recording Tapes Care and Cleaning After Using the CamcorderCleaning The Camcorder Proper Care and Storage CD-ROM Care Tape Care and Storage Things to Avoid Traveling Tips Specifications CamcorderAudio/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 Optional Accessories AC201A Soft Carrying CaseACS091 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,