TBC Time Base Corrector Icon, Time Counter Icon | RCA CC6394

Using the Monitors

TBC (Time Base Corrector) Icon

TBC	Appears when the time base corrector is turned on (see page 48).

Time Counter Icon

M0:00:00	Appears during playback. It is not recorded. An M appears in front of
	the time counter when memory-stop is on (see page 49).
Time-Remaining Icon
120MIN	Indicates the approximate time remaining on the tape.

Picture Quality Icon

FINE 30

Snapshot Icon

P

Indicates the quality of picture you have selected and the number of pictures remaining for that quality (see page 59).

Indicates the type of snapshot selected (other than FULL) (see page 60).

•P is displayed for PIN-UP.

•M4 is displayed for MULTI-4.

•M9 is displayed for MULTI-9.

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Contents

Camcorder User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again Important Information Product Registration Table of Contents Digital Still Camera RecordingPlayback 102 Advanced FeaturesOther Information 106 Accessories Order Form 119Things to Avoid 105 107 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 Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to see what’s recording Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Start recording Play your recording Turn off the camcorder Powering the CamcorderCharging the Battery Charge marker Using the Charge Marker Battery Charging Time Refreshing the Battery Removing the Battery Battery Level Icon Battery Care and Storage Using an Optional Plug Adapter in Foreign Countries Using the Power SupplyRemoving the power supply 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 Status Icons Preset TitlesB. Manual White Balance Icons Tracking Icons Exposure Icon Bright and Volume IconsZoom Icon Fade and Wipe Icons Other Icons Time-Remaining Icon TBC Time Base Corrector IconTime Counter Icon Picture Quality Icon Recording Recording Details Journalistic Shooting Retake Self-RecordingQuick Review 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 Index Picture modeSlide Show Index number Selected Image Index PlaybackProtect icon 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 System Menu Menu DefinitionsCamera Menu Picture Title Lang Fades Using the Advanced FeaturesFade/Wipe Effects 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 Power suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself TroubleshootingNo power is supplied Some menus or features are not available LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens are dirty An error number i.e. E03 appearsRear of the LCD monitor is hot Image is out of focus Animation or Time-Lapse is not available Recording cannot be performedRecording does not start Tape is running, but there is no playback picture Date and time displays disappear Picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake modeRewinding or fast-forwarding can’t be performed Wrong date and time are displayed/recorded It isn’t possible to shoot in succession There seems to be a problem with storing images in memorySome settings can’t be changed in the DSC menu Date/Time Insert isn’t performed while shooting a snapshot Final Notes PowerDate/Time Settings Video Recording TBC Time Base Corrector Tapes Cleaning The Camcorder Care and CleaningAfter Using the Camcorder Proper Care and Storage Tape Care and Storage CD-ROM Care Things to Avoid Traveling Tips Audio/Video Jacks SpecificationsCamcorder 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 ACS091 Shoulder Strap Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case 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,