RCA CC9360 8Chapter 1

8Chapter 1

Connections & Setup

EXPOSURENIGHT

MODE

BACK

LIGHT

P. AE

MENU/

BRIGHT

SNAP

SHOT

CHARGE

BAT. RELEASE

BLANK SEARCH

VOL.

FOCUS

EXPOSUREBACK

LIGHT

NIGHT

ALIVE

.AE

MENU/

BRIGHT

SNAP

SHOTVOL.

CHARGE

LIGHT

OFF

AUTO

DV IN/OUT

OPEN/EJECT

Playback buttons (also P.AE, NIGHT MODE,

EXPOSURE, and BACK LIGHT buttons)

Camcorder bottom view

LCD monitor

Speaker

LIGHT

switch DV IN/OUT

jack

SERVICE

Jack cover open

S -Video

jack

Service

jack

CHARGE

indicator

OPEN/EJECT

switch

Tripod

mounting

sockets

BAT.

RELEASE

switch

MENU/

BRIGHT

dial

FOCUS/

BLANK

button

SNAPSHOT button

Power

Zoom/

VOL

lever

Contents

Main Important Information i WARNING Product Registration Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 2: Using the Monitors Chapter 3: Recording Chapter 4: Playback Chapter 5: Advanced Features Chapter 6: Downloading to a PC Chapter 7: Other Information Page Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: 6Chapter 1 Parts Checklist Make sure the box includes the items shown here: Chapter 1 7 Buttons and Controls 8Chapter 1 Chapter 1 9 Getting Started Unpack the camcorder and accessories Adjust the hand strap 10 Chapter 1 Attach the lens cap Attach the power supply Chapter 1 11 Turn on the camcorder Set the LIGHT Switch to AUTO 12 Chapter 1 Insert a cassette tape Mini DV Cassettes Chapter 1 13 Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to see whats recording Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinder 14 Chapter 1 Start recording / / Play your recording Chapter 1 15 Powering the Camcorder Charging the Battery 16 Chapter 1 Removing the Battery Raise the viewfinder, slide the BAT. RELEASE switch, and pull out the battery pack. Tip Chapter 1 17 18 Chapter 1 Battery Level Icon Battery Care and Storage Chapter 1 19 Using the Power Supply Removing the power supply Using an Optional Plug Adapter in Foreign Countries 20 Chapter 1 Using the Shoulder Strap Chapter 1 21 Setting the Date and Time 22 Chapter 1 Setting the Tape Recording Speed Page 24 Chapter 2 180 90 Seeing What You Are Recording Using the LCD Monitor Chapter 2 25 Using the Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control 26 Chapter 2 Warning Icons On-screen Icons E01-E06 Chapter 2 27 Recording and Playback Icons Auto Date, Date, Time, or Date and Time Icons DEC 25. 01 11:45 AM Page Page Page B Chapter 2 31 Fade and Wipe Icons Other Icons SP TC 10:06:20 120MIN Page 34 Chapter 3 Recording Details Journalistic Shooting Chapter 3 35 Tip Self-Recording Digital and Optical Zooming Using the Zoom Lever (W and T) 36 Chapter 3 Using Digital Zoom Chapter 3 37 Using Steady Pix 38 Chapter 3 Using the Video Light Video Light Details Chapter 3 39 40 Chapter 3 Selecting a Snapshot Mode Chapter 3 41 42 Chapter 3 Taking Snapshots 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Press in the Lock button while setting the Power switch to Chapter 3 43 Blank Search 44 Chapter 3 Recording Tips Page 46 Chapter 4 Playback Options Basic Playback Chapter 4 47 Tips 48 Chapter 4 Still Playback Mode Shuttle Search Chapter 4 49 Frame-By-Frame Playback Choose your Connection Chapter 4 51 Connecting to a TV (or VCR) with an S-Video Input Jack 4 3 5 6 52 Chapter 4 Playback on a TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Input Jacks Chapter 4 53 Dubbing to a VCR 54 Chapter 4 Dubbing to Another Digital Video Camcorder Page 56 Chapter 5 Using the Menus For Advanced Adjustment Chapter 5 57 Menu Definitions Main Menu Camera Menu 58 Chapter 5 Manual Menu System Menu Chapter 5 59 Display Menu 60 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 61 Using the Advanced Features Night Mode 62 Chapter 5 Fade/Wipe Effects B Fades FADERWHITE FADERBLACK FADERB.W Page Page Chapter 5 65 Program AE With Special Effects 1/60 SHUTTER 1/100 SHUTTER Page Page 68 Chapter 5 Exposure Control Chapter 5 69 Iris Lock 70 Chapter 5 Focusing Auto Focus Chapter 5 71 Manual Focus 72 Chapter 5 White Balance Adjustment Chapter 5 73 Manual White Balance Date/Time Insert 74 Chapter 5 Wide Mode Chapter 5 75 76 Chapter 5 Wind Cut Resetting the Camcorder Defaults Page Downloading to a PC 78 Chapter 6 Connecting to a Computer Minimum Requirements Chapter 7 Other Information Chapter Overview: 80 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Power Problems No power is supplied. The power suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself. Feature and Function Problems Page Recording Problems Playback Problems Chapter 7 83 Final Notes Power Date/Time Settings 84 Chapter 7 Video Recording Chapter 7 85 Tapes 86 Chapter 7 Care and Cleaning After Using the Camcorder Cleaning The Camcorder Chapter 7 87 Proper Care and Storage Tape Care and Storage 88 Chapter 7 Things to Avoid Traveling Tips Chapter 7 89 Specifications Camcorder Specifications 90 Chapter 7 Audio/Video Jacks AC Power Supply RCA Digital Camcorder Limited Warranty 92 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 93 What your warranty does not cover: 94 Chapter 7 Product Registration: Limitation of Warranty: How State Law relates to warranty: If you purchased your camcorder outside the United States: FCC and Industry Canada Information 96 Chapter 7 Optional Accessories AC201A Soft Carrying Case ACS091 Shoulder Strap 247800 Rechargeable Battery Pack Chapter 7 97 252885 A/V Cable H2011 DV Cable Using the Optional AC088 Tripod Page Chapter 7 99 Accessories Order Form 5.00 Total Amount Enclosed Page Page Chapter 6 103 Index A B C D E J L M N O S T V W Z Thomson multimedia Inc.