RCA CC6392 manual

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Cautions CAUTION : T o prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. A TTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond. T o reduce risk of injury , charge only rechargeable batteries recom- mended by the manuf[...]

1 W e want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder . If you have any questions, call: Camcorder Exchange W arranty ...........800-283-6503 ( pages 81-82 ) Customer Service...................................800-336-1900 ( page 80 ) Accessories............................................. 800-338-0376 ( pages 67-72) Assistance T able of Contents As[...]

2 T able of Contents White Balance ................................. 38 Auto White Balance ...................... 38 Manual White Balance .................. 38 Exposure Control ............................ 40 Manual Exposure .......................... 40 Auto Exposure .............................. 40 Steady Pix™ Feature ....................... 4[...]

First-T ime Operation 3 Assistance 1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories. • Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder . • The items shown below are packed with your camcorder . If any are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately . This section describes the steps necessary to se[...]

4 First-T ime Operation 3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand. LENS COVER Control Handstrap Handstrap V elcro Strip (Under Flap) 2. Attach the adapter/charger . DC In Jack DC Cable Adapter/ Charger T o AC 100-240, 50/60 Hz • Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above. • Plug the adapter/charger’[...]

First-T ime Operation 5 6. Select a r ecording speed. PUSH Here to Close Cassette Compartment T ape Wheel T ape Window (continued on next page) 5. Insert a tape. EJECT Switch • Open the LCD monitor at least 60˚ before opening the cassette holder . • Slide the EJECT switch. The cassette holder opens automatically . • T urn the tape wheel on t[...]

6 First-T ime Operation 7. Set POWER ( CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUT O/OFF/VCR) switch to CAMERA AUTO. POWER Switch and Indicator • The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record-pause. appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when the camcorder is in record- pause. • The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you want t[...]

First-T ime Operation 7 Eyepiece Focus Control 180 ° 180 ° Use the LCD Monitor • Make sure the monitor is open at least 60˚. The viewfinder turns off. • Y ou can tilt the monitor 180˚ up or 90˚ down for convenient viewing. • Rotate the menu PUSH dial to adjust the brightness of the image in the monitor . Use the V iewfinder • Close the[...]

8 First-T ime Operation PUSH – + 9. Select a tape length. 4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the T APE LENGTH menu. T20 T30 T40 EXIT TAPE LENGTH 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the type of tape you are using. • Select T20 for a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time in SP . • Select T30 for a tape with 30 minutes recordi[...]

First-T ime Operation 9 REW Button POWER Switch Thumb T rigger Power Indicator STOP Button PLA Y/P AUSE Button 1 0 . Start and stop recording. • Place the POWER switch in CAMERA AUT O . • Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording. REC appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor , and the tally light lights while the camcorder i[...]

10 First-T ime Operation (continued on next page) 1 4 . Review camcorder operating contr ols. Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Menu PUSH Dial (Also Bright and V olume Control) STOP Button PLA Y/P AUSE Button SEARCH R and F Buttons (Also REW and FF Buttons) EJECT Switch MENU/DISPLA Y Button P. (Program) AE Button F ADES [...]

First-T ime Operation 11 14. Review camcorder’ s operating contr ols. (continued) Microphone Lens T ally Light Handstrap Attach Adapter/Charger’s DC Cord (DC In Jack Located Under Battery) or Rechargeable Battery Here Thumb T rigger A (Audio) and V (Video) Jacks (Behind Small Cover) LENS COVER Control 5SEC. REC Button Zoom Lever STEADY PIX Butt[...]

12 Power Y our Camcorder Power Y our Camcorder Adapter/Charger The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power . The adapter/charger operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery . Attach Ada[...]

Power Y our Camcorder 13 Rechargeable Battery The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the first time. Initial char ging takes approximately 70 minutes for the FB1260 and 140 minutes for the 244265. When fully char ged, the FB1260 supplies approximately 50- 55 minutes and the 244265 supplies approximately 100-[...]

14 Power Y our Camcorder Caution : When a battery is attached to the adapter/char ger, do not turn them upside down. The battery may fall of f and be damaged or cause injury . Charge the Battery If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger , remove it. 1. Align reference mark on battery with mark on adapter/charger . 2. Hol[...]

Power Y our Camcorder 15 Use the Battery to Power Y our Camcorder (continued) the CHG indicator flashes. The battery now charges. 4. After the battery is charged, the CHG (charge) indicator stops flashing and lights. 5. Remove the battery from the adapter/ charger . Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder or on[...]

16 Power Y our Camcorder Optional Car Cord Adapter The optional DCC08 car cord shown on page 67 allows you to power your camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car , truck, or R V . It converts 12-volts to a 6-volt output. Note: Consult the installation and operating instructions enclosed with the DCC08 for complete operating instructions[...]

17 Date and Time Display Install the Clock Lithium Cell The clock cell indicator flashes for a few seconds in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when you turn on the camcorder if the cell is not installed or needs replacing. 1. Make sure camcorder is turned of f, and remove any power supply attached to the camcorder . 2. Pull the clock cell holde[...]

18 Date and T ime Display Set the Date and T ime Y ou must set the correct date and time before you can display and record it on your tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on the previous page before you can set the date. 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. Press the MENU/DISPLA Y button to display the menu in the viewfinder or on[...]

19 Date and Time Display 4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the DA TE/TIME menu. YEAR MONTH DAY TIME EXIT 1999 JAN 1 DATE/TIME PM 12:00 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight YEAR . Press the menu PUSH dial in. When YEAR starts flashing, rotate the menu PUSH dial to select the year . When the correct year appears, press the menu PUSH dial[...]

20 Date and T ime Display Record AUTO DA TE , Date, Time, and Title Displays Y ou must install the clock cell and set the date and time ( as shown on the previous pages ) before the you can select and record the correct date and time. 1. Attach a power supply and set POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . The power indicator lights. Note: AUTO DA TE is selec[...]

21 Date and Time Display 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the date/time display you want to record • AUTO DA TE : The date is auto- matically recorded for approxi- mately five seconds and then AUTO DA TE is displayed whenever: • The date is set or changed. • This display mode is selected. • The tape is changed or the tape compartme[...]

22 V ideocassettes Recording Time Cassette SP SLP TC-20 20 Min. 60 Min. TC-30 30 Min. 90 Min. TC-40 40 Min. 120 Min. Make sure you select good quality tapes for your camcorder . Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads, resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. [...]

23 V ideocassettes Caution: Insert the cassette only one way with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out. The cassette should slide easily into the holder . Do not force the cassette. Cassette Care and Storage • When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it, remove it from the camcorder , and label it. • Store cassettes vert[...]

24 Recording Recording PUSH – + Time-Remaining Display The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape speed you select is displayed. Y ou must set the correct tape length in the T APE LENGTH feature of the menu before the camcorder can correctly calculate time remaining. Select a T ape Length 1. Set the POWER switch to C[...]

25 Recording T30 --MIN SP --MIN 29MIN 3MIN 2MIN (Flashing) 1MIN (Flashing) 0MIN (Flashing) TAPE END (Calculating) Time-Remaining Display (continued) Time-Remaining Display in V iewfinder or on LCD Monitor T ape Length Indicator T ape Speed Indicator D. ZOOM TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP DATE/TIME TITLE LANG. DEMO MODE RETURN [...]

26 Recording Use the LCD Monitor or V iewfinder to See What Y ou Record Y ou can see what you are recording on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder . When the LCD monitor is open more than 60˚, the viewfinder turns of f. When you close the LCD monitor , the viewfinder turns on. T o enable both you and the person you’re recording to see what’ s[...]

27 Recording 180 ° 180 ° Eyepiece Focus Control V iewfinder Cautions Do not force the viewfinder to rotate completely around. This will damage the viewfinder and/or the camcorder . When carrying the cam- corder with the shoulder strap, put the viewfinder down and in to help prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body [...]

28 Recording Battery Level Indicator ( ) • This indicator shows the amount of power left in the rechargeable battery . • This indicator flashes when the battery is almost empty . Cassette W arning • The indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and there is no cassette in the camcorder . • The indicator flashes when the POWER[...]

29 Recording appears here. • appears when you select :FINE to record outdoors on a sunny day . • appears when you select :CLOUD to record outdoors on a cloudy day . • appears when you select :HALOGEN to record using halogen or tungsten lighting. • MWB appears when you select MWB to adjust the color temperatures. • Details ar e on pages 38[...]

30 Recording BRIGHT (or VOLUME ) Indicator These indicators appear during playback. • The BRIGHT indicator appears when you adjust the brightness of the monitor with the bright control (also menu PUSH dial). • The V OLUME indicator appears when you adjust the volume of the speaker with the VOL control (also zoom lever). Dew W arning ( ) The dew[...]

31 Recording LCD Monitor and V iewfinder Displays (continued) • appear when you have selected MENU in the FOCUS menu. • and flash while you adjust manual focus and and flash when you cannot adjust the focus any farther . • Details ar e on pages 36-37. Lithium Cell ( ) • This indicator appears for a few seconds when you turn on the cam- cord[...]

32 Recording POWER Switch SEARCH F Button T ally Light Microphone AutoShot™ Mode The POWER switch lets you select automatic or manual control of several features. T o T urn on the AutoShot™ Mode 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO . The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record- pause. PAUSE appears in th e viewfinder . 2. Press[...]

33 Recording Camera Edit Featur e The camera edit feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in record-pause. Set POWER switch to CAMERA AUT O or CAMERA MAN. • Press and hold SEARCH R to visually search the recorded tape in reverse. • Press and hold SEARCH F to visually search forward on the recorded tape. Release the button [...]

34 Recording PUSH – + Zooming Y ou can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by moving the zoom lever on the camcorder . The camcorder automatically focuses when you zoom at most distances. Digital zooming allows you to zoom up to 50 times. T o record a close-up of a small subject closer than three feet. T urn on the TELE MACRO f[...]

35 Recording • Select ON to turn digital zooming on. • Select OFF to turn digital zooming off. 5. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to turn digital zooming on or off and remove the menus from the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor . Notes: As the zoom level increases, the picture gradually becomes less sharp. Digital zooming is recommended mainly fo[...]

36 Recording PUSH – + Focusing The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under normal conditions. Y ou might need to focus manually under certain conditions. Auto Focus During auto focus the camcorder focuses on the object located in the center area of the viewfinder . • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO to turn on the auto focus feature. No [...]

37 Recording Focusing (continued) Manual Focus Y ou might need to focus manually under certain conditions. 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. Rotate the zoom lever to T to zoom in on the subject and center the subject in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor . 3. Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD[...]

38 Recording White Balance Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about. This is achieved by adjusting the way the camcorder “sees” and records the light source in the scene you record. Y our camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance. Y ou might want to adjust white balance manually under certain conditions, such as re[...]

39 Recording FOCUS EXPOSURE M. W. B. 16 X 9 TITLE DATE/TIME DISP. RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF 3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight M. W . B. and press the dial in to display the M.W .B. menu . AUTO :FINE :CLOUD :HALOGEN MWB EXIT M.W.B. 4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the white balance you want to use. • No indicator appears when you [...]

40 Recording Exposure Contr ol The camcorder controls the iris for you when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUT O . The camcorder adjusts brightness automatically under normal conditions. Y ou might need to adjust brightness manually when the background is too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject. Manual Exposure Y ou may need to adj[...]

41 Recording Exposure Contr ol ( continued) 3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight EXPOSURE, and press the dial in to display the EXPOSURE menu . AUTO MANU EXIT EXPOSURE 4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dial in. The exposure indicator ( 00 ) appears. 5. Adjust the exposure for a dark or bright subject. The ex[...]

42 Recording F ADES Button Fade or Wipe In or Out Y ou can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade or wipe in and out of scenes. The picture gradually appears or disappears. The speed of the fade or wipe is controlled by the camcorder . T o Fade or Wipe In or Out 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN. 2. Repeatedly press the F ADE[...]

43 Recording Fade or Wipe In 1. Press the thumb trigger to pause recording. 2. Repeatedly press F ADES to select the fade or wipe you want to use. Note: The last fade or wipe used appears the first time you press F ADES . 3. Press the thumb trigger to start recording. The picture and sound gradually appear in place of the blank screen. Fade or Wipe[...]

44 Recording P. (Program) AE Button The P. (Program) AE button lets you select one of several different effects. Press the button to select the effect you want. The name and indicator for the effect appears briefly and then the indicator remains. AE Dial Picture is recorded in sepia (brownish red) and offers the vintage look of old movies. Use to c[...]

45 Recording 4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight OFF or ON . • Select ON to record 16X9. • Select OFF to turn off 16X9. 5. Press the menu PUSH dial in twice to turn 16X9 on or off and remove the menus. New 16x9 TV Screen Standard Shape TV Screen 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in [...]

Recording 46 Preset T itles The title feature lets you choose one of eight preset titles. Y ou can also choose the language for your titles. Select a Language for the Title Y ou can select English, French, or Spanish to record your preset titles. 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. Press the MENU/DISPLA Y button to display the menu in the vi[...]

47 Recording Record a Preset Title 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor . FOCUS is highlighted. FOCUS EXPOSURE M. W. B. 16 X 9 TITLE DATE/TIME DISP. RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF 3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight TITLE. FOCUS EXPOSURE M. W. B. 16 [...]

Recording 48 Self-T imer Recording Y ou can set the self-timer to delay recording so you can be in the scene when recording begins. T o Set the Self T imer 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. Press the MENU/DISPLA Y button to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor . D. ZOOM is highlighted. D. ZOOM TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH REC[...]

49 Recording 15S 7. Press the thumb trigger to start recording. Note : The tally light flashes. About five seconds before recording begins, the tally light starts flashing faster . When the camcorder starts recording, the tally light stops flashing. 8. T o stop self-timer recording, press the thumb trigger . Note: T o turn off self-timer recording [...]

Recording 50 T o Record Using Animation 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP . SP appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor . 3. Press the MENU/DISPLA Y button to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor . D. ZOOM is highlighted. Animation Recording Y ou can produce an illusion of movem[...]

51 Recording Animation Recording (continued) 4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight REC TIME and press the dial in to display the REC TIME menu. OFF 1/4 S 1/2 S 1 S 5 S EXIT REC TIME 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the amount of time you want the camcorder to record. • Select 1/4S to record for 1/4 second. • Select 1/2S to rec[...]

Recording 52 T o Record Using T ime Lapse 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP . SP appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor . 3. Press the MENU/DISPLA Y button to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor . D. ZOOM is highlighted. Time-Lapse Recording Y ou can make automatic recordings[...]

53 Recording OFF 15 S 30 S 1 MIN 5 MIN EXIT INT. TIME 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight the desired time between recordings ( 15S, 30S, 1 MIN, or 5 MIN ). • Select 15S to delay the recording for 15 seconds. • Select 30S to delay the recording for 30 seconds. • Select 1 MIN to delay the record- ing for one minute. • Select 5 MIN[...]

Recording 54 T o T urn the T ally Light On or Off 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. Press the MENU/DISPLA Y button to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor . D. ZOOM is highlighted. D. ZOOM TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP DATE/TIME TITLE LANG. DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF T30 OFF OFF ON ENGLISH OFF 3. Rot[...]

55 Recording PUSH – + T o T urn the Demo Mode On 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN . 2. If a cassette is inserted, remove the safety tab or set it to REC OFF . 3. Press the MENU/DISPLA Y button to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor . D. ZOOM is highlighted. D. ZOOM TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP DAT[...]

Recording 56 Attach the Shoulder Strap The camcorder ’ s shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorder from your shoulder and – when you are ready to shoot – bring the camcorder to shooting position in one quick movement. Keeper T o Attach the Shoulder Strap 1. If the strap keeper is over a double section of the strap, slide the s[...]

57 Playback Recording Tips • T ry to make sure indoor scenes are well-lit. This improves picture quality and color reproduction. • Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side-to-side while recording. A steady , gradual “pan” avoids blurring and “jitter”. • Use the viewfinder or LCD monitor to make sure the camcorder is level while rec[...]

58 Playback EJECT Switch STOP Button VOL (V olume) Control (Also Zoom Lever) V iewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control PLA Y/P AUSE Button Use the LCD Monitor or V iewfinder for Playback Y ou can view tapes in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder . Y ou can hear the sound from the tapes on the built-in speaker . FF Button REW Button Menu PUSH Dial (Also Brig[...]

59 Playback Use the LCD Monitor or V iewfinder for Playback (continued) T o Play Back a T ape 1. Attach a power supply . Attach the adapter/charger , charged battery , or optional car cord. 2. Insert a tape. • Open the LCD monitor . Open the monitor at least 60˚ before opening the cassette compartment. • Slide EJECT switch to the left to open [...]

60 Playback Caution: Pause is designed for momentary interruptions and should not be used for an extended period of time. If the camcorder remains in pause for more than five minutes, it enters the stop mode and turns off to prevent excessive tape wear . Playback Featur es Position the T ape Set POWER switch to VCR and press ST OP . • Press and q[...]

61 Playback Time Counter The time-counter display shows the actual time elapsed when playing back a segment of tape. The memory-stop feature helps locate a certain point on the tape. T urn memory stop on to stop the tape automatically during rewind or fast forward when the time counter reaches M 0:00:00 . T o Use the Memory-Stop Feature 1. Locate t[...]

62 Playback Use the Cassette Adapter The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette, but records in standard VHS format. The cassette adapter allows you to play your VHS-C cassettes in a VCR just like other standard VHS cassettes. Insert the VHS-C cassette into the cassette adapter . Insert the cassette adapter into the VHS VCR like a normal VHS casset[...]

63 Playback Caution: If the load detector is still extending from the side of the cassette adapter after you have attempted to load the cassette, loading is not complete. T ry to load the cassette again. Attempting to insert the cassette adapter into a VCR with the load detector extending may cause damage to the adapter and/or VCR. 4. Gently close [...]

64 Playback Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs T o connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with audio/video inputs, you need an optional audio/video cable, such as VH83 shown on page 68 . If your TV is already connected to a VCR, attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV . In[...]

65 Playback V iewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording) Playback Operation and How to Copy T apes on the VCR 1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV : T urn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel. B. Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV : T urn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If[...]

66 Optional Accessories T raveling Tips • W rite down your camcorder ’ s serial number and keep it separate from the camcorder when traveling. If your camcorder is lost or stolen, you will be able to identify it. • Use extra care to avoid damage to your camcorder and accessories when operating them at a beach or pool. Spray , sand, and dust s[...]

67 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories W e invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to the fun of using your compact VHS camcorder . The following pages have a selection of accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better . These accessories are designed to make the process of [...]

68 Optional Accessories VH83 Audio/V ideo Cable This six foot audio/video cable can be used to connect the camcorder to a TV monitor or VCR for tape playback or copying tapes. AH25 Y -Adapter This Y -adapter allows you to connect your camcorder ’ s mono audio cable to a stereo TV or VCR. All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subj[...]

69 Optional Accessories Cautions: Before using a tripod, make sure it is stable enough to hold the camcorder without falling over . Do not transport the camcorder attached to the tripod. When attaching your camcorder to a tripod, be careful not to force the tripod screw into the camcorder ’ s tripod mounting hole. The tripod screw should not prot[...]

70 Accessory Order Form T o order accessories, contact your local Dealer . If a dealer is not nearby , you can also follow the directions below to order by telephone or direct-by-mail. United States and Canada Orders T o place your order by phone, have your V isa, MasterCard, or Discover card ready and call the toll-free number listed below between[...]

71 Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Models CC6372 and CC6392 Description Part No. Price Qty . T otal Super Lightweight Tripod AC088 $ 39.95 Soft Camcorder Case AC201A $ 39.95 Shoulder Strap ACS091 $ 12.95 Y -Adapter AH25 $ 2.95 AC Battery Char ger CPS91 $ 59.95 Car Cord Adapter DCC08 $ 89.95 Rechargeable Battery (Standard) FB1260 $ 49.[...]

72 Accessory Order Form ® r r s TM Charge your order on your VISA,MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Expiration date: Expiration date: Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNA[...]

73 T rouble Checks T rouble Checks T roubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies. Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center , look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then per[...]

74 T rouble Checks T rouble Checks and Adjustments T ape stops during rewind or fast forward Camcorder remains in pause mode Dew indicator flashes in viewfinder Poor auto-focus operation V iewfinder displays are out of focus Picture is too dark or subject too dark Sound is too low or distorted Picture recorded with special ef fect Colors do not loo[...]

75 T rouble Checks Date and/or time are recorded on tape Date and/or time are incorrect Cannot set REC or INT . TIME for animation or time- lapse recording Cannot record at beginning of tape using animation or time-lapse recording T ally light does not light during recording V ertical white lines appear when shoot- ing bright object Error number ( [...]

76 T rouble Checks T rouble Checks and Adjustments • Sunlight is directly entering the lens. • Black spots or bright spots of light (red, green, or blue) might appear on the LCD monitor . These spots are not recorded on the tape and are not due to a defect in the unit. • The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot. Close [...]

77 Specifications General Power requirement: 6VDC Power consumption: CC6372 V iewfinder on: 6 watts LCD monitor on: 6.5 watts LCD monitor and V iewfinder on: 7.1 watts Power consumption: CC6392 V iewfinder on: 6 watts LCD monitor on: 6.5 watts LCD monitor and V iewfinder on: 7.1 watts W eight: CC6372: 1.9 lbs. (880g) W eight: CC6392: 1.9 lbs. (860g[...]

78 Car e and Maintenance Clean the Camcorder T o clean the camcorder ’ s exterior , remove any power source connected to the camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth. Caution: Use of strong cleaning products, such as those containing alcohol or benzine, might damage the camcorder . Caution: Do not touch the lens with your fingers. The[...]

79 Car e and Maintenance Proper Car e and Storage • Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder ’ s cassette door . Dust and grit are abrasive and cause excessive wear to both the camcorder ’ s recording/playback heads and cassettes. • Always close the lens cover when the camcorder is not in use. • Before handling your camcorder , make[...]

80 Customer Assistance and Service Y ou can reach Thomson at the following number: 800-283-6503 (T oll free inside U.S.A.) Our toll-free Camcorder number operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST Monday – Friday for U.S. customers only Thomson provides a toll-free telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your camcorder . Ma[...]

81 Limited W arranty Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we w[...]

82 Limited W arranty T o receive a replacement unit after we have received your unit: 1. Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insur e your shipment in case of damage or loss. 2. Carefully pack the unit, excluding all accessories, using the original box and packing material if possible. 3. Include w[...]

83 Index Index 16X9 recording 45 5SEC. REC button 1 1, 31, 33 A A (audio) and V (video) jacks 1 1, 64 Accessories included 3 optional 67 order form 71 Adapter/charger charging battery 14 using 4, 12 Animation indicator 31, 51 Animation recording 50 Assistance 1, 3 Assistance, customer 80 Attach shoulder strap, 56 Audio/video jacks 64 AUTO DA TE dis[...]

84 Index Copy tapes 65 COUNTER R/M button 61, 65 Customer assistance and service 80 D Date and time display 21 recording 20 setting 18 DA TE/TIME DISP . menu 20 DA TE/TIME menu 8, 35, 37, 46, 49, 52, 54 DC cable 12, 13, 14, 16 DC in jack 4, 11, 12 Demo mode 55 DEMO MODE menu 55 Design specifications 77 Dew warning 30 Digital zooming 34 Displays in [...]

85 Index interval time 49, 53 LENS COVER 31 manual white balance 29 P . (program) AE 28, 44 record time 51, 53 REFRESH 14 self-timer 31 special ef fects 28 steady pix 31, 41 T APE END 31 tape length 31, 33 tape speed 31 tape-remaining 31, 33 time counter 31 time display 28 time-lapse 31, 53 title display 28 tracking 29 white balance 39 zoom level 2[...]

86 Index P P . (program) AE button 10, 28, 44, 61 P . (program) AE indicators 28, 44 Pause indicator 6, 9, 29 Pause, stop-action 60 Play indicator 29 PLA Y/P AUSE button 9, 10, 59, 60, 65 Playback first 9 LCD monitor 58 on TV (or VCR) with audio/video inputs 64 using cassette adapter 62 viewfinder 58 Playback features memory-stop 61 position the ta[...]

87 Index SEARCH buttons 10, 33 Search indicators 29 Self-timer 49 Self-timer indicator 31 Self-timer recording 48 Service port 1 1 Shoulder strap, attach 56 Shoulder strap attachment rings 10, 56 Shutter speed indicator 44 SLP tape speed 5, 22 Solving problems 73 SP tape speed 5, 22 SP/SLP button 10, 22, 24, 31, 33, 50, 52 Special effect indicators[...]

88 Index V V ideocassettes 22 V iewfinder 7, 10, 27, 59 adjust for viewing 27 displays 28, 29, 30, 31 displays (turning on and of f) 33 eyepiece focus control 27 playback 58 use to record 7, 26 V isual searching 60 VOL control 59 W White balance feature 38 White balance indicators 39 W ipe/fade feature 42 Z Zoom buttons 37 Zoom level indicator 29, [...]

Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency ener gy and, [...]

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