RCA CC6364/CC6374

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Chapter 2

Using the Monitors

Chapter Overview:

• Seeing What You Are Recording

• On-screen Icons

Changing Entertainment. Again.

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- Important Information2
  - Product Registration2
- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup7
Parts Checklist8
Buttons and Controls9
Getting Started11
- Unpack the Camcorder and Accessories11
- Adjust the Hand Strap12
- Attach the Lens Cap12
- Attach the Power Supply13
- Turn on the Camcorder14
- Set the Video Light (Off/Auto/On) Switch to AUTO (CC6374 Only)14
- Insert a Cassette Tape15
- Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What's Recording16
- Start Recording17
- Play Your Recording17
- Turn off the Camcorder18
Powering the Camcorder18
- Charging the Battery18
- Refreshing the Battery20
- Removing the Battery20
- Battery Level Icon21
- Battery Care and Storage21
- Using the Power Supply22
- Removing the Power Supply22
Using the Shoulder Strap23
Setting the Date and Time24
Setting the Tape Recording Speed25
Setting the Tape Length26
Chapter 2: Using the Monitors27
Seeing What You Are Recording28
- Using the LCD Monitor28
- Using the Viewfinder29
On-Screen Icons30
- Warning Icons30
- Recording and Playback Icons31
- Other Icons35
Chapter 3: Recording37
Recording Details38
- Journalistic Shooting38
- Self-Recording39
- 5-Second Recording39
- Quick Review39
- Retake40
- Digital and Optical Zooming40
- Using Steady Pix42
- Using the Video Light (CC6374 Only)42
- Video Light Details43
Recording Tips44
Chapter 4: Playback45
Playback Options46
- Basic Playback46
- Still Playback Mode49
- Shuttle Search50
Choose Your Connection51
- Using the Cassette Tape Adapter51
- Connecting to a TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Input Jacks54
- Playback on a TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Input Jacks55
- Tape Dubbing56
Chapter 5: Advanced Features57
Using the Menus for Advanced Adjustment58
Menu Definitions59
- Camera Menu59
- System Menu59
- System Menu (Continued)60
Using the Advanced Features62
- Fade/Wipe Effects62
- Program AE with Special Effects64
- Digital Effects65
- Exposure Control66
- Focusing67
- Manual Focus68
- White Balance Adjustment69
- Manual White Balance70
- Date/Time Insert71
- Instant Titles72
- Animation73
- Time-Lapse74
Chapter 6: Other Information75
Troubleshooting76
Final Notes80
- Power80
- Date/Time Settings80
- Video Recording81
- TBC (Time Base Corrector)81
- Tapes82
Care and Cleaning83
- After Using the Camcorder83
- Cleaning the Camcorder83
Care and Maintenance83
- Proper Care and Storage84
- Tape Care and Storage84
- Things to Avoid85
Traveling Tips85
Specifications86
Customer Assistance and Service87
Limited Warranty89
FCC and Industry Canada Information93
Optional Accessories94
- Accessories Order Form97
Index100

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