RCA CC6384/CC6394

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Chapter 2

Using the Monitors

Chapter Overview:

• Seeing What You Are Recording

• On-screen Icons

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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 AUTO14
- 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 Recording Format (for CC6394 Only)25
- Additional Notes about S-VHS and S-VHS ET Cassette Tapes26
Setting the Tape Recording Speed27
Setting the Tape Length28
Chapter 2: Using the Monitors29
Seeing What You Are Recording30
- Using the LCD Monitor30
- Using the Viewfinder31
On-Screen Icons32
- Warning Icons32
- Recording and Playback Icons33
- Other Icons37
- Time Counter Icon38
- Time-Remaining Icon38
Chapter 3: Recording39
Recording Details40
- Journalistic Shooting40
- Self-Recording41
- Quick Review41
- Retake41
- Digital and Optical Zooming42
- Using Steady Pix43
- Using the Video Light44
Recording Tips46
Chapter 4: Playback47
Playback Options48
- Basic Playback48
- Still Playback Mode51
- Shuttle Search52
Choose Your Connection53
- Using the Cassette Tape Adapter53
- Connecting to a TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Input Jacks56
- Playback on a TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Input Jacks57
- Tape Dubbing58
Chapter 5: Digital Still Camera59
Digital Still Camera Recording and Playback60
- Setting the Picture Quality61
- Selecting a Snapshot Mode62
- Taking Snapshots64
- Normal Playback66
- Slide Show67
- Index67
- Picture Mode67
- Index Playback68
- Selected Image68
- Protecting Images69
- Unprotecting Images70
- Deleting Images71
- Initializing the Built-In Memory72
System Requirements for Picture Navigator74
Connecting to a Windows® PC75
Chapter 6: Advanced Features77
Using the Menus for Advanced Adjustment78
Menu Definitions79
- Camera Menu79
- System Menu79
- System Menu (Continued)80
Using the Advanced Features82
- Fade/Wipe Effects82
- Program AE with Special Effects84
- Digital Effects85
- Exposure Control86
- Focusing87
- Manual Focus88
- White Balance Adjustment89
- Manual White Balance90
- Date/Time Insert91
- Instant Titles92
- Animation93
- Time-Lapse94
Chapter 7: Other Information95
Troubleshooting96
Final Notes101
- Tbc (Time Base Corrector)102
- Video Recording102
Care and Cleaning104
Care and Maintenance104
- Proper Care and Storage105
- Tape Care and Storage106
- CD-ROM Care106
- Things to Avoid107
Traveling Tips108
Specifications109
Customer Assistance and Service111
Limited Warranty113
FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry Canada Information117
Optional Accessories118
- Accessories Order Form121
Index124

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