RCA CC6373 User manual

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CC6373/CC6383

USER’S

GUIDE

Cautions

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to

wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: 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.

To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recom-

mended by the manufacturer for this camcorder. ther types of

batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to

this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.

Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts

and service and attach it here. Record the serial number and model

numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose

camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

Important Safety Information

Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”

inside the product that presents a risk of electric

shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions

accompanying the product.

T REDUCE THE RISK F ELECTRIC SH CK, D N T REM VE THE C VER

( R BACK). N USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

T QUALIFIED SERVICE PERS NNEL.

Model No: _______________________________

Serial No: _______________________________

Purchase Date: _______________________________

Purchased From: _______________________________

CAUTION

ATTENTION

CC6373/CC6383

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any

questions, call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty...........800-283-6503 (pages 79-80 )

Customer Service...................................800-336-1900 (page 78 )

Accessories............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 65-69)

Assistance

Table of Contents

First-Time Operation .................. 3

Assistance ..................................... 3

Power Your Camcorder............. 12

Adapter/Charger .............................. 12

Rechargeable Battery ...................... 13

Charge the Battery ...................... 14

Battery Level Indicator............... 15

Battery Care and Storage ............ 15

ptional Car Cord Adapter ............. 16

Date and Time Display ............. 17

Install the Clock Lithium Cell ........ 17

Set the Date and Time ..................... 18

Record AUT DATE, Date, Time, and

Title Displays ............................... 20

Videocassettes............................. 22

Erase Protection – Safety Tab .... 22

Recording and Playback Speeds and

Times ....................................... 22

Insert and Remove Cassettes ...... 23

Cassette Care and Storage .......... 23

Recording ................................... 24

Time-Remaining Display ................ 24

Select a Tape Length .................. 24

Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder

to See What You Record .............. 26

Use the LCD Monitor ................. 26

Use the Viewfinder ..................... 27

LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Displays ........................................ 28

AutoShot™ Mode ........................... 32

Five-Second Record Feature ........... 33

Quick Review Feature .................... 33

Camera Edit Feature ....................... 33

Flying Erase Head ........................... 33

MENU/DISPLAY Button ............... 33

Zooming .......................................... 34

Use the Zoom Lever (W and T) . 34

Digital Zooming ......................... 34

Tele Macro Zooming .................. 35

Focusing .......................................... 36

Auto Focus ................................. 36

Manual Focus ............................. 37

White Balance ................................. 38

Auto White Balance ................... 38

Manual White Balance ............... 38

Table of Contents

Recording (Cont.)

Exposure Control ............................ 40

Manual Exposure ........................ 40

Auto Exposure ............................ 40

Steady Pix™ Feature ...................... 41

Fade or Wipe In or ut ................... 42

P. (Program) AE Button .................. 44

16X9 Mode ..................................... 45

Preset Titles ..................................... 46

Select a Language for the Title ... 46

Record a Preset Title .................. 47

Animation Recording ...................... 48

Time-Lapse Recording .................... 50

Demo Mode .................................... 52

Attach the Shoulder Strap ............... 53

Built-In Color Enhancement Light . 54

Playback ..................................... 56

Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder

for Playback ................................. 56

To Play Back a Tape ................... 57

Playback Features .......................... 58

Position the Tape ........................ 58

Visual Search .............................. 58

Stop-Action Pause ...................... 58

Time Counter .............................. 59

Tracking ...................................... 59

TBC (Time Base Corrector) ....... 59

Use the Cassette Adapter ................ 60

Playback on TV (or VCR) with

Audio/Video Inputs ...................... 62

Recording Tips ................................ 64

Traveling Tips ............................ 64

Optional Accessories .................. 65

Using the ptional AC088

Tripod ........................................ 67

rder Form for Camcorder Models

CC6373 and CC6383 ................... 69

Trouble Checks .......................... 71

Specifications.............................. 75

Clean the Camcorder ...................... 76

Clean the Camcorder’s Lens ........... 76

Clean the Camcorder’s LCD

Monitor......................................... 76

Clean the Camcorder’s Viewfinder . 76

Proper Care and Storage ................. 77

Things to Avoid ............................... 77

Customer Assistance and

Service ...................................... 78

Limited Warranty ...................... 79

Index ........................................... 81

First-Time Operation

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 set up your camcorder to record. Refer to

the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.

Assistance

The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter.

Camcorder Exchange Warranty...............800-283-6503

Customer Service................................... 800-336-1900

Accessories............................................. 800-338-0376

Caution: Do not use

this adapter/charger

for any purpose other

than charging the

FB1260, or BB99L

battery pack or

supplying power to

the camcorder.

Model CC6383* or Model CC6373*

(*Your camcorder may appear slightly different

than the one shown.)

Rechargeable Nickel

Cadmium Battery

Part No FB1260

Cassette Adapter

Part No. VCA115A

Cassette Adapter Battery

(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)

AC Adapter/Charger -- Part No. 242740

and DC Cable -- Part No. 244268

CAUTIONS: Lithium cell must be disposed of properly. Never handle

punctured or leaking cell. May cause burns or personal injury.

Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed.

If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.

The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or

chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above

212°F (100°C), or incinerate.

Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the +

and – sides of the cell.

Clock Cell

3-Volt Micro Lithium

Cell – such as CR2025 –

available from most local

drug stores and camera

shops. Use of other cells

present a risk of fire or

explosion.

WARNING: NICKEL

CADMIUM BATTERY

MUST BE RECYCLED

OR DISPOSED OF

PROPERLY.

Shoulder Strap

Part No. ACS091

+ -

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First-Time peration

First-Time Operation

3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.

LENS

COVER

Control

Handstrap

Handstrap Velcro

Strip (Under Flap)

2. Attach the adapter/charger.

DC In Jack

DC Cable

Adapter/

Charger

To 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’s plug

into an operating outlet.

Since the battery must be charged

before it can be used the first time,

attach the adapter/charger to the

camcorder.

• Connect one end of the DC cable

to the DC OUT jack on the

adapter/charger.

• Lift the flap on the

handstrap and separate

the velcro strip.

• Insert your hand, adjust

the strap to fit snugly,

refasten the strap, and

close the flap.

4. Rotate LENS COVER control to open lens cover.

DC OUT

Jack

First-Time Operation

(Continued on next page)

5. Set POWER (CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUTO/OFF/VCR)

switch to CAMERA AUTO.

POWER Switch and

Indicator

• The power indicator lights.

• The position of this switch tells

the camcorder whether you want

to record (CAMERA MAN or

CAMERA AUTO), turn the power

off (OFF), or play back tapes

(VCR).

•CAMERA AUTO places the

camcorder in the AutoShot™

mode. In the AutoShot™ mode,

the focus, exposure, and white

balance are automatically

controlled by the camcorder.

Many of the special effects do not

operate in this mode. Details on

page 32.

• CAMERA MAN allows you to

control many of the special

features of the camcorder.

• The camcorder automatically

turns off if it remains in record-

pause for five minutes. Set the

POWER switch to OFF and then

back to CAMERA.

First-Time Operation

7. Select a recording speed.

6. Insert a tape.

• pen the LCD monitor at least 60˚

before opening the cassette holder.

• Slide the EJECT switch.

The cassette holder opens

automatically.

• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette

to remove any slack from the tape.

Select SP or SLP recording speed.

Press and hold the SP/SLP button to

select a recording speed. The tape

speed you select (SP or SLP)appears

in the viewfinder or on the LCD

monitor.

• SP – Standard play provides the

best picture, but the shortest

recording time (20 minutes with a

TC-20 tape).

• SLP – Extended play provides

three times the recording time as

SP (60 minutes with a TC-20

tape). SLP has slightly more

picture noise in normal playback.

• Insert the cassette with the tape

wheel facing up and the tape

window facing out.

• Press on the button on the cassette

holder until it locks into place.

•

PAUSE

appears when a

recordable tape is inserted in the

camcorder and the camcorder

enters record-pause mode.

Press here to close the

cassette compartment.

Tape Wheel

Tape

Window

EJECT Switch

SP/SLP

Button

WARNING:

Never try to

open the

door by

prying as

you could

damage the

camcorder.

First-Time Operation

Eyepiece

Focus

Control

180

18 0

Use the LCD Monitor

• Make sure the monitor is open

at least 60˚. The viewfinder

turns off.

• You 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 Viewfinder

• Close the monitor. If the monitor

is open more than 60˚, the

viewfinder turns off.

• Adjust the viewfinder for a

comfortable viewing position.

8. Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record

You can see what you record on the color LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. When

the LCD monitor is open more than 60˚, the viewfinder is automatically turned off.

When you close the LCD monitor, the viewfinder is automatically turned on.

To enable both you and the person you’re recording to see what’s being recorded,

you can rotate the LCD monitor completely around 105˚ so the front of the monitor

faces the person you’re recording. The viewfinder turns on automatically when

you turn the LCD monitor all the way around so it faces forward.

Electronic

Viewfinder

Menu PUSH Dial

(Also Bright Control)

LCD Monitor

• Turn the eyepiece focus control to

adjust the focus of the viewfinder

for your vision.

Electronic

Viewfinder

Eyepiece

Focus

Control

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First-Time Operation

PUSH

–

9. Select a tape length.

T20

T30

T35

T40

EXIT

TAPE LENGTH

5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to

highlight the type of tape you are

using.

POWER Switch and

Indicator

MENU/DISPLAY

Button

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Push In)

1. Set the POWER switch

to CAMERA MAN.

2. Press the PUSH dial in to display

the menu in the viewfinder or on

the LCD monitor.

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

M. W. B.

16 X 9

TAPE LENGTH

TITLE

DATE/TIME DISP.

RETURN

AUTO

OFF

T30

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to

highlight TAPE LENGTH.

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

M. W. B.

16 X 9

TAPE LENGTH

TITLE

DATE/TIME DISP.

RETURN

AUTO

OFF

T30

4. Press the PUSH dial in to display

the TAPE LENGTH menu in the

viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

• Select T20 for a tape with 20

minutes or less recording time

in SP.

• Select T30 for a tape with 30

minutes recording time in SP.

• Select T35 for a tape with 35

minutes recording time in SP.

• Select T40 for a tape with 40

minutes recording time in SP.

7. Press the menu PUSH dial twice

to select the tape length and

remove the menus.

• Details are on pages 24-25.

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