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  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    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. Model No: _______________________________ CC6373/CC6383 Serial No: _______________________________ Purchase Date: _______________________________...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Assistance 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) Table of Contents First-Time Operation ....
  • Page 4 Tripod ........67 Manual Exposure ......40 Order Form for Camcorder Models Auto Exposure ......40 CC6373 and CC6383 ....69 Steady Pix™ Feature ...... 41 Trouble Checks ......71 Fade or Wipe In or Out ....42 Specifications ......75 P.
  • Page 5: First-Time Operation

    WARNING: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Rechargeable Nickel Model CC6383* or Model CC6373* Shoulder Strap Cadmium Battery (*Your camcorder may appear slightly different Part No. ACS091 than the one shown.) Part No FB1260...
  • Page 6: Attach The Adapter/Charger

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com First-Time Operation 2. Attach the adapter/charger. To AC 100-240, 50/60 Hz DC In Jack Adapter/ Charger DC Cable DC OUT Jack Since the battery must be charged • Connect the other end of the DC before it can be used the first time, cable to the DC in jack on the attach the adapter/charger to the...
  • Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com First-Time Operation 5. Set POWER (CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUTO/OFF/VCR) switch to CAMERA AUTO. POWER Switch and Indicator • The power indicator lights. Many of the special effects do not operate in this mode. Details on •...
  • Page 8: Insert A Tape

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com First-Time Operation 6. Insert a tape. WARNING: Never try to Tape Wheel open the door by Tape prying as Window you could damage the Press here to close the camcorder. EJECT Switch cassette compartment. •...
  • Page 9 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com First-Time Operation 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.
  • Page 10: Select A Tape Length

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com First-Time Operation 9. Select a tape length. MENU/DISPLAY Button POWER Switch and PUSH Indicator – Menu PUSH Dial (Rotate or Push In) 1. Set the POWER switch TAPE LENGTH to CAMERA MAN. 2. Press the PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com First-Time Operation LENS COVER Control Button STOP Button PLAY/PAUSE Button Power Indicator POWER Switch Thumb Trigger 10. Start and stop recording. • Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back the tape. • Place the POWER switch in •...
  • Page 12 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com First-Time Operation 14. Review camcorder operating controls. FADES Button P. (Program) AE Button SEARCH R and F Shoulder Strap Buttons (Also REW Attachment Ring and FF Buttons) STOP Button PLAY/PAUSE Button Menu PUSH Dial (Also Bright Control) MENU/DISPLAY Button SP/SLP Button...
  • Page 13: Review Camcorder's Operating Controls

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com First-Time Operation 14. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (Continued) 5SEC. REC Button Zoom Lever (Also VOL. +/– Control) Speaker for Playback STEADY PIX Button Thumb Trigger BATTERY RELEASE Service Port Lever (Located Under Cover) This connector is for use by qualified service personnel...
  • Page 14: Power Your Camcorder

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Power Your Camcorder Power Your 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.
  • Page 15: Rechargeable Battery

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Power Your Camcorder Rechargeable Battery The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the first time. Initial charging takes approximately 70 minutes. When fully charged, the battery supplies approximately 80-90 minutes of operating time –...
  • Page 16: Use The Battery To Power Your Camcorder

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Power Your Camcorder Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (Continued) Reference Marks Hold Battery Flush and Slide To AC Wall Outlet 100- 240 Volts, 50/60 Hz. (Charge) Indicator REFRESH Adapter/Charger Indicator REFRESH Button Caution : When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn them...
  • Page 17: Battery Level Indicator

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Power Your Camcorder Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (Continued) 4. After the battery is charged, the CHG Battery Care and Storage (charge) indicator stops flashing and • Recharging takes approximately 70 lights.
  • Page 18: Optional Car Cord Adapter

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Power Your Camcorder Optional Car Cord Adapter The optional DCC08 car cord shown on Cautions: The DCC08 is designed to page 65 allows you to power your be used only with vehicles having camcorder from the cigarette lighter negative ground electrical systems.
  • Page 19: Date And Time Display

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Date and Time Display 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.
  • Page 20: Set The Date And Time

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Date and Time Display Set the Date and Time You 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.
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Date and Time Display Set the Date and Time (Continued) 10. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When DATE/TIME none of the settings are flashing, rotate YEAR 2000 MONTH the menu PUSH dial to highlight EXIT.
  • Page 22: Record Auto Date, Date, Time, And Title Displays

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Date and Time Display Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays You 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. PUSH —...
  • Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Date and Time Display Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays (Continued) LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu AUTO DATE NOV 18.00 AUTO DATE Display DATE Display AM 10:25:00 OFF: No Display...
  • Page 24: Recording Time

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Videocassettes Videocassettes 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. Because there is no control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not covered under warranty.
  • Page 25: Insert And Remove Cassettes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Videocassettes Insert and Remove Cassettes CAUTIONS Insert the cassette only one way with the tape wheel facing up Tape Wheel and the tape window facing out. The cassette should slide easily into the holder. Do not force the cassette.
  • Page 26: Recording

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Recording Time-Remaining Display The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape speed you select is displayed. You must set the correct tape length in the TAPE LENGTH feature of the menu before the camcorder can correctly calculate time remaining.
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Time-Remaining Display (Continued) --MIN (Calculating) Tape Length --MIN Indicator 29MIN Tape Speed 3MIN TAPE END Indicator 2MIN (Flashing) Time-Remaining Display in Viewfinder 1MIN or on LCD Monitor (Flashing) 0MIN (Flashing) • Select T30 for a tape with 30 TAPE LENGTH minutes recording time in SP .
  • Page 28: To See What You Record

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record You 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 off. When you close the LCD monitor, the viewfinder turns on.
  • Page 29: Use The Viewfinder

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record (Continued) Use the Viewfinder The camcorder’s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording. When the LCD monitor is open more than 60˚, the viewfinder turns off.
  • Page 30: Displays

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays (Continued) Several displays appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder to aid in the operation of the camcorder. You can press and hold the MENU/DISPLAY button for more than one second to remove or display the battery level indicator, tape-length indicator, and tape-remaining display.
  • Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays (Continued) appears here. • SPORTS This indicator appears when you select • appears when you select SPORTS to record fast-moving :FINE to record outdoors on a action, such as sporting events. sunny day.
  • Page 32: Lens Cover

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays (Continued) 5MIN EFFECT M 0:00:00 FADER LENS COVER TAPE END BRIGHT – - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + BRIGHT (or VOLUME) Indicator •...
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays (Continued) Lithium Cell ( TBC (Time Base Corrector) • During playback, press and hold the • This indicator appears for a few STEADY PIX button to turn TBC on or seconds when you turn on the cam- off.
  • Page 34: Autoshot™ Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording 5SEC. REC Button SEARCH R Button SEARCH F Button MENU/ DISPLAY Button Thumb SP/SLP Trigger POWER Button Switch Microphone AutoShot™ Mode • The camcorder automatically The POWER switch lets you select controls focus, exposure, and white automatic or manual control of several balance.
  • Page 35: Five-Second Record Feature

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Camera Edit Feature Five-Second Record Feature The camera edit feature allows you to The five-second record feature allows you position the tape when the camcorder is in to record for five seconds providing short record-pause.
  • Page 36: Zooming

    The camcorder automatically focuses when you zoom at most distances. Digital zooming allows you to zoom up to 200 times for Model CC6373 and 300 times for Model CC6383. To record a close-up of a small subject closer than three feet. Turn on the TELE MACRO feature in the menu.
  • Page 37: Tele Macro Zooming

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Zooming Continued • Select ON to turn digital zooming 3. Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the D. ZOOM menu. • Select OFF to turn D. ZOOM off. D. ZOOM 5.
  • Page 38: Focusing

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Focusing The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under normal conditions. You might need to focus manually under certain conditions. PUSH — Menu PUSH Dial (Rotate or Press In) POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN Auto Focus During auto focus the camcorder monitor indicates the auto-focus system might...
  • Page 39: Manual Focus

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Focusing (Continued) Manual Focus 6. Adjust the focus for a subject nearer or You might need to focus manually under farther away. certain conditions. • Rotate the menu PUSH dial up to 1.
  • Page 40: White Balance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance. You might want to adjust white balance manually under certain conditions, such as recording an object with various shades of the same color or when recording a predominantly red or brown object outdoors.
  • Page 41: Recording (Cont.)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording White Balance (Continued) M.W.B. AUTO FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO :FINE AUTO M. W. B. :CLOUD 16 X 9 :HALOGEN TAPE LENGTH TITLE DATE/TIME DISP. RETURN EXIT Note: Connecting your camcorder to a 3.
  • Page 42: Exposure Control

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Exposure Control The camcorder controls the iris for you when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO. The camcorder adjusts brightness automatically under normal conditions. You might need to adjust brightness manually when the background is too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject.
  • Page 43: Steady Pix™ Feature

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Steady Pix™ Feature Exposure Control (Continued) 3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight The Steady Pix feature corrects slight EXPOSURE, and press the dial in to shaking of images during some recording display the EXPOSURE menu.
  • Page 44: Fade Or Wipe In Or Out

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Fade or Wipe In or Out You 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.
  • Page 45 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Fade or Wipe In or Out (Continued) LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays Repeatedly Press the FADES Button MOSAIC FADER Mosaic Fade Black Fade SCROLL Scroll Wipe Normal Picture (No Fade) WW:WINDOW SLIDE Window Wipe Slide Wipe CW:CORNER...
  • Page 46: Program) Ae Button

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 47: 16X9 Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording 16X9 Mode The camcorder has a wide recording mode that lets you make recordings compatible with the 16X9 format. When 16X9 is activated, the camcorder records black bars at the top and bottom of the picture to produce the wide-screen effect. This is also known as “letterbox”...
  • Page 48: Preset Titles

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Preset Titles The title feature lets you choose one of eight preset titles. You can also choose the language for your titles. PUSH — Menu PUSH Dial (Rotate or Press In) POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN MENU/DISPLAY Button Select a Language for the Title...
  • Page 49: Record A Preset Title

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Preset Titles (Continued) Record a Preset Title 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to MAN. highlight the title you want to record, and press the dial twice to select the 2.
  • Page 50: Animation Recording

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Animation Recording You can produce an illusion of movement for an otherwise stationary scene or object by shooting a series of pictures of slightly different poses (such as cartooning). PUSH — Menu PUSH Dial (Rotate or Press In) POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN...
  • Page 51 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. REC TIME 1/4 S 1/2 S 8. Press the thumb trigger to start recording.
  • Page 52: Time-Lapse Recording

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Time-Lapse Recording You can make automatic recordings at preset time intervals. The recording shows subtle changes (such as shifts in cloud formations or plant growth) when it remains focused on an object. PUSH —...
  • Page 53 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Time-Lapse Recording (Continued) • Select 15S to delay the recording REC TIME for 15 seconds. 1/4 S • Select 30S to delay the recording 1/2 S for 30 seconds. • Select 1 MIN to delay the recording for one minute.
  • Page 54: Demo Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Demo Mode You can turn on the DEMO mode in the MENU to have a demonstration of some of the camcorder’s features. PUSH — Menu PUSH Dial (Rotate or Press In) POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN To Turn the Demo Mode On 1.
  • Page 55: Attach The Shoulder Strap

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording 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.
  • Page 56: Built-In Color Enhancement Light

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Built-In Color Enhancement Light The built-in color enhancement light automatically adds more light when needed. The POWER switch must be set to CAMERA to operate the video light. LIGHT OFF•AUTO•ON Switch Video Light To Use the Light Set the LIGHT OFF•AUTO•ON switch.
  • Page 57 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Built-In Color Enhancement Light (Continued) Replace the Bulb Assembly Carefully follow the instructions below. Cautions The video light and bulb need to cool for approximately 30 minutes after the camcorder has been used before the bulb assembly is replaced. Do not touch the light bulb with your fingers.
  • Page 58: Playback

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playback Playback Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback You can view tapes in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. You can hear the sound from the tapes on the built-in speaker. TBC Button (Also STEADY PIX Button) VOL (Volume) Control...
  • Page 59: To Play Back A Tape

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playback Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback (Continued) To Play Back a Tape Use the Viewfinder • Make sure the monitor is closed 1. Attach a power supply. and locked. The viewfinder Attach the adapter/charger, charged turns on.
  • Page 60: Playback Features

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playback Playback Features Eyepiece Focus Control TBC Button Viewfinder (Also STEADY PIX Button) P.AE and FADES Buttons (Also Tracking Buttons) REW (Rewind) Button FF (Fast Forward) Button STOP Button PLAY/PAUSE Button EJECT Switch COUNTER R/M Button POWER Switch in VCR...
  • Page 61: Time Counter

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playback Playback Features (Continued) Time Counter button again until the streaks disappear. MT appears during manual tracking. 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.
  • Page 62: Use The Cassette Adapter

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 63 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playback Use the Cassette Adapter (Continued) Load Detector 4. Gently close the cassette compartment Caution: If the load detector is still lid until it locks into place. Make sure extending from the side of the cassette the cassette reel area under the adapter adapter after you have attempted to load is free to turn while the cassette is...
  • Page 64: Playback On Tv (Or Vcr) With Audio/Video Inputs

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playback Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs To 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 66. 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.
  • Page 65 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playback Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs (Continued) Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR 1. A. Camcorder connected directly to • During playback, use the playback TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to features on pages 58-59.
  • Page 66: Recording Tips

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording and Traveling Tips Traveling Tips Recording Tips • Try to make sure indoor scenes are • Fading in and out of scenes makes your well-lit. This improves picture quality videos appear more professional. and color reproduction.
  • Page 67: Optional Accessories

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Optional Accessories Optional Accessories We 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.
  • Page 68 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Optional Accessories FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery Charger The CPS91 battery charger plugs directly This rechargeable, 1-hour, nickel-cadmium into an AC outlet and charges the FB1260 battery is designed specifically for long and BB99L camcorder batteries.
  • Page 69: Using The Optional Ac088 Tripod

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Optional Accessories Using the Optional AC088 Tripod Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such as AC088, keeps the camcorder steady and produces excellent video results. This tripod’s fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt. The quick-release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the camcorder.
  • Page 70: Accessory Order Form

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Accessory Order Form To 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 To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card ready and call the toll-free number listed below.
  • Page 71: Order Form For Camcorder Models Cc6373 And Cc6383

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Models CC6373 and CC6383 Description Part No. Price Qty. Total Super Lightweight Tripod AC088 $ 49.95 Soft Camcorder Case AC201A $ 34.95 Shoulder Strap ACS091 $ 12.95...
  • Page 72 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Accessory Order Form 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 ® Expiration date: IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number above your name on MasterCard Expiration date: IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your Discover Card...
  • Page 73: Trouble Checks

    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 perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.
  • Page 74 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments • Time-counter memory might be on. Whenever an “M” Tape stops during appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder rewind or fast stops rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads forward M 0:00:00.
  • Page 75 E02, etc.) appears in and then connect power source again. If error viewfinder number does not disappear from viewfinder or LCD monitor, consult your Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center. Streaks in picture • Adjust tracking with P.AE and FADES buttons. See during playback or page 59.
  • Page 76 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments Colored bright spots • Black spots or bright spots of light (red, green, or blue) appear on LCD might appear on the LCD monitor. These spots are not monitor recorded on the tape and are not due to a defect in the unit.
  • Page 77: Specifications

    One 1/4" x 20 threaded hole 5.1 watts Video Light 3.0 watts AC Adapter/Charger Weight: CC6373: 1.9 lbs. (860g) Power requirement: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz. Weight: CC6383: 1.9 lbs. (860g) Power consumption: 23 watts Weight: .71 lbs. (300g) Dimensions – Including Viewfinder: Dimensions: CC6373 5-9/16"(W) x 1-11/16"(H) x 2-11/16"(D)
  • Page 78: Care And Maintenance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Care and Maintenance Clean the Camcorder To clean the camcorder’s exterior, remove Caution: Use of strong cleaning any power source connected to the products, such as those containing camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean alcohol or benzine, might damage soft cloth.
  • Page 79: Proper Care And Storage

    If any component becomes wet, turn stick to the headwheel and damage the off the power and take the unit to an headwheel or tape. Authorized RCA Camcorder • Do not aim your camcorder at the sun Service Center. or other bright objects.
  • Page 80: Customer Assistance And Service

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Customer Assistance and Service Customer Assistance and Service Thomson provides a toll-free telephone You can reach Thomson at the number to help you with any problems you following number: may encounter with your camcorder. Many 800-283-6503 can be diagnosed over the phone, and if necessary, repair or replacement will be...
  • Page 81: Limited Warranty

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Limited Warranty Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: to our phone representative. This is for security purposes. If we receive your unit, • Any defect in materials or workmanship. excluding all accessories, within 14 days For how long after your purchase: from the date you were provided the SR number, only items not covered by...
  • Page 82 • This warranty does not apply. Contact your Service Center nearest you. dealer for warranty information. • Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center of your choice. • Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center representative evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale.
  • Page 83: Index

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Index Index Care and maintenance 16X9 recording 45 5SEC. REC button 11, 31, 33 cleaning the camcorder viewfinder 76 cleaning the LCD monitor 76 proper care and storage 77 things to avoid 77 Accessories Care and storage included 3...
  • Page 84 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Index record time 49, 51 REFRESH 14 EJECT button 6, 10, 23, 57 special effects 28 Erase protection 22 Steady Pix 31, 41 Exposure control 40, 41 TAPE END 31 Exposure indicators 30, 41 tape length 31 Eyepiece focus control 7, 10, 27 tape speed 31...
  • Page 85 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Index Manual white balance 38 5, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 24, 28, Manual white balance indicators 29 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 42, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54, 57, 58, 59, 63 Memory stop 59 Powering your camcorder...
  • Page 86 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Index SLP tape speed 6, 22 Travel tips 64 Solving problems 71 Tripod mount hole 11 SP tape speed 6, 22 Tripod, using 67 SP/SLP button 10, 22, 24, 31, 33, 48, 50 Trouble checks 71 Special effect indicators 28 TWILIGHT indicator 29...
  • Page 87: Information To User

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
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