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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: _______________________________ CC6393 Serial No: _______________________________ Purchase Date: _______________________________...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Assistance We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call: Camcorder Exchange Warranty...800-283-6503 (pages 95-96 ) Customer Service........800-336-1900 (page 94 ) Accessories..........800-338-0376 (pages 80-85) Table of Contents First-Time Operation ....3 Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record ....
Page 4 Using the Optional AC088 Tripod 82 Select a Snapshot Mode (Full, Order Form for Camcorder Models Pin-up, Multi-4, or Multi-9) ..62 CC6393 ........... 83 To Play Back a Tape ...... 64 Trouble Checks ......86 Playback ........64 Specifications ........ 91 Use the LCD Monitor or Clean the Camcorder ......
Page 5: First-Time Operation
WARNING: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Shoulder Strap Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Battery Model CC6393 Part No. ACS091 Part No FB1260 Caution: Do not use this adapter/charger for any purpose other Cassette Adapter Battery than charging the (Size "AA"...
Page 6: Adjust The Handstrap To Fit Your Hand
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 camcorder as shown above.
Page 7 First-Time Operation POWER Switch and Indicator DSC/VIDEO Switch LIGHT (AUTO/ON/OFF) Switch 5. Set POWER (CAMERA five minutes. Set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to MAN/CAMERA AUTO/OFF/ CAMERA. VCR) switch to CAMERA 6. Set the DSC (Digital Still AUTO.
Page 8: Insert A Tape
First-Time Operation 8. Insert a tape. WARNING: Never try to Tape Wheel open the door by prying as you could damage the camcorder. Press Here to Close Tape EJECT Switch Cassette Compartment Window • Open the LCD monitor at least 60˚ •...
Page 9: Use The Lcd Monitor
First-Time Operation 10. 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 First-Time Operation 11. Select a tape length. MENU/DISPLAY Button POWER Switch and PUSH Indicator – Menu PUSH Dial (Rotate or Push In) 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN. 2. Press the PUSH dial in to display TAPE LENGTH the menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.
Page 11: Start And Stop Recording
First-Time Operation LENS COVER Control Button STOP Button PLAY/PAUSE Button Power Indicator POWER Switch Thumb Trigger • Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back 12. Start and stop recording. the tape. • Place the POWER switch in • Press STOP when you are finished CAMERA AUTO.
Page 12 First-Time Operation 16. 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 Shoulder (Also COUNTER R/M Button) EJECT Switch...
Page 13 First-Time Operation 16. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (Continued) SNAPSHOT Button Zoom Lever (Also VOL +/– Control) Speaker for Playback STEADY PIX Button Thumb Trigger DSC/VIDEO Switch BATTERY RELEASE DIGITAL Connector Lever (Used to connect the camcorder to a PC) Service Port (Located POWER Switch Under Cover) This and Indicator...
Page 14: Power Your Camcorder
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
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 – depending on how much you use the monitor, zoom, and pause.
Page 16: Charge The Battery
Power Your Camcorder Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (Continued) Reference Hold Battery Flush Marks 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 upside down.
Page 17: Battery Level Indicator
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. minutes for the battery depending on 5.
Page 18 Power Your Camcorder Optional Car Cord Adapter The optional DCC08 car cord shown on Cautions: The DCC08 is designed to page 80 allows you to power your be used only with vehicles having camcorder from the cigarette lighter negative ground electrical systems. socket of a car, truck, or RV.
Page 19 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 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. PUSH –...
Page 21 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 the menu PUSH dial to highlight MONTH EXIT. TIME AM 12:00 DATE/TIME YEAR 2000 MONTH...
Page 22: Record Auto Date, Date, Time And Title Displays
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: Lcd Monitor Or Viewfinder Displays
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 TIME Display NOV 18.00 AM 10:25:00 DATE/TIME Display...
Page 24: Recording Time
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 Videocassettes Insert and Remove Cassettes CAUTIONS Caution: Insert Insert the cassette the cassette only one way with the only one way Tape tape wheel facing up with the tape Wheel and the tape window wheel facing up facing out. The and the tape cassette should slide window facing...
Page 26 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 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 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 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: Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder Displays
Recording LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays 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 Recording LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays (Continued) • SPORTS • appears when you select This indicator appears when you select :FINE to record outdoors on a SPORTS to record fast-moving sunny day. action, such as sporting events. • appears when you select •...
Page 32: Lens Cover
Recording LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays (Continued) 5MIN EFFECT M 0:00:00 FADER LENS COVER TAPE END BRIGHT – - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + BRIGHT (or VOLUME) Indicator Fade and Wipe Indicators FADER) •...
Page 33 Recording LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays (Continued) Focus Indicators ( • The Steady Pix indicator ( ) appears when the Steady Pix feature is on. These indicators appear when you are • Details are on page 45. adjusting focus manually using the FOCUS menu.
Page 34 Recording LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays (Continued) FINE 30 LENS COVER Picture Quality Indicator Warnings and Information • CONDENSATION OPERATION The quality of picture selected and the PAUSED PLEASE WAIT appears when number of pictures remaining for that excessive moisture has entered the quality is displayed.
Page 35 Recording 16X9 Mode The camcorder 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” recording. New 16x9 TV Screen PUSH –...
Page 36 Recording SNAPSHOT Feature The snapshot feature lets you take snapshots that are recorded on the tape in your camcorder when you are recording. When the DSC/VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO, the snapshot is recorded on your tape and stored in the built-in memory of the camcorder. When the DSC/VIDEO switch is set to DSC, the snapshot is only stored in the built-in memory of the camcorder as described on pages 60-63.
Page 37 Recording SNAPSHOT Feature (Continued) 9. The indicator for the type of snapshot SNAPSHOT you select appears in the viewfinder or FULL on the LCD monitor. PIN-UP EXIT 6. Rotate the PUSH dial to highlight the type of snapshot you want to take. •...
Page 38 Recording DSC/VIDEO Switch SEARCH R Button SEARCH F Button MENU/ DISPLAY Button Thumb Trigger POWER SP/SLP Switch Button Microphone...
Page 39: Quick Review Feature
Recording AutoShot™ Mode Camera Edit Feature The POWER switch lets you select The camera edit feature allows you to automatic or manual control of several position the tape when the camcorder is in features. record-pause. Set POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO or CAMERA MAN. To Turn on the AutoShot™...
Page 40: Zooming
Recording Zooming You 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 400 times. To record a close-up of a small subject closer than three feet.
Page 41: Tele Macro Zooming
Recording Zooming Continued 3. Press the menu PUSH dial in to 5. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to display the D. ZOOM menu. turn digital zooming on or off and remove the menus from the D. ZOOM viewfinder or LCD monitor. Notes: As the zoom level increases, the picture gradually becomes less sharp.
Page 42: Auto Focus
Recording Focusing The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under normal conditions. You might need to focus manually under certain conditions. DSC/VIDEO Switch 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 focuses on the object located in the not operate correctly due to low...
Page 43: Manual Focus
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. Set POWER to CAMERA MAN and focus on a subject farther away.
Page 44: Auto White Balance
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 45 Recording White Balance (Continued) M.W.B. FOCUS AUTO 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. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to color TV monitor may be helpful when highlight M.
Page 46: Exposure Control
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. DSC/VIDEO Switch STEADY PIX Button...
Page 47: Recording (Cont.)
Recording Exposure Control Steady Pix™ Feature (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. modes. • While zooming in on a distant subject. EXPOSURE •...
Page 48: Fade Or Wipe In Or Out
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 49 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 DOOR Corner Wipe Door Wipe Fade or Wipe In Fade or Wipe Out...
Page 50: Program) Ae Button
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. P.
Page 51: Demo Mode
Recording Demo Mode You can turn on the DEMO mode in the MENU to have a demonstration of some of the camcorder’s features. DSC/VIDEO Switch PUSH – Menu PUSH Dial (Rotate or Press In) POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN To Turn the Demo Mode On 1.
Page 52: Preset Titles
Recording Preset Titles The title feature lets you choose one of eight preset titles. You can also choose the language for your titles. DSC/VIDEO Switch PUSH – Menu PUSH Dial (Rotate or Press In) POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN MENU/DISPLAY Button Select a Language for the Title You can select English, French, or menu PUSH dial in to display the...
Page 53: Record A Preset Title
Recording Preset Titles (Continued) Record a Preset Title 1. Set POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to and DSC/VIDEO switch to VIDEO. highlight the title you want to record, and press the dial twice to select the 2.
Page 54: Animation Recording
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). DSC/VIDEO Switch PUSH – Menu PUSH Dial (Rotate or Press In) POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN MENU/DISPLAY Button...
Page 55 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. Note: The recording stops automatically EXIT after the selected period of recording time.
Page 56: Time-Lapse Recording
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. DSC/VIDEO Switch PUSH – Menu PUSH Dial (Rotate or Press In) POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN...
Page 57 Recording Time-Lapse Recording (Continued) recordings (15S, 30S, 1 MIN, or REC TIME 5 MIN). • Select 15S to delay the recording 1/4 S 1/2 S for 15 seconds. • Select 30S to delay the recording for 30 seconds. • Select 1 MIN to delay the recording EXIT for one minute.
Page 58: Demo Mode
Recording Demo Mode You can turn on the DEMO mode in the MENU to have a demonstration of some of the camcorder’s features. DSC/VIDEO Switch PUSH – Menu PUSH Dial (Rotate or Press In) POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN To Turn the Demo Mode On 1.
Page 59: Attach The Shoulder Strap
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. To Attach the Shoulder Strap 1.
Page 60: Built-In Color Enhancement Light
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. Note: When the light is turned on, the camcorder may turn off if the battery’s power •...
Page 61 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 62: Digital Still Camera (Dsc) Recording
Recording Digital Still Camera (DSC) Recording When the DSC/VIDEO switch is set to DSC, digital still pictures are stored only in the camcorder’s built-in memory. These pictures can be transferred to a PC, saved, and edited using the included cable and software. You can choose the quality of the pictures you want to record and four types of snapshots.
Page 63: Select A Picture Mode (Fine Or Standard)
Recording Digital Still Camera (DSC) Recording (Continued) Select a Picture Mode (Fine or Standard) 1. Set POWER switch to CAMERA mode when you want to shoot alot MAN. of still images. 2. Set the DSC/VIDEO switch to DSC. 6. Press the PUSH dial twice to select 3.
Page 64: Select A Snapshot Mode (Full, Pin-Up, Multi-4, Or Multi-9)
Recording Digital Still Camera (DSC) Recording (Continued) Select a Snapshot Mode (Full, Pin-up, Multi-4, or Multi-9) SNAPSHOT Button DSC/VIDEO Switch PUSH – Menu PUSH Dial (Rotate or Press In) MENU/DISPLAY Button POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN 1. Set POWER switch to CAMERA 4.
Page 65 Recording Digital Still Camera (DSC) Recording (Continued) • Select FULL to take a full screen snapshot with no frame. 6. Press the PUSH dial twice to select a type of SNAPSHOT and remove the menus. 7. An indicator for PIN-UP, MULTI-4, •...
Page 66: To Play Back A Tape
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 SNAPSHOT Button (Also STEADY PIX Button) VOL (Volume) Control Eyepiece Focus (Also Zoom Lever)
Page 67: Snapshot Playback Feature
Playback Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback (Continued) • Adjust the viewfinder for a 4. Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder comfortable viewing position. to see what you are playing back. • Turn the eyepiece focus control to Use the LCD Monitor adjust the focus of the viewfinder •...
Page 68: Playback Features
Playback Playback Features Eyepiece Focus Control TBC Button (Also STEADY PIX Button) Viewfinder P.AE and FADES Buttons (Also Tracking Buttons) DSC/VIDEO Switch in VIDEO REW (Rewind) Button FF (Fast Forward) Button STOP Button PLAY/PAUSE Button EJECT Switch COUNTER R/M Button POWER Switch in VCR Position the Tape...
Page 69: Tracking
Playback Playback Features TBC (Time Base Corrector) (Continued) During playback, TBC reduces jitter from To Use the Memory-Stop Feature fluctuating video signals even on old 1. Locate the place on the tape you want tapes. If picture appears distorted, try to return to, set the POWER switch to turning TBC off.
Page 70: Use The Cassette Adapter
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 cassette.
Page 71 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 the cassette, loading is not complete.
Page 72: Playback On Tv (Or Vcr) With Audio/Video Inputs
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 81. 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 73 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 4. Press PLAY/PAUSE. TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to • During playback, use the playback the video input channel.
Page 74: Digital Still Camera (Dsc) Playback
Playback Digital Still Camera (DSC) Playback You can view the pictures stored in the camcorder’s memory using the PAGE + and – buttons or the INDEX and SLIDE SHOW features of the playback menu. The pictures stored in memory can also be protected or erased using the playback menu. You can also transfer your pictures to a PC and edit them using the included cable and software.
Page 75: View The Pictures Using The Playback Menu
Playback Digital Still Camera (DSC) Playback (Continued) View the Pictures Using the Playback Menu The camcorder automatically numbers • To select one picture, rotate the the pictures and stores them in numerical PUSH dial to highlight the order. You can view them using the picture, and press the PUSH dial INDEX and SLIDE SHOW features of in.
Page 76: Protect The Pictures In Memory
Playback Protect the Pictures in Memory You can protect a picture in memory from accidental erasure. Place a padlock indicator ( )beside the picture’s number and it cannot be accidentally erased. DSC/VIDEO Switch PUSH – Menu PUSH Dial (Rotate or Press In) POWER Switch in MENU/DISPLAY Button...
Page 77 Playback Protect the Pictures in Memory (Continued) 5. Press the PUSH dial in to activate the 8. When you are finished, rotate the protect feature. The camcorder will PUSH dial to highlight EXIT. display the pictures using the INDEX feature. 9.
Page 78: Delete The Pictures In Memory
Playback Delete the Pictures in Memory You can delete a picture, some pictures, or all of the pictures that are not protected in the camcorder’s memory using the playback menu. SNAPSHOT Button DSC/VIDEO Switch PUSH – Menu PUSH Dial (Rotate or Press In) POWER Switch in MENU/DISPLAY Button...
Page 79 Playback Delete the Pictures in Memory (Continued) Press the PUSH dial in. Go to Step 6 disappear, and the picture will not be to delete all the pictures that are not deleted. protected. Rotate the PUSH dial to highlight NEXT <DELETE> and press it in. •...
Page 80: Transfer The Pictures In Memory To A Pc
Playback Transfer the Pictures in Memory to a PC Pictures stored in the built-in memory can be transferred and saved to a PC having a Windows® 95 or Windows® 98 operating system using the cable and software provided. Consult the included software manual for installation and use of the software.
Page 81: Recording Tips
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. • Learn to use the special production •...
Page 82: Optional Accessories
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. These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and watching your videos more enjoyable.
Page 83 Optional Accessories FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery Charger The CPS91 battery charger plugs directly into an AC outlet and charges the FB1260 This rechargeable, 1-hour, nickel-cadmium and BB99L camcorder batteries. battery is designed specifically for long Because the CPS91 operates on 100-240 life.
Page 84: Using The Optional Ac088 Tripod
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 85: Order Form For Camcorder Models Cc6393
Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Models CC6393 Description Part No. Price Qty. Total Super Lightweight Tripod AC088 $ 49.95 Soft Camcorder Case AC201A $ 34.95 Shoulder Strap ACS091 $ 12.95 Y-Adapter AH25 $ 2.95 Rechargeable Battery (Extended) BB99L $ 77.60...
Page 86 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 87 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 88: 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 89 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. Press REW or FF again to continue rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M...
Page 90 Error number (E01, • Try disconnecting power source. Wait ten seconds 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.
Page 91 Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments • Memory may be full. When “0” is flashing after the No image is stored picture mode indicator, no picture can be stored. when SNAPSHOT is pressed. • After each shot, the image is stored. It takes Cannot shoot approximately two seconds to store an image and you snapshots in quick...
Page 92 Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments Vertical white lines • This might occur when the background extremely contrasts appear when shoot- with the subject. ing bright object Bright, crystal- • Sunlight is directly entering the lens. shaped spots appear in viewfinder or on LCD monitor Colored bright spots •...
Page 93: Specifications
Specifications General Image sensor: 1/4" CCD imager Power requirement: 6VDC Lens: F1.6, f=3.9 to 62.4mm Power consumption: 16:1 power zoom lens Viewfinder on: 4.1 watts 400:1 digital zoom LCD monitor on: 5.2 watts Filter diameter: 40.5 mm Weight: 1.9 lbs. (860g) Tripod Mount Dimensions –...
Page 94: Care And Maintenance
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 95: 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 96: Customer Assistance And Service
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 can be diagnosed over the phone, and if 800-283-6503 necessary, repair or replacement will be (Toll free inside U.S.A.)
Page 97: Limited Warranty
Customer Assistance and Service 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 98: Limited Warranty
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your Service Center nearest you. dealer for warranty information. • Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Service calls that do not involve Camcorder Service Center of your choice. defective materials or workmanship are •...
Page 99: Index
Index Index Symbols Care and maintenance cleaning the camcorder viewfinder 92 16X9 recording 33 cleaning the LCD monitor 92 proper care and storage 93 things to avoid 93 Care and storage A (audio) and V (video) jacks 11, 70 battery 15 Accessories camcorder 93 included 3...
Page 100 Index Digital still camera (DSC) playback 72 Digital zooming 38 INDEX feature 75 Displays in LCD monitor and viewfinder INDEX playback feature 73 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 Indicators 63 Displays, status 29 animation 53 DSC (Digital Still Camera) AUTO DATE display 28 Playback 72 battery level 15 DSC STEADY PIX button 31...
Page 101 Index LCD monitor 6, 7, 9, 10, 23, 26, 65 P. (program) AE button 10, 28, 48, 67 displays 28 P. (program) AE indicators 28, 48 playback 64 P.AE special effects 35 turn displays on or off 37 Padlock indicator 75 use to record 7, 26 PAGE + and - buttons 72 use when recording 27...
Page 102 Index REC TIME menu 53 Tape copying 71 Record date and time display 20 TAPE END indicator 32 Recording Tape, inserting 6 time-lapse 54, 55 Tape length indicators 31 Recording indicator 9, 29 TAPE LENGTH menu 24, 31 Recording speeds 6, 22 Tape length, set 24 Recording tips 79 Tape speed indicators 31...
Page 103 Index View the DSC pictures using the INDEX feature 73 White balance feature 42 using the PAGE buttons 72 White balance indicators 43 using the playback menu 73 Wipe/fade feature 46 using the SLIDE SHOW feature 73 Viewfinder 7, 10, 27, 65 adjust for viewing 27 displays 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 Zoom buttons 41...
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Page 105 Connection and Software Guide...
Page 106 CAUTIONS • Operate this equipment according to the operating procedures described in this manual. • Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any other CD-ROM to run this software. • Do not attempt to modify this software. • Changes or modifications not approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 107: Software License Agreement
Software License Agreement TO CUSTOMERS: BE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPENING THE SEALED SOFTWARE PACKETS Thank you for purchasing our product. In order to start using the software program enclosed, you are required to accept the terms and conditions of the agreement as provided below.
Page 108 Software License Agreement arising out of or in connection with such prohibited activities as indicated in this Agreement. 4. OTHER RESTRICTIONS You may not rent, lease or transfer the Program to any third party nor let such a party use the Program. 5.
Page 109 Table of Contents Getting Started ......2 Preferences Menu ...... 13 Picture Navigator Software CD ..2 Select an Editing Program .... 13 Computer System Requirements ..2 Select Slide Show Modes ..... 13 Select Connection Options .... 14 Connect the Camcorder to the PC..3 Install the Picture Navigator Program Features ......
Page 110: Getting Started
Getting Started Picture Navigator Software CD Picture navigator software allows you to transfer the still pictures stored in your camcorder’s built-in memory to a personal computer by connecting the camcorder to the PC using the cable provided. You can also transfer images from the PC’s hard drive to the camcorder’s built-in memory.
Page 111: Connect The Camcorder To The Pc
Getting Started Getting Started This section describes the basic steps necessary to transfer pictures from the camcorder to the PC and save the pictures on the PC’s hard drive, 1. Connect the camcorder to the PC. Use the cable provided to connect the camcorder to the PC to transfer the pictures stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory to the computer.
Page 112: Install The Picture Navigator Software
Getting Started 2. Install the Picture Navigator software. Refer to the Windows® manual of your computer for details on basic Windows® operating instructions. 1. Turn on and boot your computer. 2. Insert the Picture Navigator CD into your CD ROM drive. 3.
Page 113: Transfer Pictures From The Camcorder To The Pc
Getting Started 4. Transfer pictures from the camcorder to the PC. 3. During transfer of pictures from 1. Place the camcorder’s POWER the camcorder to the PC, PC switch in VCR and the DSC/ VIDEO switch in DSC. MODE is displayed on a blue screen in the viewfinder or on the Make sure a picture stored in LCD monitor of the camcorder.
Page 114: Save The Pictures To Your Hard Drive
Getting Started 5. Save the pictures to your hard drive. You can save all of the images or select individual images to save. • To save all of the pictures, click The Select Stored Album window appears. Select the album where the save all icon ( ) in the you want to store the pictures.
Page 115: Edit And Process The Image Using A Compatible Program
Getting Started 6. Edit and process the image using a compatible program. Select the compatible software you want to use to edit and process the saved images. To edit or print the saved images, you must transfer them to a program compatible with the JPEG format.
Page 116: Menus And Toolbars
Menus and Toolbars Bookshelf All of the program’s functions can be selected from the menus in the menu bar. Click on any item in the menu bar to open the corresponding pulldown menu. Then click on the desired command in the pulldown menu. If a menu function is not available, it will appear lighter than the functions available.
Page 117: Bookshelf Toolbar
Menus and Toolbars Bookshelf (Continued) Bookshelf Toolbar Click on the toolbar icon to complete the desired function. Deletes all of the pictures stored in the Creates a new album. camcorder’s memory that are not Deletes the selected album. protected. Displays thumbnails of the pictures Saves all of the pictures stored in the stored in the camcorder’s memory camcorder’s memory to a new album...
Page 118: Album View Toolbar
Menus and Toolbars Album View ( Continued Display Menu • Non: Pictures displayed in order taken. • Date up: Displays pictures in chrono- logical order. • Date down: Displays pictures in • Toolbar: Displays the toolbar. reverse chronological order. Sort Menu •...
Page 119: Photo View
Menus and Toolbars Photo View Photo View Toolbar This toolbar is available when the picture is displayed at full size. Click on the toolbar icon to complete the desired function. Opens the compatible editing Rotates the selected picture 90 software and opens the displayed degrees counterclockwise.
Page 120: Camera View Toolbar
Menus and Toolbars Camera View (Continued) Camera View Pulldown Menus (continued) Display Menu • Toolbar: Displays the toolbar. Camera View Toolbar Click on the toolbar icon to complete the desired function. Transfers thumbnails of the pictures in the camcorder’s memory to the Deletes the selected picture from the camcorder’s memory if it is not protected.
Page 121: Preferences Menu
Preferences Menu Preferences Menu The Preferences menu lets you set and change your program preferences. You can select a compatible editing program to edit your pictures, select the time you want each picture to appear in the slide show, and select connection options. Select an Editing Program Select Slide Show Modes 1.
Page 122: Select Connection Options
Preferences Menu Preferences Menu (Continued) Select Connection Options connected the camcorder (or other 1. Display the Preferences menu as video source). described in steps and 1 and 2 of “Select an Editing Program.” The • Connection System tab appears. Click Connect to •...
Page 123: Transfer And Save Pictures From The Camcorder To The Pc
Program Features Transfer and Save Pictures from the Camcorder to the PC After you have connected the camcorder to the PC using the supplied cable, you can save the pictures in albums on the PC’s hard drive. These pictures can be viewed using the slide show feature, moved between albums, and transferred to a compatible editing program.
Page 124: Using Albums
Preferences Menu Using Albums You can create, name, delete, and transfer pictures between albums. The pictures stored in albums can be viewed using the slide show feature. Albums are automatically created when you save all of the pictures from the camcorder’s memory to the PC.
Page 125: Copy Pictures Between Albums
Program Features Using Albums (Continued) Copy Pictures Between Albums Delete Albums You can copy pictures between the 1. Move the cursor to the album you want albums. to delete in the Bookshelf. Right click the album. 1. Highlight the album you want to open and click Open Album under the File menu in the bookshelf.
Page 126: Sorting Pictures In The Albums
Program Features Using Albums (Continued) • Date up: Displays pictures in Sorting Pictures in the Albums chronological order. You can sort the pictures in an album in • Date down: Displays pictures in four different ways. reverse chronological order. • Name up: Displays pictures in 1.
Page 127: Opening And Viewing Pictures Stored On Your Hard Drive
Program Features Opening and Viewing Pictures Stored on Your Hard Drive You can open and view images stored on the hard drive. They can be displayed in full size, viewed as a slide show, and zoomed. Viewing a Picture picture appears in the Preferences 1.
Page 128: Index
Index Album property window 16 Camera icon 5 Album View pulldown menus Camera View pulldown menus Display 10 Display 12 Edit 9 Edit 11 File 9 File 11 Album View toolbar 10 Camera View toolbar 12, 14 Album View window 7, 18 Camera View window 5, 14, 15 Albums 16 Cautions 2...
Page 129 Index Edit and process the image using a Indicators compatible program 7 PC MODE 5 Edit icon 7 Install the Picture Navigator Edit menu 7, 14 software. 4 Editing program 13 License Agreement, software 3 Features 14 File menu 7, 16, 18 File pulldown menu 4, 5, 13 Opening pictures stored on hard drive 19...
Page 130 Index (Continued) Pictures Transfer pictures from camcorder to PC 15 storing 19 Transfer pictures from the viewing modes 19 camcorder to the PC 5 zooming 19 Transfer still pictures POWER switch 5, 7 to computer 3 Preferences menu 4, 5, 13, 14, 19 Viewing pictures stored on Save all icon 6 hard drive 19...
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RCA CC6393 User Manual

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