RCA CC6392 - Manuals

First-Time Operation 3 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 s...

4 First-Time Operation 3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand. LENSCOVERControl Handstrap Handstrap VelcroStrip (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 thecamcorder as shown ...

First-Time Operation 5 6. Select a recording speed. PUSH Here to CloseCassette Compartment Tape Wheel Tape Window (continued on next page) 5. Insert a tape. EJECT Switch • Open the LCD monitor at least 60˚ before opening the cassette holder. • Slide the EJECT switch. The cassette holder opensautomat...

6 First-Time Operation 7. Set POWER (CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUTO/OFF/VCR)switch to CAMERA AUTO. POWER Switch andIndicator • The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record-pause. appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitorwhen the camcorder is in record-pause. • The position of this switch...

First-Time Operation 7 EyepieceFocusControl 180 ° 180 ° Use the LCD Monitor • Make sure the monitor is open at least 60˚. The viewfinderturns 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 imagein the monitor. U...

First-Time Operation 9 REW 55 55 55 55 55 Button POWER Switch ThumbTrigger Power Indicator STOP Button PLAY/PAUSE Button 10. Start and stop recording. • Place the POWER switch in CAMERA AUTO. • Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording. REC appears in the viewfinder or on the LCDmonitor...

10 First-Time Operation (continued on next page) 14. Review camcorder operating controls. Shoulder StrapAttachment Ring ShoulderStrapAttachmentRing Menu PUSH Dial(Also Bright andVolume Control) STOP Button PLAY/PAUSE Button SEARCH R and FButtons (Also REW 55 55 55 55 55 and FF 66 66 66 66 66 Buttons...

First-Time Operation 11 14. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (continued) Microphone Lens TallyLight Handstrap Attach Adapter/Charger’sDC Cord (DC In JackLocated Under Battery) orRechargeable Battery Here Thumb Trigger A (Audio) and V (Video) Jacks(Behind Small Cover) LENSCOVERControl 5SEC. REC...

12 Power Your Camcorder Power Your Camcorder Adapter/Charger The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorderdirectly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power theca...

Power Your Camcorder 13 Rechargeable Battery The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used thefirst time. Initial charging takes approximately 70 minutes for the FB1260 and 140minutes for the 244265. When fully charged, the FB1260 supplies approximately 50-55 minute...

14 Power Your Camcorder Caution : When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn them upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury. Charge the Battery If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUTjack on the adapter/charger, remove it. 1. Align reference mark on b...

Power Your Camcorder 15 Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued) the CHG indicator flashes. Thebattery now charges. 4. After the battery is charged, the CHG (charge) indicator stops flashing andlights. 5. Remove the battery from the adapter/ charger. Battery Level Indicator The battery le...

16 Power Your Camcorder Optional Car Cord Adapter The optional DCC08 car cord shown onpage 67 allows you to power yourcamcorder from the cigarette lightersocket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts12-volts to a 6-volt output. Note: Consult the installation and operatinginstructions enclosed with the ...

17 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 orneeds replacing. 1. Make sure camcorder is turned off, and remove any power supplyattached ...

18 Date and Time Display Set the Date and Time You must set the correct date and time before you can display and record iton your tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on the previouspage before you can set the date. 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN. 2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button ...

19 Date and Time Display 4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the DATE/TIME menu. YEARMONTHDAYTIME EXIT 1999 JAN 1 DATE/TIME PM 12:00 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight YEAR. Press the menuPUSH dial in. When YEAR startsflashing, rotate the menu PUSH dial toselect the year. When the corre...

20 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 previouspages) before the you can select and record the correct date and time. 1. Attach a power supply and set POWER switch to CAMERA MAN.The power in...

21 Date and Time Display 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the date/time display youwant to record • AUTO DATE: The date is auto- matically recorded for approxi-mately five seconds and then AUTODATE is displayed whenever: • The date is set or changed. • This display mode is selected. • The t...

22 Videocassettes Recording Time Cassette SP SLP TC-20 20 Min. 60 Min. TC-30 30 Min. 90 Min. TC-40 40 Min. 120 Min. Make sure you select good quality tapes for your camcorder. Use of poor quality tapesor tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads,resulting in a snowy ...

23 Videocassettes Caution: Insertthe cassetteonly one waywith the tapewheel facing upand the tapewindow facingout. Thecassette shouldslide easily intothe holder. Donot force thecassette. Cassette Care and Storage • When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it, remove it from thecamcorder, and la...

24 Recording Recording PUSH – + Time-Remaining Display The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tapespeed you select is displayed. You must set the correct tape length in theTAPE LENGTH feature of the menu before the camcorder can correctlycalculate time remaining. Select ...

26 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. Whenthe LCD monitor is open more than 60˚, the viewfinder turns off. When you close theLCD monitor, the viewfinder turns on. To enable both you and the pe...

27 Recording 180 ° 180 ° Eyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Cautions Do not force the viewfinderto rotate completelyaround. This will damagethe viewfinder and/or thecamcorder. When carrying the cam-corder with the shoulderstrap, put the viewfinderdown and in to help preventpossible damage to theviewf...

28 Recording Battery Level Indicator ( ) • This indicator shows the amount ofpower left in the rechargeable battery. • This indicator flashes when the batteryis almost empty. Cassette Warning • The indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA andthere is no cassette in the camcorder. • T...

29 Recording appears here. • appears when you select :FINE to record outdoors on a sunny day. • appears when you select :CLOUD to record outdoors on a cloudy day. • appears when you select :HALOGEN to record using halogen or tungsten lighting. • MWB appears when you select MWB to adjust the color te...

30 Recording BRIGHT (or VOLUME) Indicator These indicators appear during playback. • The BRIGHT indicator appears whenyou adjust the brightness of themonitor with the bright control (alsomenu PUSH dial). • The VOLUME indicator appears whenyou adjust the volume of the speakerwith the VOL control (als...

31 Recording LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays (continued) • appear when you have selected MENU in the FOCUS menu. • and flash while you adjust manual focus and and flash when you cannot adjust the focusany farther. • Details are on pages 36-37. Lithium Cell ( ) • This indicator appears for a few ...

32 Recording POWERSwitch SEARCH F 55 55 55 55 55 Button Tally Light Microphone AutoShot™ Mode The POWER switch lets you selectautomatic or manual control of severalfeatures. To Turn on the AutoShot™ Mode 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO. The power indicator lightsand the camcorder enters recor...

33 Recording Camera Edit Feature The camera edit feature allows you toposition the tape when the camcorder is inrecord-pause. Set POWER switch toCAMERA AUTO or CAMERA MAN. • Press and hold SEARCH R 55 to visually search the recorded tapein reverse. • Press and hold SEARCH F 66 to visually search for...

34 Recording PUSH – + Zooming You can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by moving thezoom lever on the camcorder. The camcorder automatically focuses when youzoom at most distances. Digital zooming allows you to zoom up to 50 times. To record a close-up of a small subject closer...

35 Recording • Select ON to turn digital zooming on. • Select OFF to turn digital zooming off. 5. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to turn digital zooming on or off andremove the menus from theviewfinder or on the LCD monitor. Notes: As the zoom level increases, thepicture gradually becomes less sharp...

36 Recording PUSH – + Focusing The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under normal conditions.You might need to focus manually under certain conditions. Auto Focus During auto focus the camcorderfocuses on the object located in thecenter area of the viewfinder. • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AU...

37 Recording Focusing (continued) Manual Focus You might need to focus manually undercertain conditions. 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN. 2. Rotate the zoom lever to T to zoom in on the subject and center the subjectin the viewfinder or on the LCDmonitor. 3. Press the menu PUSH dial in to disp...

38 Recording White Balance Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about. This is achieved byadjusting the way the camcorder “sees” and records the light source in the sceneyou record. Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance.You might want to adjust white balance manu...

40 Recording Exposure Control The camcorder controls the iris for you when the POWER switch is set toCAMERA AUTO. The camcorder adjusts brightness automatically undernormal conditions. You might need to adjust brightness manually whenthe background is too bright or too dark in comparison with the su...

41 Recording Exposure Control ( continued) 3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight EXPOSURE, and press thedial in to display the EXPOSUREmenu. AUTOMANU EXIT EXPOSURE 4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight MANU (manual) and pressthe dial in. The exposure indicator(00) appears. 5. Adjust the expo...

42 Recording FADESButton Fade or Wipe In or Out You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade or wipe inand out of scenes. The picture gradually appears or disappears. The speed ofthe fade or wipe is controlled by the camcorder. To Fade or Wipe In or Out 1. Set the POWER switch t...

43 Recording Fade or Wipe In 1. Press the thumb trigger to pause recording. 2. Repeatedly press FADES to select the fade or wipe you want to use. Note: The last fade or wipe used appearsthe first time you press FADES. 3. Press the thumb trigger to start recording. The picture and soundgradually appe...

44 Recording P. (Program) AE Button The P. (Program) AE button lets you select one of several different effects. Pressthe button to select the effect you want. The name and indicator for the effectappears briefly and then the indicator remains. AE Dial Picture is recorded in sepia (brownish red) and...

45 Recording 4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight OFF or ON. • Select ON to record 16X9. • Select OFF to turn off 16X9. 5. Press the menu PUSH dial in twice to turn 16X9 on or off and remove themenus. New 16x9 TV Screen Standard Shape TV Screen 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN. 2. Press th...

Recording 46 Preset Titles The title feature lets you choose one of eight preset titles. You can also choosethe language for your titles. Select a Language for the Title You can select English, French, orSpanish to record your preset titles. 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN. 2. Press the MENU/D...

47 Recording Record a Preset Title 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN. 2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder oron the LCD monitor. FOCUS ishighlighted. FOCUSEXPOSUREM. W. B.16 X 9TITLEDATE/TIME DISP. RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF 3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to hig...

Recording 48 Self-Timer Recording You can set the self-timer to delay recording so you can be in the scenewhen recording begins. To Set the Self Timer 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN. 2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder oron the LCD monitor. D. ZOOM ishighlig...

49 Recording 15S 7. Press the thumb trigger to start recording. Note: The tally light flashes. About five seconds before recording begins, the tallylight starts flashing faster. When thecamcorder starts recording, the tally lightstops flashing. 8. To stop self-timer recording, press the thumb trigge...

Recording 50 To Record Using Animation 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN. 2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP. SP appears in the viewfinder or onthe LCD monitor. 3. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder oron the LCD monitor. D. ZOOM ishighlighted. Animation Record...

51 Recording Animation Recording (continued) 4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight REC TIME and press thedial in to display the REC TIMEmenu. OFF1/4 S1/2 S1 S5 S EXIT REC TIME 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the amount of time you wantthe camcorder to record. • Select 1/4S to reco...

Recording 52 To Record Using Time Lapse 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN. 2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP. SP appears in the viewfinder or on theLCD monitor. 3. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder oron the LCD monitor. D. ZOOM ishighlighted. Time-Lapse Reco...

53 Recording OFF15 S30 S1 MIN5 MIN EXIT INT. TIME 5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight the desired time betweenrecordings (15S, 30S, 1 MIN, or5 MIN). • Select 15S to delay the recording for 15 seconds. • Select 30S to delay the recording for 30 seconds. • Select 1 MIN to delay the record- ...

Recording 54 To Turn the Tally Light On or Off 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN. 2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder oron the LCD monitor. D. ZOOM ishighlighted. D. ZOOMTELE MACROTAPE LENGTHREC TIMEINT. TIMETALLY LAMPDATE/TIMETITLE LANG.DEMO MODE RETURN ON OFF...

55 Recording PUSH – + To Turn the Demo Mode On 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN. 2. If a cassette is inserted, remove the safety tab or set it to REC OFF. 3. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder oron the LCD monitor. D. ZOOM ishighlighted. D. ZOOMTELE MACROTAPE LE...

Recording 56 Attach the Shoulder Strap The camcorder’s shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorder from yourshoulder and – when you are ready to shoot – bring the camcorder to shooting positionin one quick movement. Keeper To Attach the Shoulder Strap 1. If the strap keeper is over a d...

57 Playback Recording Tips • Try to make sure indoor scenes are well-lit. This improves picture qualityand color reproduction. • Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side-to-side while recording.A steady, gradual “pan” avoidsblurring and “jitter”. • Use the viewfinder or LCD monitor to make sure t...

58 Playback EJECTSwitch STOP Button VOL (Volume) Control(Also Zoom Lever) Viewfinder Eyepiece FocusControl PLAY/PAUSEButton Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback You can view tapes in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. You canhear the sound from the tapes on the built-in speaker. FF 66 66 6...

59 Playback Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback (continued) To Play Back a Tape 1. Attach a power supply. Attach the adapter/charger, chargedbattery, or optional car cord. 2. Insert a tape. • Open the LCD monitor. Open the monitor at least 60˚ before openingthe cassette compartment. • Sli...

60 Playback Caution: Pause is designed for momentaryinterruptions and should not be used for anextended period of time. If the camcorderremains in pause for more than five minutes,it enters the stop mode and turns off toprevent excessive tape wear. Playback Features Position the Tape Set POWER switc...

61 Playback Time Counter The time-counter display shows theactual time elapsed when playing back asegment of tape. The memory-stopfeature helps locate a certain point on thetape. Turn memory stop on to stop thetape automatically during rewind or fastforward when the time counter reachesM 0:00:00. To...

62 Playback Use the Cassette Adapter The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette, but records in standard VHS format. Thecassette adapter allows you to play your VHS-C cassettes in a VCR just like otherstandard VHS cassettes. Insert the VHS-C cassette into the cassette adapter. Insert the cassette ad...

63 Playback Caution: If the load detector is stillextending from the side of the cassetteadapter after you have attempted to loadthe cassette, loading is not complete. Tryto load the cassette again. Attempting toinsert the cassette adapter into a VCRwith the load detector extending maycause damage t...

64 Playback Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with audio/video inputs, youneed an optional audio/video cable, such as VH83 shown on page 68. If your TV isalready connected to a VCR, attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what thecam...

65 Playback Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording) Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR 1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it tothe video input channel. B. Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turnon VCR and place it i...

66 Optional Accessories Traveling Tips • Write down your camcorder’s serial number and keep it separate from thecamcorder when traveling. If yourcamcorder is lost or stolen, you will beable to identify it. • Use extra care to avoid damage to your camcorder and accessories whenoperating them at a bea...

67 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding tothe fun of using your compact VHS camcorder. The following pages have a selectionof accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better. These acc...

68 Optional Accessories VH83 Audio/Video Cable This six foot audio/video cable can beused to connect the camcorder to a TVmonitor or VCR for tape playback orcopying tapes. AH25 Y-Adapter This Y-adapter allows you to connect yourcamcorder’s mono audio cable to a stereoTV or VCR. All specifications an...

69 Optional Accessories Cautions: Before using a tripod, make sure it is stable enough to hold thecamcorder without falling over. Do not transport the camcorder attached tothe tripod. When attaching your camcorder to a tripod, be careful not to force the tripodscrew into the camcorder’s tripod mount...

70 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 bytelephone or direct-by-mail. United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card readyand cal...

71 Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Models CC6372 and CC6392 Description Part No. Price Qty. Total Super Lightweight Tripod AC088 $ 39.95 Soft Camcorder Case AC201A $ 39.95 Shoulder Strap ACS091 $ 12.95 Y-Adapter AH25 $ 2.95 AC Battery Charger CPS91 $ 59.95 Car Cord Adapter DCC08 $ 89.9...

72 Accessory Order Form ® r r s TM 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 IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Expiration date: Expiration date: Copy Numb...

73 Trouble Checks Trouble Checks Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct withoutthe help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies. Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder ServiceCenter, look below for the type o...

74 Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments Tape stops duringrewind or fastforward Camcorder remains inpause mode Dew indicator flashesin viewfinder Poor auto-focusoperation Viewfinder displaysare out of focus Picture is too dark orsubject too dark Sound is too low ordistorted Picture recorded ...

75 Trouble Checks Date and/or time arerecorded on tape Date and/or time areincorrect Cannot set REC orINT. TIME foranimation or time-lapse recording Cannot record atbeginning of tapeusing animation ortime-lapse recording Tally light does notlight duringrecording Vertical white linesappear when shoot...

76 Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments • Sunlight is directly entering the lens. • Black spots or bright spots of light (red, green, or blue)might appear on the LCD monitor. These spots are notrecorded on the tape and are not due to a defect in the unit. • The light used to illuminate the ...

77 Specifications General Power requirement: 6VDCPower consumption: CC6372 Viewfinder on: 6 watts LCD monitor on: 6.5 watts LCD monitor and Viewfinder on: 7.1 watts Power consumption: CC6392 Viewfinder on: 6 watts LCD monitor on: 6.5 watts LCD monitor and Viewfinder on: 7.1 watts Weight: CC6372: 1.9...

78 Care and Maintenance Clean the Camcorder To clean the camcorder’s exterior, removeany power source connected to thecamcorder and gently wipe it with a cleansoft cloth. Caution: Use of strong cleaningproducts, such as those containingalcohol or benzine, might damagethe camcorder. Caution: Do not t...

79 Care and Maintenance Proper Care and Storage • Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’s cassette door. Dust andgrit are abrasive and cause excessivewear to both the camcorder’srecording/playback heads andcassettes. • Always close the lens cover when the camcorder is not in use. • Before h...

80 Customer Assistance and Service You can reach Thomson at the following number: 800-283-6503 (Toll free inside U.S.A.) Our toll-free Camcorder number operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST Monday – Friday for U.S. customers only Thomson provides a toll-free telephonenumber to help you with any proble...

81 Limited Warranty Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts.The warranty period for rental units beginswith the first rental or 45 days from date ofshipment to the rental...

82 Limited Warranty To receive a replacement unit after we havereceived your unit: 1. Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit.Make sure you insure your shipment incase of damage or loss. 2. Carefully pack the unit, excluding all accessories, using the original box an...

83 Index Index 16X9 recording 45 5SEC. REC button 11, 31, 33 A A (audio) and V (video) jacks 11, 64 Accessories included 3 optional 67 order form 71 Adapter/charger charging battery 14 using 4, 12 Animation indicator 31, 51 Animation recording 50 Assistance 1, 3 Assistance, customer 80 Attach should...

Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses...