Rca CC6384/CC6394 Manuel d'utilisateur

CamcorderUser’s GuideChanging Entertainment. Again.CC6384/CC6394

8 Chapter 1Connections & SetupSTOPRRETAKEFLIGHTOFF AUTO ONCOUNTER R/MFADE/WIPEP. AEDIGIFECTCHARGEVIDEOREFRESHEJECTCamcorder bottom viewArea mark

Other Information98 Chapter 7Digital Still Camera ProblemsAlthough SNAPSHOT is pressed, the snapshot isn’t stored in the built-inmemory.When the remai

Other InformationChapter 7 99Final NotesPower• Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F).20°C to 25°C (68°F to 7

Other Information100 Chapter 7Video Recording• When the Power switch is set to A or M and the LCD monitor is opened at an angleof 25˚ or more, the LCD

Other InformationChapter 7 101Tapes• A power supply must be attached to load or eject a tape.• When loading a tape, it takes a few seconds for the cas

Other Information102 Chapter 7Care and CleaningCare and MaintenanceAfter Using the Camcorder1. Set the Power switch to OFF.2. Open the LCD monitor at

Other InformationChapter 7 103Proper Care and Storage• Keep dirt from entering the camcorder’s cassette tape door. Dust and grit are abrasiveand cause

Other Information104 Chapter 7Tape Care and Storage• When finished with a tape, rewind it, remove it from the camcorder, and label it.Protect the tape

Other InformationChapter 7 105Things to Avoid• Do not attempt to disassemble the camcorder. There are no user-serviceable partsinside.• Avoid operatin

Other Information106 Chapter 7Traveling Tips• Write down your camcorder’s serial number and keep it separate from the camcorderwhen traveling. If your

Other InformationChapter 7 107SpecificationsCamcorderFormatS-VHS*/VHS NTSC standardPower sourceDC 11 V (Using AC powersupply)DC 6 V (Using battery p

Connections & SetupChapter 1 9Getting StartedThis section describes the basics on how to set up your camcorder to record for the firsttime. Refer

Other Information108 Chapter 7Digitalø2.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jackS-Video*Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output C : 0.29 V (p-p),75 Ω, analog outputAC

Other InformationChapter 7 109Customer Assistance and ServiceYou can reach Thomson at the following number:800-283-6503(Toll free inside U.S.A.)Our to

Other Information110 Chapter 7Important information to customers who ship defectiveequipment to Thomson Consumer ElectronicsThe Thomson representative

Other InformationChapter 7 111Limited WarrantyLimited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials or workmanship.For how long after yo

Other Information112 Chapter 7To receive a replacement Camcorder before you return yours:Option I1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard, or Visa account

Other InformationChapter 7 113• A brief note describing your camcorder’s problem.• Your name, address and phone number.Return transportation, storage,

Other Information114 Chapter 7How State Law relates to warranty:• This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights tha

Other InformationChapter 7 115FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry CanadaInformationFCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modificat

Other Information116 Chapter 7Optional AccessoriesWe invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to thefun of usi

Other InformationChapter 7 117VH83 A/V CableCautions:• Before using a tripod, make sure it is stableenough to hold the camcorder withoutfalling over.

10 Chapter 1Connections & SetupMENU/BRIGHT/TRACKINGSNAPSHOTVOLSTEADY PIX/TBC++DIGITAL(DSC IN/OUT)PLAYOFFAMSTOPRRETAKEFLIGHTOFF AUTO ONCOUNTER R/

Other Information118 Chapter 7To order accessories, contact your local Dealer.If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to o

Other InformationChapter 7 119Accessories Order FormDescription Part No. Price Qty. TotalSuper Lightweight Tripod AC088 $ 49.95Soft Camcorder Case AC2

Other Information120 Chapter 7¤rrsTMCharge your order on your VISA,MasterCard,or Discover Card by filling in belowUSE YOUR CREDIT CARDIMPORTANT: Cop

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Index122 Chapter 7IndexAA (audio) and V (video) jacks 54Accessories 116order form 119Additional notes about S-VHS andS-VHS ET Cassette 24Advanced

IndexChapter 7 123Index playback 66Industry Canada information 115Initializing the built-in memory 70Insert a cassette tape 13Instant titles 90JJ

Index124 Chapter 7SS-video and audio connection 54Seeing what you are recording 28Selected image 66Self-recording 39Service 109Shoulder strap 6,

IndexChapter 7 125UUnprotecting images 68VVideo light 12, 42Video light details 42Viewfinder 14WW and T (zoom lever) 40Warning icons 30Warranty

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Connections & SetupChapter 1 1121DC IN jackAC power supplyMENU/BRIGHT/TRACKINGSNAPSHOTVOLSTEADY PIX/TBC++DIGITAL(DSC IN/OUT)PLAYOFFAMSTOPRRETAKEFL

12 Chapter 1Connections & SetupTurn on the camcorderSet the Power switch to the desired setting, eitherautomatic (A) or manual (M) record mode, po

Connections & SetupChapter 1 13Insert a cassette tape1. Make sure the camcorder is connected to apower supply.2. Open the LCD monitor fully or adj

14 Chapter 1Connections & SetupUse the LCD monitor or viewfinderto see what’s recordingUsing the LCD monitor1. Remove the lens cap.2. Open the mon

Connections & SetupChapter 1 15Start recording1. Remove the lens cap.2. Set the Power switch to A (automatic record).(The VIDEO indicator comes on

16 Chapter 1Connections & SetupTurn off the camcorder1. Set the Power switch to OFF.2. Close the LCD monitor.Powering the CamcorderYou can power y

Connections & SetupChapter 1 17Approximate charging timeApproximate recording time (in minutes)Note: Recording time is reduced significantly when

To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by themanufacturer for this product. Other types of batteries may burst causi

18 Chapter 1Connections & SetupRemoving the BatterySlide the BATTERY RELEASE switch and pull out thebattery pack.Refreshing the BatteryIf you char

Connections & SetupChapter 1 19Battery Level IconThe battery level icon appears in the viewfinder orLCD monitor and reveals the amount of power le

20 Chapter 1Connections & SetupUsing the Power SupplyThe power supply attaches to the camcorder and lets you power it directly from standardhouseh

Connections & SetupChapter 1 21Using the Shoulder StrapThe camcorder’s shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camera from yourshoulder an

22 Chapter 1Connections & SetupSetting the Date and TimeYou need to set the date and time before they canbe displayed.Date and time information is

Connections & SetupChapter 1 23Setting the Recording Format (for CC6394 only)You need to select what kind of tape you are using or type of recordi

24 Chapter 1Connections & SetupAdditional Notes about S-VHS and S-VHS ET Cassette Tapes• Use S-VHS tapes for storing recordings for an extended pe

Connections & SetupChapter 1 25Setting the TapeRecording SpeedYou need to select the tape recording speed for thequality of recording you want.1.

26 Chapter 1Connections & SetupSetting the Tape LengthYou need to select the tape length so that the cameracan alert you how much time you have le

27Chapter 2Using the MonitorsChapter Overview:• Seeing What You Are Recording• On-screen IconsChanging Entertainment. Again.

1Table of ContentsTable of Contents(continued on the next page)Chapter 1: Connections & SetupParts Checklist ...

Using the Monitors28 Chapter 2180°90°Seeing What You Are RecordingTo see what is recording, use either the LCD monitor or the viewfinder monitor. When

Using the MonitorsChapter 2 29Using the ViewfinderThe camcorder’s viewfinder is a miniature monitorthat displays in black and white (color for theCC63

Using the Monitors30 Chapter 2Recording Menu Icons Playback Menu IconsWarning IconsIndicates the amount of power left in the rechargeable battery.An e

Using the MonitorsChapter 2 31TAPE ENDLENS CAPE01-E06Condensation: CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAITappears if moisture occurs inside the cam

Using the Monitors32 Chapter 2Special Effect IconsAppears when you select SEPIA to give your recordings a brown-tone like old photographs.Appears when

Using the MonitorsChapter 2 33Preset Titles• The preset title selected in the TITLE menu appears here. It will be recorded on thetape when it appears.

Using the Monitors34 Chapter 2Appears when you use the zoom lever.Zoom Icon4XBright and Volume IconsBRIGHTVOLUMEExposure Icon+03BKFade and Wipe IconsP

Using the MonitorsChapter 2 35Appear when you are adjusting focus manually using the FOCUS menu.The icons also flash when the auto-focus system cannot

Using the Monitors36 Chapter 2Appears when the time base corrector is turned on (see page 48).Appears during playback. It is not recorded. An M appear

Chapter 3RecordingChapter Overview:• Recording Details• Recording Tips37Changing Entertainment. Again.

2Table of ContentsRecording and Playback Icons ... 31Other Icons ...

Recording38 Chapter 3Recording Details1. Remove the lens cap.2. Set the Power switch to A or M (automaticrecord or manual record mode). (The VIDEOindi

RecordingChapter 3 39Self-RecordingYou can shoot yourself while viewing your ownimage in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitorand tilt it upward 180°

Recording40 Chapter 3Digital and Optical ZoomingYou can zoom in and out for close-up or wide-angle shots by moving the zoom lever onthe camcorder. The

RecordingChapter 3 41Using Digital ZoomYou can use digital zoom to magnify images to amaximum of 400 times normal magnification.1. Set the Power switc

Recording42 Chapter 3Using the Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is toodim, the camcorder uses a built-in video light.You can tur

RecordingChapter 3 43Cautions• Never operate the video light closer than 1 foot to people or otherobjects.• The video light becomes very hot. Do not t

Recording44 Chapter 3Recording Tips• To improve picture quality and color reproduction, try to make sure indoor scenesare well-lit.• Don’t move the ca

Chapter 4PlaybackChapter Overview:• Playback Options• Choose Your Connection45Changing Entertainment. Again.

Playback46 Chapter 4Playback OptionsThe camcorder’s playback features include displayingstill images and high-speed shuttle search. In thissection, yo

PlaybackChapter 4 47• If a blank portion on the tape is playedback, the screen may become black. Thisis not a malfunction.• LCD monitor/viewfinder ind

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Playback48 Chapter 4Adjusting the TrackingYou may need to eliminate noise bars that appearon-screen during playback. The default setting isAuto Tracki

PlaybackChapter 4 49Using Counter MemoryCounter Memory makes it easier to locate a specifictape segment.1. Press and hold the COUNTER R/M button formo

Playback50 Chapter 4Shuttle SearchShuttle search allows high-speed searching in eitherforward or reverse directions.1. Press or during playback.2.

PlaybackChapter 4 51Choose your ConnectionThis manual includes information for some basic types of connections. You may alsoneed to refer your TV and

Playback52 Chapter 4Inserting the Tape into the Cassette TapeAdapter1. Before inserting the tape into the adapter,remove any slack in the tape by turn

PlaybackChapter 4 53Removing the Tape from the CassetteTape Adapter1. Slide the adapter’s EJECT switch to the right. Theload detector extends from the

Playback54 Chapter 4Connecting to a TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Input JacksTo connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with audio/video input

PlaybackChapter 4 55Playback on a TV (or VCR) withAudio/Video Input Jacks1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the video inputchannel or turn on VCR and pl

Playback56 Chapter 4Tape Dubbing1. Following the illustration in this chapter,connect the camcorder and the VCR.2. Set the camcorder’s Power switch to

Chapter 5Digital Still CameraChapter Overview:• Digital Still Camera Recording and Playback• System Requirements for Picture Navigator• Connecting to

4Table of ContentsThings to Avoid ... 105Traveling Tips ...

Digital Still Camera58 Chapter 5Digital Still Camera Recording and PlaybackWhen using the Digital Still Camera (DSC) feature, still pictures are recor

Digital Still CameraChapter 5 59DSCSTOP R RETAKE FLIGHTOFF AUTO ONCOUNTER R/MFADE/WIPEP. AEDIGIFECTCHARGEVIDEOREFRESHEJECTVIDEO indicatorPower switc

Digital Still Camera60 Chapter 5Selecting a Snapshot ModeYou can choose from 4 ways to display your digitalpictures, including full, pin-up, multi-4,

Digital Still CameraChapter 5 61• Select FULL to take a full screen snapshot withno frame.• Select PIN-UP to have the snapshot framed like apicture.•

Digital Still Camera62 Chapter 5Taking Snapshots1. Remove the lens cap.2. Set the Power switch to M or A (manual orautomatic record). (The VIDEO or DS

Digital Still CameraChapter 5 63Quick Review (to check the last shot storedin the built-in memory)1. Set the Power switch to M or A (manual orautomati

Digital Still Camera64 Chapter 5Normal PlaybackThe snapshots you take are automatically numbered,then stored in numerical order in the built-inmemory.

Digital Still CameraChapter 5 65Slide ShowYou can automatically look at all the snapshots storedin memory in numerical order.1. Set the Power switch t

Digital Still Camera66 Chapter 5 : Protect iconWhen an image is protected against accidentalerasure, the padlock icon appears next to the picturemode

Digital Still CameraChapter 5 67Protecting ImagesThe Protect mode helps prevent images from beingerased. When the padlock icon appears next to thePict

Chapter 1Connections & SetupChapter Overview:• Parts Checklist• Buttons and Controls• Getting Started• Powering the Camcorder• Using the Shoulder

Digital Still Camera68 Chapter 5Unprotecting Images1. Set the Power switch to . (The VIDEO orDSC indicator comes on.)2. If the DSC indicator is not o

Digital Still CameraChapter 5 69Deleting ImagesYou can delete your snapshots one at a time or all atonce.Deleting Select Images1. Set the Power switch

Digital Still Camera70 Chapter 5Initializing the Built-in MemoryExternal noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,etc.) might prevent your camcorder

Digital Still CameraChapter 5 71Deleting All Images1. Set the Power switch to . (The VIDEO or DSCindicator comes on.)2. If the DSC indicator is not o

Digital Still Camera72 Chapter 5System Requirements for Picture Navigator• 66 MHz or faster (Pentium recommended) for Microsoft®* Windows®* 98 or late

Digital Still CameraChapter 5 73Connecting To A Windows® PCImage data stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory can be transferred to a Windows®PC and

Digital Still Camera74 Chapter 5Notes:• Before transferring snapshots from your personal computer to the camcorder’sbuilt-in memory, check that the de

Chapter 6Advanced FeaturesChapter Overview:• Using the Menus for Advanced Adjustment• Menu Definitions• Using the Advanced Features75Changing Entertai

Advanced Features76 Chapter 6Using the Menus ForAdvanced AdjustmentThis camcorder is equipped with an on-screen menusystem that simplifies many of the

Advanced FeaturesChapter 6 77Menu DefinitionsThe following charts will help you get acquainted with the various menus and some briefdefinitions of the

6 Chapter 1Connections & SetupShoulder strapPart # ACS091DIGITAL(DSC IN/OUT)DSCSTOPRRETAKEFLIGHTOFF AUTO ONCOUNTER R/MFADE/WIPEP. AEDIGIFECTCHAR

Advanced Features78 Chapter 6Factory Preset: Doesn’t display black bars.Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom ofthe screen to produce

Advanced FeaturesChapter 6 79Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, FRENCH, orSPANISH) of Instant Titles (see page 90).Allows you to set the curr

Advanced Features80 Chapter 6DSCSTOP R RETAKE FLIGHTOFF AUTO ONCOUNTER R/MFADE/WIPEP. AEDIGIFECTCHARGEVIDEOREFRESHEJECTVIDEOindicatorPower switchMEN

Advanced FeaturesChapter 6 81Wipes SHUTTERWipes in as a black screen from the top and bottom,closing over the image like a shutter. Wipes out as anew

Advanced Features82 Chapter 6Program AE With Special Effects1. Set the Power switch to M (manual record).2. Press REFRESH for approximately 1 second t

Advanced FeaturesChapter 6 832S1/2000(1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter)Captures faster action than Sports mode.Notes:• The screen becomes slightly dark

Advanced Features84 Chapter 6 NEGA POSI (Negative Positive)The colors of a picture are reversed. MOSAICTurns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern

Advanced FeaturesChapter 6 85Notes:• To return to the factory setting, selectAUTO in step 5.• To readjust exposure, repeat theprocedure from step 3.Fo

Advanced Features86 Chapter 6Manual FocusMake the necessary viewfinder adjustments to usethe viewfinder (see page 29).1. Set the Power switch to M (ma

Advanced FeaturesChapter 6 87White Balance AdjustmentWhite balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. Ifthe white

Connections & SetupChapter 1 7MENU/BRIGHT/TRACKINGSNAPSHOTVOLSTEADY PIX/TBC++DIGITAL(DSC IN/OUT)PLAYOFFAMSTOPRRETAKEFLIGHTOFF AUTO ONCOUNTER R/M

Advanced Features88 Chapter 6Manual White BalancePerform Manual White Balance when shooting undervarious types of lighting.1. Follow steps 1 through 4

Advanced FeaturesChapter 6 89Date/Time InsertYou can display the date and time in the camcorderor on a connected TV, as well as to record themmanually

Advanced Features90 Chapter 6Instant TitlesThe camcorder has 8 preset titles in memory. Youcan superimpose one of them over the video image.Instant Ti

Advanced FeaturesChapter 6 91AnimationYou can shoot a series of pictures, each slightlydifferent, of the same object for a brief period oftime.1. Set

Advanced Features92 Chapter 6Time-LapseYou can record sequentially at preset time spans.Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,you can reco

Chapter 7Other InformationChapter Overview:• Troubleshooting• Final Notes• Care and Cleaning• Traveling Tips• Specifications• Customer Assistance and

Other Information94 Chapter 7TroubleshootingIf you’re having problems with your camcorder, try the solutions in this section. If theproblem still exis

Other InformationChapter 7 95Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and theviewfinder.Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is

Other Information96 Chapter 7Recording ProblemsRecording cannot be performed.Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recordi

Other InformationChapter 7 97Rewinding or fast-forwarding can’t be performed.The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.The picture is b