RCA CC638/639 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Recording
Cinema
Sepia
Sports
Back–Lit
Front–Lit
Classic Film
Strobe
Slow Shutter
The camcorder records black bars at the top and
bottom of the picture to produce the wide-screen
effect. This is also known as “letter box” recording.
Use when you play back your recordings on a 16X9
TV.
Gives your recording a brownish tint like old photos.
Combine with cinema mode for a classic look.
Use to clearly capture fast-moving action with less
blurring. Use when playing back the recording on a
VCR featuring special effects, such as pause or slow
motion.
Use when the subjects are in front of a window or
with the sun to their back. Compensates for subjects
appearing too dark because of backlighting.
Use when there is a strong front light on the subject
such as spotlights. Compensates for subjects
appearing too light because of strong front lighting.
Faster strobe images in black-and-white that offer
the vintage look of a film being shown on a movie
projector. Use it with cinema mode to add an
authentic movie theater look.
Your recording looks like a series of snapshots.
Light sensitivity lets you light dark subjects or areas
brighter than they would be under good natural
lighting. Use only in dark areas. Your picture takes
on a strobe-like effect. If the image is out of focus,
adjust the focus manually. The manual focus
indicator may flash. Use a tripod for better stability.
Indicator Menu Function
To Turn Off a Production Effect
Press 16X9/AE MODES to
highlight OFF.
Note: The effect will be turned off and the
menu will automatically be removed from the
viewfinder in approximately two seconds.