RCA CC6151, CC6271, CC6251 manual Battery Level Indicator, Battery Care and Storage

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Power Your Camcorder

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)

Battery Level Indicator

The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder and shows you the amount of power in the rechargeable battery.

•When appears, the battery is fully charged.

•As the power is used and

appear.

• When the battery power is almost

gone,

flashes in the viewfinder.

The camcorder turns off automatically after a few seconds. Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the cam- corder before replacing the battery.

The battery level indicator is not recorded on the tape.

Battery Care and Storage

•Recharging takes approximately 70 minutes for the FB1260 and 100 minutes for the BB700 depending on the battery’s condition.

•Refreshing takes approximately 3-1/2 hours for the FB1260 and 5-1/2 hours for the BB700 depending on the battery’s condition.

•After repeated charging and use, operation time gradually decreases. When operation time is too short to be useful, it is time to replace the battery.

•If the battery discharging must be stopped in the middle, remove the battery from the adapter/charger before unplugging it from the AC outlet.

•If the battery pack become too hot, remove it from the charger and let it cool down.

•Let a hot battery cool down before attaching it to the AC adapter/charger.

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Contents CC6151/CC6251/CC6271 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsCare and Maintenance Optional AccessoriesLimited Warranty PlaybackAssistance Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesFirst-Time Operation Slide Lens Cover control to open lens cover Adjust the handstrap to fit your handAttach the adapter/charger Insert a tape Set Power CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to CameraSelect a recording speed Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus controlSelect a tape length Start and stop recording Set the AE dial to AutoClose the lens cover Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderPlay back what you have recorded Quick REC Review camcorder’s operating controlsLens Cover Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerAttach the Charged Battery Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsUse the Refresh Button Charge the BatteryBattery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorUse the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterTo Remove Lithium Cell Install the Clock Lithium CellDate and Time Display Rotate the Menu dial to highlight DATE/TIME Set the Date and TimeMonth NOV DAY Time Exit Auto Date Record the Date, Time, and Title DisplaysRepeatedly Press DATE/TIME Videocassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Time CassetteCassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesSelect a Tape Length RecordingTime-Remaining Display Time-Remaining Display Viewfinder Recording Tips Eyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingUse the Viewfinder to See What You Record Happy Birthday AE Dial Special Effect IndicatorsPreset Titles Battery Level IndicatorMWB Manual White Balance Indicators AT Tracking IndicatorFade Indicators 6EFFECT Exposure Indicators +03Focus Indicators Dew WarningTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Self-Timer, Animation, and Time Lapse Indicators 1S and 15SLithium Cell Tape Length T30To Turn Off the Full Auto Mode Full Auto ModeTo Turn on the Full Auto Mode Camera Edit Feature Quick Record FeatureQuick Review Feature Auto Head CleanerUse the Zoom Buttons W and T ZoomingZooming To Turn Tele Macro Zooming on or OFFManual Focus FocusingAuto Focus Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual White Balance White BalanceAuto White Balance Select Halogen when recording using halogen or tungsten Manual Exposure Exposure ControlAuto Exposure Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure To Fade In or Out To Turn Off the Fade FeatureFade In or Out AE Dial Mode Name Uses IndicatorTo Use the Frontlight or Front Light and Back LightTo Use the AE Dial Travel Tips Titles Recording Record a Preset Title or Title You CreateTo Stop Recording Your Title Create Your Own TitleTo Set the Self Timer Self-Timer RecordingPress the Menu dial in to display the INT. Time menu Animation Recording To Record Using AnimationExit Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time LapseOFF 1/4 S 1/2 S To Turn the Tally Light On or Off Tally Light Turn On or OffTo Turn the Demo Mode Off Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode On To Select a Jlip ID no Jlip Joint Level Interface Protocol Identification NumberTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapTo Use the Light Model CC6271 Only Built-In Color Enhancement LightTo Replace the Bulb Assembly Replace the Bulb AssemblyTo Play Back a Tape PlaybackUse the Viewfinder for Playback Tracking Features on the following pagesPosition the Tape Playback FeaturesVisual Search Stop-Action PauseTime Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryUse the Cassette Adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Playback on TV or VCR with Audio/Video Inputs InstallationViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRAUDIO, RF DC Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video InputsNormal TV Viewing Playback OperationSeeing What the Camcorder Is Recording AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 TripodCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerVH83 Audio/Video Cable AH25 Y-AdapterDCC08 Accessory Order FormDetach Here United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local DealerTrouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsSee See pages Trouble Checks Clean the Camcorder Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder’s Lens Clean the Camcorder’s ViewfinderThings to Avoid Proper Care and StorageInformation to User SpecificationsReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceFor how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyIf you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Index Auto Release Index Index Tocom Meridian Street Indianapolis,