RCA CC6151, CC6271, CC6251 manual Recording, Time-Remaining Display, Select a Tape Length

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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 main MENU before the camcorder can correctly calculate time remaining.

SP/SLP

Button

COUNTERR/M

	M
AU	A
AU	N
T
O
	RONT	LIG
SEPIA	F	LIG
SEPIA	FADE	HT
	FADE	TI
		TI
		TLE
HDW	B
S	AC	KLIGHT
	E	0
	Z	0
	A	1
	H	0
	H	/1

EJECT

PUSH

LIGHT

OFF AUTO ON

MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In)

Select a Tape Length

1.Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO.

2.Press the SP/SLP button to select a tape speed.

3.Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.

MENU
MENU END		AUTO
FOCUS
EXPOSURE		AUTO
DATE/TIME		NOV 18.98
TELE MACRO		OFF
TAPE LENGTH		T30
M.W.B.		AUTO
ZOOM SPEED		FAST
NEXT

4.Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

TAPE LENGTH.

MENU
MENU END		AUTO
FOCUS
EXPOSURE		AUTO
DATE/TIME		NOV 18.98
TELE MACRO		OFF
TAPE LENGTH		T30
M.W.B.		AUTO
ZOOM SPEED		FAST
NEXT

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Contents Camcorder Users guide CC6151/CC6251/CC6271Important Safety Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents AssistanceLimited Warranty Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance 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 Set Power CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to Camera Insert a tapeAdjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Select a recording speedSelect a tape length Set the AE dial to Auto Start and stop recordingClose the lens cover Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderPlay back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controls Quick RECLens Cover Using an Optional Plug Adapter Power Your CamcorderUse the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Attach Adapter/ChargerRemove the Battery Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderAttach the Charged Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsCharge the Battery Use the Refresh ButtonBattery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageOptional Car Cord Adapter Use the DCC08 Car Cord AdapterTo Remove Lithium Cell Install the Clock Lithium CellDate and Time Display Set the Date and Time Rotate the Menu dial to highlight DATE/TIMEMonth NOV DAY Time Exit Record the Date, Time, and Title Displays Auto DateRepeatedly Press DATE/TIME Recording Time Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes CassetteInsert and Remove Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageSelect 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 AE Dial Special Effect Indicators Happy BirthdayMWB Manual White Balance Indicators Battery Level IndicatorPreset Titles AT Tracking IndicatorFocus Indicators Exposure Indicators +03Fade Indicators 6EFFECT Dew WarningLithium Cell Self-Timer, Animation, and Time Lapse Indicators 1S and 15STape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Tape Length T30To Turn Off the Full Auto Mode Full Auto ModeTo Turn on the Full Auto Mode Quick Review Feature Quick Record FeatureCamera Edit Feature Auto Head CleanerZooming Use the Zoom Buttons W and TTo Turn Tele Macro Zooming on or OFF ZoomingManual 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 Mode Name Uses Indicator AE DialTo Use the Frontlight or Front Light and Back LightTo Use the AE Dial Travel Tips Record a Preset Title or Title You Create Titles RecordingCreate Your Own Title To Stop Recording Your TitleSelf-Timer Recording To Set the Self TimerPress the Menu dial in to display the INT. Time menu To Record Using Animation Animation RecordingExit To Record Using Time Lapse Time-Lapse RecordingOFF 1/4 S 1/2 S Tally Light Turn On or Off To Turn the Tally Light On or OffTo Turn the Demo Mode Off Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode On Jlip Joint Level Interface Protocol Identification Number To Select a Jlip ID noAttach the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapModel CC6271 Only Built-In Color Enhancement Light To Use the LightReplace the Bulb Assembly To Replace the Bulb AssemblyTo Play Back a Tape PlaybackUse the Viewfinder for Playback Features on the following pages TrackingVisual Search Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Stop-Action PauseTo Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryUse the Cassette Adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Installation Playback on TV or VCR with Audio/Video InputsPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or RecordingPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs AUDIO, RF DCNormal 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 CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 Tripod FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable BatteriesVH83 Audio/Video Cable 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft AH25 Y-AdapterAccessory Order Form DCC08Detach Here To order accessories, contact your local Dealer United States and Canada OrdersTrouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksSee See pages Trouble Checks Clean the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder Clean the Camcorder’s ViewfinderProper Care and Storage Things to AvoidSpecifications Information to UserCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty For how long after your purchaseIf you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Index Auto Release Index Index Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom