RCA CC6251, CC6271 manual Battery Level Indicator, Cassette Warning, Preset Titles, Status Displays

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Recording

Viewfinder Displays (continued)

Battery Level Indicator ( )

•This indicator shows the amount of power left in the rechargeable battery.

•This indicator flashes when the battery is almost empty.

Cassette Warning

•The indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and there is no cassette in the camcorder.

•The indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and the safety tab is set to REC OFF or removed from the cassette.

Date, Time, Date and Time, AUTO DATE, or Title you Created

Press the DATE/TIME button to display the date, time, date and time, AUTO DATE, or the title you created.

•These displays are recorded when they are displayed. If you do not want to record one of them, press DATE/TIME until no display appears.

•Details are on pages 20-21.

Preset Titles

Press the TITLE button to display and record one of the eight preset titles or the title you created. Details are on page 46.

MWB (Manual White Balance Indicators)

The indicator for the manual white balance selected in the MENU 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 temperatures.

•Details are on pages 38-39.

Status Displays

•The REC indicator appears when the camcorder is recording.

•The PAUSE indicator appears during record-pause.

•6 appears when the camcorder plays back a tape.

• appears during play-pause.

•66 appears during fast forward.

•55 appears during rewind.

(AT) Tracking Indicator

AT appears when the camcorder is adjusting tracking automatically.

Zoom Indicator ( )

The zoom indicator appears here when you use the zoom lever.

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Contents CC6151/CC6251/CC6271 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsPlayback Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance Limited WarrantyFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAssistance Attach the adapter/charger Adjust the handstrap to fit your handSlide Lens Cover control to open lens cover 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 AutoPlay back what you have recorded Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderClose the lens cover Quick REC Review camcorder’s operating controlsLens Cover Attach Adapter/Charger Power Your CamcorderUse the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterBattery Safety Precautions Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderAttach the Charged Battery Remove the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Charge the BatteryBattery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorUse the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterDate and Time Display Install the Clock Lithium CellTo Remove Lithium Cell 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 Cassette Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Recording TimeCassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesTime-Remaining Display RecordingSelect a Tape Length Time-Remaining Display Viewfinder Recording Tips Use the Viewfinder to See What You Record Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Happy Birthday AE Dial Special Effect IndicatorsAT Tracking Indicator Battery Level IndicatorPreset Titles MWB Manual White Balance IndicatorsDew Warning Exposure Indicators +03Fade Indicators 6EFFECT Focus IndicatorsTape Length T30 Self-Timer, Animation, and Time Lapse Indicators 1S and 15STape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Lithium CellTo Turn on the Full Auto Mode Full Auto ModeTo Turn Off the Full Auto Mode Auto Head Cleaner Quick Record FeatureCamera Edit Feature Quick Review FeatureUse the Zoom Buttons W and T ZoomingZooming To Turn Tele Macro Zooming on or OFFAuto Focus FocusingManual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Auto White Balance White BalanceManual White Balance Select Halogen when recording using halogen or tungsten Auto Exposure Exposure ControlManual Exposure Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure Fade In or Out To Turn Off the Fade FeatureTo Fade In or Out AE Dial Mode Name Uses IndicatorTo Use the AE Dial Front Light and Back LightTo Use the Frontlight or 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 On Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode Off 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 AssemblyUse the Viewfinder for Playback PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Tracking Features on the following pagesStop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Visual SearchTime Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureUse the Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryInsert Cassette into 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 InputsSeeing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 TripodAH25 Y-Adapter 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft VH83 Audio/Video CableDCC08 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’s Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder Clean the Camcorder’s LensThings 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,