RCA CC6151 manual Dew Warning, Exposure Indicators +03, Fade Indicators 6EFFECT, Focus Indicators

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Recording

Viewfinder Displays (continued)

5MIN	EFFECT	T 30
SP		M 0:00:00
BK FADER
BK FADER		+03
		+03

BK

LENS COVER

15S

1S

TAPE END

Dew Warning ( )

The dew indicator appears when exces- sive moisture (condensation) has entered the camcorder. The camcorder will not operate when this indicator appears. Place the camcorder in a warm, dry area until this indicator disappears.

Exposure Indicators (+03)

This indicator appears when you are adjusting brightness manually using the EXPOSURE menu. Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO.

•Details are on pages 40-41.

Fade Indicators (6EFFECT and

BK FADER)

The 6EFFECT and BK FADER indicators briefly appear when you press the FADE button to turn on fading. BK remains when fading is turned on. Press FADE again to remove BK and turn off fading.

Focus Indicators ( )

These indicators appear when you are adjusting focus manually using the FOCUS menu. Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO.

•The focus indicators ( ) flash when the auto-focus system cannot

operate properly.

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Contents Camcorder Users guide CC6151/CC6251/CC6271Important Safety Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents AssistanceOptional Accessories Care and MaintenanceLimited 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 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 Power Your Camcorder Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerUse the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Attach the Charged BatteryRemove the 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 Erase Protection Safety Tab VideocassettesRecording Time 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 BirthdayBattery Level Indicator Preset TitlesMWB Manual White Balance Indicators AT Tracking IndicatorExposure Indicators +03 Fade Indicators 6EFFECTFocus Indicators Dew WarningSelf-Timer, Animation, and Time Lapse Indicators 1S and 15S Tape Speed Indicators SP or SLPLithium Cell Tape Length T30To Turn Off the Full Auto Mode Full Auto ModeTo Turn on the Full Auto Mode Quick Record Feature Camera Edit FeatureQuick Review 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 TrackingPlayback Features Position the TapeVisual Search 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 Batteries1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable Transformer Coaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ftVH83 Audio/Video Cable 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 Care and Maintenance Clean the CamcorderClean the Camcorder’s Lens 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