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Recording

Focusing (continued)

4.Press the MENU dial in to display the FOCUS menu.

FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

EXIT

5.Rotate the MENU dial to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dial

in. appears in the viewfinder. The focus is locked at this point.

6.Adjust the focus for a subject nearer or farther away.

•Rotate the MENU dial up to focus on a subject farther away.

flashes while you are adjusting

the focus and flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more.

•Rotate the MENU dial up to focus

on a subject nearer. flashes while you are adjusting the focus

and flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more.

7.Press the MENU dial twice to remove the menus.

Notes: To return to auto focus, select AUTO in the FOCUS menu or set the AE dial to AUTO.

Conditions Requiring Manual Focus

•When recording a subject through a window.

•When recording a subject having a close foreground and a background that is far away.

•When recording in low-light situations.

•When recording two subjects at different distances that overlap in the same scene.

•When the subject is not in the center of the scene.

•When recording a scene with fast motions, like a tennis swing.

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Contents CC6151/CC6251/CC6271 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsPlayback Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance Limited WarrantyUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAssistance Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand Attach the adapter/chargerSlide 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 AutoSet the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder Play back what you have recordedClose 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 AdapterInstall the Clock Lithium Cell Date and Time DisplayTo 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 CassettesRecording Time-Remaining DisplaySelect a Tape Length Time-Remaining Display Viewfinder Recording Tips Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing Use the Viewfinder to See What You RecordEyepiece 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 CellFull Auto Mode To Turn on the 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 OFFFocusing Auto FocusManual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual Focus White Balance Auto White BalanceManual White Balance Select Halogen when recording using halogen or tungsten Exposure Control Auto ExposureManual Exposure Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure To Turn Off the Fade Feature Fade In or OutTo Fade In or Out AE Dial Mode Name Uses IndicatorFront Light and Back Light To Use the AE DialTo 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 OffDemo Mode To Turn the Demo Mode OnTo 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 AssemblyPlayback Use the Viewfinder for 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 FeatureInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery Use the Cassette AdapterInsert 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 InputsPlayback Operation Seeing What the Camcorder Is RecordingNormal TV Viewing Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAC201A 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,