RCA CC6251, CC6271, CC6151 manual Auto White Balance, Manual White Balance

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Recording

White Balance

Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about. This is achieved by adjusting the way the camcorder “sees” and records the light source in the scene you record. Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance.

You might want to adjust white balance manually under certain conditions, such as recording an object with various shades of the same color or when recording a predominantly red or brown object outdoors.

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Auto White Balance

During auto white balance, the camcorder adjusts the white balance.

Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on the automatic white balance feature. No indicator appears in the viewfinder.

Manual White Balance

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

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

 

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Contents Camcorder Users guide CC6151/CC6251/CC6271Important Safety Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents AssistanceOptional Accessories Care and MaintenanceLimited Warranty PlaybackFirst-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 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 recordingPlay back what you have recorded Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderClose the lens cover 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 AdapterDate and Time Display Install the Clock Lithium CellTo Remove Lithium Cell 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 StorageTime-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 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 on the Full Auto Mode Full Auto ModeTo Turn Off the Full Auto Mode Quick Record Feature Camera Edit FeatureQuick Review Feature Auto Head CleanerZooming Use the Zoom Buttons W and T To Turn Tele Macro Zooming on or OFF ZoomingAuto 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 Mode Name Uses Indicator AE DialTo Use the AE Dial Front Light and Back LightTo Use the Frontlight or 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 On Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode Off 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 AssemblyUse the Viewfinder for Playback PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Features on the following pages TrackingPlayback Features Position the TapeVisual Search Stop-Action PauseTo Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterUse the Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryInsert Cassette into 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 DCSeeing 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 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