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Recording

White Balance (continued)

3.Rotate the MENU dial to highlight M.W.B. and press the dial in to display the M.W.B. menu.

M.W.B.

AUTO

:FINE

:CLOUD :HALOGEN

MWB

EXIT

4.Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the white balance you want to use.

No indicator appears when you select AUTO white balance.

Select :FINE when recording outdoors on a sunny day.

Select :CLOUD when record- ing outdoors on a cloudy day.

Select :HALOGEN when recording using halogen or tungsten

lighting.

Select MWB when shooting subjects with different color temperatures and adjust the white balance as follows:

M.W.B.

AUTO

:FINE

:CLOUD :HALOGEN

MWB

EXIT

Note: Connecting your camcorder to a color TV monitor may be helpful when making white balance adjustments.

A. Point camcorder at a white, flat object such as a piece of white paper.

B. While MWB is highlighted, press and hold the MENU dial until MWB starts flashing.

The MWB indicator flashes while the camcorder is adjusting white balance and stops flashing when it is ready to record.

Note: To change the tint for special recording, substitute colored paper for white. The white balance is adjusted based on the color.

Red paper – deeper green

Blue paper – orange

Yellow paper – deeper purple

5.Press the MENU dial twice to select a white balance and remove the menus.

Notes: To return to auto white balance, select AUTO in the M.W.B. menu or set the AE dial to AUTO.

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Contents CC6151/CC6251/CC6271 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsCare and Maintenance Optional AccessoriesLimited 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 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 AutoClose the lens cover Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderPlay back what you have recorded Quick REC Review camcorder’s operating controlsLens Cover Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerAttach the Charged Battery Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsUse the Refresh Button Charge the BatteryBattery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorUse the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterTo Remove Lithium Cell Install the Clock Lithium CellDate and Time Display 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 Videocassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Time CassetteCassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesSelect 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 Happy Birthday AE Dial Special Effect IndicatorsPreset Titles Battery Level IndicatorMWB Manual White Balance Indicators AT Tracking IndicatorFade Indicators 6EFFECT Exposure Indicators +03Focus Indicators Dew WarningTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Self-Timer, Animation, and Time Lapse Indicators 1S and 15SLithium Cell Tape Length T30To Turn Off the Full Auto Mode Full Auto ModeTo Turn on the Full Auto Mode Camera Edit Feature Quick Record FeatureQuick Review Feature Auto Head CleanerUse the Zoom Buttons W and T ZoomingZooming To Turn Tele Macro Zooming on or OFF Manual Focus Focusing Auto 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 AE Dial Mode Name Uses IndicatorTo Use the Frontlight or Front Light and Back LightTo Use the AE Dial 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 Off Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode On 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 AssemblyTo Play Back a Tape PlaybackUse the Viewfinder for Playback Tracking Features on the following pagesPosition the Tape Playback FeaturesVisual Search Stop-Action PauseTime Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryUse the 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 InputsNormal 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 FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 TripodCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerVH83 Audio/Video Cable AH25 Y-AdapterDCC08 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 Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder’s Lens Clean the Camcorder’s ViewfinderThings 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,