RCA CC6251, CC6271, CC6151 manual Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure

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Recording

Exposure Control (continued)

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

MENU
MENU END		AUTO
FOCUS
EXPOSURE		AUTO
DATE/TIME		NOV 18.98
TELE MACRO		OFF
TAPE LENGTH		T30
M.W.B.		AUTO
ZOOM SPEED		FAST
NEXT

3.Rotate the MENU dial to highlight EXPOSURE and press the dial in to display the EXPOSURE menu.

EXPOSURE

AUTO

MANU

EXIT

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

The exposure indicator (00) appears in the viewfinder.

5.Adjust the exposure for a dark or bright subject.

•To brighten the image, rotate the MENU dial up. You can adjust the exposure to +06.

•To darken the image, rotate the MENU dial down. You can adjust the exposure to –06.

6.Press the MENU dial in to select an exposure.

7.Press MENU again to remove the main MENU.

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

Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure

•When recording with a bright back- ground or reverse lighting.

•When recording with a very dark background or very bright subject.

•When recording a reflective natural background — such as a beach or when skiing.

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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 Balance Manual 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,