RCA CC6271, CC6251, CC6151 manual AE Dial, Mode Name Uses Indicator

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Recording

AE Dial

The AE dial lets you select one of several different effects. Turn the dial to select the effect you want. The name and indicator for the effect appears briefly and then the indicator remains. There are no indicators for AUTO or MAN. Set the AE dial to MAN for normal recording.

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and Indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO LOCK

Places camcorder in full auto mode. Time and date displays,

AUTO

 

title, manual focus, manual exposure, and manual white

 

 

 

 

 

 

balance will not operate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAN

 

AUTO RELEASE

Use this mode for recording using some of the manual

 

features.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use to capture fast-moving action with less blurring. Use

 

 

 

 

 

SPORTS

when playing back a recording on a VCR featuring special

 

 

 

 

 

effects, such as pause or slow motion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use when subjects are in front of a window or have the sun

 

 

 

 

 

BACK LIT

to their back. Compensates for subjects appearing too dark

 

 

 

 

 

because of backlighting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use when there is a strong front light on the subject such as

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT LIT

spotlights. Compensates for subjects appearing too light

 

 

 

 

 

 

because of strong front lighting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets shutter speed to 1/1000. Use to record faster moving

1/1000

 

 

1 S 1/1000

action than sports mode with less blurring. Use when

 

 

playing back a recording on a VCR featuring special effects,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

such as pause or slow motion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAZE

 

HZ:HAZE

Use to soften the image and give the picture a misty white

 

effect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHDW

 

SD:SHADOW

Use to counter effects of glare and darken the picture with a

 

black mist.

SEPIA

 

 

SEPIA

Picture is recorded in sepia (brownish red) and offers the

 

 

vintage look of old movies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents CC6151/CC6251/CC6271 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsCare and Maintenance Optional AccessoriesLimited Warranty PlaybackUnpack 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 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 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 Videocassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Time CassetteCassette 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 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 T30Full Auto Mode To Turn on the Full Auto ModeTo Turn Off 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 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 Exposure Manual 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 pagesPosition the Tape Playback FeaturesVisual Search Stop-Action PauseTime 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 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,