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Recording

Front Light and Back Light

The camcorder adjusts the light automatically under normal conditions. You might need to adjust for a strong front light or back light (such as spotlights or subjects standing in front of a window with the sun at their backs). You can adjust for a strong front or back light using the AE dial, FRONTLIGHT button, or BACKLIGHT button.

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To Use the AE Dial

To compensate for a strong front light, place the AE dial in front light ( ). FRONT LIT appears briefly and then remains in the viewfinder.

To compensate for a strong back light

place the AE dial in back light ( ). BACK LIT appears briefly and then remains in the viewfinder.

Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn off the front or back light feature.

To Use the FRONTLIGHT or

BACKLIGHT Button

You may want to temporarily adjust for a strong front or back light using the FRONTLIGHT or BACKLIGHT button.

To compensate for a strong front light,

press and hold the FRONTLIGHT

button. and the exposure indicator (-02) appear in the viewfinder.

Note: The exposure indicator shows a setting two steps lower (up to -06) than the current exposure setting.

To compensate for a strong back light, press and hold the BACKLIGHT

button. and the exposure indicator (+02) appear in the viewfinder.

Note: The exposure indicator shows a setting two steps higher (up to +06) than the current exposure setting.

Release the button to turn off manual front or back light.

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Contents Camcorder Users guide CC6151/CC6251/CC6271Important Safety Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents AssistanceLimited Warranty Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance 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 Using an Optional Plug Adapter Power Your CamcorderUse the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Attach Adapter/ChargerRemove the Battery Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderAttach the Charged 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 Recording Time Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes 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 BirthdayMWB Manual White Balance Indicators Battery Level IndicatorPreset Titles AT Tracking IndicatorFocus Indicators Exposure Indicators +03Fade Indicators 6EFFECT Dew WarningLithium Cell Self-Timer, Animation, and Time Lapse Indicators 1S and 15STape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Tape Length T30To Turn on the Full Auto Mode Full Auto ModeTo Turn Off the Full Auto Mode Quick Review Feature Quick Record FeatureCamera Edit Feature Auto Head CleanerZooming Use the Zoom Buttons W and TTo 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 TrackingVisual Search Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape 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 BatteriesVH83 Audio/Video Cable 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft 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 Clean the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder 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