RCA CC6271, CC6251, CC6151 manual Attach the adapter/charger, Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand

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First-Time Operation

2. Attach the adapter/charger.

To AC 100-240,

50/60 Hz

Adapter/

Charger

DC Cable

	VCR
	POWER
	OFF
	CAMERA
DC OUT	DC In Jack
Jack	DC In Jack

Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time, attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder.

•Connect one end of the DC cable to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger.

•Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above.

•Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into an operating outlet.

3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.

LENS

Cover

Control

Handstrap

Handstrap Velcro

Strip (Under Flap)

•Lift the flap on the handstrap and separate the velcro strip.

•Insert your hand, adjust the strap to fit snugly, refasten the strap, and close the flap.

4. Slide LENS COVER control to open lens cover.

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Contents Camcorder Users guide CC6151/CC6251/CC6271Important Safety Information Product Registration Table of Contents AssistanceLimited Warranty Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance 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 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 recordingSet the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder Play back what you have recordedClose 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 AdapterInstall the Clock Lithium Cell Date and Time DisplayTo 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 StorageRecording 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 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 T30Full Auto Mode To Turn on the 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 ZoomingFocusing 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 ExposureManual Exposure Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure To Turn Off the Fade Feature Fade In or OutTo Fade In or Out Mode Name Uses Indicator AE DialFront Light and Back Light To Use the AE DialTo 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 OffDemo Mode To Turn the Demo Mode OnTo 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 AssemblyPlayback Use the Viewfinder for 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 CounterInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery Use the Cassette AdapterInsert 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 DCPlayback 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 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