RCA CC6151, CC6271, CC6251 manual Proper Care and Storage, Things to Avoid

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Care and Maintenance

Proper Care and Storage

•Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and grit are abrasive and cause excessive wear to both the camcorder’s recording/playback heads and cassettes.

•Always close the lens cover when the camcorder is not in use.

•Before handling your camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion, as it might damage the finish.

•The camcorder might be damaged by improper storage or handling. Do not subject the camcorder to swinging, shaking, or dropping.

•Do not store the camcorder in temperatures below -22°F (-30ºC) or above 149°F (65ºC).

•When the camcorder is not in use, always remove the cassette and AC adapter/charger or battery.

•Retain the original carton for future storage or shipping purposes.

Things to Avoid

•Do not attempt to disassemble your camcorder. There are no user- serviceable parts inside.

•Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Give the camcorder 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette. When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm, condensation might cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape.

•Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects.

•Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. The resulting heat buildup might permanently damage the camcorder’s internal parts.

•Do not operate the camcorder in extremely humid environments.

•Do not operate the camcorder near the ocean as salt water or salt water spray might damage the internal parts of the camcorder.

•Do not operate the camcorder for

extended periods in temperatures below 40°F (4ºC) or above 95°F

(35ºC).

•Do not expose the camcorder or adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If any component becomes wet, turn off the power and take the unit to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center.

•Do not use an adapter/charger or batteries other than the ones specified for the camcorder. Use of the wrong accessories might cause damage to the camcorder.

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Contents CC6151/CC6251/CC6271 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsPlayback Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance Limited WarrantyAssistance 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 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 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 Cassette Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Recording TimeCassette 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 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 Off the Full Auto Mode Full Auto ModeTo Turn on 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 OFFManual Focus FocusingAuto 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 pagesStop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Visual SearchTime 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 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,