RCA CC6271, CC6251, CC6151 manual Select a tape length

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First-Time Operation

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QUICKREC

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MENU Dial

9. Select a tape length.

Set the length of the tape you are using so the camcorder can correctly calculate the recording time remaining on the tape.

•Place the AE dial in MAN, and press the MENU dial to display the MENU in the viewfinder. Rotate the dial to select TAPE LENGTH.

•Press the MENU dial in to display the TAPE LENGTH menu. Rotate the dial to select the length of tape you are using (T20, T30, or T40).

•Select T20 for a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time in SP.

•Select T30 for a tape with 30 minutes recording time in SP.

•Select T40 for a tape with 40 minutes recording time in SP.

•Press the MENU dial twice to remove the menus from the viewfinder.

•Details are on pages 24-25.

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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/charger Slide 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 ExposureManual 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,