RCA CC4251 manual Camera Edit Feature, Auto Shot Feature, Microphone, Auto Focus, Macro Focus

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Recording

Camera Edit Feature

The camera edit feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in record-pause. Press and hold the small button while you set the CAMERA/OFF/ VCR switch to CAMERA.

•Press and hold REW/REVIEW to visually search the recorded tape in reverse.

•Press and hold F.FWD to visually search forward on the recorded tape.

•Press and hold PLAY to view the recorded tape at normal speed.

When you release the button, the camcorder returns to record-pause at that point on the tape.

Auto Shot™ Feature

The camcorder automatically adjusts shutter speed, light, focus, white balance, and iris according to the recording conditions.

Microphone

The microphone picks up the sound during a recording. It is more sensitive to sounds coming from the direction the lens is pointed.

Auto Focus

The camcorder focuses on the subject in the center of the viewfinder. Auto focus operates on the telephoto (T) side from approximately 2-1/2 feet to infinity. It operates on the wide-angle (W) side from 3/8 inch from the lens surface (macro- focus) to infinity.

Note: When the displays appear, the AE indicator for the shutter speed selected by the camcorder (1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, or 1/4000) appears in the viewfinder.

The following conditions may prevent auto focus from operating properly.

•Recording a subject through a window.

•Recording a subject having a close foreground and a far background.

•Recording two subjects at different distances that overlap.

•Subject not in center of scene.

•Recording in low-light situations.

•Recording a scene with fast motions, like a tennis swing.

Macro Focus

The macro-focus feature lets you focus on objects as close as 3/8 inch from the camcorder lens.

1.Press and hold zoom button W until the lens is completely zoomed out.

2.Position the subject in the center of the scene.

Notes: Zooming is not possible when using macro-focus. To change the size of the subject, move the camcorder lens closer or farther away from it.

For best results increase illumination when recording with macro-focus.

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Contents CC4251 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsDate/Time Display Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance Limited WarrantyUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAssistance Attach the adapter/charger Turn on the camcorder Insert a tapeStart and stop recording Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus controlReplace the lens cap Play back what you have recordedReview camcorder’s operating controls Battery Eject Remove Adapter/Charger Power Your CamcorderUse the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Attach Adapter/ChargerCharge the Battery Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove the Battery Attach the Charged BatteryBattery Level Indicator Display Viewfinder Battery Level IndicatorBattery Care Battery StorageBattery Safety Precautions Use the DCC096 Car Cord Adapter Use the RCA Optional Car Cord AdapterErase Protection Safety Tab VideocassettesRecording and Playback Speed and Times Cassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesDate and Time Display Set the Time and DateTo Correct the Date or Time To Select the Display to Record Charge the Built-in Clock BatteryViewfinder Displays Record the Time and Date, Auto Date, Auto TITLE, or DateEyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingRecording Use the ViewfinderBright Control Use the Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentStatus Displays Battery Level IndicatorIndex Indicator AE60 Auto Exposure Shutter SpeedTape Warnings TAPE, no TAPE, Tape-Remaining IndicatorZoom and Zoom Indicators Tape Counter 0000M with Memory StopDisplay Button Quick Review FeatureAuto Focus Camera Edit FeatureAuto Shot Feature MicrophoneIndex Display Viewfinder Tape-Remaining DisplayElectronic Indexing Tape-Remaining Display ViewfinderZoom Indicators in Viewfinder ZoomingUse the Zoom Buttons T and W Tape Counter Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTravel Tips Recording TipsTitler Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register To Correct an ErrorTo Create a Title Record a Title on a Tape in the Camcorder Playback Viewfinder PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesTape Positioning Visual SearchingTracking 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 VCRPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs Playback Operation Viewing What the Camcorder Is RecordingNormal TV Viewing To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapOptional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAC202 Soft Carrying Case DCC096 DC Car Cord Adapter Using the Optional AC093 Tripod CPS014 AC Battery ChargerEP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable Batteries AH25 Y-Adapter CRF95 RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH83 Audio/Video Cable VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ftRemove the Lens Hood To Attach an Accessory LensEP096FS Accessory Order FormDetach Here United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local DealerTrouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsVision. See See 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 Index Index Index Meridian Street Indianapolis,