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RCA CC6271, CC6251, CC6151 manual Assistance, Table of Contents

Models: CC6251 CC6151 CC6271

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Assistance

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Table of Contents
Safety Information	i
First Time Operation
• Assistance	3
• Unpack the Camcorder and
Accessories	3
• Attach the Adapter/Charger	4
• Adjust the Handstrap to Fit
Your Hand	4
• Slide LENS COVER Control to
Open Lens Cover	4
• Insert a Tape	5

•Set POWER (CAMERA/OFF

VCR) Switch to CAMERA	5
• Adjust the Viewfinder
and Eyepiece Focus Control	6
• Select a Recording Speed	6
• Select a Tape Length	7
• Set the AE Dial to AUTO	8
• Start and Stop Recording	8
• Play Back What you Have
Recorded	9
• Set the POWER Switch to OFF
to Turn Off the Camcorder	9
• Close the Lens Cover	9
• Review Camcorder’s
Operating Controls	10-11

Power Your Camcorder
• Use the Adapter/Charger to
	Power Your Camcorder	12
• Use the Battery to Power
	Your Camcorder	13-15
• Use the Optional DCC08
	Car Cord Adapter	16
Date and Time Display
	• Install Clock Lithium Cell	17
	• Set the Date and Time	18-19
	• Record the Date, Time, and
	Title Displays	20-21
Videocassettes
•	Erase Protection	22
•	Recording and Playback
	Speeds and Times	22
• Insert and Remove Cassettes		23
• Cassette Care and Storage		23
Recording
•	Time-Remaining Display	24-25
•	Recording Tips	26
• Use the Viewfinder to See
	What You Record	27
•	Viewfinder Displays	28-31
•	Full Auto Mode	32

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RCA CC6271, CC6251, CC6151 manual Assistance, Table of Contents

Contents

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