Attach the adapter/charger | RCA CC6271, CC6251, CC6151 instruction

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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RCA CC6271 Attach the adapter/charger, Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand, Slide Lens Cover control to open lens cover

Contents

Camcorder Users guide CC6151/CC6251/CC6271 Important Safety Information Product Registration Table of Contents Assistance Limited Warranty Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance Playback Unpack 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 tape Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Select a recording speed Select a tape length Set the AE dial to Auto Start and stop recording Set 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 REC Lens Cover Using an Optional Plug Adapter Power Your CamcorderUse the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Attach Adapter/Charger Remove the Battery Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderAttach the Charged Battery Battery Safety Precautions Charge the Battery Use the Refresh Button Battery Level Indicator Battery Care and Storage Optional Car Cord Adapter Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Install the Clock Lithium Cell Date and Time DisplayTo Remove Lithium Cell Set the Date and Time Rotate the Menu dial to highlight DATE/TIME Month NOV DAY Time Exit Record the Date, Time, and Title Displays Auto Date Repeatedly Press DATE/TIME Recording Time Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Cassette Insert and Remove Cassettes Cassette Care and Storage Recording 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 Birthday MWB Manual White Balance Indicators Battery Level IndicatorPreset Titles AT Tracking Indicator Focus Indicators Exposure Indicators +03Fade Indicators 6EFFECT Dew Warning Lithium Cell Self-Timer, Animation, and Time Lapse Indicators 1S and 15STape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Tape Length T30 Full 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 Cleaner Zooming Use the Zoom Buttons W and T To Turn Tele Macro Zooming on or OFF Zooming Focusing 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 Dial Front Light and Back Light To Use the AE DialTo Use the Frontlight or Travel Tips Record a Preset Title or Title You Create Titles Recording Create Your Own Title To Stop Recording Your Title Self-Timer Recording To Set the Self Timer Press the Menu dial in to display the INT. Time menu To Record Using Animation Animation Recording Exit To Record Using Time Lapse Time-Lapse Recording OFF 1/4 S 1/2 S Tally Light Turn On or Off To Turn the Tally Light On or Off Demo Mode To Turn the Demo Mode OnTo Turn the Demo Mode Off Jlip Joint Level Interface Protocol Identification Number To Select a Jlip ID no Attach the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder Strap Model CC6271 Only Built-In Color Enhancement Light To Use the Light Replace the Bulb Assembly To Replace the Bulb Assembly Playback Use the Viewfinder for PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Features on the following pages Tracking Visual Search Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Stop-Action Pause To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time Counter Install 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 Inputs Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs AUDIO, RF DC Playback 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 Batteries VH83 Audio/Video Cable 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft AH25 Y-Adapter Accessory Order Form DCC08 Detach Here To order accessories, contact your local Dealer United States and Canada Orders Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble Checks See See pages Trouble Checks Clean the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder Clean the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Proper Care and Storage Things to Avoid Specifications Information to User Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Limited Warranty For how long after your purchase If you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Index Auto Release Index Index Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom