RCA CC6251 manual

camcorder user's guide CC6 15 1/CC625 1/CC627 1[...]

Cautions CA UTION : T o pre vent electric shoc k, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. A TTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la f iche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond. T o reduce risk of injury , charge only rechar geable batteries recom- mended by the [...]

1 Safety Information .............................. i First Time Operation • Assistance ....................................... 3 • Unpack the Camcorder and Accessories ................................. 3 • Attach the Adapter/Charger ............ 4 • Adjust the Handstrap to Fit Y our Hand .................................. 4 • Slide LENS [...]

2 • Quick Record Feature ................... 33 • Quick Revie w Feature ................... 33 • T ally Light ..................................... 33 • Camera Edit Feature ..................... 33 • Flying Erase Head ......................... 33 • Auto Head Cleaner ........................ 33 • Zooming • Use the Zoom Buttons ......[...]

First-Time Oper ation 3 1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories. • Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder . • The items shown belo w are packed with your camcorder . If any are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately . This section describes the steps necessary to set up your [...]

4 First-Time Oper ation 3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand. LENS Cov er Control Handstrap Handstrap V elcro Strip (Under Flap) 2. Attach the adapter/charger . VCR CAMERA POWER OFF DC OUT Jac k DC Cable Adapter/ Charger T o A C 100-240, 50/60 Hz • Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above. • Pl[...]

First-Time Oper ation 5 VCR CAMERA POWER OFF 6. Set POWER ( CAMERA/OFF/VCR) switch to CAMERA . PUSH Here to Close Cassette Compartment T ape Wheel POWER Switch and Indicator T ape Windo w (continued on next page) 5. Insert a tape. EJECT Button • Slide the EJECT button up. The cassette holder opens automatically . • Turn the tape wheel on the ca[...]

6 First-Time Oper ation PUSH P L A Y / P A U S E VCR SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER R/M QUICK REC EJECT OFF AUT O ON LIGHT FADE TITLE B A C K L I G H T F R O N T L I G H T AUT O MA N HAZE 1/1000 SHDW SEPIA 8. Select a r ecording speed. Select SP or SLP recording speed. Press and hold the SP/SLP button to select a recording speed. The tape speed you sele[...]

First-Time Oper ation 7 PUSH P L A Y / P A U S E VCR SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER R/M QUICK REC EJECT OFF AUT O ON LIGHT FADE TITLE B A C K L I G H T F R O N T L I G H T AUT O MA N HAZE 1/1000 SHDW SEPIA 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 [...]

8 First-Time Oper ation 1/1000 AUT O MAN HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E AUT O MAN HAZE 1/1000 SHDW FADE TITLE B A C K L I G H T F R O N T L I G H T SEPIA VCR CAMERA POWER OFF POWER (VCR/ OFF/CAMERA) Switch Thumb T rigger Power Indicator T ally Light 1 1 . S[...]

First-Time Oper ation 9 1/1000 AUT O MAN HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E S T O P P L A Y / P A U S E VCR VCR Button STOP Button (continued on next page) PLA Y/P A USE Button 13. Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder . The power indicator turn[...]

10 First-Time Oper ation 1/1000 AUT O MA N HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E AU T O MAN HAZE 1/1000 SHD W FADE TITLE B A C K L I G H T F R O N T L I G H T SEPIA S T O P P L A Y / P A U S E VCR 15. Review camcorder’ s operating controls. QUICK REC (Record) B[...]

First-Time Oper ation 11 PUSH P L A Y / P A U S E VCR SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER R/M QUICK REC EJECT OFF AUTO ON LIGHT FADE TITLE B A C K L I G H T F R O N T L I G H T AUT O MA N HAZE 1/1000 SHDW SEPIA 15. Review camcor der’ s operating controls. (continued) Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring PUSH Here to Close Cassette [...]

12 P ower Y our Camcorder Use the Adapter/Charger to P ower Y our Camcorder The adapter/charger a ttaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household po wer . The adapter/charger operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually an ywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the batt[...]

P ower Y our Camcorder 13 PUSH SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER R/M QUICK REC EJECT OFF AUTO ON LIGHT FADE TITLE B A C K L I G H T F R O N T L I G H T AUT O MA N HAZE 1/1000 SHDW SEPIA Use the Battery to Po wer Y our Camcorder The battery must be char ged as described on the next pag e before it can be used the first time. Initial char ging takes approxima[...]

14 P ower Y our Camcorder Caution : When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger , do not turn them upside down. The battery may fall of f and be damaged or cause injury . Charge the Battery If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger , remove it. 1. Align reference mark on battery with mark on adapter/charger . 2. Ho[...]

P ower Y our Camcorder 15 Battery Care and Storage • Recharging takes a pproximately 70 minutes for the FB1260 and 100 minutes for the BB700 depending on the battery’ s condition. • Refreshing takes approximately 3-1/2 hours for the FB1260 and 5-1/2 hours for the BB700 depending on the battery’ s condition. • After repeated charg ing and [...]

16 P ower Y our Camcorder Optional Car Cord Adapter The optional DCC08 car cord shown on page 70 allows you to power your camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car , truck, or R V . It conv erts 12-volts to a 6-v olt output. Note: Consult the installation and operating instructions enclosed with the DCC08 for complete operating instructi[...]

17 Date and T ime Display VCR CAMERA POWER OFF Install the Clock Lithium Cell The clock cell indicator flashes for a few seconds in the viewfinder when you turn on the camcorder if the cell is not installed or needs replacing. 1. Make sure camcorder is turned of f, and remove any power supply attached to the camcorder . 2. Press release tab of cloc[...]

18 Date and T ime Display Set the Date and Time Y ou must set the correct date and time before you can display and record it on your tapes. The clock cell m ust be installed as shown on the pr evious page before you can set the date. 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA , and make sure the AE dial is not set to AU T O . 2. Press the MENU dial in to di[...]

19 Date and T ime Display When YEAR starts flashing, rotate the MENU dial to select the year . When the correct year appears, press the MENU dial in to set the year . 6. Repeat step 5 to set the MONTH and DA Y . 7. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight TIME. YEAR MONTH DAY TIME EXIT 1998 NOV 18 DATE/TIME PM 12:00 8. Press the MENU dial in. When the hou[...]

20 Date and T ime Display 1/1000 AUT O MAN HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E Record the Date, Time, and Title Displays Y ou must install the clock cell and set the date and time ( as shown on the pr evious pages ) before the you can select and record the corre[...]

21 Date and T ime Display V iewf inder Displays Repeatedly Press D A TE/TIME Time Display AUTO DA TE Display Title Y ou Cr eated Date and Time Display Date Display AUTO DATE NOV 18.98 AM 10:25:00 No Display TAYLOR IS FOUR T o Record the Date, Time, Date and Time, AUTO DA TE, or Title Y ou Created 1. Make sure the camcorder is in record-pause. 2. Ma[...]

22 V ideocassettes Recording Time Cassette SP SLP TC-20 20 Min. 60 Min. TC-30 30 Min. 90 Min. TC-40 40 Min. 120 Min. Make sure you select good quality tapes for your camcorder . Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that hav e been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads, resulting in a sno wy picture or no picture at all during playback[...]

23 V ideocassettes Caution: Insert the cassette only one way with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out. The cassette should slide easily into the holder . Do not force the cassette. Cassette Care and Storage • When you are finished with a cassette, re wind it, remov e it from the camcorder , and label it. • Store cassettes ve[...]

24 Recording PUSH P L A Y / P A U S E VCR SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER R/M QUICK REC EJECT OFF AUTO ON LIGHT FADE TITLE B A C K L I G H T F R O N T L I G H T AUT O MA N HAZE 1/1000 SHDW SEPIA Time-Remaining Display The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape speed you select is displayed. Y ou must set the correct tape len[...]

25 Recording T30 30MIN SP 30MIN 29MIN 3MIN 2MIN (Flashing) 1MIN (Flashing) 0MIN (Flashing) TAPE END 5. Press the MENU dial to display the T APE LENGTH menu. T20 T30 T40 EXIT TAPE LENGTH 6. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the type of tape you are using. • Select T20 for a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time in SP . Time-Remaining Displa [...]

26 Recording • Fading in and out of scenes makes your videos appear more professional. • Learn to use the special production ef fects av aila ble with your camcorder to add variety to your recordings. • Be aware of video and audio back- grounds. Background details barely noticed while you are taping may show up as visual “clutter” on your[...]

27 Recording VCR CAMERA POWER OFF Eyepiece F ocus Control V iewfinder Adjust Viewf inder f or Con venient Viewing For convenient viewing, slide the viewfinder out from the camcorder and rotate it up and down. Eyepiece F ocus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your vision. If you wear eyeglasses, you prob[...]

28 Recording V ie wfinder Displays REC PA U S E SEPIA NOV 18.98 PM 8:30:03 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MW B AT AE Dial Special Effect Indicators • AU T O (Full Auto Mode) AUTO LOCK appears briefly when you select AU T O . • MAN (Manual Mode) AUTO RELEASE appears briefly when you select MAN. • SPORTS This indicator appears when you select to record fast-mo[...]

29 Recording • appears when you select :CLOUD to record outdoors on a cloudy day . • appears when you select :HALOGEN to record using halogen or tungsten lighting. • MWB appears when you select MWB to adjust the color temperatures. • Details ar e on pages 38-39. Status Displays • The REC indicator appears when the camcorder is recording. [...]

30 Recording Dew W arning ( ) The dew indicator appears when exces- sive moisture (condensation) has entered the camcorder . The camcorder will not operate when this indicator appears. Place the camcorder in a warm, dry area until this indicator disappears. V ie wfinder Displa ys (continued) Focus Indicators ( ) These indicators appear when you are[...]

31 Recording • appear when you hav e selected MAN in the FOCUS menu. • and flash while you adjust manual focus and and flash when you cannot adjust the focus any far ther . • Details ar e on pag es 36-37. Lithium Cell ( ) • This indicator appears for a few seconds when you turn on the cam- corder and the clock cell is missing or needs to be[...]

32 Recording 1/1000 AUT O MAN HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E AU T O MAN HAZE 1/1000 SHDW FADE TITLE B A C K L I G H T F R O N T L I G H T SEPIA S T O P P L A Y / P A U S E VCR AE Dial VCR Button T ally Light Microphone PLA Y/P A USE Button Full A uto Mode T[...]

33 Recording Quick Review F eature Press and release VCR when the camcorder is in record-pause to review the last fe w seconds of a recording. The PO WER switc h must be set to CAMERA . The camcorder plays back the last few seconds of the recording, returns the tape to its previous position, and returns to record-pause. Camera Edit F eature The cam[...]

34 Recording 1/1000 AUT O MAN HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In) Zooming Y ou can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by pressing the zoom buttons on the camcorder . The camcorder automaticall y focuses when you[...]

35 Recording FAST SLOW EXIT ZOOM SPEED 3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight ZOOM SPEED . 4. Press the MENU dial in to display the ZOOM SPEED menu. Zooming (continued) T o T urn T ele Macr o Zooming ON or OFF 1. Make sure the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and the AE dial is not set to AU T O . 2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in th[...]

36 Recording F ocusing The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under normal conditions. Y ou might need to focus manually under certain conditions. A uto Focus During auto focus the camcorder focuses on the object located in the center area of the vie wfinder . • Set the AE dial to AU T O to turn on the auto focus feature. No focus indicator ap[...]

37 Recording 4. Press the MENU dial in to display the FOCUS menu. AUTO MANU EXIT FOCUS 5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dial in. appears in the viewf inder . The focus is locked at this point. 6. Adjust the focus for a subject nearer or farther aw ay . • Rotate the MENU dial up to focus on a subject farther aw ay .[...]

38 Recording White Balance Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about. This is ac hiev ed by adjusting the way the camcorder “sees” and records the light source in the scene you record. Y our camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance . Y ou might want to adjust white balance manually under certain conditions, such as[...]

39 Recording 3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight M.W .B. and press the dial in to display the M.W .B. menu . AUTO :FINE :CLOUD :HALOGEN MWB EXIT M.W.B. 4. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the white balance you want to use. • No indicator appears when you select AU TO white balance. • Select :FINE when recording outdoors on a sunny day . • S[...]

40 Recording Exposure Contr ol The camcorder controls the iris for you when the AE dial is set to AU TO . The camcorder adjusts brightness automatically under normal condi- tions. Y ou might need to adjust brightness manually when the back- ground is too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject. Manual Exposure Y ou may need to adjust expo[...]

41 Recording Conditions Requiring Manual Exposur e Exposure Contr ol ( continued) 2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder . MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE/TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. ZOOM SPEED NEXT AUTO AUTO NOV 18.98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST MENU 3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight EXPOSURE and press the dial in to dis[...]

42 Recording 1/1000 AUT O MAN HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E F ADE Button Fade In or Out Y ou can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade in and out of scenes. The picture g radually appears or disappears. The speed of the fade is controll[...]

43 Recording AE Dial The AE dial lets you select one of se veral dif ferent ef fects. T urn the dial to select the ef fect you want. The name and indicator for the eff ect appears briefly and then the indicator remains. There are no indicators for AU T O or MAN . Set the AE dial to MAN for normal recording. AE Dial Places camcorder in full auto mod[...]

44 Recording 1/1000 AUT O MAN HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E AUT O MAN HAZE 1/1000 SHDW FADE TITLE B A C K L I G H T F R O N T L I G H T SEPIA Front Light and Bac k Light The camcorder adjusts the light automatically under normal conditions. Y ou might need[...]

45 Recording T r a vel T ips • Write down your camcor der’ s serial number and keep it separate from the camcorder when traveling. If your camcorder is lost or stolen, you will be able to identify it. • Use extra care to avoid damage to your camcorder and accessories when operating them at a beach or pool. Spray , sand, and dust should be avo[...]

46 Recording 1/1000 AUT O MAN HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E Record a Preset Title or Title Y ou Create 1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set to AU T O . 2. Repeatedly press TITLE to select one of the preset titles or the[...]

47 Recording where you want the character to appear . 6. When the box is highlighted, rotate the MENU dial to select a character . Press the MENU dial in to place the character in your title. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you complete your title. Note: T o erase a pre vious title, rotate the MENU dial to highlight CLEAR, and press the MENU dial in [...]

48 Recording 1/1000 AUT O MA N HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E Self-T imer Recording Y ou can set the self-timer to delay recording so you can be in the scene when recording begins. T o Set the Self T imer 1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and [...]

49 Recording 6. Press the MENU dial twice to exit the menu. 7. and the amount of delayed recording time appear in the viewf inder . 15S 8. Press the thumb trigger to start recording. Note : The tally light f lashes. About f iv e seconds before recording begins, the tally light starts flashing faster . When the camcorder starts recording, the tally [...]

50 Recording T o Record Using Animation 1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set to AU TO . 2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP . SP appears in the vie wfinder . Animation Recording Y ou can produce an illusion of mov ement for an otherwise stationary scene or object by shooting a series of pictures of slightly di[...]

51 Recording • Select OFF if you do not want to record for a selected amount of time. 7. Press the MENU dial twice to exit the menu. 8. and the amount of recording time appear in the viewf inder . 5S 9. Press the thumb trigger to start recording. Note : The recording stops automatically after the selected period of recording time. Y ou might want[...]

52 Recording T o Record Using T ime Lapse 1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set to AU TO . 2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP . SP appears in the vie wfinder . 3. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewf inder . MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE/TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. ZOOM SPEED NEXT[...]

53 Recording 6. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired time between recordings ( 15S, 30S, 1 MIN, or 5 MIN ). • Select 15S to delay the recording for 15 seconds. • Select 30S to delay the recording for 30 seconds. • Select 1MIN to delay the recording for one minute. • Select 5MIN to delay the recording for five minutes. • Select OF[...]

54 Recording T o T urn the T ally Light On or Off 1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set to AU TO . 2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewf inder . MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE/TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. ZOOM SPEED NEXT AUTO AUTO NOV 18.98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST MENU 3. Rotate the MENU d[...]

55 Recording T o T urn the Demo Mode On 1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set to AU TO . 2. If a cassette is inserted, remove the safety tab or set it to REC OFF . 3. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewf inder . MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE/TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. ZOOM SPEED NEX[...]

56 Recording VCR CAMERA POWER OFF T o Select a JLIP ID NO. 1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set to AU T O . 2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder . MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE/TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. ZOOM SPEED NEXT AUTO AUTO NOV 18.98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST MENU 3. Rotate t[...]

57 Recording Attach the Shoulder Strap The camcorder’ s shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorder from your shoulder and – when you are ready to shoot – bring the camcorder to shooting position in one quick movement. T o Attach the Shoulder Strap 1. If the strap keeper is over a double section of the strap, slide the strap kee[...]

58 Recording PUSH P L A Y / P A U S E VCR SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER R/M QUICK REC EJECT OFF AUTO ON LIGHT FADE TITLE B A C K L I G H T F R O N T L I G H T AUT O MA N HAZE 1/1000 SHDW SEPIA 1/1000 AUT O MAN HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E Model CC6271 Only: Bu[...]

59 Recording Model CC6271 Only: Built-In Color Enhancement Light (continued) Replace the Bulb Assembly Carefully follow the instr uctions below . Cautions The video light and bulb need to cool for approximately 30 minutes after the camcorder has been used before the bulb assembly is replaced. Do not touch the light bulb with your fingers. If the bu[...]

60 Playback 1/1000 AUT O MAN HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E S T O P P L A Y / P A U S E VCR EJECT Switch STOP Button V iewfinder Eyepiece F ocus Control PLA Y/P A USE Button Use the V iewfinder f or Playback Y ou can see tapes using the vie wfinder . There [...]

61 Playback 1/1000 AUT O MAN HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E • T ur n the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision. 5. Press the PLA Y/P A USE b utton to begin playback. • If necessary , adjust tracking. During playbac[...]

62 Playback 1/1000 AUT O MAN HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E S T O P P L A Y / P A U S E VCR Caution: Pause is designed for momentary interruptions and should not be used for an extended period of time. If the camcorder remains in pause for more than fi ve m[...]

63 Playback 1/1000 AUT O MAN HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E S T O P P L A Y / P A U S E VCR STOP Button PLA Y/P A USE Button VCR Button VCR Button Playback F eatures (continued) Time Counter The time-counter display sho ws the actual time elapsed when playi[...]

64 Playback Use the Cassette Adapter The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette, b ut records in standard VHS format. The cassette adapter allo ws you to play your VHS-C cassettes in a VCR just like other standard VHS cassettes. Insert the VHS-C cassette into the cassette adapter . Insert the cassette adapter into the VHS VCR like a normal VHS cass[...]

65 Playback Caution: If the load detector is still extending from the side of the cassette adapter after you hav e attempted to load the cassette, loading is not complete. T ry to load the cassette again. Attempting to insert the cassette adapter into a VCR with the load detector extending may cause damage to the adapter and/or VCR. 4. Gently close[...]

66 Playback Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs T o connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with audio/video inputs, you need an optional audio/video cable, such as VH83 shown on page 72 . If your TV is already connected to a VCR, attac h the camcorder to the VCR and w atch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV . [...]

67 Playback Playback Operation and How to Copy T apes on the VCR 1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV : T urn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel. B. Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV : T ur n on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If your VCR does not hav e a “line” or “camera m[...]

68 Playback Playback on a TV Without A udio/V ideo Inputs T o connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you need an optional 1CV A147C RF output adapter and an optional coaxial RF cable, such as VH82 or VH90 shown on page 72. If your TV has audio and video inputs (or is connected to a VCR), r efer to pages 66-67 . Installation 1. D[...]

69 Playback Playback Operation 1. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to channel 3 or 4. 2. T urn on the TV , and tune it to the same channel you selected with the RF output adapter’ s CH3/CH4 switch. 3. Place adapter’ s VCR/TV switch in VCR. 4. Set POWER switch to VCR . Power indicator lights. 5. Press PLA Y/P A USE on the camcorde[...]

70 Optional Accessories W e in vite y ou to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creati vity and adding to the fun of using your compact VHS camcorder . The follo wing pages ha ve a selection of accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound e v en better . These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and [...]

71 Optional Accessories Cautions: Before using a tripod, make sure it is stable enough to hold the camcorder without falling ov er . Do not transport the camcorder attached to the tripod. When attaching your camcorder to a tripod, be careful not to force the tripod screw into the camcorder’ s tripod mounting hole. The tripod screw should not prot[...]

72 Optional Accessories VH54 Cable T ransformer 1CV A147C RF Output Ada pter This RF output adapter is used with a coaxial RF cable, such as VH82 or VH90, to connect your camcorder to a standard TV (one without audio/video inputs) for playback. If your antenna cable is the flat twin-lead type attached by two scre ws, you need a 300-to-75 ohm transf[...]

73 Accessory Order F orm Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6151/CC6251/CC6271 Description Part No. Price Qty . T otal Super Lightweight T ripod AC088 $ 39.95 Soft Camcorder Case AC201A $ 39.95 Shoulder Strap ACS091 $ 12.95 Y -Adapter AH25 $ 2.95 A C Battery Char ger CPS91 $ 59.95 Car Cord Adapter DCC08 $ 89.95 Rechargeab le Battery (Extended) FB120 [...]

74 Accessory Order F orm ® r r s TM Charge your order on your VISA,MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Expiration date: Expiration date: Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGN[...]

75 Accessory Order F orm T o order accessories, contact y our local Dealer . If a dealer is not nearby , you can also follo w the directions below to order by telephone or direct-by-mail. United States and Canada Orders T o place your order by phone, ha ve your V isa, MasterCard, or Discover card ready and call the toll-free number listed belo w be[...]

76 T r ouble Checks T roubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by fir st checking a few basic remedies. Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center , look belo w for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simp[...]

77 T roub le Checks T rouble Checks and Adjustments T ape stops during rewind or fast forward Camcorder remains in pause mode Dew indicator flashes in viewfinder Poor auto-focus operation V iewf inder displays are out of focus Picture is too dark or subject too dark • Time-counter memory might be on. Whene v er an “ M ” appears with the time-[...]

78 T r ouble Checks Sound is too low or distorted Picture recorded with special ef fect Colors do not look natural on recording T itle recorded on tape Date and/or time are recorded on tape Date and/or time are incorrect Cannot set REC or INT . TIME for animation or time- lapse recording T ally light does not light during recording V ertical white [...]

79 T roub le Checks T rouble Checks and Adjustments Model CC6271: light turns on and of f Streaks in picture during playback or play-pause Bright, crystal- shaped spots in viewfinder Colored bright spots appear in viewfinder Recharg eable battery runs down sooner than expected • Lighting condition changes frequently . Set LIGHT A UTO•OFF•ON l[...]

80 Car e and Maintenance 1/1000 AUTO MAN HAZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G H T B A C K L I G H T FADE TITLE SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE P A L Y / P A U S E Clean the Camcorder T o clean the camcorder’ s exterior , remove any po wer source connected to the camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth. Caution: Use of strong cleani[...]

81 Car e and Maintenance Proper Car e and Storage • K eep 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 [...]

Specif ications 82 Inf ormation to User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fr[...]

83 Customer Assistance and Service Y ou can reach Thomson at the follo wing number: 800-283-6503 (T oll free inside U.S.A.) Our toll-free Camcorder number operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST Monday – Friday for U.S. customers only Thomson provides a toll-free telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your camcorder . M[...]

84 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For ho w long after your pur chase: • 90 days for labor charg es. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: During [...]

85 Limited W arranty • Evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to verify your unit’ s warranty eligibility . • A brief note describing your camcorder’ s pr oblem. • Y our name, address and phone number . Return transportation, storage, handling, and insurance costs are your sole responsibility . W e accept no liability in case [...]

86 Index 1 S 1/1000 indicator 28, 43 A Accessories included 3 optional 70 order form 73 Accessory order form 73 Adapter/charger charging battery 14 using 4, 12 AE dial 7, 8, 10, 18, 20, 21, 24, 32, 34, 35, 36, 38, 40, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54, 55, 56 indicators 28, 43 features 43 Animation indicator 31, 51 Animation recording 50 Assistance 1,[...]

87 Index D Date and time displays setting 18 Date, time, and title displays recording 20 D A TE/TIME button 10, 20, 21, 29, 47 D A TE/TIME menu 18 DC cable 12, 13, 14, 16 DC in jack 4, 12 Demo mode 55 DEMO MODE menu 55 Design specifications 82 Dew warning 30, 77 Displays, status 29 E EJECT button 5, 11, 23, 60 Erase protection 22 Exposure control 4[...]

88 Index L Lens 10 Lens cover 4 LENS CO VER control 4, 11 LENS COVER indicator 31 Light, color enhancement (model CC6271) 58, 59 LIGHT OFF•A UTO•ON switch (model CC6271) 11, 58 Limited warranty 84 Lithium cell inserting and removing 17 Lithium cell indicator 17, 31 Low-contrast indicator 36 M M.W .B. menu 39 Main MENU 18, 24, 29, 35, 36, 38, 41[...]

89 Index RF output adapter , optional 68 S Safety information i Safety precautions, battery 13 Safety tab 22 SD:SHADOW indicator 28, 43 Second MENU 47, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Self timer 48, 49 Self timer indicator 31, 49 SEPIA indicator 28, 43 Setting tape length 7 Shoulder strap, attach 57 Shoulder strap attachment rings 11, 57 Shutter speed i[...]

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