RCA CC6151 - VHS-C Camcorder, CC6251, CC6271 User Manual

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Important. Safety Information

Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose

camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions

accompanying the product.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Cautions

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to

wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectdques, introduire la lame

la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond.

To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recom-

mended by the manufacturer for this camcorder. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and retum it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service and attach it here. Record the serial number and model

numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder.

Model No: CC6151 or CC6251 or CC6271

SerialNo:_,, ' :

Purchase Date-_ _ - , :

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Purchased From: ;

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We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty ........... 800-283-6503 (pages 84-85)

Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 (page 83)

Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 70-75)

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

• Quick Record Feature ................... 33

• Quick Review Feature ................... 33

• Tally Light ..................................... 33

• Camera Edit Feature ..................... 33

• Flying Erase Head ......................... 33

• Auto Head Cleaner ........................ 33

• Zooming

• Use the Zoom Buttons ......... 34-35

• Tele Macro Zooming ................ 35

• Focusing

• Auto Focus ................................ 36

• Manual Focus ...................... 36-37

• White Balance .......................... 38-39

• Exposure Control ..................... 40-41

• Fade In and Out ............................. 42

• AE Dial .......................................... 43

• Front Light and Back Light ........... 44

• Travel Tips .................................... 45

• Titles

• Record a Preset Title or

Title You Create .................... 46

• Create Your Own Title .............. 47

• Self-Timer Recording ............... 48-49

• Animation Recording ............... 50-51

• Time-Lapse Recording ............. 52-53

• Tally Light (Turn On or Off) .... ,.... 54

• Demo Mode .................................. 55

• JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Identification

Number ..................................... 56

• Attach the Shoulder Strap ............. 57

• Model CC6271 Only: Built-In Color

Enhancement Light ............. 58-59

Playback

• Use the Viewfinder for

Playback .............................. 60-61

• Tracking ........................................ 61

• Playback Features

• Position the Tape ...................... 62

• Visual Search ............................ 62

• Stop-Action Pause .................... 62

• Time Counter ............................ 63

• Memory-Stop Feature ........... 63

• Use the Cassette Adapter ......... 64-65

• Playback on TV (or VCR)

with Audio/Video Inputs ..... 66-67

• Playback on a TV Without

Audio/Video Inputs ............. 68-69

Optional Accessories ................... 70-75

• Accessory Order Form ............. 73-75

Trouble Checks ........................... 76-79

Care and Maintenance

• Clean the Camcorder ..................... 80

• Clean the Camcorder's Lens ......... 80

• Clean the Camcorder's

Viewfinder ................................. 80

• Proper Care and Storage ............... 81

• Things to Avoid ............................. 81

Specifications .................................... 82

Information to User ......................... 82

Customer Assistance ........................ 83

Limited Warranty ....................... 84-85

Index ...................................... ,..... 86-89

Thissectiondescribesthestepsnecessaryto setupyourcamcorderto record. Referto theothersectionsfor detailedoperationandfeatureoptions.

Assistance

The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter.

Camcorder Exchange Warranty ............... 800-283-6503

Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900

Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376

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 below are packed with your camcorder. If any

are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

Model CC6151 or CC6251 or Rechargeable Battery

CC6271 Camcorder* Part No FB1260

(*Your camcorder may appear slightly or BB700

different than the one shown.)

Shoulder Strap

Part No. ACS091

AC Adapter/Charger and DC Cable

Clock Cell 3-Volt Micro Lithium Cell - such as CR2025 - available from most local

drug stores and camera shops. Use of other cells present a risk of fire or

explosion.

.......................................................................................................Cassette Adapter

Part No. VCAll5A

Part No. 241017 Part No. 233087

4+ "{1

Cassette Adapter Battery

(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)

(continued on next page)

Attach the adapter/charger.

ToAC 100-240, 50/60 Hz

Adapter/

Charger

PUT

Jack

Cable

_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. ___

_d LENS

Cover

Control

Handstrap

strap Velcro

trip (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. •

5. Insert a tape. EJECT Button

PUSH Here to

Close Cassette Compartment

• Slide the EJECT button up. The cassette holder opens

automatically.

• Turn the tape wheel on the

cassette to remove any slack from the tape.

j Tape Wheel

I ! TapeWindow

• Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out.

• Press on the area labeled PUSH until the cassette holder locks into place.

6. Set POWER (CAMERA/OFF/VCR) switch to CAMERA. _ _ ___

• Switch and

Indicator

• The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record-pause. =- PAUSE--: appears in the

viewfinder when the"camcorder is in record-pause.

• The position of this switch tells

the camcorder whether you want

, to record (CAMERA), turn the

power off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR).

The camcorder automatically turns off if it remains in record-pause for five minutes. Set POWER

switch to OFF and then back to

CAMERA. ,

(continued on next page)

SP/SLP

Button

Eyepiece

Electronic Focus Viewfinder Control

7. Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control. __

You can see what you record in the viewf'mder.

• Adjust the viewf'mder for a

comfortable viewing position.

• Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder

for your vision.

8. Select a recording speed. __

Select SP or SLP recording speed. Press and hold the SP/SLP button to

select a recording speed. The tape speed you select (SP or SLP) appears

in the viewfinder.

• SP-' Standard play provides the

best picture, but the shortest

recording time (20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).

SLP - Extended play provides three times the recording time as

SP (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape). SLP has slightly more picture noise in normal playback.

4ENU 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.

Power Indicator

Thumb POWER (VCR/ Trigger OFFICAMERA)

Switch

Tally

Light AE Dial

This places the camcorder in the

AUTO mode.

In the AUTO mode, the focus, exposure, and white balance are automatically controlled by the

camcorder.

• Many of the special effects do not operate in the AUTO mode.

• Details on page 32.

11. Start and stop recording.

Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording. _, appears in

the viewf'mder, and the tally light lights while the camcorder is recording.

Press and release the thumb trigger

again to stop recording. The

camcorder is now in the record- pause mode. - PAUSE_= appears in

the viewfinder.

(continued on next page)

VCR • •

Button

STOP

Button

12.

Play back what you have 13.

recorded.

• Set the POWER switch to VCR.

• Press VCR • • to rewind the tape.

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back 14.

the tape.

• Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape.

• Details on viewfinder playback are

on pages 60-61.

Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the

camcorder.

The power indicator turns off.

Close the lens cover.

(continued on next page)

15. Review camcorder's operating controls.

ii_/I I Button

VCR 4,

Button

QUICK REC

(Record)" Button

DATE/TIME Button

(Also COUNTER R/M Button)

SP/SLP Button

Model CC6271

Only: Color

Enhancement

Light

-- VCR ,,

Button

Lens

Tall'

Light

Microphone

FADE TITLE€

CKLI

AE Dial

_:: _ _ , _ _:_:_:_ _ , -,4: _ .......... .....

15. Review camcorder's operating controls. (continued)

Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring

EJECT Button

PUSH Here to

Close Cassette MENU Compartment Dial

Model CC6271 Only: LIGHT OFF.A UTO.ON Switch

Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring

BATT. (Battery) RELEASE Button

Models CC6251 and CC6271 Only

B (Bright) and C (Color) Controls (See Trouble Checks for

Details)

Focus Control

Power Zoom Buttons

LENS

Control

Clock Cell Battery Compartment

Attach Rechargeable Battery Here

Attach Adapter/ Charger's DC

Cord Here

JLIP Connector

(Located Under Small Cover)

AUDIO (MONO), RF DC, and

VIDEO OUT Jacks

(Located Under Small Cover)

Handstrap

Indicator

POWER (VCR/OFF/

CAMERA) Switch

Thumb Trigger

Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder

The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery.

To AC 100-240, 50/60 Hz

,19(7OUT

Jack

Adapter/

Charger

Cable

DC In Jack

Attach Adapter/Charger

1. Connect one end of the DC cable to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/ charger.

2. Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camc0rder as

shown above_

Plug the adapter/charger's plug into the nearest AC outlet (100-240V,

50/60Hz).

Remove Adapter/Charger

1. Unplug the adapter/charger from the

wall outlet.

2. Remove the DC cable from the adapter/charger and camcorder.

Using an Optional Plug Adapter

An optional plug adapter might be required in some countries.

Optional AC / AC 100-240V

Adapter

1. Plug the adapter/charger's plug into

the AC plug adapter. •

2. Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC

_ outlet.

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the first time. Initial charging takes approximately 70 minutes for the FB 1260 (100 minutes for the BB700). When fully charged, the FB 1260 supplies approximately 50-55 minutes (BB700 approximately 75-85 minutes) of operating time - depending on how much you use the light, zoom, and pause. Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks. Note: Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery to help remind yourself to charge the battery. It has no other purpose.

Marker

Switch

BATT. RELEASE

Button

Attach the Charged Battery

If the DC cable is attached to the camcorder, remove it before attaching

the battery. Also, install the lithium clock cell before attaching the battery.

Details are on page 17.

1. Hook the top end of the battery to the back of the camcorder as shown

above.

2. Press the battery down until it locks

into place.

3. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The power indicator lights.

Remove the Battery

Slide and hold the BATT. RELEASE

button to the right while removing the

battery.

ATTENTION: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Consumer Electronics product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the, United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATI'ERY for information or

_ontact your local recycling center.

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)

CHG

(Charge) Im

REFRESH

• Indicator

Hold Battery Flush and Slide

Marks I

To AC Wall Outlet 100- 240 Volts, 50/60 Hz.

Adapter/Charger

Button

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. Hold the battery flush against the adapter/charger and slide it in the

direction of the arrow.

3. Plug adapter/charger into nearest AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).

4. If the battery is properiy connected, the CHG indicator flashes.

Note: If you try to charge a battery that has not been charged for a long period of time, it may take a few minutes for the

CHG indicator to flash.

5. After the battery is charged, the CHG

indicator stops flashing and lights.

6. Remove the charged battery by sliding

it off the adapter/charger.

7_ Attach the charged battery to the

oamcorder.

Use the REFRESH Button

The battery provides increased operation time if you "refresh" it after five chargings. The refresh feature "refreshes" the battery by completely discharging it.

1. Attach battery to adapter/charger.

2. Press REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator lights and the battery

begins discharging.

3. When discharging is completed, the REFRESH indicator turns off, and the CHG indicator flashes. The

battery now charges.

4. After the battery is charged, the

CHG (charge) indicator stops

flashing and lights.

5. Remove the battery from the

adapter/charger.

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)

Battery Level Indicator

The battery level indicator appears in the

viewf'mder and shows you the amount of

power in the rechargeable battery.

• When the battery power is almost

gone, _:_" flashes in the viewfinder.

,,\

The camcorder turns off automatically after a few seconds. Set the POWER

switch to OFF to turn off the cam-

corder before replacing the battery.

The battery level indicator is not recorded on the tape.

mmml

• When _ appears, the battery is fully charged.

• As the power is used _ and

appear.

Battery Care and Storage --_-

Recharging takes approximately 70 minutes for the FB 1260 and 100

minutes for the BB700 depending on the battery's condition.

Refreshing takes approximately 3-1/2 hours for the FB 1260 and 5-1/2 hours

for the BB700 depending on the battery's condition.

After repeated charging and use,

operation time gradually decreases.

When Operation time is too short to be

useful, it is time to replace the battery.

• If the battery discharging must be stopped in the middle, remove the

battery from the adapter/charger before Unpluggingit from the°AC outlet.

• If the battery pack become too hot,

remove it from the charger and let it

cool down. Let a hot battery cool down before

attaching it to the AC adapter/charger.

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 RV. It converts

12-volts to a 6-volt output.

Note: Consult the installation and operating instructions enclosed with the DCC08 for

complete operating instructions.

Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter __,____!!

Cigarette

Lighter Socket

Power

POWER Connector

Indicator

Optional DCC08 Car

Cord Adapter

1. Set the POWER switch to OFF to tum

off the camcorder., The power ....

indicator on the camcorder turns off. If the battery or DC cable is attached

to the camcorder, remove it.

3. Hold the top of the power connector flush against the camcorder, and press

•the bottom of the power connector down until it locks into place.

4. Take the vehicle's cigarette lighter out of the socket.

5. Insert the car cord's cigarette lighter plug into the, vehicle's cigarette lighter

socket. The power indicator on the car

cord adapte r lights.

6. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to

turn on the camcorder. The power indicator on the camcorder lights.

Install the Clock Lithium Cell

The clock cell indicator t_ flashes for a few seconds in the viewfinder when you turn on the camcorder if the cell is not installed or needs replacing.

Insert Object Here to Remove Cell

Clock Cell (+ Side Facing Out)

Clock Cell

Compartmen!

Make sure camcorder is turned off, and remove any power supply

attached to the camcorder.

2. Press release tab of clock cell compartment cover and open the

compartment.

3. Insert the clock cell with the "+"

terminal facing out, and press it in.

4. Close the compartment cover. It clicks into place.

To Remove Lithium Cell

To remove battery, insert a pointed nonmetallic object between battery and compartment and lift.

:, _ -t

Set the Date and Time

You must set the correct date and time before you can display and record it on your tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on the previous

page before "you can set the date.

MENU Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

1. Set thePOWER switch to CAMERA, and make sure the AE dial is not set to

AUTO.

2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.

)'MENU END

EXPOSURE

DATErnME JAN 1.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30

M,W.B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST

),NEXT

3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

DATE/TIME.

),MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO

JAN 1.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30

M.W.B. AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

)'NEXT

4. Press the MENU dial to display the

DATE/TIME menu.

DATE/TIME

MONTH j_9_ DAY 1

TIME PM 12.-00

EXIT •

5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight YEAR. Press the MENU dial in.

Set the Date and Time (continued)

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. Repeat step 5 to set the MONTH and

DAY.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight TIME.

DATE/TIME

YEAR 1998 MONTH NOV DAY 18

_!i PM 12:00

EXIT

8. Press the MENU dial in. When the

hour starts flashing, rotate the MENU dial to set the hour including AM

or PM.

9. Press the MENU dial in. When the hour stops flashing and the minutes

start flashing, rotate the MENU dial to set the minutes.

DATE/TIME

YEAR 1998 MONTH NOV DAY 18 TIME AM 8:00

11. Press the MENU dial in. The main MENU appears with MENU END

highlighted.

FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO

DATE/TIME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH 1"30

M.W.B. AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

1_NEXT

12. Press the MENU dial in again to remove the main MENU from the viewfinder.

10. Press the MENU dial in. When none of the settings are flashing, rotate the

MENU dial to highlight EX/T.

Notes: If you decide to return the date and time tO the

previous settings while the DATEITIME menu is displayed, rotate the MENU dial to highlight EXIT, and press. Press the MENU dial again

to remove the main MENU from the viewfinder.

To display and record the date and/or time, see

the following pages.

Record the Date, Time, and Title Displays

You must install the clock cell and set the date and time (as shown on the previous

pages) before the you can select and record the correct date and time. You must

create your title (as described on pages 46-47) before you can select and record it.

DATEITIME

Button

-- AE Dial

Select Date, Time, Date and Time, AUTO DATE, or Title You

Created to Record On Your Tape

1. Attach a power supply and set

POWER switch to CAMERA. The

power indicator lights.

2. Make sure the AE dial is not set to

AUTO to select any mode except AUTO DATE.

Note: AUTO DATE is selected when the

AE dial is set toAUTO.

Repeatedly press the DATE/TIME

button until the display you want to record appears in the viewfinder.

Select date, time, date and time,

AUTO DATE, or the title you created.

• Date Display: The date is dis-

played and recorded.

• Time: The time is displayed and recorded.

Date and Time Display: The

date and time are displayed and recorded.

AUTO DATE: The date is auto-

matically recorded for approxi- mately five seconds and then AUTO DATE is displayed whenever:

• The date has been set or changed.

• This display mode has just been selected.

• The tape has been changed or the tape compartment opened.

Title: The title you have created is

displayed and recorded. No display appears if a title has not been created.

No Display: No display is dis-

played or recorded.

Record the Date, Time, and Title Displays (continued)

NOV 18.98 AM 10:25:00

To Record the Date, Time, Date and Time, AUTO DATE,

or Title You Created

1. Make sure the camcorder is in record-pause.

2. Make sure the AE dial is not set to

AUTO unless you want to record

AUTO DATE.

3. Repeatedly press DATE/TIME to ._display th_ date, time, date and time,_.

AUTO DATE, or title you created.

Begin recording. To remove the display, press DATE/

TIME until no display appears in the viewfinder.

Note: If you do not want to record ad:_te or time, press DATE/TIME to select the date and time off mode before you begin recording.' ' No display appears in the viewfinder., _

Make sure you select good quality tapes for your camcorder. Use of poor quality tapes

or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads, resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Because there is no control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance.

The automatic head-cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or cleaning by a Service Center. This system is activated whenever you insert or remove

a cassette.

Erase Protection - Safety Tab You can use your videocassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording,

just record over it.

Safety

Tab

A. Remove

safety tab or

slide tab to

REC OFF.

B. Cover hole

with vinyl tape or slide tab to REC ON to

record over tape.

Recording and Playback Speeds and Times ....-.......--.-......--....-........--................-.............._................-.-........_

The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed (SP) or extended play (SLP). Select the recording speed by pressing and holding the SP/SLP button.

The selected speed is displayed in the viewf'mder. Listed below are the maximum SP and SLP recording times for popular VHS-C cassettes.

SP - Standard play provides the best picture (less picture noise), but the shortest recording time (20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).

SLP - Extended play provides three times the recording time as SP (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape). SLP has slightly more picture noise than SP in normal playback. This might not be noticeable.

Cassette

TC-20

TC-30 TC -40

Recording Time

SP 20 Min. 30 Min. 40 Min.

SLP 60 Min. 90 Min.

•120 Min.

Insert and Remove Cassettes

SP/SLP Button

EJECT Button

Ta e Wheel

Push Here to

Close Cassette Compartment

"Tape Window

Before inserting a cassette, turn the tape

wheel on the side of the cassette in the direction shown to remove any slack in the tape.

1. Press EJECT. The cassette holder opens automatically.

2. _Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing:up and tape window facing out.

3. Press on the area labeled PUSH until the cassette holder locks into place.

Cassette Care and Storage

• When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it, remove it from the camcorder, and label it.

• Store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room

temperatures. Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes in a car or

outdoors for an extended period. Excessive heat or cold might damage

your cassettes.

• Keep the cassette away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors anU other devices.

Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment. All dust is abrasive and causes excessive wear on the tape and the camcorder's recording or playback heads.

Do not use cassettes with damaged or spliced tape. Do not use acassette if it has been

damaged or exposed to moisture. The

tape might j_'and/or damage your camcorder. 3-_"

Time-Remaining Display

The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape

speed you select is displayed. You must set the correct tape length in the TAPE LENGTH feature of the main MENU before the camcorder can

correctly calculate time remaining.

/ SPISLP

Button

.,S

MENU Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

Select a Tape Length

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA,

and make sure the AE dial is not set to

AUTO.

2. Press the SPISLP button to select a tape speed.

3. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.

),MENU END

EXPOSURE AUTO DATE/TIME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30

M.W.B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST

)'NEXT

4. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight TAPE LENGTH.

)*MENU END FOCUS AUTO • EXPOSURE AUTO DATEfTIME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF

M.W.B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST

_NEXT

Time-Remaining Display (continued)

30MIN

29MIN

3MIN

2MIN

(Flashing)

1MIN

(Flashing)

OMIN

(Flashing)

30MIN T30-

SP _

TAPE END

Time-Remaining Display

in Viewfinder

-- Tape Length Indicator

"--Tape Speed

Indicator

Press the MENU dial to display the

TAPE LENGTH menu.

"!"30 T40

TAPE LENGTH

EXIT

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.

• Select T30 for a tape with 30

minutes recording time in SP.

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

7. Press the MENU dial twice to select

the speed and remove the MENU.

,The time-remaining display starts

flashing when the remaining tape time reaches two minutes.

TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end during recording or a cassette is loaded thats tape is already at its end.

Recording Tips

• Try to make sure indoor scenes are well-lit. This improves picture quality and color reproduction.

• Fading in and out of scenes makes

your videos appear more professional.

Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side-to-side while recording. A steady, gradual "pan" avoids blurring and "jitter".

Use the viewfinder to make sure the camcorder is level while recording so

that your scene isn't "tilted".

Do not bump or tap the camcorder's microphone while recording because this sound is recorded.

Learn to use the special production effects available 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 recording. Background noises (especially TV sets, radios, household appliances, traffic sounds, etc.) might detract from the sound you want

to record.

Include close-ups of individuals when taping family outings or group functions.

Avoid long "still" shots of landmarks and scenic attractions. Recordings are more interesting if they include people

and details. "Local color" gives travel

videos lasting appeal. Consider

recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point.

Use the Viewfinder to See What You Record

The camcorder's viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the

picture seen by the camcorder when recording.

Eyepiece Focus Control

Viewfinder

Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing _,_._,: .........

For convenient viewing, slide the viewfinder out from the camcorder and rotate it up and down.

Eyepiece Focus Control .....

The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your vision. If you wear eyeglasses, you probably can operate the camcorder

without them.

It is easiest to set the correct focus by focusing on one of the viewfinder's on-

screen displays. Look through the viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision.

The eyepiece focus control does not affect

the focus of the picture actually recorded by the camcorder.

Viewfinder Displays

[3 SEPIA

PAUSE

MWB

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

AE Dial Special Effect Indicators

• AUTO (Full Auto Mode)

AUTO LOCK appears briefly when you select AUTO.

• MAN (Manual Mode)

AUTO RELEASE appears briefly

when you select MAN.

• .'_ SPORTS This indicator appears when you

select ._ to record fast-moving action, such as sporting events.

• Q SEPIA

This indicator appears when you

select [_ to give your recordings a brown-tone like old photographs.

• [] FRONT LIT

This indicator appears when you

select [] to darken a subject that appears too bright because of front

lighting.

[] BACK LIT

This indicator appears when you select [] to make a subject appear

brighter that appears too dark because

of background lighting.

_1 S 1/1000

This indicator appears when you select 1/1000 to record fast-moving action.

• HZ: HAZE

This indicator appears when you select HAZE to soften the image and create a misty white look.

• SD:SHADOW

This indicator appears when you

select SHDW to darken the picture and reduce glare.

Viewfinder Displays (continued)

Battery Level Indicator ( _il )

• This indicator shows the amount of power left in the rechargeable battery.

• This indicator flashes when the battery is almost empty.

Cassette Warning

• The _ indicator flashes when the

POWER switch is set to CAMERA and there is no cassette in the camcorder.

• The _ indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and

the safety tab is set to REC OFF or removed from the cassette.

Date, Time, Date and Time, AUTO

DATE, or Title you Created

Press the DATE/TIME button to display the date, time, date and time, AUTO

DATE, or the title you created.

• These displays are recorded when they are displayed. If you do not want to record one of them, press DATE/TIME until no display appears.

• Details are on pages 20-21.

Preset Titles

Press the TITLE button to display and record one of the eight preset titles or the

title you created. Details are on page 46.

MWB (Manual White Balance

Indicators)

The indicator for the manual white balance selected in the MENU appears

here.

• -,0,- appearswhen you select-_@_-:FINE to record outdoors on a sunny day.

• -'_, appears when you select "_;,, :CLOUD to record outdoors on a

cloudy day.

• :,_x appears when you select

-_. :HALOGEN to record using

halogen or tungsten lighting.

• MWB appears when you select MWB

to adjust the color temperatures.

• Details are on pages 38-39. Status Displays

• The _, indicator appears when the camcorder is recording.

• The = PAUSE= indicator appears during record-pause.

• • appears when the camcorder plays back a tape.

• | | appears during play-pause.

• • • appears during fast forward.

• •• appears during rewind. (AT) Tracking Indicator

AT appears when the camcorder is

adjusting tracking automatically.

Zoom Indicator ( _ )

The zoom indicator appears here when

you use the zoom lever.

_i':" "'" " " "_ ":9 "-'. "' _ ..... :" • "" • ' _'_ _ ": _:_.!" _ ..... ." _ ....

Viewfinder Displays (continued)

5MIN -EFFECT

I-ff_iFADER

T30

M 0:00:00

LENS COVER

TAPE END

+03

Dew Warning (_) The dew indicator appear s 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.

Exposure Indicators (+03) This indicator appears when you are

adjusting brightness manually using the

EXPOSURE menu. Make sure the AE

dial is not set to AUTO.

• Details are on pages 40-41.

Fade Indicators (I_EFFECT and

[] FADER) The I>EFFECT and [] FADER indicators

briefly appear when you press the FADE

button to turn on fading. [] remains when fading is tumed on. Press FADE again to remove [] and turn off fading.

Focus Indicators ( _,4 •-*- ) These indicators appear when you are

adjusting focus manually using the FOCUS menu. Make sure the AE dial is

not set toAUTO.

• The focus indicators ( _A,I_ ) flash _

when the auto-focus system cannot

operate properly. , , , ,

Viewfinder Displays (continued)

• j, _o_appear when you have selected MAN in the FOCUS menu.

,ll xll

• ,,4, and ,_,. flash while you adjust

manual focus and "A"and ".riflash when you cannot adjust the focus

any farther.

• Details are on pages 36-37.

Lithium Cell ( d_ )

This indicator appears for a few

seconds when you turn on the cam- corder and the clock cell is missing or needs to be replaced.

• Details are on page 17.

Self-Timer, Animation, and Time- Lapse Indicators (41 1S and _..315S)

• The interval time selected for self-

timer or time-lapse recording ( _ 15S,

30S, 1M1N, or 5MIN) appears here. Details are on pages 48-49 and 52-53.

• The recording time selected for

animation or time-lapse recording (_ 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, or 5S) appears here.

• Details are on pages 50-51 and 52-53.

Tape Length (T30) The tape length (T20, T30, or T40)

selected in the main MENU appears here.

• Details are on pages 24-25.

Tape Speed Indicators (SP or SLP) The tape speed selected with the SPISLP

button appears here.

• Details are on pages 24-25.

Time Counter (M0:00:00)

• The time counter appears during

playback. It is not recorded.

• An "M" appears in front of the time counter when memory-stop is on.

• Details are on page 63.

Time-Remaining Display (5MIN) The approximate time remaining on the

tape is automatically displayed. The

correct tape length must be set in the TAPE LENGTH feature of the main MENU.

• Details are on pages 24-25. Warnings and Information

• LENS COVER briefly flashes to remind

you to open the lens cover. LENS COVER might flash when the

camcorder is used in dark areas -- even

if the lens cover is open.

• TAPE END appears when the end of

the tape is reached during recording or a cassette is inserted with its tape already at the end.

VCR • •

PLAY/PA USE

Button

VCR I_t, Button

QUICK REC Button

STOP Button

Tally

FADE TITLEc

Microphone

AE Dial

Full Auto Mode

The AE dial lets you select automatic or manual control of several features.

To Turn on the Full Auto Mode

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The power indicator lights and the

camcorder enters record-pause.

----PAUSE---- appears in the viewf'mder. Set the AE dial to AUTO.

Press the thumb trigger to start recording.

The camcorder automatically

controls focus, exposure, and white balance. :

The MENU dial will not operate. AUTO DATE is selected for the

date and time display.

To Turn Off the Full Auto Mode

1. Set the AE dial to MAN.

Quick Record Feature

The quick record feature allows you to

record for five seconds providing short scene transitions.

1. Set POWER switch to CAMERA.

2. Press QUICK REC to display _5S in the viewfinder.

3. Press the thumb trigger to start recording. The camcorder records for five seconds and enters record-pause.

To Turn Off the Quick Record Mode

1. Press the QUICK REC button to remove/Im5S from the viewfinder.

Camera Edit Feature

The camera edit feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in record-pause. Set POWER switch to

CAMERA.

• Press and hold VCR •• to visually search the recorded tape

in reverse.

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

Release the button to return the cam- corder to record-pause at that point on

the tape. Press the thumb trigger to start recording at this point.

Quick Review Feature

Press and release VCR • • when the camcorder is in record-pause to review the last few seconds of a recording. The

POWER switch 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.

Tally Light

The tally light lights when the camcorder is recording. The tally light flashes during

self-timer and time-lapse recording. The tally light must be set to ON in the

TALLY LAMP menu. See page 54 for details.

Flying Erase Head

A separate erase head is mounted on the spinning headwheel (hence the term "flying"). This allows you to make clean edits without the "glitches" or "rainbow noise" that might occur at the beginning

or the end of recordings.

Auto Head. Cleaner

The camcorder has an automatic head- cleaning system. Whenever you insert or remove a cassette, this system

is activated.

The head-cleaning system minimizes the

need for accessory cleaners or cleaning by a Service Center.

Zooming

You can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by pressing the zoom buttons on the camcorder. The camcorder automatically focuses when you zoom at most distances.

To record a close-up of a small subject closer than three feet. Turn on the TELE MACRO feature in the main MENU. You can record a small subject at a distance of approximately 23 inches.

Zoom Buttons (T and W)

Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

Use the Zoom Buttons (W and T)

To zoom in or out, press one of the

zoom buttons on the camcorder.

• To move the lens in the telephoto (close-up) direction, press T.

• To move the lens in the wide angle direction,press W.

• The zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder during zooming.

Use the ZOOM SPEED Menu

Select ZOOM FAST or ZOOM SLOW using the menus.

1. Make sure the POWER switch is set

to CAMERA and the AE dial is not set to AUTO.

2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU.

),MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO

DATE/'nME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30

M.W.e. ,Atp'q

,FAp'r

I_NEXT

Zooming (continued)

3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight ZOOM SPEED.

4. Press the MENU dial in to display the ZOOM SPEED menu.

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

EXIT

5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight FAST or SLOW, and press the dial in.

• Select FAST to zoom faster.

• Select SLOW to zoom slower.

6. Rotate the MENU dial to EXIT and press the MENU dial in twice to

remove the MENUS.

Notes: For fastest zooming, select FAST in the ZOOM SPEED menu and press the zoom button firmly.

For slowest zooming, select SLOW in the ZOOM SPEED menu and press the zoom button lightly.

Turn Tele Macro Zooming ON or OFF

Make sure the POWER switch is set to

CAMERA and the AE dial is not set to

AUTO.

Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.

_,MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO

DATE/TIME , NOV,18.98

TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST

_"NEXT

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

TELE MACRO. Press the MENU dial in to display the

TELE MACRO menu.

TELE MACRO

OFF

EXIT

5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight ON or OFF and press the dial in.

• Select ON if you want to record a small subject within approxi-

mately 23 inches.

• Select OFF for normal zooming.

6. Press the MENU dial twice to remove the MENU.

i.,.

Focusing

The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under normal conditions.

You might need to focus manually under certain conditions.

Zoom Buttons

(T and W)

Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

Auto Focus

During auto focus the camcorder focuses on the object located in the

center area of the viewfinder.

Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on

the auto focus feature. No focus

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

Notes: The low-contrast indicator (m & ) in the viewfinder indicates the auto-focus system might not operate correctly due to low illumina- tion, low or no contrast, repeated

patterns, or two subjects at different distances overlapping.

Use tele macro zooming when recording a subject close to the lens or the camcorder may

zoom out to focus. The lens must be clean for the cam-

corder to focus accurately.

Manual Focus

You might need to focus manually under

certain conditions.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO.

Press zoom button T to zoom in on the subject and center the subject in the

viewf'mder. Press the MENU dial in to display the

main MENU in the viewfinder.

P'MENU END

"A6TO

EXPOSURE AI_i"c)

DATE/TIME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M.W.B. . AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST

kNEXT

Focusing (continued)

4. Press the MENU dial in to display the

FOCUS menu.

FOCUS

AUTO

EXIT

5. Rotaie the MENU dial to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dial

in. Jt -*- appears in the

viewfinder. The focus is locked at this point.

6. Adjust the focus for a subject nearer or farther away.

• Rotate the MENU dial up to focus

on a subject farther away. "_

flashes while you are adjusting the focus and ",i°flashes when

you cannot adjust the focus any

more.

• Rotate the MENU dial up to focus

,w.

on a subject nearer. ,_, flashes while you are adjusting the focus and "_,flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more.

Press the MENU dial twice to remove the menus.

Notes: To return to auto focus, select AUTO in the FOCUS menu or set the AE

dial to AUTO.

Conditions Requiring Manual Focus ................. :......

When recording a subject through a window.

• When recording a subject having a

close foreground and a background that is far away.

• When recording in low-light situations.

• When recording two subjects at

different distances that overlap in the same scene.

• When the subject is not in the center of the scene.

• When recording a scene with fast motions, like a tennis swing.

White Balance

Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about. This is achieved by adjusting the way the camcorder "sees" and records the light source in the scene you record. Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance. You might want to adjust white balance manually under certain conditions, such as

recording an object with various shades of the same color or when recording a

predominantly red or brown object outdoors.

Zoom Buttons (T and W)

MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In)

Auto White Balance

Manual .White Balance

During auto white balance, the camcorder 1. adjusts the white balance.

• Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on the

automatic white balance feature. No 2. indicator appears in the viewfinder.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and make sure the AE dial is not set to

AUTO.

Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.

)'MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO

DATE/TIME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH ,T_ .

ZOOM SPEED

)'NEXT

White Balance (continued)

3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight M.W.B. and press the dial in to display

the M.W.B. menu.

M.W.B.

•;*:-:RNE

-'/- :CLOUD :HALOGEN

MWB

EXIT

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the white balance you want to use.

• No indicator appears when you select AUTO white balance.

• Select -;.0_-:FINE when recording

outdoors on a sunny day.

• Select -_/.. :CLOUD when record-

ing outdoors on a cloudy day.

• Select :,z_x,:HALOGEN when recording using halogen or tungsten lighting.

• Select MWB when shooting

subjects with different color

temperatures and adjust the white

balance as follows:

A. Point camcorder at a white, flat

object such as a piece of white paper.

B. While MWB is highlighted, press

and hold the MENU dial until

MWB starts flashing.

The MWB indicator flashes while the camcorder is adjusting white balance and stops flashing

when it is ready to record.

Note: To change the tint for special recording, substitute colored paper for

white. The white balance is adjusted based on the color.

Red paper - deeper green Blue paper - orange Yellow paper - deeper purple

Press the MENU dial twice to select a white balance and remove the menus.

Notes: To return to auto white balance, select AUTO in the M.W.B. menu or set the AE dial to AUTO.

M.W.B,

AUTO

;0:-:RNE

:._-:CLOUD

LOGEN

Exrr

Note: Connecting your camcorder to a color TV monitor may be helpful when making white balance adjustments.

Exposure Control

The camcorder controls the iris for you when the AE dial is set to AUTO. The camcorder adjusts brighmess automatically under normal condi- tions. You might need to adjust brightness manually when the back- ground is too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject.

MENU Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

Auto Exposure

The camcorder adjusts the iris for the best possible picture during auto exposure.

• Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on the auto exposure feature. No exposure

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

Manual Exposure You may need to adjust exposure

manually under certain conditions, such as those listed on the next page.

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and make sure the AE dial is not set

to A UTO.

Exposure Control (continued)

Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.

I, MENU END

FOCUS _u;ro,

A O

ii_ "NO_ 1"8.98

DATE/TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M.W.B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST

k NEXT

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight EXPOSURE and press the dial in to display the EXPOSURE menu.

EXPOSURE

AUTO

EXIT

The exposure indicator (00) appears in the viewfinder.

5. Adjust the exposure for a dark or bright subject.

• To brighten the image, rotate the

MENU dial up. You can adjust the

exposure to +06.

• To darken the image, rotate the MENU dial down. You can adjust the exposure to --06.

6. Press the MENU dial in to select an

exposure.

Press MENU again to remove the main MENU.

Notes: To return to auto exposure, select

AUTO in the EXPOSURE menu or set the AE dial to AUTO.

4. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dial in.

Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure

• When recording with a bright back- ground or reverse lighting.

• When recording with a very dark background or very bright subject.

• When recording a reflective natural background m such as a beach or when skiing.

Fade In or Out

You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade in and out of scenes. The picture gradually appears or disappears. The speed of the fade

is controlled by the camcorder.

FADE

Button

To Fade In or Out

1. Set POWER switch to CAMERA. You can activate fading during record-

pause or recording.

PEFFECT

[j_]FADER

Press the FADE button. [] FADER appears briefly and then [] remains

in the viewfinder. Press the thumb trigger to start or stop

recording. The camcorder fades in or out of the scene.

Notes: Press and hold the thumb trigger to record a black screen.

The screen becomes slightly reddish if fade is used with the sepia feature.

If the haze feature is selected, fading is in and out from a white screen.

To Turn Off the Fade Feature

Pres_ the FADE button while [] appears in the viewfmder. OFF appears briefly

when the fade feature is turned off.

AE Dial

The AE dial lets you select one of several different effects. Turn the dial to

select the effect you want. The name and indicator for the effect appears briefly

and then the indicator remains. There are no indicators for AUTO or MAN. Set the AE dial to MAN for normal recording.

AE Dial

Mode

AUTO

MAN

1/1000

Name

and Indicator

A UTO LOCK

AUTO RELEASE

_'_ SPORTS

D BACK LIT

_] FRONT LIT

ff l S 1/1000

Uses

HAZE HZ:HAZE

SHDW SD:SHADOW ,

SEPIA [_ SEPIA

Places camcorder in full automode. Time and datedisplays, title, manual focus, manual exposure, and manual white balance will not operate.

Use this mode for recording using some of the manual

features.

Use to capture fast-moving action with less blurring. Use

when playing back a recording on a VCR featuring special effects, such as pause or slow motion.

Use when subjects are infront of a window or have the sun to their back. Compensates for subjects appearing too dark

becanse of backlighting. _ .... ,_

Use when there is a strong front light on the subject such as

spotlights. Compensates for subjects appearing too light because of strong front lighting.

Sets shutter speed to 1/1000. Use to record faster moving action than sports mode with less blurring. Use when playing back a recording on a VCR featuring special effects, such as pause or slow motion.

Use to soften the image and give the picture a misty white effect. ' " "

Use to counter effects of glare and darken the picture with a

black mist.

Picture is recorded in sepia (brownish red) and;offers.the _.,

vintage look of old movies. :: : . .... .

Front Light and Back Light

The camcorder adjusts the light automatically under normal conditions. You might need to adjust for a strong front light or back light (such as spotlights or subjects standing in front of a window with the sun at their backs). You can adjust for a strong front or back light using the AE dial, FRONTLIGHT button, or BACKLIGHT button.

FRONTLIGHT Button

AE Dial

BACKLIGHT Button

To Use the AE Dial

To compensate for a strong front light, place the AE dial in front light ([i']). FRONT LIT appears briefly and then

_!_! remains in the yiewf'mder.

To compensate for a strong back light place the AE dial in back light ([]).

BACK LIT appears briefly and then

[] remains in the viewfinder. Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn off the front or back light feature.

To Use the FRONTLIGHT or

BA CKLIGHT Button

You may wantltotemporarily adjust for a strong front or back light using the

FRONTLIGHT or BACKLIGHT buttonl " -

To compensate for a strong front light, press and hold the FRONTL1GHT button. [] and the exposure indicator

(-02) appear in the viewfinder.

Note: The exposure indicator shows a

setting two steps lower (up to -06) than the

current exposure setting. To compensate for a strong back light,

press and hold the BACKLIGHT

button. [] and the exposure indicator (+02) appear in the viewfinder.

Note: The exposure indicator shows a setting two steps higher (up to +06) than the current exposure setting.

Release the button to turn off manual

front or backlight.

Travel Tips

Write down your camcorder'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.

Make sure you have any plug adapters that you might need before taking your camcorder to other countries. Consult

your dealer for advice.

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 avoided. If your lens has been exposed to the elements, clean it only with

proper lens cleaning supplies.

Carry your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling. See page 70 for a case designed especially for this camcorder. An ordinary suitcase or carry bag does not offer the protection your camcorder needs. Treat your

camcorder as carry-on luggage to protect it from rough handling.

Titles n Recording

The title feature lets you choose one of eight preset titles or create your own title -- up to 18 characters. You must install the clock cell battery as shown on

page 17 before you can create or store your own title.

DATE/TIME Button

Button

MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In)

Record a Preset Title or Title You Create

Make sure the camcorder is in record-

pause and the AE dial is not set to

AUTO.

Repeatedly press TITLE to select one of the preset titles or the title you created.

Start recording. The title is superimposed and recorded on your tape whenever it appears.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS

OUR FAMILY

SOMEONE SPECIAL

VACATION

SUPER STAR

FIRST

Title you Created

Title Off- No Title

Press TITLE to remove the title from

the viewfinder when you are finished recording it.

Create Your Own Title

Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set

to AUTO. Press the MENU dial in to display the

main MENU in the viewfinder.

b'MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO

DATE/TIME NOV 18.98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M.W.B. AUTO Z_M_ SPEED FAST

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT. The second MENU will

appear. Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight CHARACTER.

),BACK

REC TIME OFF INT. TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON

JLIP ID NO. 07 DEMO MODE OFF

I_MENU END

Press the MENU dial in to display the CHARACTER menu.

CHARACTER

0A B C D E F G H I

TUy .w.xYz

AE O I U I_1/EO A &

: . , ' - / ! ? /, V

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

008000000000000000

4BACK _ EXIT CLEAR

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

BACK or NEXT. Repeatedly press the MENU dial in to highlight the box

where you want the character to

appear.

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. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you

complete your title. Note: To erase a previous title, rotate the

MENU dial to highlight CLEAR, and press

the MENU dial in to erase the title.

To change or delete a character, highlight

BACK or NEXT and press the MENU dial

in to highlight the character you want to change. Rotate the MENU dial to select the new character (or blank space) and press the MENU dial in to select the new

character.

CHARACTER

0A B C D E F G H I

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When you are finished, rotate the MENU dial to highlight EXIT and press the MENU dial in twice to

remove the menu.

To record your title, press the TITLE button until your title is displayed as described on the previous page. To record your title and a preset title, display the preset title and press DATE/

TIME to display your title as described on pages 20-21.

To Stop Recording Your Title

Press the DATE/TIME button and/or TITLE button to remove the title from the

viewfinder.

Self-Timer Recording

You can set the self-timer to delay recording so you can be in the scene when recording begins.

Tally Light

MENU Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

To Set the Self Timer

1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set

to AUTO.

2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.

)'MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO

DATE/TIME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH "r30

M.W.B. AUTO

PEED FAST

Self-Timer Recording (continued)

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight 6. NEXT. The second MENU appears.

Keep rotating the MENU dial to 7.

highlight INT. TIME.

Press the MENU dial twice to exit the menu.

and the amount of delayed

recording time appear in the viewfinder.

b,BACK REC TIME .OF,F

::_!i_ OFF

TALLY LAMP "01_1" CHARACTER

JLIP ID NO. 07 DEMO MODE OFF

b'MENU END

_.._15S

Press the MENU dial in to display the INT. TIME menu.

INT. TIME

OFF

30S 1 MIN 5 MIN

EXIT

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired time (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 1M1N to delay the recording for one minute.

• Select 5MIN to delay the recording

for five minutes.

• Select OFF if you donot want the camcorder to delay recording.

8. Press the thumb trigger to start

recording.

Note: The tally light flashes. About five seconds before recording begins, the tally light starts flashing faster. When the camcorder starts recording, the tally light stops flashing.

9. To stop self-timer recording, press the

thumb trigger. Note: To turn off self-timer recording

before it starts, press the thumb trigger and set the interval time on the INT. TIME

menu to OFF.

Animation Recording

You can produce an illusion of movement for an otherwise stationary scene or object by shooting a series of pictures of slightly different poses (such as cartooning).

SP/SLP

Button

Tally MENU Dial Light (Rotate or Press In)

To Record Using Animation

1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set

to AUTO.

2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP. SP appears in the viewfinder.

3. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.

_'MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DA'UE/llME NOV 18.98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH 130 M.W.B. AUTO

EED FAST

Animation Recording (continued)

4. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

NEXT. The second MENU appears.

Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight REC TIME.

• BACK , , .

_! ,OFF

INT. TIME Oft:F"

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. 07 DEMO MODE OFF

• MENU END

5. Press the MENU dial in to display the

REC TIME menu.

• 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.

8.41 and the amount of recording time appear in the viewfinder.

_5S

REC TIME

OFF

1/4S 1/2 S

EXIT

6. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

the amount of time you want the camcorder to record.

• Select 1/4S to record for 1/4

second.

• Select 1/2S to record for 1/2 second.

° Select 1S to record for one second.

• Select 5S to record for five seconds.

9. Press the thumb trigger to start recording.

Note: The recording stops automatically after the selected period of recording

time. You might want to take two to five shots of the subject in the same position.

10. Move the subject and repeat step 9

for the desired number of shots.

11.

To stop animation recording, set the time in the REC TIME menu

to OFF.

Time-Lapse Recording

You can make automatic recordings at preset time intervals. The recording

shows subtle changes (such as shifts in cloud formations or plant growth)

when it remains focused on an object.

SP/SLP

Button

Tally Light

MENU Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

To Record Using Time Lapse

1. Make sure the Camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set

to AUTO.

2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP.

SP appears in the viewfinder.

3. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.

)'MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE/TIME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M.W.B. AUTO

PEED FAST

4. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

NEXT. The second MENU appears.

Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight INT. TIME.

)_BACK REC TIME ,OF,F.

TALLY LAMP

CHARACTER JUP ID NO, 07

DEMO MODE OFF

_MENUEND

5. Press the MENU dial in to display the

INT. TIME menu.

INT. TIME

OFF

30S

1 MIN 5 MIN

EXIT

Time-Lapse Recording (continued)

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 OFF if you do not want the camcorder to delay recording.

7. Press the MENU dial in to display the second MENU. Rotate the MENU

dial to highlight REC TIME.

INT. TIME

• Select 1/4S to record for 1/4 second.

• Select 1/2S to record for 1/2 second.

• Select 1S to record for one second.

• Select 5S to record for five seconds.

• Select OFF if you do not want to record for a selected amount

of time.

10. Press the MENU dial twice to exit the menus.

and the amount of recording time

and _ and the amount of interval time between recordings appear in the viewfinder.

TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. 07

DEMO MODE OFF

• MENU END

•, ! p

OFF

OlaF"

8. Press the MENU dial in to display the REC TIME menu.

REC TIME

OFF

1/4S 1/2S

EXIT

9. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the amount of time you want the oamcorder to record.

11. Press the thumb trigger to start recording.

Note: The camcorder starts and stops recording the selected amount of time. The tally light flashes with the flash speed increasing five seconds before recording begins.

12. To stop recording, place the camcorder in record-pause, and set the REC TIME and INT. TIME in the second MENU to OFF.

Note: Fade does not operate during animation

or time-lapse recording. ' ''_ :

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Tally Light (Turn On or Off)

You can turn the tally light on or off using the second MENU.

Tally Light

Dial (Rotate or Press In)

To Turn the Tally Light On or Off

1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set

to A UTO.

2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.

• MENU END

FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATEtTIME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH "130 M.W.B. AUTO

PEED FAST

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

NEXT. The second MENU will

appear. Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight TALLY LAMP.

•BACK

REC TIME OFF

CHARACTER

JUP ID NO. 07.

DEMO MODE OFF

• MENU END

Press the MENU dial in to display the TALLY LAMP menu.

TALLY LAMP

OFF

EXIT

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight OFF or ON. Press the MENU dial in

to select ON or OFF.

• Select ON if you want the tally light to light during recording.

• Select OFF if you do not want the tally light to light during recording.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

EXIT and press the dial in twice to remove the menus.

Demo Mode

You can turn on the DEMO mode in the second MENU to have a demonstration

of some of the camcorder's features.

MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In)

To Turn the Demo Mode On

Io Make sure the camcorder is in record-

pause and the AE dial is not set

to AUTO.

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 viewfinder.

),MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE/TIME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH "130 M.W.B. AUTO

_EED FAST

•Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT. The second MENU appears.

Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight DEMO MODE.

•BACK REC TIME OFF INT. TIME . . OFF TALLY LAMP ON CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. ,07. ,

.OF.

)' MENU END

Press the MENU dial in to display the DEMO MODE menu.

DEMO

OFF

EXIT

6. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight OFF or ON. Press the MENU dial in

to select ON or OFF.

• Select ON if you want the cam-

corder to demonstrate some of the recording features.

Note: Zoom is the only feature that

operates during the demo mode.

• Select OFF if you do not want a

demonstration.

7. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

EXIT and press the dial in twice to remove the menus.

:::,j :, -

To Turn the Demo Mode Off

Turn offthecamcorder.

JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Identification Number

You can connect a device, such as a home computer, to the JLIP connector on the camcorder.

MENU Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

JLIP Connector

(Under Cover)

To Select a JLIP ID NO.

1. Make sure the camcorder is in record-

pause and the AE dial is not set to AUTO.

2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.

• MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE/TIME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M.W.B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST r

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT. The second MENU will

appear. Keep rotating the MENU dial

to highlight JLIP ID NO.

•BACK

REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER

DEMO MODE

• MENU END

OFF OFF

' ON,

07 OFF

Press the MENU dial in to display the JL1P ID NO. menu.

JLIP ID NO.

_84

EXIT

5. Press the MENU dial in to start the ID

NO. (numbers) flashing. Rotate the

MENU dial to select a number from

01 to 99. Press the MENU dial in to

select a JLIP number. Use the number you select to identify

your camcorder if you connect it to a computer using the JLIP connector.

6. Rotate the MENU dial to higl_,"ght

EXIT and press the dial in twice to

remove the menus.

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.

To Attach the Shoulder Strap

If the strap keeper is over a double

section of the

strap, slide the strap.keeper off the

end of the strap.

Replace the keeper on the strap between the buckle and the end of the

strap as shown.

Keeper

4. Attach the other end of the strap to the

other shoulder strap attachment ring.

Loop the end of the strap over the top of the shoulder strap attachment ring.

Attachment

Rings

5. Adjust the shoulder strap to the

desired length.

6. Slide both keepers up snugly against the shoulder strap attachment rings to prevent the strap from slipping.

Thread the end of the strap back through the keeper and buckle making sure it is threaded under the outer strap. Make sure the strap is

not twisted.

Model CC6271 Only: Built-In Color Enhancement Light

Model CC6271 's built-in color enhancement light automatically adds more light when needed. The POWER switch must be set to CAMERA to operate the video light.

LIGHT OFF.A UTOoON

Switch

Video Light

To Use the Light

Set the LIGHT OFFoAUTO •ON switch.

Set to ON to turn the light on. Note: We recommend you set white

balance to _:HALOGEN in the M.W.B. menu when using the light.

Set to AUTO to have the light come on automatically when the camcorder

senses there is insufficient light for the

best recording. Notes: If the lighting condition is unstable

the light might turn on and off. Set the light to ON or OFF.

The light might stay on when using high shutter speeds.

Set to OFF to turn the light off. Turn the light off when you are not recording to save battery power.

Note: When the light is turned on, the camcorder may turn off if the battery's power is low even though the battery level indicator is not flashing.

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Model CC6271 Only: Built-In Color Enhancement Light (continued)

Replace the Bulb Assembly

Carefully follow the instructions below.

To Replace the Bulb Assembly

1. Insert a flat nonmetallic object (such as a plastic screwdriver) in the hole.

Bulb Assembly

Plastic Screwdriver

Place the new bulb assembly into the camcorder by inserting the top first and then slide the assembly into place.

. Pull on the sides of the bulb

assembly and remove it from the camcorder as shown.

Use the Viewfinder for Playback

You can see tapes using the viewfinder. There is no sound during viewfinder playback.

_TOP Button

Eyepiece Focus Control

V'_vfinder

EJECT

Switch

PUSH Button

To Play Back a Tape

1. Attach a power supply. Attach the adapter/charger, charged

battery, or optional car cord.

2. Insert a tape.

• Slide EJECT up to open the cassette

compartment.

• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape.

• Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape _ window facing out.

• Press on the PUSH button to lock the cassette compartment closed.

3. Set the POWER switch to VCR.

The power indicator lights.

Adjust the viewfinder for a

comfortable viewing position.

Use the Viewfinder for Playback (continued)

• Turn the eyepiece focus control to

adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to

begin playback.

• If necessary, adjust tracking.

• During playback, use the playback features on the following pages.

Press the STOP button when you are finished.

Tracking

Dial (Used for Tracking During Playback)

During playback, streaks may appear in the playback picture. Press the MENU dial in to activate manual tracking. Rotate it up or down to move the streaks up or

down and out of the picture.

• During stop-action playback, rotating the MENU dial while in manual

tra.ckingmight reduce picture ,'jitter,

(picture bouncing up and down). Some "jitter" is normal.

Press the MENU dial in again to turn automatic tracking back on. AT flashes in the viewfinder during automatic tracking.

Note: The tracking buttons might have no effect on tapes recorded on othercamcorders or VCRs.

Playback Features

PLAY/PAUSE Button

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VCR

VCR • • Button

STOP Button

Position the Tape Set POWER switch to VCR and

press STOP.

• Press and quickly release the VCR • •

button or VCR • • button to rewind or fast-forward the tape.

• Press STOP to stop the tape. Visual Search

During playback, press and release

VCR •'_ button or VCR • • button if you want to search the tape visually in

forward or reverse.

Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal

playback.

• For brief searching, press and hold VCR • • button or VCR • • button for more than two seconds.

• Release the button to return to normal playback.

Stop-Action Pause

• During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE to "stop the action" and view one frame of the tape.

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.

Playback Features (continued)

VCR < < Button

COUNTER R/M Button

Button

I_1_Button

;TOP Button

Time Counter

The time-counter display shows the actual time elapsed when playing back a segment of tape. The memory-stop feature helps locate a certain point on the tape. Turn memory stop on to stop the tape automatically during rewind or fast forward when the time counter reaches M 0:00:00.

To Use the Memory-Stop Feature

Locate the place on the tape you want

to return to, set the POWER switch to VCR, and press COUNTER R/M for

more than two seconds to reset the counter to 0:00:00.

R 0:00:00

2. Press COUNTER R/M for less than one second to turn the time counter's memory-stop feature on or off. When memory stop is on, an M

appears before the time counter.

3. Continue to play the tape. When you

want to return to the place you marked, press the STOP button.

4. Press VCR'<<. The tape rewinds to

the time counter reading of

M 0:00:00.

, Time Counter With Memory

Stop Turned On

Use the Cassette Adapter

The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette, but records in standard VHS format. The cassette adapter allows 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 cassette.

Install Cassette Adapter's Battery

Battery

Compartment

1. Remove battery compartment cover.

2. Install supplied "AA" battery so positive (+) and negative (-) ends align properly with (+) and (-) terminals in battery compartment.

3. Replace battery compartment cover.

Notes: Replace the battery when the load time becomes much longer than normal.

Remove the battery from the cassette adapter if it is not used for a month or more. This

prevents possible damage from battery leakage. If leakage occurs, wipe up the liquid inside the compartment and replace the battery

with a new one.

Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter __

Tape Wheel

EJECT Switch

t Cassette

Corn mrtment

Lid

Before inserting the cassette into the

adapter, remove any slack in the tape by turning the tape wheel on the side of

the cassette.

Slide EJECT to the right to open the

cassette compartment lid.

Insert the cassette with the tape

window on the left and facing up.

Allow the cassette to drop into the

adapter. Do not force the cassette.

Use the Cassette Adapter (continued)

Load Detector __

Gently close the cassette compartment

lid until it locks into place. Make sure the c_sette reel area under the adapter is free to turn while the cassette is

Note: You should hear a whirring sound while the tape loads. The adapter's load detector will automatically retract into the

adapter.

Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter :::::::::::::::::::::::::

. AccessHo,o

Slide the adapter's EJECT switch to

the right. The load detector extends from the side and the whirring sound indicates the tape is being released before the adapter's cassette compartment- lid opens.

2. Use the access hole on the bottom of

the adapter to push the cassette up and remove it from the adapter.

3. Gently close the adapter's cassette compartment lid.

Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs

To 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, attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV.

Back of

Mono VCR or

TV Monitor White

...,:^ m. - Audio/Video

_umy r,u_ Output Cable

_ "_--. | _ (Optional)

__y_AUDIOplug _Jack

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OR ""-..

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Back of White ." ./

Stereo VCR or Y-Adapter ..

TV Monitor (Optional) AudiOplug Audio/VideOoutputCable .-'"" .. """" [[

_.--_--__--__..==_b I (Opti°nal) """ "" /

. VIDEO Jack

Yellow Video Plug

Installation

Attach the white plug on one end of 2.

the audio/video cable to the AUDIO

IN jack on the TV (or VCR). 3. Notes: If your cable does not have white and yellow PlUgs, attach the same color to

the audio jacks. If your TV (or VCR) has stereo AUDIO IN

jacks, attach the plug to the one labeled 4. MONO. If one is not labeled MONO, you

need a Y-adapter, such as AH25, shown on page 72 to hear both channels.

Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV (or VCR).

Attach the white plug on the other end

of the audio/video cable to the AUDIO

jack (located under the small cover)

on the back of the camcorder.

Attach the yellow plug to the yellow

VIDEO jack on the camcorder.

Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs (continued)

Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

1. A°

Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to

the video input channel.

B. Camcorder connected to VCR that

is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the "line" or "camera mode". (If your VCR does not have a "line" or "camera mode", consult the VCR owner's

manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

Set the POWER switch to VCR to

turn on the camcorder. The power

indicator lights.

• During playback, use the playback features on pages 62-63.

To copy what the camcorder is

playing, place a blank cassette in the

VCR, and press the VCR's RECORD button.

Note: Make sure the memory-stop feature is turned off (press COUNTER R/M) or the camcorder enters play-pause when the

counter reaches M 0:00:00.

5. Press STOP when you are finished.

3. Press PLAY/PAUSE.

Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording)

l. m.

Camcorder connected directly to

TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to

the video input channel. Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn

on VCR and place it in the "line" or "camera mode". (If your VCR

does not have a "line" or "camera mode", consult the VCR owner's manual.) Operate the TV as you

normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

2. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Note: Turn the TV's volume down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by

feedback.

Press the thumb trigger to begin

recording. You can watch what the camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.

Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs

To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you need an optional

1CVA 147C 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), refer to pages 66-67.

VHF Antenna

n I

Optional

300-75 Ohm Transformer

Optional Coaxial RF Cable

(such as VH82 or VH90)

Back of TV

,€_:l--- t _

OUT TO TV Connector

\ VCRITV Switch

IN FROM ANT

Connector

CH3/CH4 Switch

I \

AUDIO, RF DC OUT, VIDEO Jacks

RF Output Adapter's Plug

Optional RF Output Adapter

(1CVAI47C)

Installation

Disconnect the VHF antenna from

your TV. Connect the antenna to the IN FROM ANT connector on the RF

output adapter if you are going to leave the adapter connected to the TV.

Note: If your VHF antenna is the flat twin-lead type attached by two screws, you need an optional 300/75 ohm

transformer. Attach one end of the optional coaxial

RF cable to the OUT TO TV connector on the adapter, and attach

the other end to the VHF input on

,your TV as shown.

Note: If your TV has 300 ohm screw terminals, you need a 75/300 ohm

transformer,such as VH54, shown on

page 72.

Attach the RF output adapter's plug to

the AUDIO, RF DC OUT, and VIDEO

jacks located under the small cover on

the back of the camcorder.

Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs (continued)

Playback Operation

1. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to channel 3 or 4.

2. Turn 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 PLAY/PA USE on the camcorder.

• During playback, use the playback features described on pages 62-63.

6. Press STOP on the camcorder when you are finished.

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4. Turn the TV's volume down to

prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.

2. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel

you selected on the TV.

3. Set adapter's VCR/TV switch to VCR.

4. Set POWER switch to CAMERA. Power indicator lights.

5. Press the thumb trigger to begin recording. You can watch what the camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.

Normal TV Viewing ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

For normal TV viewing, leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the TV.

Disconnect the adapter's plug from the

camcorde r and place the adapter's VCR/

TV switch in TE.

Note to Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the

National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to the fun of using your compact VHS camcorder. The following pages have a selection of accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better.

These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and watching your videos more enjoyable.

To order accessories, contact your local Dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, all accessories are available through toll-free ordering or by

using the order form on page 73.

AC201A Soft Carrying Case

DCC08 Car Cord Adapter

Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide protection and utility for your compact VHS camcorder and most accessories. Rugged fabric lined

with soft non-abrasive material and generous padding. Has three outside pockets with storage for lens filters,

adapters, batteries, and tapes.

This car cord adapter enables you to operate your camcorder from your car, truck, or RV by plugging the car cord directly into the vehicle's cigarette lighter

socket. The DCC08 is designed specifically to convert power from a 12-volt battery to a 6-volt output.

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FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Using the Optional AC088 Tripod Batteries

These rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries are designed specifically for long life. The FB 1260 is a l-hour battery. The FB 120 powers your camcorder twice as long as the FB 1260 (depending on how much you use zoom and pause). Both can be recharged with the AC adapter/charger

that came with your camcorder.

CPS91 AC Battery Charger

The CPS91 battery chargerplugs directly

into an AC outlet and charges the

FB 1260, BB700, and FB 120 camcorder

batteries. Because the CPS91 operates on

100-240 Volts, 50/60 Hz, it can be used virtually anywhere in the world. A plug adapter might be required in some countries. Charging takes approximately

seven hours for the FB 1260 (1-hour battery), 11 hours for the BB700, and 13 hours for the FB 120 (2-hour battery).

Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such

as AC088, keeps the camcorder steady and produces excellent video results.

This tripod's fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt. The quick- release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the camcorder. The grooved, tubular 3-section leg design folds down to 26" when not in use. Rubber feet allow

for sure footing.

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1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable Transformer

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 fiat

twin-lead type attached by two screws,

you need a 300-to-75 ohm transformer. If

your TV has 300 ohm antenna screw

terminals, you need an optional 75-to-300

ohm transformer such as VH54.

Coaxial RF Cables

VH82 (6-ft)

VH90 (12-ft)

These RF cables are used with the RF output adapter to connect your camcorder

to a standard TV (one without audio/video input jacks) for playback. If your TV has

300 ohm antenna screw terminals, you

need an optional 75-to-300 ohm

transformer such as VH54. If your antenna cable is the flat twin-lead type attached by two screws, you need an optional 300-to-75 ohm transformer.

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This 75-to-300 ohm transformer is used to

connect a standard 75-ohm antenna cable (such as VH82 or VH90) to the 300 ohm

screw terminals on a TV.

VH83 Audio/Video Cable

This six foot audio/video cable can be used to connect the camcorder to a TV

monitor or VCR for tape playback or copying tapes.

AH25 Y-Adapter

This Y-adapter allows you to connect your camcorder's mono audio cable to a stereo TV or VCR.

1.9

Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6151/CC6251/CC6271

Description

Super Lightweight Tripod Soft Camcorder Case

Shoulder Strap Y-Adapter AC Battery Charger Car Cord Adapter Rechargeable Battery (Extended)

Rechargeable Battery (Standard) 75-300 Cable Transformer Coaxial RF-Cable Audio/Video Cable Coaxial RF-Cable RF Output Adapter

AC Adapter]Charger

and DC Cable Cassette Adapter Bulb Assembly (Model CC627i)

Part No. AC088

AC201A ACS091 AH25

CPS91 DCC08 FB 120 FB 1260 VH54 VH82 VH83

VH90

1CVA147C

241017

233087 232845 233430

Price

$ 39.95 $ 39.95 $ 12.95 $ 2.95 $ 59.95 $ 89.95 $ 89.95 $ 49.95 $ 2.95

$ 6.95 $ 5.95 $ 7.95 $ 59.95 $126.55

$ 27.80 $ 71.35 $ 33.80

Qty.

Total

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Total Merchandise ........................................................................................... $

Sales Tax .......................................................................................................... $

We are required by law to collect the appropriate

sales tax for each individual state, county, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

Shipping and Handling .... :.................................................... ........................... $

Total Amount Enclosed ................................................................................. $

Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover.

Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only. No COD or cash.

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or Discover Card by filling in below

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Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely.

• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.

• All accessories are subject to availability.

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To order accessories, contact your local Dealer.

If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by telephone or direct-by-mail.

United States and Canada Orders

To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card ready and call the toll-free number listed below between 8 AM and 10 PM (EST) Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM (EST) Saturday.

Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.

1-800-338-0376

To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information, money order, or check in U.S. currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:

Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks, PA 17573

Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can easily correct without

the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies. Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service

Center, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.

If service should be necessary, the warranty information lists what your warranty covers and explains how to get service.

No power

Won't record or playback

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR to turn on the camcorder. The power indicator lights.

• If using battery, it might need to be recharged.

• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a working outlet.

No picture

Camcorder turns

itself off

• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged

into a working outlet.

• If the dew indicator ( I'/]) flashes in the viewf'mder, there is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until the dew

indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder.

• Make sure POWER switch is set to correct position for desired operation.

• There might not be a cassette in the camcorder.

• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

• The cassette tape might be broken, try another cassette.

• You might have reached the end of the cassette, try rewinding it.

Won't playback • POWER switch must be set to VCR position.

Won't record • Safety tab removed or closed. (See page 22.)

• POWER switch must be set to CAMERA.

• Open lens cover.

Set POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA or VCR to turn back on. If camcorder is left in record-

pause or play-pause for several minutes, it turns off to prevent tape wear.

Tapestopsduring rewindor fast

forward

Camcorderremainsin pausemode

Dew indicatorflashes

in viewfinder

Poor auto-focus operation

Viewfinder displays are out of focus

Picture is too dark or

subject too dark

Time-counter memory might be on. Whenever an "M" appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder stops rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads M 0:00:00. Press VCR • • or VCR • • again to continue rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M to turn off the memory-stop feature.

Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.

If the dew indicator ( l_ ) flashes in the viewfinder, there is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until indicator

no longer appears before operating the camcorder.

• Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not work under these conditions. Rotate AE dial to MAN

and focus manually. See pages 36-37.

• Subject is not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are at different distances. Rotate AE dial to MAN and

focus manually. See pages 36-37.

• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.

Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused. Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted. The small C (color) and B (brightness) controls on the bottom of the viewfinder control the color and bright-

ness of the viewfinder. These controls are set at the factory and should require no adjustment. If the color or brightness every does need adjustment, carefully use a plastic screwdriver and make the adjustments with

caution to prevent damaging the miniature controls.

• For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors. Rotate AE dial to sports (._) or 1/1000.

See page 43.

• Subject in front of a strong backlight. Rotate AE dial to select back lit (D) or press BACKLIGHT button.

See pages 43-44.

• Subject in front of a strong frontlight. Rotate AE dial to select front lit ([]) or press FRONTLIGHT button.

See pages 43-44.

• Rotate AE dial to MAN and adjust exposure manually.

See pages 40-41 ......

• Model CC6271 Only: Turn on built-in light.

Soundistoo low or

Subjectwastoofarfrom camcorder.

distorted Picturerecorded

with specialeffect Colorsdonotlook

naturalonrecording Title recordedon

tape Dateand/ortime are

recordedontape

Dateand/ortime are incorrect

CannotsetREC or

INT. TIME for

animation or time- lapse recording

Tally light does not light during recording

Vertical white lines appear when shoot- ing bright object

Error number (E01, E02, etc.) appears in

viewfinder

• AE dial might be turned to special effect mode. Rotate the AE dial to AUTO. See page 43.

• Try adjusting white balance. See pages 38-39.

• Title is recorded when it appears in viewfinder.

Remove the title. See pages 20-21 and 46.

Displays are recorded on tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder. Remove them from viewfinder

when recording. See pages 20-21. WhenAUTO DATE is selected (AE dial in AUTO), date display is automatically recorded when you begin recording or change the cassette.

See pages 20-21.

• Clock lithium cell battery might need replacing.

See page 17.

• Date or time might need to be set. See pages 18-19.

• Make sure there is a tape in the camcorder.

• Check tape speed setting. Tape speed must be set

to SP for time-lapse or animation recording.

• Make sure AE dial is not set to AUTO to display

MENU. Seepages50-53.

• TALLY LAMP feature set to OFF in the TALLY LAMP

menu. See page 54.

• This might occur when the background extremely

contrasts with the subject.

Try disconnecting power source. Wait ten seconds and then connect power source again. If error number doesnot _disappear from viewf'mder, consult your Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center.

ModelCC6271: light tumsonand

off Streaksinpicture

duringplaybackor play-pause

Bright, crystal- shapedspotsin

viewfinder Coloredbright

spotsappearin

viewfinder

Rechargeable batteryrunsdown soonerthan

expected

Lighting conditionchangesfrequently.SetLIGHT

AUTO.OFF.ON light switch to ON or OFF.

Adjust tracking with MENU dial. See page 61.

Sunlight is directly entering the lens.

Models CC6251 and CC6271: Black spots or bright spots of light (red, green, or blue) may appear. These spots are not recorded on the tape and are not due to a defect.

If battery has not been used for some time, completely drain the battery's power and recharge it. Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is recording continuously. You can check your battery by first fully charging it and then aiming the camcorder at a clock and recording the picture of the clock. When the recording stops, play the last recorded section and note the clock time. A one-hour battery should give you about 60 minutes of recording time. In practical use, you might not be able to record for the full time because the camera uses battery power when it is waiting between recordings (record-pause) and zooming.

Clean the Camcorder

To clean the camcorder's exterior, remove

any power source connected to the camcorder and gently wipe it with aclean

soft cloth.

Clean the Camcorder's Lens ___

To clean the camcorder's lens, blow it with a blower brush and gently

wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning might

scratch the lens.

Clean the Camcorder's Viewfinder_

You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning.

Reference Marks

1. Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise

and pull it out.

2. Remove dust using a blower brush.

3. Reattach the eyepiece by aligning the reference marks, and then turn the

eyepiece clockwise until it clicks.

Proper Care and Storage

Keep 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

sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion, as it might damage the finish.

The camcorder might be damaged by improper storage or handling. Do not

subject the camcorder to swinging,

shaking, or dropping. Do not store the camcorder in temperatures below -22°F (-30_C) or

above 149°F (65-°C). When the camcorder is not in use,

always remove the cassette and AC

adapter/charger or battery. Retain the original carton for future

storage or shipping purposes.

Things to Avoid

Do not attempt to disassemble your • camcorder. There are no user-

serviceable parts inside. Avoid operating your camcorder

immediately after moving it from a • cold location to a warm location. Give

the camcorder 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach

a stable temperature before inserting a

cassette. When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm,

condensation might cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape.

• Do not aim your camcorder at the sun

or other bright objects.

• Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. The resulting heat buildup might permanently damage the camcorder's internal parts.

• Do not operate the camcorder in eXtremely humid environments.

Do not operate the camcorder near the ocean as salt water or salt water spray might damage the internal parts of the

camcorder.

Do not operate the camcorder for extended periods in temperatures below 40°F (4-°C) or above 95°F

Do not expose the camcorder or adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If any component becomes wet, turn off the power and take the unit to an

Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center.

Do not use an adapter/charger or batteries other than the ones specified

for the camcorder. Use of the wrong

accessories might cause damage to the camcorder.

General

Power requirement: 6VDC Power consumption:

CC6151:5.0 watts

CC6251:5.1 watts CC6271 (normal): 5. I watts CC6271 (light on): 8.0 watts

Weight: CC6151:1.8 lbs. (800g)

CC6251: 1.8 lbs. (780g)

CC6271:1.8 lbs. (790g)

Dimensions - Including Viewfinder:

Models 6251 and 6271

4-1/2" (W) x 4-5/8" (H) x 8-3/4" (D)

114(W) x 117 (H) x222 (D) mm

Model 6151

4-1/2" (W) x 4-5/8" (H) x 9-9/16" (D)

114 (W) x 117 (H) x 242 (D) mm

Video Recorder Section

Format: VHS-C Record/playback system: Four video record/playback heads

One flying erase head

Video signal: EIA standard ,

NTSC color

Viewfinder

Models 6251 and 6271

.55" Color viewfinder

Model 6151

0.5" Black-and-white electronic viewfinder

Camera Section

Image sensor: 1/4" CCD imager

Lens: FI.6, f=3.8 to 83.6mm

22:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter: 46 mm

Tripod Mount

One 1/4" x 20 threaded hole

AC Adapter/Charger

Power requirement: 100-240 V,

50/60 Hz.

Power consumption: 23 watts Weight: .71 lbs. (300g) Dimensions:

5-9/16"(W) x 1-11/16"(H) x 2-11/16"(D)

140 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device pursuant to Part 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 frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may

invalidate the user's FCC right to operate the

equipment.

YoucanreachThomsonatthe

followingnumber:

800-283-6503

(Toll 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. Many can be diagnosed over the phone, and if necessary, repair or replacement will be arranged. Please have your camcorder model/ serial number and date of purchase ready when you call. If your unit is out of warranty,

we will quote the cost of a repair or

replacement unit to you.

Returning equipment to Thomson for

If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone, we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a new or refurbished camcorder. Refer to the limited waixanty on

the reverse side to learn about your specific rights and responsibilities.

repair or exchange

Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning

anything! Obtain a Retum Authorization

(RA) number from the telephone representative before returning your equipment to avoid delays, accounting errors, or even loss of your unit.

Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics

The Thomson representative who authorized

the retum of your equipment will give you an

RA number oyer the phone. They will also

provide you with instructions on where and how to return your Camcorder. Write the number in large, clear characters on the

outside of the box. To avoid confusion and misunderstandings, shipments without an RA number clearly visible on the outside of the

box will be returned to you at your expense. Include a brief note describing the problem

and any conversations about the problem you

have had with Thomson personnel.

Include your name, address and model/serial number of your Camcorder. These numbers

are located on the bottom of your unit. If your Camcorder is within the warranty period, please provide a copy of the bill of sale

to verify purchase date. Use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment

from damage in shipment.

For your protection, insure all shipments for

full replacement value and use a reliable

shipper. Thomson assumes no responsibility

for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.

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What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days for labor charges.

• 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: Dl_ring the initial 90 day_

• Exchange your camcorder with a new or

refurbished unit, or repair your camcorder. The option will be ours. There will be no

cost to you.

After the 90 days and within 9ne year

• Exchange your camcorder with a new or refurbished unit, or repair your camcorder. The option will be ours. Parts will be provided at no charge, but you will be responsible for the cost of labor required for the repair.

How you get service:

Call 1-800-283-6503 and have your unit's date of purchase and model/serial number

ready. The model/serial number

information is on the bottom of your camcorder.

• A representative will troubleshoot your

problem over the phone. If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement unit, you will be provided with a Return Authorization (RA) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists. No returns will be accepted without the RA number.

To receive a replacement Camcorder before you return yours:

If you are located near an exchange point:

1. We will send a replacement unit to the

exchange point next business day delivery in the continental U.S.A.

The exchange location will notify you of its

arrival.

Take your unit, excluding all accessories,

and your evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit.

If the repairs were covered by your

warranty, you will not be billed.

If you are not located near an exchange

Provide your Discover, MasterCard, or Visa

account number and expiration date to our phone representative. This is for security purposes. If we receive your unit, excluding all accessories, within 14 days from the date you were provided the RA number, only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account.

IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 14 DAYS, THE SUGGESTED

RETAIL VALUE OF THE CAMCOR- DER WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD. This amount will be

credited if the unit is subsequently received.

We will send you a replacement unit next

business day delivery in the continental

U.S.A.

3. You will receive an invoice packed with the

replacement product, but will not be

charged for the unit portion of the invoice amount if we receive your unit within 14 days from the date you were provided the RA number. Any labor and parts charges not covered by our warranty will be included and charged against your account.

• 4. Ship the unit back to us, excluding all accessories, using the replacement unit's carton. Shipping instructions will be included in the carton along with your RA number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us. Make sure you insure

your shipment in case of damage or loss. Include with the Shipment:

• Evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to verify your unit's warranty eligibility.

• A brief note describing your camcorder's problem.

• Your name, address and phone number.

Return transportation, storage, handling, and insurance costs are your sole responsibility. We accept no liability in case of damage or loss.

To receive a replacement unit after we have received your unit:

1. Write the RA number on the outside of the ¢_rton used to return the unit. Make _ure you insure your shiument in

ca_¢ of damage or loss.

2. Carefully pack the unit, excluding all accessories, using the original box and packing material if possible.

3. Include with the shipment:

• Evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to verify your unit's

warranty eligibility.

• A brief note describing your camcorder

problem.

• Your name, address and phone number.

Return transportation, storage, handling, and insurance costs are your responsibility. We accept no liability in case of damage or loss.

4. The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier's check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges and you elect not to use your credit card.

5. Upon receipt of your product, a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you next business day delivery in the

continental U.S.A.

To have your Camcorder repaired by an

Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center:

• Check with your dealer or call 1-800-336- 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder

Sarvice Center nearest you.

• Take your unit to the Authorized RCA

Camcorder Service Center of your choice.

• Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center representative evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale.

• Pick up your camcorder when repairs are

complete.

What your warranty d_es not cover:

• Adjustment of customer controls.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used

for institutional or other commercial

purposes.

• Batteries for remote control and clock.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Camcorders purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

• Return transportation, storage and handling costs of your unit, including insurance for loss or damage.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your

camcorder. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How State Law relates to warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your camcorder outside the United States:

• This warranty does not app!y_ Contact your

dealer for warranty information.

1 S 1/1000 indicator 28, 43

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, 3, 83 Attach shoulder strap, 57 Audio/video jacks 11, 66, 68 Auto date display 20, 32

Auto date feature 20, 32 Auto exposure 40

Auto focus 36 Auto head cleaner 33 AUTO indicator 28 AUTO mode 8, 32 Auto white balance 38

Automatic head-cleaning system 22

B (bright) control

(models CC6251 and CC6271) 11, 77 BACK LIT indicator 43, 44 Back-lit feature 43, 44 BACKLIGHT button 44

BATT. (battery) RELEASE button 11, 13 Battery

attaching and removing 13

care and storage 15

charging 14

level indicator 15, 29

refreshing 14'

using 13 Battery, installing in cassette adapter 64

Built-in light

(model CC6271) 58

Bulb for light, replacing

(model CC6271) 59

C (color) control

(models CC6251 and CC6271) 11, 77

Cable TV installer note 69 Camcorder, cleaning 80 Camcorder's operating controls 10

Camera edit feature 33 Car cord adapter 16

Care and maintenance

clean the camcorder 80 clean the camcorder's lens 80 clean the camcorder's viewfinder 80 proper care and storage 81 things to avoid 81

Care and storage

battery 15 camcorder 81

cassette 23 Cassette adapter 64 Cassette care and storage 23 Cassette compartment 11 Cassette warning 29

Cassettes

inserting and removing 23 Cassette's tape wheel 5, 23 Cautions i CHARACTER menu 47

Checks and adjustments 76 Clean the camcorder 80

Clean the camcorder's lens 80 Clean the camcorder's viewfinder 80

Clock cell battery compartment 11, 17

Clock cell indicator 17, 31 Color enhancement light

(modelCC6271) 10, 58

Contents 1 Copy tapes 67

COUNTER R/M button 10, 63, 67 Customer assistance and service 83

Date and time displays

setting 18

Date, time, and title displays

recording 20

DATE/TIME button 10, 20, 21, 29, 47 DATE/TIME menu 18 DCcable 12, 13, 14, 16

DC in jack 4, 12 Demo mode 55

DEMO MODE menu 55 Design specifications 82 Dew warn.ing 30, 77 Displays, status 29

EJECT button 5, 11, 23, 60

Erase protection 22 Exposure control 40, 41

Exposure indicator 41, 44

EXPOSURE menu 41 Eyepiece focus control 6, 11, 27, 60

Fade/wipe feature 42 First time operation 3 Flying erase head 33 Focus indicators 30, 37 FOCUS menu 37

Focusing 36 FRONT LIT indicator 43, 44 FRONTLIGHT button 44 Full auto feature 32

Handstrap 4, 11

Head cleaning 22, 33

HZ:HAZE indicator 28, 43

Indicators

1 S 1/1000 43

AE dial 28, 43 animation 31, 51 AUTO 28, 43

AUTO RELEASE 43 BACK LIT 28, 43, 44 battery level 15 cassette warning 29

clock cell 17, 31 date display 29

exposure 30, 41, 44

focus 30, 37 FRONT LIT 28, 43, 44

HAZE 28 HZ:HAZE 43 interval time 49, 53 LENS COVER 31 MAN 28 manual white balance 29 MWB 39

record time 51, 53

REFRESH 14 S 1/1000 28 SD:SHADOW 28, 43

self-timer 31 SEPIA 28, 43 SPORTS 28, 43

TAPE END 25, 31

tape length 31 tape speed 31 time counter 31

time display 29 time lapse 31, 53 time remaining 25, 31 title display 29 tracking 29 white balance 39

zoom level 29, 34

Information to user 82 Inserting and removing cassettes 23

INT. TIME menu 49, 52 Interval indicators 49, 53

JLIP (joint level interface protocol)

identification number 56

JLIP connector 11, 56 JLIP ID no. 56 JLIP ID NO. menu 56

Lens 10 Lens cover 4

LENS COVER control 4, 11 LENS COVER indicator 31

Light, color enhancement

(model CC6271) 58, 59

LIGHT OFF.AUTO.ON switch

(modelCC6271) 11, 58 Limited warranty 84 Lithium cell

inserting and removing 17 Lithium cell indicator 17, 31 Low-contrast indicator 36

M.W.B. menu 39 Main MENU

18, 24, 29, 35, 36, 38, 41, 47,

48, 50, 52, 54, 55, 56

MAN indicator 28 Manual exposure 40

Manual white balance 38 Memory stop 63

MENUdial 7, 11, 18, 19, 24, 32, 34, 35,

36, 38, 41, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 61

Microphone 10, 32 MWB indicator 39

Operating controls I0 Optional accessories 70 Optional plug adapter 12

Order form, accessories 73

Pause indicator 5, 8 Pause, stop-action 62 PLAY/PAUSE button 9, 10,. 61, 62, 67, 69 Playback

first 9 on a TV without audio/video inputs 68 :

on TV (or VCR) with audio/video ,,

inputs 66 using cassette adapter 64 viewfinder 60

Playback features

memory-stop 63 position the tape 62 stop-action pause 62

time counter 63 tracking 61 visual searching 62

Playback on a TV without audio/video

inputs 68

Playback on TV (or VCR) with

audio/video in jacks 66 Playback speeds 22 Plug adapter, optional 12 Power indicator 5, 11, 16 POWER switch

5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 24, 29, 32, 33, 35, 36, 38, 40, 42, 58, 60, 62, 63, 67, 69

Powering your camcorder

using adapter/charger 12 using battery 13

using optional car cord adapter 16 Preset title, recording 46 Problem solving 76 .Product registration i

PUSH button 5, 11, 23, 60

QUICK REC button 10, 33 Quick record feature 33 Quick review feature 33

RBRC seal 13

REC TIME menu 51, 53 Record indicator 8, 29 Record time indicators 31, 49, 51

Recording

animation 50 first time 3 self timer 48

time lapse 52, 53 titles 20, 46

Recording speeds 6, 22 REFRESH button 14

REFRESH indicator 14 Registration i RF DC OUT jack 11, 68

RFoutput adapter, optional 68

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 ............

Thumb trigger 11, 32, 33, 49, 51, 53, 67

Time counter 31, 63 Time display: 20

Time-counter display 31, 63 Time-lapse indicator 31, 53 Time-lapse recording 52, 53 Time-remaining display 24, 25, 31 Time-remaining feature 24 Tips

recording 26

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travel 45 . _,:_ z:.. TITLE button 20, 46, 47 . Tire- d_splay--20; 29, -;46,,-47

Shoulder strap, attach 57 ..TJt!e.s._

Shoulder strapattachment rings 11, 57 ........ - :-.....

Shutter speed indicator 43 ....

SLP recording speed 6 SLP tape speed 6, 22 Solving problems 76 SP recording speed 6, 22

creatmg your o_n 47'

............... reeording-preseI_ _4"6.:.!!"(!i_

_p',fi_gyour own 20 ..-, .

......... Track'ing 61 ............... ,.i:: ._

............ .Tracking.indic_it0_.,._9,:)6171

Travel tips 45 .

SP tape speed 6, 22 ..................... Tripod,--using 7_1_c;.,i"_:"....5"'_'-'

SP/SLP button 22, 24, 50, 52 ....

Specifications 82 ....... .......... Trouble checks _6 ,; .,,. . .-,

Speeds, recording and playback 22 Sports feature 43 SPORTS indicator 28, 43 Status displays 29

STOPbutton 9, 10, 61, 62, 63, 67, 69 Stop-action pause 62

Table of contents 1 Tally lamp feature 33, 54

TALLY LAMP menu 54 Tally light 8, 10, 32, 33, 49 Tally light feature 33, 54 Tape copying 67

TAPE END indicator 25, 31 Tape, inserting 5 Tape length feature 24 Tape length indicators 25, 31 TAPE LENGTH menu 7, 25 Tape length, set 7, 24 Tape wheel 5, 23 Tele macro feature 35 TELE MACRO menu 35 Tele macro zooming 35

Thing_ to avoid 81

Unpack camcorder and accessories 3

VCR buttons 9, 10, 33, 62, 63 Videocassettes 22 Viewfinder 6, 11, 27

adjust for viewing 27 eyepiece focus control 27 playback 60

Visual searching 62

Warranty, limited 84 White balance feature 38

White balance indicators 29, 39

Zoom buttons 11, 34, 36, 38 Zoom level indicator 29, 34 Zoom speed feature 34

ZOOM SPEED menu 35

•Zooming 34

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