RCA CC6151 - VHS-C Camcorder, User Manual

Page 1: ...camcorder user s guide CC6151 CC6251 CC6271 ...

Page 2: ...warranty parts and service and attach it here Record the serial number and model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose camcorder or AC adapter charger to rain or moisture Important Safety Information Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAU TION RISQU...

Page 3: ...amcorder 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 an...

Page 4: ...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 Witho...

Page 5: ...1260 or BB700 Cassette Adapter Part No VCA115A Cassette Adapter Battery Size AA 1 5 Volt AC Adapter Charger Part No 241017 and DC Cable Part No 233087 CAUTIONS Lithium cell must be disposed of properly Never handle punctured or leaking cell May cause burns or personal injury Keep out of the hands of children Can cause death or injury if swallowed If swallowed consult a physician immediately for em...

Page 6: ...n jack on the camcorder as shown above Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet 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 Lift the flap on the handstrap and separate the velcro strip Insert your hand adjust the strap to fit snugly refast...

Page 7: ...the tape 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 CA...

Page 8: ...pears in the viewfinder SP Standard play provides the best picture but the shortest 7 Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Electronic Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control SP SLP Button You can see what you record in the viewfinder Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortable viewing position Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision recording time 20...

Page 9: ...maining 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 ...

Page 10: ... Set the AE dial to AUTO AE Dial continued on next page This places the camcorder in the AUTO mode In the AUTO mode the focus exposure and white balance are automatically controlled by the camcorder Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording REC appears in the viewfinder and the tally light lights while the camcorder is recording Many of the special effects do not operate in the AUTO m...

Page 11: ...ton STOP Button continued on next page PLAY PAUSE Button 13 Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder The power indicator turns off 14 Close the lens cover 12 Play back what you have recorded Set the POWER switch to VCR Press VCR 55 to rewind the tape Press PLAY PAUSE to play back the tape Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape Details on viewfinder playback are on page...

Page 12: ... M A N H A Z E 1 1 0 0 0 SHDW FADE TITLE B A C K L I G H T F RONTLIGH T SEPIA STOP PLAY PAUSE VCR 15 Review camcorder s operating controls QUICK REC Record Button Microphone Lens Tally Light STOP Button PLAY PAUSE Button DATE TIME Button Also COUNTER R M Button VCR 55 55 55 55 55 Button VCR 66 66 66 66 66 Button SP SLP Button AE Dial Model CC6271 Only Color Enhancement Light ...

Page 13: ...rtment EJECT Button BATT Battery RELEASE Button Model CC6271 Only LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch MENU Dial VCR CAMERA POWER OFF Eyepiece Focus Control Attach Adapter Charger s DC Cord Here Clock Cell Battery Compartment Power Indicator LENS COVER Control Attach Rechargeable Battery Here POWER VCR OFF CAMERA Switch Thumb Trigger Handstrap Viewfinder Power Zoom Buttons JLIP Connector Located Under Small C...

Page 14: ...der as shown above 3 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the nearest AC outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz CAUTION Do not use this adapter charger for any other purpose other than charging the FB1260 BB700 or FB120 battery pack or supplying power to the camcorder 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 Opt...

Page 15: ...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 Battery Safety Precautions Do not short the battery s terminals Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery There are no user serviceable parts inside Use the battery only with specified adapter chargers ...

Page 16: ...ry 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 camcorder 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 REFRES...

Page 17: ...pter charger before unplugging it 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 Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder and shows you the amount of power in the rechargeable battery When the battery power is almost gone flashes in t...

Page 18: ...m 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 adapter lights 6 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to turn on the camcorder The power indicator on the camcorder lights Cautions The DCC08 is designed to be used o...

Page 19: ...risk of fire or explosion Must be disposed of properly Never handle punctured or leaking cell May cause burns or personal injury Keep out of the hands of children Can cause death or injury if swallowed If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble h...

Page 20: ...E TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M W B ZOOM SPEED NEXT AUTO AUTO JAN 1 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST MENU 3 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight DATE TIME MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M W B ZOOM SPEED NEXT AUTO AUTO JAN 1 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST MENU 4 Press the MENU dial to display the DATE TIME menu YEAR MONTH DAY TIME EXIT 1998 JAN 1 DATE TIME PM 12 00 5 Rotate the MENU dial to highli...

Page 21: ... MENU dial in When none of the settings are flashing rotate the MENU dial to highlight EXIT YEAR MONTH DAY TIME EXIT 1998 NOV 18 DATE TIME AM 8 00 11 Press the MENU dial in The main MENU appears with MENU END highlighted MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M W B ZOOM SPEED NEXT AUTO AUTO NOV 18 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST MENU 12 Press the MENU dial in again to remove the main MENU f...

Page 22: ...UTO to select any mode except AUTO DATE Note AUTO DATE is selected when the AE dial is set to AUTO 3 Repeatedly press the DATE TIME button until the display you want to record appears in the viewfinder 4 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 AE Dial DATE TIME Button Date and Time Di...

Page 23: ... 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 the date time date and time AUTO DATE or title you created 4 Begin recording 5 To remove the display press DATE TIME until no display appears in the viewfinder Note If you do not want to record a date or time press DATE TIME to select the date and time off mode before you b...

Page 24: ...e Protection Safety Tab You can use your videocassettes over and over again To erase a previous recording just record over it 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 viewfinder Listed below are the maximum SP and ...

Page 25: ...d other devices Insert and Remove Cassettes 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 a cassette if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture The tape might jam and or damage your camcorder Before inserting a cassette turn t...

Page 26: ...fore the camcorder can correctly calculate time remaining 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 SP SLP button to select a tape speed 3 Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M W B ZOOM SPEED NEXT AUTO AUTO NOV 18 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST MENU SP S...

Page 27: ... Time Remaining Display continued 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 ...

Page 28: ...nic 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 Recording Tips Try to make sure indoor scenes are well lit This improves picture quality and color reproduction Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side to side while recording A steady ...

Page 29: ...der 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 Cautions Do not force the viewfinder to rotate completely around This will damage the viewfinder and or the camcorder When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap put the viewfinder d...

Page 30: ...elect 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 act...

Page 31: ...his 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 d...

Page 32: ... AE dial is not set to AUTO The focus indicators flash when the auto focus system cannot operate properly SP FADER 5MIN LENS COVER TAPE END 03 M 0 00 00 T 30 15S 1S BK BK EFFECT 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 6 6 6 6 6EFFECT and BK FA...

Page 33: ...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 SP SLP 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 Th...

Page 34: ...lets you select automatic or manual control of several features To Turn on the Full Auto Mode 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record pause PAUSE appears in the viewfinder 2 Set the AE dial to AUTO 3 Press the thumb trigger to start recording The camcorder automatically controls focus exposure and white balance The MENU dial will not operate AUTO...

Page 35: ...henever 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 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 Tall...

Page 36: ...an record a small subject at a distance of approximately 23 inches Use the Zoom Buttons W and T 1 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 usi...

Page 37: ...TELE MACRO 4 Press the MENU dial in to display the TELE MACRO menu OFF ON EXIT TELE MACRO 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 5 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight FAST or SLOW and press the dial in Select FAST to...

Page 38: ...se 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 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO 2 Press zoom button T to zoom in on the subject and center the subject in the viewfin...

Page 39: ...the focus any more Rotate the MENU dial up to focus on a subject nearer flashes while you are adjusting the focus and flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more 7 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 When recording a subject through a window When recording a subject having a close foreground and ...

Page 40: ...te Balance During auto white balance the camcorder adjusts the white balance Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on the automatic white balance feature No indicator appears in the viewfinder Manual White Balance 1 Set the POWER 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 FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO T...

Page 41: ...T M W B Note Connecting your camcorder to a color TV monitor may be helpful when making white balance adjustments 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 chang...

Page 42: ...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 AUTO 1 10 00 AUTO M A N H A Z E SHDW PUSH SEPIA F RONTLIGHT BAC K LIG H T FADE TITLE SP S LP D A TE T IM E C O U N TE R Q U IC K R E P A L Y P A U S E MENU Dial Rotate or Press In Auto Exposure The camcorder adjusts the iris for the best possible...

Page 43: ... in 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 7 Press MENU again to remove the main MENU Notes To return to auto exposure select AUT...

Page 44: ... You can activate fading during record pause or recording 2 Press the FADE button BK FADER appears briefly and then BK remains in the viewfinder 3 Press the thumb trigger to start or stop recording The camcorder fades in or out of the scene 6EFFECT BK FADER 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 ...

Page 45: ... dark because 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 ima...

Page 46: ...e viewfinder 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 BACKLIGHT Button You may want to temporarily adjust for a strong front or back light using the FRONTLIGHT or BACKLIGHT button To compensate for a strong front light...

Page 47: ...d be avoided If your lens has been exposed to the elements clean it only with proper lens cleaning supplies Make sure you have any plug adapters that you might need before taking your camcorder to other countries Consult your dealer for advice 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 ...

Page 48: ...he title is superimposed and recorded on your tape whenever it appears HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR FAMILY Titles 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 SOMEONE SPECIAL VACATION SUPER STAR FIRST T...

Page 49: ...on 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 Create Your Own Title 1 Make sure the camcorder is in record pause and the AE dial...

Page 50: ...mer to delay recording so you can be in the scene when recording begins 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 Tally Light MENU Dial Rotate or Press In MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M W B ZOOM SPEED NEXT AUTO AUTO NOV 18 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST ...

Page 51: ...al time on the INT TIME menu to OFF Self Timer Recording continued 3 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT The second MENU appears Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight INT TIME BACK REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE MENU END OFF OFF ON 07 OFF 4 Press the MENU dial in to display the INT TIME menu OFF 15 S 30 S 1 MIN 5 MIN EXIT INT TIME 5 Rotate the MENU dial to highli...

Page 52: ...or object by shooting a series of pictures of slightly different poses such as cartooning 3 Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M W B ZOOM SPEED NEXT AUTO AUTO NOV 18 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST MENU 1 10 00 AUTO M A N H A Z E SHDW PUSH SEPIA F RONTLIGHT BAC K LIG H T FADE TITLE SP S LP D AT E T IM E C O U N TE R Q U I...

Page 53: ... number of shots 11 To stop animation recording set the time in the REC TIME menu to OFF 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 REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE MENU END OFF OFF ON 07 OFF 5 Press the MENU dial in to display the REC TIME menu OFF 1 4 S 1 2 S 1 S ...

Page 54: ...ars 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 Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight INT TIME BACK REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE MENU END OFF OFF ON 07 OFF 5 Press the MENU dial in to display the INT TIME me...

Page 55: ...o 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 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 betw...

Page 56: ...DEMO MODE MENU END OFF OFF ON 07 OFF Tally Light Turn On or Off You can turn the tally light on or off using the second MENU 1 1 000 AUTO MA N HA ZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F RONTLIGHT BAC K LIG H T FADE TITLE SP SL P DA TE TI ME CO UN TE R QU ICK RE P A L Y P A U S E Tally Light 4 Press the MENU dial in to display the TALLY LAMP menu ON OFF EXIT TALLY LAMP 5 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight OFF or ON Pr...

Page 57: ...7 OFF Demo Mode You can turn on the DEMO mode in the second MENU to have a demonstration of some of the camcorder s features 1 1 000 AUTO MA N HA ZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F RONTLIGHT BAC K LIG H T FADE TITLE SP SL P DA TE TI ME CO UN TE R QU ICK RE P A L Y P A U S E 5 Press the MENU dial in to display the DEMO MODE menu OFF ON EXIT DEMO 6 Rotate the MENU dial to highlight OFF or ON Press the MENU dial i...

Page 58: ... JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE MENU END OFF OFF ON 07 OFF JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Identification Number You can connect a device such as a home computer to the JLIP connector on the camcorder 4 Press the MENU dial in to display the JLIP ID NO menu ID NO 84 EXIT JLIP ID NO 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...

Page 59: ...e Keeper Attachment Rings 3 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 4 Attach the other end of the strap to the other shoulder strap attachment ring 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...

Page 60: ... 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 ligh...

Page 61: ...at nonmetallic object such as a plastic screwdriver in the hole 3 Place the new bulb assembly into the camcorder by inserting the top first and then slide the assembly into place 2 Pull on the sides of the bulb assembly and remove it from the camcorder as shown Bulb Assembly 1 10 00 AUTO MA N HA ZE SHDW PUSH SEPIA F RONTLIGHT BAC K LIG H T FAD E TITLE SP SLP DAT E T IME CO UN TER QU ICK RE P A L Y...

Page 62: ... 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 P...

Page 63: ...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 tracking might 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 recor...

Page 64: ... STOP Press and quickly release the VCR 55 button or VCR 66 button to rewind or fast forward the tape Press STOP to stop the tape Visual Search During playback press and release VCR 55 button or VCR 66 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 55 button or VCR 66 button for more than two...

Page 65: ...he tape automatically during rewind or fast forward when the time counter reaches M 0 00 00 To Use the Memory Stop Feature 1 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 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than one second to turn the time counter s memory stop feature on or off When memory st...

Page 66: ...t 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 1 Before inserting the cassette into the ada...

Page 67: ...hould hear a whirring sound while the tape loads The adapter s load detector will automatically retract into the adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter 1 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 th...

Page 68: ...s If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO IN jacks attach the plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you need a Y adapter such as AH25 shown on page 72 to hear both channels 2 Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV or VCR 3 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 4 Attach...

Page 69: ... 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 Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording 1 A Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel B Camcorder connected to V...

Page 70: ... by two screws you need an optional 300 75 ohm transformer 2 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 3 Attach the RF output adapter s plug to the AUDIO RF DC OUT and VIDEO jacks lo...

Page 71: ... 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 camcorder and place th...

Page 72: ...e ordering or by using the order form on page 73 Do not use any other car cord with this camcorder AC201A Soft Carrying Case 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 batter...

Page 73: ...oth can be recharged with the AC adapter charger that came with your camcorder CPS91 AC Battery Charger The CPS91 battery charger plugs directly into an AC outlet and charges the FB1260 BB700 and FB120 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 approximatel...

Page 74: ...out 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 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...

Page 75: ...udio Video Cable VH83 5 95 Coaxial RF Cable VH90 7 95 RF Output Adapter 1CVA147C 59 95 AC Adapter Charger 241017 126 55 and DC Cable 233087 27 80 Cassette Adapter 232845 71 35 Bulb Assembly Model CC6271 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...

Page 76: ...te Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice 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 IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card Expiration date Print or type your name and address clearly A complete and cor...

Page 77: ...ady 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 ...

Page 78: ...ing battery it might need to be recharged If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet If the dew indicator flashes in the viewfinder 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 ...

Page 79: ...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 Thes...

Page 80: ...whenever they appear in the viewfinder Remove them from viewfinder when recording See pages 20 21 When AUTO 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 Che...

Page 81: ...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 t...

Page 82: ...not touch the lens with your fingers The oil from your skin might damage the lens 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 eyepiec...

Page 83: ...ediately 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 sun...

Page 84: ...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 General Power requirement 6VDC Power consum...

Page 85: ...rning your equipment to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over 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...

Page 86: ...n the continental U S A 2 The exchange location will notify you of its arrival 3 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 4 If the repairs were covered by your warranty you will not be billed If you are not located near an exchange point 1 Provide your Discover Ma...

Page 87: ... 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 Service 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 ...

Page 88: ...freshing 14 using 13 Battery installing in cassette adapter 64 Built in light model CC6271 58 Bulb for light replacing model CC6271 59 C 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 camcor...

Page 89: ...3 HZ HAZE indicator 28 43 I 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 ...

Page 90: ...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...

Page 91: ...serting 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 Things to avoid 81 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...

Page 92: ...10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15331700 ...