Page 2 - Cautions; : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to; Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame; Product Registration; To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose; Important Safety Information; Purchased From:; CAUTION
Cautions CAUTION : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise etpousser jusqu au fond. To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechar...
Page 3 - Assistance
1 Safety Information .............................. i First Time Operation • Assistance ....................................... 3• Unpack the Camcorder and Accessories ................................. 3 • Attach the Adapter/Charger ............ 4• Adjust the Handstrap to Fit Your Hand ................
Page 4 - • Focusing; Playback; • Use the Viewfinder for; Care and Maintenance; Table of Contents
2 • Quick Record Feature ................... 33• Quick Review Feature ................... 33• Tally Light ..................................... 33• Camera Edit Feature ..................... 33• Flying Erase Head ......................... 33• Auto Head Cleaner ........................ 33• Zooming • U...
Page 5 - Unpack the camcorder and accessories.; • Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship; Rechargeable Battery
First-Time Operation 3 1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories. • Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder. • The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. This section desc...
Page 6 - Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.; Handstrap; DC Cable; Slide LENS COVER control to open lens cover.; DC In Jack
4 First-Time Operation 3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand. LENSCoverControl Handstrap Handstrap VelcroStrip (Under Flap) 2. Attach the adapter/charger. VCR CAMERA POWEROFF DC OUTJack DC Cable Adapter/Charger To AC 100-240,50/60 Hz • Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on th...
Page 7 - Tape Wheel; EJECT Button
First-Time Operation 5 VCR CAMERA POWEROFF 6. Set POWER (CAMERA/OFF/VCR) switch to CAMERA. PUSH Here toClose CassetteCompartment Tape Wheel POWERSwitch andIndicator Tape Window (continued on next page) 5. Insert a tape. EJECT Button • Slide the EJECT button up. The cassette holder opensautomatically...
Page 8 - Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control.
6 First-Time Operation PUSH PL AY /P A U S E VCR SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER R/M QUICK REC EJECT OFF AUTO ON LIGHT FA D E T I T L E B A C K L I G H T FRO NTL I G H T AU T O MA N HAZE 1/1000 SHD W S EPIA 8. Select a recording speed. Select SP or SLP recording speed.Press and hold the SP/SLP button tosel...
Page 9 - MENU Dial
First-Time Operation 7 PUSH PL AY /P A U S E VCR SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER R/M QUICK REC EJECT OFF AUTO ON LIGHT FA D E T I T L E B A C K L I G H T FRO NTL I G H T AU T O MA N HAZE 1/1000 SHD W S EPIA MENU Dial 9. Select a tape length. Set the length of the tape you areusing so the camcorder can corr...
Page 10 - AE Dial
8 First-Time Operation 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N TL I G H T B AC K LIG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QU ICK RE PA LY/ PA US E AU T O MAN HAZE 1/1000 SHD W FA D E T I T L E B A C K L I G H T F RO N T LI GH T S E P I A VCR CAMERA POWEROFF POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA)Swi...
Page 11 - Button; Set the POWER switch to; Play back what you have; 5 to rewind the tape.
First-Time Operation 9 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N TL I G HT B A C K LIG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE PA LY/ PA US E S T O P PL AY/PAUSE V C R VCR 55 55 55 55 55 Button STOPButton (continued on next page) PLAY/PAUSEButton 13. Set the POWER switch to OFF ...
Page 12 - Review camcorder’s operating controls.; Microphone
10 First-Time Operation 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N TL I G H T B AC K LIG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE PA LY/ PA US E AU T O MAN HAZE 1/1000 SHD W FA D E T I T L E B A C K L I G H T F RO N T LI GH T S E P I A S T O P PL AY/PAUSE V C R 15. Review camcorde...
Page 14 - Power Your Camcorder; Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder; Attach Adapter/Charger; Connect one end of the DC cable to; Remove Adapter/Charger; Remove the DC cable from the; Using an Optional Plug Adapter; Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC
12 Power Your Camcorder Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorderdirectly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to ...
Page 15 - Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder; Attach the Charged Battery; Hook the top end of the battery to the; Battery Safety Precautions; Press the battery down until it locks; Remove the Battery
Power Your Camcorder 13 PUSH SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER R/M QUICK REC EJECT OFFAUTO ON LIGHT FA D E T I T L E B A C K L I G H T FRO NT LIG H T A U T O MA N HAZE 1/1000 SHDW S EPIA Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used th...
Page 16 - Caution; : When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn them; upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury.; Charge the Battery; Note: If you try to charge a battery that; Use the REFRESH Button
14 Power Your Camcorder Caution : When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn them upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury. Charge the Battery If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUTjack on the adapter/charger, remove it. 1. Align reference mark on b...
Page 17 - Battery Care and Storage
Power Your Camcorder 15 Battery Care and Storage • Recharging takes approximately 70 minutes for the FB1260 and 100minutes for the BB700 depending onthe battery’s condition. • Refreshing takes approximately 3-1/2 hours for the FB1260 and 5-1/2 hoursfor the BB700 depending on thebattery’s condition. ...
Page 18 - Optional Car Cord Adapter; Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter; POWER
16 Power Your Camcorder Optional Car Cord Adapter The optional DCC08 car cord shown onpage 70 allows you to power yourcamcorder from the cigarette lightersocket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts12-volts to a 6-volt output. Note: Consult the installation and operatinginstructions enclosed with the ...
Page 19 - Date and Time Display; Install the Clock Lithium Cell; The clock cell indicator; To Remove Lithium Cell
17 Date and Time Display VCR CAMERA POWEROFF Install the Clock Lithium Cell The clock cell indicator flashes for a few seconds in the viewfinder when you turn on the camcorder if the cell is not installed or needs replacing. 1. Make sure camcorder is turned off, and remove any power supplyattached t...
Page 20 - Set the Date and Time; Press the MENU dial in to display the; Rotate the MENU dial to highlight; Press the MENU dial to display the; Rotate the MENU dial to highlight
18 Date and Time Display Set the Date and Time You must set the correct date and time before you can display and record iton your tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on the previouspage before you can set the date. 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and make sure the AE dial is not set ...
Page 21 - Repeat step 5 to set the MONTH and; Press the MENU dial in again to
19 Date and Time Display When YEAR starts flashing, rotate theMENU dial to select the year. Whenthe correct year appears, press theMENU dial in to set the year. 6. Repeat step 5 to set the MONTH and DAY. 7. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight TIME. YEARMONTHDAYTIME EXIT 1998 NOV 18 DATE/TIME PM 12:00 ...
Page 22 - Record the Date, Time, and Title Displays; Note: AUTO DATE is selected when the
20 Date and Time Display 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N TL I G HT B A C K L IG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE PA LY/ PA US E Record the Date, Time, and Title Displays You must install the clock cell and set the date and time (as shown on the previouspages) be...
Page 23 - Viewfinder Displays; Repeatedly Press DATE/TIME; Time Display; AUTO DATE Display; Title You Created; No Display; Make sure the camcorder is in
21 Date and Time Display Viewfinder Displays Repeatedly Press DATE/TIME Time Display AUTO DATE Display Title You Created Date and Time Display Date Display AUTO DATE NOV 18.98 AM 10:25:00 No Display TAYLOR IS FOUR To Record the Date, Time, Date and Time, AUTO DATE,or Title You Created 1. Make sure t...
Page 24 - Videocassettes; Recording Time; Erase Protection – Safety Tab; • SP – Standard play provides the; Safety
22 Videocassettes Recording Time Cassette SP SLP TC-20 20 Min. 60 Min. TC-30 30 Min. 90 Min. TC-40 40 Min. 120 Min. Make sure you select good quality tapes for your camcorder. Use of poor quality tapesor tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads,resulting in a snowy ...
Page 25 - Cassette Care and Storage
23 Videocassettes Caution: Insertthe cassetteonly one waywith the tapewheel facing upand the tapewindow facingout. Thecassette shouldslide easily intothe holder. Donot force thecassette. Cassette Care and Storage • When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it, remove it from thecamcorder, and la...
Page 26 - Recording; Time-Remaining Display; Select a Tape Length; Press the MENU dial in to display the; Rotate the MENU dial to highlight
24 Recording PUSH PL AY / P A U S E VCR SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER R/M QUICK REC EJECT OFFAUTO ON LIGHT FA D E T I T L E B A C K L I G H T FRO N TL I G H T AU T O MA N HAZE 1/1000 SHD W S EPIA Time-Remaining Display The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tapespeed you sele...
Page 28 - Recording Tips
26 Recording • Fading in and out of scenes makes your videos appear more professional. • Learn to use the special production effects available with your camcorderto add variety to your recordings. • Be aware of video and audio back- grounds. Background details barelynoticed while you are taping mays...
Page 29 - Eyepiece Focus Control; Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing; Use the Viewfinder to See What You Record
27 Recording VCR CAMERA POWEROFF Eyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing For convenient viewing, slide the viewfinder out from the camcorder androtate it up and down. Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you setthe focus of the viewfinder for your...
Page 30 - AE Dial Special Effect Indicators
28 Recording Viewfinder Displays REC P AU SE SEPIA NOV 18.98 PM 8:30:03 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MW B AT AE Dial Special Effect Indicators • AUTO (Full Auto Mode) AUTO LOCK appears briefly whenyou select AUTO. • MAN (Manual Mode) AUTO RELEASE appears brieflywhen you select MAN. • SPORTS This indicator appears...
Page 31 - :CLOUD to record outdoors on a; Status Displays; 6 appears during fast forward.; Battery Level Indicator (
29 Recording • appears when you select :CLOUD to record outdoors on a cloudy day. • appears when you select :HALOGEN to record using halogen or tungsten lighting. • MWB appears when you select MWB to adjust the color temperatures. • Details are on pages 38-39. Status Displays • The REC indicator app...
Page 32 - • The focus indicators (; EFFECT and
30 Recording Dew Warning ( ) The dew indicator appears when exces-sive moisture (condensation) has enteredthe camcorder. The camcorder will notoperate when this indicator appears.Place the camcorder in a warm, dry areauntil this indicator disappears. Viewfinder Displays (continued) Focus Indicators ...
Page 33 - • Details are on page 17.; • The time counter appears during; • TAPE END appears when the end of
31 Recording • appear when you have selected MAN in the FOCUS menu. • and flash while you adjust manual focus and and flash when you cannot adjust the focusany farther. • Details are on pages 36-37. Lithium Cell ( ) • This indicator appears for a few seconds when you turn on the cam-corder and the c...
Page 34 - Tally Light; Full Auto Mode; To Turn on the Full Auto Mode; appears in the viewfinder.; To Turn Off the Full Auto Mode
32 Recording 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N TL I G H T B AC K LIG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QU ICK RE PA LY/ PA US E AU T O MAN HAZE 1/1000 SHD W FA D E T I T L E B A C K L I G H T F RO N T LI GH T S E P I A S T O P PL AY/PAUSE V C R AE Dial VCR 55 55 55 55 55 Bu...
Page 35 - To Turn Off the Quick Record Mode; S from the viewfinder.
33 Recording Quick Review Feature Press and release VCR 55 when the camcorder is in record-pause to reviewthe last few seconds of a recording. ThePOWER switch must be set to CAMERA. The camcorder plays back the last fewseconds of the recording, returns the tapeto its previous position, and returns t...
Page 36 - Zooming; Use the ZOOM SPEED Menu
34 Recording 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N TL I G HT B A C K L IG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QU ICK RE PA LY/ PA US E MENU Dial(Rotate or Press In) Zooming You can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by pressing thezoom buttons on the camcorder...
Page 37 - To Turn Tele Macro Zooming ON or OFF; ON or OFF and press the dial in.
35 Recording FASTSLOW EXIT ZOOM SPEED 3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight ZOOM SPEED. 4. Press the MENU dial in to display the ZOOM SPEED menu. Zooming (continued) To Turn Tele Macro Zooming ON or OFF 1. Make sure the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and the AE dial is not set toAUTO. 2. Press the MEN...
Page 38 - Focusing; Auto Focus; • Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on; ) in the viewfinder indicates; Manual Focus; make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
36 Recording Focusing The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under normal conditions.You might need to focus manually under certain conditions. Auto Focus During auto focus the camcorderfocuses on the object located in thecenter area of the viewfinder. • Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on the aut...
Page 39 - Conditions Requiring Manual Focus
37 Recording 4. Press the MENU dial in to display the FOCUS menu. AUTOMANU EXIT FOCUS 5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dialin. appears in the viewfinder. The focus is locked atthis point. 6. Adjust the focus for a subject nearer or farther away. • Rotate the MENU dial...
Page 40 - White Balance; Auto White Balance; • Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on the; Manual White Balance
38 Recording White Balance Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about. This is achieved byadjusting the way the camcorder “sees” and records the light source in the sceneyou record. Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance.You might want to adjust white balance manu...
Page 42 - Exposure Control; Manual Exposure; Auto Exposure
40 Recording Exposure Control The camcorder controls the iris for you when the AE dial is set to AUTO.The camcorder adjusts brightness 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. M...
Page 43 - Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure
41 Recording Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure Exposure Control ( continued) 2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder. MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE/TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM.W.B.ZOOM SPEED NEXT AUTO AUTO NOV 18.98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST MENU 3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlig...
Page 44 - Fade In or Out; To Fade In or Out; FADER; EFFECT; To Turn Off the Fade Feature; Press the FADE button while
42 Recording 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N T L I G HT B A C K L IG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QU ICK RE PA LY/ PA US E FADEButton Fade In or Out You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade in and outof scenes. The picture gradually appears o...
Page 45 - Mode Name Uses
43 Recording AE Dial The AE dial lets you select one of several different effects. Turn the dial toselect the effect you want. The name and indicator for the effect appears brieflyand then the indicator remains. There are no indicators for AUTO or MAN. Setthe AE dial to MAN for normal recording. AE ...
Page 46 - Front Light and Back Light; To Use the AE Dial; FRONT LIT appears briefly and then; FRONTLIGHT Button; BACKLIGHT Button
44 Recording 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N TL I G H T B AC K LIG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE PA LY/ PA US E AU T O MAN HAZE 1/1000 SHD W FA D E T I T L E B A C K L I G H T F RO N T LI GH T S E P I A Front Light and Back Light The camcorder adjusts the lig...
Page 47 - Travel Tips; • Write down your camcorder’s serial
45 Recording Travel Tips • Write down your camcorder’s serial number and keep it separate from thecamcorder when traveling. If yourcamcorder is lost or stolen, you will beable to identify it. • Use extra care to avoid damage to your camcorder and accessories whenoperating them at a beach or pool.Spr...
Page 48 - Record a Preset Title or Title You Create; Titles — Recording; TITLE Button
46 Recording 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N TL I G HT B A C K L IG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QU ICK RE PA LY/ PA US E Record a Preset Title or Title You Create 1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set toAUTO. 2. Repeatedly press T...
Page 49 - To Stop Recording Your Title; Create Your Own Title
47 Recording where you want the character toappear. 6. When the box is highlighted, rotate the MENU dial to select a character.Press the MENU dial in to place thecharacter in your title. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you complete your title. Note: To erase a previous title, rotate theMENU dial to hi...
Page 50 - To Set the Self Timer
48 Recording 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N TL I G HT B A C K L IG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE PA LY/ PA US E Self-Timer Recording You can set the self-timer to delay recording so you can be in the scenewhen recording begins. To Set the Self Timer 1. Make ...
Page 51 - Note: The tally light flashes. About five
49 Recording 6. Press the MENU dial twice to exit the menu. 7. and the amount of delayed recording time appear in theviewfinder. 15S 8. Press the thumb trigger to start recording. Note: The tally light flashes. About five seconds before recording begins, the tallylight starts flashing faster. When t...
Page 52 - To Record Using Animation; Make sure the camcorder is in record-; Animation Recording
50 Recording To Record Using Animation 1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not setto AUTO. 2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP. SP appears in the viewfinder. Animation Recording You can produce an illusion of movement for an otherwise stationary sceneor object by shoo...
Page 53 - Note: The recording stops automatically
51 Recording • Select OFF if you do not want to record for a selected amount oftime. 7. Press the MENU dial twice to exit the menu. 8. and the amount of recording time appear in the viewfinder. 5S 9. Press the thumb trigger to start recording. Note: The recording stops automatically after the select...
Page 54 - To Record Using Time Lapse; SP appears in the viewfinder.; Press the MENU dial in to display the
52 Recording To Record Using Time Lapse 1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not setto 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 ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE/TIMETELE MACR...
Page 55 - Time-Lapse Recording
53 Recording 6. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired time between recordings(15S, 30S, 1 MIN, or 5 MIN). • Select 15S to delay the recording for 15 seconds. • Select 30S to delay the recording for 30 seconds. • Select 1MIN to delay the recording for one minute. • Select 5MIN to delay the re...
Page 56 - To Turn the Tally Light On or Off
54 Recording To Turn the Tally Light On or Off 1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not setto AUTO. 2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder. MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE/TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM.W.B.ZOOM SPEED NEXT AUTO AUTO NOV 18.98 OFF T30 ...
Page 57 - To Turn the Demo Mode On; Demo Mode; Note: Zoom is the only feature that; operates during the demo mode.; To Turn the Demo Mode Off
55 Recording To Turn the Demo Mode On 1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not setto 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 ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE/TIMETELE M...
Page 58 - To Select a JLIP ID NO.
56 Recording VCR CAMERA POWEROFF To Select a JLIP ID NO. 1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not setto AUTO. 2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder. MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE/TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM.W.B.ZOOM SPEED NEXT AUTO AUTO NOV 18.9...
Page 59 - Attach the Shoulder Strap; To Attach the Shoulder Strap; Keeper
57 Recording Attach the Shoulder Strap The camcorder’s shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorder fromyour shoulder and – when you are ready to shoot – bring the camcorder to shootingposition in one quick movement. To Attach the Shoulder Strap 1. If the strap keeper is over a doublese...
Page 60 - Model CC6271 Only: Built-In Color Enhancement Light; To Use the Light; Set the LIGHT OFF•AUTO•ON switch.; menu when using the light.; Notes: If the lighting condition is unstable
58 Recording PUSH PL AY /P A U S E VCR SP/SLP DATE/TIME COUNTER R/M QUICK REC EJECT OFFAUTO ON LIGHT FA D E T I T L E B A C K L I G H T FRO NT LIG H T AU T O MA N HAZE 1/1000 SHD W S EPIA 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N TL I G HT B A C K L IG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COU...
Page 61 - Replace the Bulb Assembly; Carefully follow the instructions below.; To Replace the Bulb Assembly; Insert a flat nonmetallic object (such; Bulb Assembly
59 Recording Model CC6271 Only: Built-In Color Enhancement Light (continued) Replace the Bulb Assembly Carefully follow the instructions below. Cautions The video light and bulb need to cool for approximately 30 minutes afterthe camcorder has been used before the bulb assembly is replaced. Do not to...
Page 62 - STOP Button; Viewfinder; Use the Viewfinder for Playback; To Play Back a Tape; Adjust the viewfinder for a
60 Playback 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N TL I G HT B A C K LIG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QU ICK RE PA LY/ PA US E S T O P PL AY/PAUSE V C R EJECTSwitch STOP Button Viewfinder Eyepiece FocusControl PLAY/PAUSEButton Use the Viewfinder for Playback You can see tap...
Page 63 - • Turn the eyepiece focus control to; Tracking; • During playback, use the playback
61 Playback 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N TL I G HT B A C K L IG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE PA LY/ PA US E • Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinderfor your vision. 5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. • If nece...
Page 64 - Playback Features; Position the Tape; 6 button to rewind or; Visual Search; • For brief searching, press and hold
62 Playback 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N TL I G HT B A C K LIG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE PA LY/ PA US E S T O P PL AY/PAUSE V C R Caution: Pause is designed for momentaryinterruptions and should not be used for anextended period of time. If the camcord...
Page 65 - Playback Features; To Use the Memory-Stop Feature; Locate the place on the tape you want; Time Counter With Memory
63 Playback 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N TL I G HT B A C K LIG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE PA LY/ PA US E S T O P PL AY/PAUSE V C R STOP Button PLAY/PAUSEButton VCR 66 66 66 66 66 Button VCR 55 55 55 55 55 Button Playback Features (continued) Time Counte...
Page 66 - Use the Cassette Adapter; Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery; EJECT Switch
64 Playback Use the Cassette Adapter The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette, but records in standard VHS format. Thecassette adapter allows you to play your VHS-C cassettes in a VCR just like otherstandard VHS cassettes. Insert the VHS-C cassette into the cassette adapter. Insert the cassette ad...
Page 67 - Gently close the cassette compartment; Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter; Slide the adapter’s EJECT switch to; Load Detector
65 Playback Caution: If the load detector is stillextending from the side of the cassetteadapter after you have attempted to loadthe cassette, loading is not complete. Tryto load the cassette again. Attempting toinsert the cassette adapter into a VCRwith the load detector extending maycause damage t...
Page 68 - Installation; Attach the white plug on one end of; OR
66 Playback Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with audio/video inputs, youneed an optional audio/video cable, such as VH83 shown on page 72. If your TV isalready connected to a VCR, attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what thecam...
Page 69 - Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR
67 Playback Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR 1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it tothe video input channel. B. Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turnon VCR and place it in the “line”or “camera mode”. (If your VCRdoes not h...
Page 70 - Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs; Disconnect the VHF antenna from
68 Playback Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you need an optional1CVA147C RF output adapter and an optional coaxial RF cable, such as VH82 orVH90 shown on page 72. If your TV has audio and video inputs (or is connected to aVCR)...
Page 71 - Playback Operation; Note to Cable TV Installer
69 Playback 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 RFoutput adapter’s CH3/CH4 switch. 3. Place adapter’s VCR/TV switch in VCR. 4. Set POWER switch to VCR. Power indicator lights...
Page 72 - Optional Accessories; To order accessories, contact your local Dealer.
70 Optional Accessories We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding tothe fun of using your compact VHS camcorder. The following pages have a selectionof accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better. These accessories are designed...
Page 73 - CPS91 AC Battery Charger
71 Optional Accessories Cautions: Before using a tripod, make sureit is stable enough to hold the camcorderwithout falling over. Do not transport thecamcorder attached to the tripod. When attaching your camcorder to a tripod,be careful not to force the tripod screw intothe camcorder’s tripod mountin...
Page 74 - VH54 Cable Transformer
72 Optional Accessories VH54 Cable Transformer 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter This RF output adapter is used with acoaxial RF cable, such as VH82 or VH90,to connect your camcorder to a standardTV (one without audio/video inputs) forplayback. If your antenna cable is the flattwin-lead type attached by tw...
Page 75 - Accessory Order Form; Description; Detach Here
73 Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6151/CC6251/CC6271 Description Part No. Price Qty. Total Super Lightweight Tripod AC088 $ 39.95 Soft Camcorder Case AC201A $ 39.95 Shoulder Strap ACS091 $ 12.95 Y-Adapter AH25 $ 2.95 AC Battery Charger CPS91 $ 59.95 Car Cord Adapter DCC08 $ 89...
Page 76 - USE YOUR CREDIT CARD; AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
74 Accessory Order Form ® r r s TM Charge your order on your VISA,MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Expiration date: Expiration date: Copy Numb...
Page 77 - Video Accessories
75 Accessory Order Form To order accessories, contact your local Dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order bytelephone or direct-by-mail. United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card readyand cal...
Page 78 - Trouble Checks; Trouble; POWER switch must be set to VCR position.
76 Trouble Checks Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct withoutthe help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies. Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder ServiceCenter, look below for the type of trouble you a...
Page 79 - Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.; If the dew indicator (; Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.
77 Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments Tape stops duringrewind or fastforward Camcorder remains inpause mode Dew indicator flashesin viewfinder Poor auto-focusoperation Viewfinder displaysare out of focus Picture is too dark orsubject too dark • Time-counter memory might be on. Whenever an...
Page 80 - Subject was too far from camcorder.
78 Trouble Checks Sound is too low ordistorted Picture recordedwith special effect Colors do not looknatural on recording Title recorded ontape Date and/or time arerecorded on tape Date and/or time areincorrect Cannot set REC orINT. TIME foranimation or time-lapse recording Tally light does notlight...
Page 81 - • Lighting condition changes frequently. Set LIGHT
79 Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments Model CC6271:light turns on andoff Streaks in pictureduring playback orplay-pause Bright, crystal-shaped spots inviewfinder Colored brightspots appear inviewfinder Rechargeablebattery runs downsooner thanexpected • Lighting condition changes frequentl...
Page 82 - Clean the Camcorder; Clean the Camcorder’s Lens; You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning.; Lens; Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise
80 Care and Maintenance 1/1000 AUTO MA N HAZE SHD W PUSH SEPIA F R O N TL I G HT B A C K LIG H T FA D E T I T L E SP/SLP DA TE/TIME COUNTER QUICK RE PA LY/ PA US E Clean the Camcorder To clean the camcorder’s exterior, removeany power source connected to thecamcorder and gently wipe it with a cleans...
Page 83 - Proper Care and Storage
81 Care and Maintenance Proper Care and Storage • Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’s cassette door. Dust andgrit are abrasive and cause excessivewear to both the camcorder’srecording/playback heads andcassettes. • Always close the lens cover when the camcorder is not in use. • Before h...
Page 84 - General
Specifications 82 Information to User This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. Thisequipment ...
Page 85 - Customer Assistance and Service; You can reach Thomson at the; Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange
83 Customer Assistance and Service You can reach Thomson at the following number: 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 telephonenumber to help you with any proble...
Page 86 - Limited Warranty; What your warranty covers:
84 Limited Warranty 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 beginswith the first rental or 45 days from date ofshipment to the rental firm, whicheverc...
Page 87 - What your warranty does not cover:
85 Limited Warranty • Evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to verify your unit’swarranty eligibility. • A brief note describing your camcorder’s problem. • Your name, address and phone number. Return transportation, storage, handling, andinsurance costs are your sole responsibility.We ...
Page 88 - Index
86 Index 1 S 1/1000 indicator 28, 43 A Accessories included 3optional 70order form 73 Accessory order form 73Adapter/charger charging battery 14using 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 43Animation indicato...
Page 89 - Date and time displays
87 Index D Date and time displays setting 18 Date, time, and title displays recording 20 DATE/TIME button 10, 20, 21, 29, 47DATE/TIME menu 18DC cable 12, 13, 14, 16DC in jack 4, 12Demo mode 55DEMO MODE menu 55Design specifications 82Dew warning 30, 77Displays, status 29 E EJECT button 5, 11, 23, 60E...
Page 91 - RF output adapter, optional 68
89 Index RF output adapter, optional 68 S Safety information iSafety precautions, battery 13Safety tab 22SD:SHADOW indicator 28, 43Second MENU 47, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Self timer 48, 49Self timer indicator 31, 49SEPIA indicator 28, 43Setting tape length 7Shoulder strap, attach 57Shoulder strap...
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