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camcorder
user's guide
CC6151/CC6251/CC6271
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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” CAUTION inside the product that presents a risk of electric RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK shock or personal injury. DO NOT OPEN C A U O T I N ATTENTION CAU- This symbol indicates important instructions RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE TION a
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Assistance 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) Table of Contents Safety Information.............................. i Power Your Camcorder • Use the Adapter/Charger to First Time Operation Power Your Camcorder ..........
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Table of Contents • Quick Record Feature ................... 33 Playback • Quick Review Feature ................... 33 • Use the Viewfinder for • Tally Light ..................................... 33 Playback ..............................60-61 • Tracking ........................................ 61 • Camera Edit Feature ..................... 33 • Playback Features • Flying Erase Head ......................... 33 • Auto Head Cleaner ........................ 33 • Position the Tape ...........
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MAN AUTO B T A H C First-Time Operation This section describes the steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options. 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 camcorde
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First-Time Operation 2. Attach the adapter/charger. To AC 100-240, 50/60 Hz Adapter/ Charger DC Cable DC OUT DC In Jack Jack Since the battery must be charged • Connect the other end of the DC before it can be used the first time, cable to the DC in jack on the attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder as shown above. camcorder. • Plug the adapter/charger’s plug • Connect one end of the DC cable into an operating outlet. to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger. 3. Adjust the handstrap to fit
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First-Time Operation 5. Insert a tape. EJECT Button Tape Wheel Tape Window PUSH Here to Close Cassette Compartment • Slide the EJECT button up. • Insert the cassette with the tape The cassette holder opens wheel facing up and the tape automatically. window facing out. • Turn the tape wheel on the • Press on the area labeled PUSH cassette to remove any slack until the cassette holder locks from the tape. into place. 6. Set POWER (CAMERA/OFF/VCR) switch to CAMERA. POWER Switch and Indicator • The
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MAN T B AUTO H A G C I L K TITLE FADE SEPIA T EJECT OFF AUTO ON LIGHT L N I First-Time Operation SP/SLP Button Eyepiece Focus Electronic Control Viewfinder 7. Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control. You can see what you record in the • Turn the eyepiece focus control to viewfinder. adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision. • Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortable viewing position. 8. Select a recording speed. Select SP or SLP recording speed. recording time (20 minutes w
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MAN T B AUTO H A G C I L K TITLE FADE SEPIA T EJECT OFF AUTO ON LIGHT L N I First-Time Operation MENU Dial 9. Select a tape length. Set the length of the tape you are • Select T20 for a tape with 20 using so the camcorder can correctly minutes or less recording time calculate the recording time in SP. remaining on the tape. • Select T30 for a tape with 30 minutes recording time in SP. • Place the AE dial in MAN, and press the MENU dial to display • Select T40 for a tape with 40 the MENU in
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MAN MAN T B AUTO AUTO H T B A G A H C I C L K First-Time Operation Power Indicator Thumb POWER (VCR/ Trigger OFF/CAMERA) Switch G FADE TITLE Tally AE Dial Light 10. Set the AE dial to AUTO. • This places the camcorder in the • Many of the special effects do not AUTO mode. operate in the AUTO mode. • In the AUTO mode, the focus, • Details on page 32. exposure, and white balance are automatically controlled by the camcorder. 11. Start and stop recording. • Press and release the thumb trigger • Pre
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MAN AUTO B T E S A H U S A C T P First-Time Operation PLAY/PAUSE Button VCR 5555 55 5555 Button STOP Button 13. Set the POWER switch to 12. Play back what you have OFF to turn off the recorded. camcorder. • Set the POWER switch to VCR. • Press VCR 55 to rewind the tape. The power indicator turns off. • Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back 14. Close the lens cover. the tape. • Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape. • Details on viewfinder playback are on pages 60-61. (continued on next
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MAN MAN T B AUTO AUTO H T B E A G S A H C I U S C L A K T P First-Time Operation 15. Review camcorder’s operating controls. PLAY/PAUSE Button VCR 5555 55 5555 VCR 6666 66 6666 Button Button QUICK REC STOP (Record) Button Button DATE/TIME Button (Also COUNTER R/M Button) SP/SLP Button Model CC6271 Only: Color Enhancement Light G Lens FADE TITLE Tally Light Microphone AE Dial 10 VCR SEPIA T O / L K Y N P I I SEPIA A L L FADE TITLE O L G T I P N R G H O SHDW R H F F SHDW T T HAZE HAZE PUSH E S 1/10
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MAN T B AUTO H A G C I L K TITLE FADE SEPIA T EJECT OFF AUTO ON LIGHT L N I First-Time Operation 15. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (continued) Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring EJECT Button PUSH Here to Close Cassette MENU Compartment Dial BATT. (Battery) Shoulder Strap RELEASE Button Model CC6271 Only: LIGHT Attachment Ring OFF•AUTO•ON Switch Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control Models CC6251 and Power Zoom Buttons CC6271 Only B (Bright) and C LENS (Color) Controls COVER (See Trouble Checks
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Power Your Camcorder 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 Adapter/ Charger DC Cable DC OUT DC In Jack Jack Attach Adapter/Charger Remove Adapter/Charger 1. Connect one end of the DC cable t
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MAN RBRC T B AUTO H A G C I L K TITLE FADE SEPIA T L EJECT OFF AUTO ON LIGHT N I Ni-Cd Power Your Camcorder 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 FB1260 (100 minutes for the BB700). When fully charged, the FB1260 supplies approximately 50-55 minutes (BB700 approximately 75-85 minutes) of operating time – depending on how much you use the ligh
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Power Your Camcorder Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued) Hold Battery Flush Reference and Slide Marks To AC Wall Outlet 100- 240 Volts, 50/60 Hz. CHG (Charge) Indictor REFRESH Adapter/Charger Indicator REFRESH Button 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 Use the REFRESH Button If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT The battery provides increased jack
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Power Your Camcorder Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued) Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator appears in the • When the battery power is almost viewfinder and shows you the amount of gone, flashes in the viewfinder. power in the rechargeable battery. 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. • When appea
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Power Your Camcorder Optional Car Cord Adapter The optional DCC08 car cord shown on Cautions: The DCC08 is designed to page 70 allows you to power your be used only with vehicles having camcorder from the cigarette lighter negative ground electrical systems. socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with 12-volts to a 6-volt output. this camcorder. Use of any other car Note: Consult the installation and operating cord adapter might damage the instructions encl
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Date and Time Display 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. Insert Object Here to Remove Cell Clock Cell (+ Side Facing Out) Clock Cell Compartment 1. Make sure camcorder is turned off, 4. Close the compartment cover. and remove any power supply It clicks into place. attached to the camcorder. To Remove Lithium Cell 2. Press release tab of clock cell To
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MAN AUTO B T A H C Date and Time Display 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 the POWER switch to CAMERA, MENU and make sure the AE dial is not set to MENU END AUTO FOCUS AUTO. EXPOSURE AUTO JAN 1.98 DATE/TIME 2. Press the MENU dial in to display the TELE MACRO OFF T30 main MENU
