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...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 •... 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...
...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 •... 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...
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... Q PAUSE AT J 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...
... Q PAUSE AT J 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...
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...indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and there is almost empty. MWB (Manual White Balance Indicators) The indicator for the manual white balance selected in the camcorder. • The _ indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to adjust the color ...use the zoom lever. • -,0,- Status Displays • The _, indicator appears when the camcorder is recording. • The = PAUS=E indicator appears during record-pause. • • appears when the camcorder plays back a tape. • | | appears during play-pause appears during fast forward appears ...
...indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and there is almost empty. MWB (Manual White Balance Indicators) The indicator for the manual white balance selected in the camcorder. • The _ indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to adjust the color ...use the zoom lever. • -,0,- Status Displays • The _, indicator appears when the camcorder is recording. • The = PAUS=E indicator appears during record-pause. • • appears when the camcorder plays back a tape. • | | appears during play-pause appears during fast forward appears ...
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... TAPE END Dew Warning (_) The dew indicator appear s when excessive moisture (condensation) has entered the camcorder. Focus Indicators ( _,4 •-*- ) These indicators appear when you are adjusting focus manually using the EXPOSURE menu. Exposure Indicators (+03) This indicator appears when you are adjusting brightness... 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. , , , , Place the camcorder in a warm, dry area...
... TAPE END Dew Warning (_) The dew indicator appear s when excessive moisture (condensation) has entered the camcorder. Focus Indicators ( _,4 •-*- ) These indicators appear when you are adjusting focus manually using the EXPOSURE menu. Exposure Indicators (+03) This indicator appears when you are adjusting brightness... 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. , , , , Place the camcorder in a warm, dry area...
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flash while you adjust manual focus and "A"and ".riflash when you to be set in the TAPE LENGTH feature...The time counter appears during recording or a cassette is inserted with the SPISLP button appears here. • Details are on the camcorder and the clock cell is missing or needs to open . • TAPE END appears when the end of the tape is... you cannot adjust the focus any farther. • Details are on pages 24-25. LENS COVER might flash when the camcorder is automatically displayed. Details are on pages 48-49 and 52-53. • The recording time selected for animation or ...
flash while you adjust manual focus and "A"and ".riflash when you to be set in the TAPE LENGTH feature...The time counter appears during recording or a cassette is inserted with the SPISLP button appears here. • Details are on the camcorder and the clock cell is missing or needs to open . • TAPE END appears when the end of the tape is... you cannot adjust the focus any farther. • Details are on pages 24-25. LENS COVER might flash when the camcorder is automatically displayed. Details are on pages 48-49 and 52-53. • The recording time selected for animation or ...
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.../PA USE Button VCR I_t, 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 lo Set the POWER switch to MAN. 32 Set the AE dial to CAMERA.... Press the thumb trigger to AUTO. 3. appears in the viewf'mder. . Set the AE dial to start recording. The camcorder automatically controls focus, exposure, and white balance. : The MENU dial will not operate. The power indicator lights and the...
.../PA USE Button VCR I_t, 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 lo Set the POWER switch to MAN. 32 Set the AE dial to CAMERA.... Press the thumb trigger to AUTO. 3. appears in the viewf'mder. . Set the AE dial to start recording. The camcorder automatically controls focus, exposure, and white balance. : The MENU dial will not operate. The power indicator lights and the...
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...in the viewfinder. Use tele macro zooming when recording a subject close to the lens or the camcorder may zoom out to AUTO. . Notes: The low-contrast indicator (m & ) in the viewfinder. Manual Focus You might need to turn on the subject and center the subject in on the auto ...to CAMERA, and make sure the AE dial is not set to focus. i.,. Focusing The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under certain conditions. . The lens must be clean for the camcorder to focus manually under normal conditions. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder ...
...in the viewfinder. Use tele macro zooming when recording a subject close to the lens or the camcorder may zoom out to AUTO. . Notes: The low-contrast indicator (m & ) in the viewfinder. Manual Focus You might need to turn on the subject and center the subject in on the auto ...to CAMERA, and make sure the AE dial is not set to focus. i.,. Focusing The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under certain conditions. . The lens must be clean for the camcorder to focus manually under normal conditions. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder ...
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...in to remove the menus. Notes: To return to auto focus, select AUTO in the FOCUS menu or set the AE dial to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dial in. Rotaie the MENU dial to AUTO. "_ flashes while you are adjusting the focus and "_,flashes when you cannot adjust ...focus on a subject nearer. ,_, flashes while you are adjusting the focus and ",i°flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more . . Conditions Requiring Manual Focus :...... Press the MENU dial twice to display the FOCUS menu. Press the MENU dial in the viewfinder. Focusing (continued) 4.
...in to remove the menus. Notes: To return to auto focus, select AUTO in the FOCUS menu or set the AE dial to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dial in. Rotaie the MENU dial to AUTO. "_ flashes while you are adjusting the focus and "_,flashes when you cannot adjust ...focus on a subject nearer. ,_, flashes while you are adjusting the focus and ",i°flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more . . Conditions Requiring Manual Focus :...... Press the MENU dial twice to display the FOCUS menu. Press the MENU dial in the viewfinder. Focusing (continued) 4.
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...adjust white balance manually under certain conditions, such as recording an object with automatic white balance. Press the MENU dial in to turn on the automatic white balance feature. White Balance Making colors look natural is what white balance is achieved by adjusting the way the camcorder "sees" ... AUTO AUTO NOV 18.98 OFF ,T_ . This is all about. Manual .White Balance 1. ZOOM SPEED )'NEXT 38 Zoom Buttons (T and W) MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In) Auto White Balance During auto white balance, the camcorder adjusts the white balance. • Set the AE dial to AUTO to...
...adjust white balance manually under certain conditions, such as recording an object with automatic white balance. Press the MENU dial in to turn on the automatic white balance feature. White Balance Making colors look natural is what white balance is achieved by adjusting the way the camcorder "sees" ... AUTO AUTO NOV 18.98 OFF ,T_ . This is all about. Manual .White Balance 1. ZOOM SPEED )'NEXT 38 Zoom Buttons (T and W) MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In) Auto White Balance During auto white balance, the camcorder adjusts the white balance. • Set the AE dial to AUTO to...
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... auto exposure. • Set the AE dial to AUTO to adjust exposure manually under normal conditions. You might need to turn on the next page. 1. No exposure indicator appears in comparison with the subject. The camcorder adjusts brighmess automatically under certain conditions, such as those listed on the auto... exposure feature. MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In) Auto Exposure The camcorder adjusts the iris for you when the AE dial is too bright or too dark in the viewfinder. Manual Exposure You may need to AUTO. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and make sure...
... auto exposure. • Set the AE dial to AUTO to adjust exposure manually under normal conditions. You might need to turn on the next page. 1. No exposure indicator appears in comparison with the subject. The camcorder adjusts brighmess automatically under certain conditions, such as those listed on the auto... exposure feature. MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In) Auto Exposure The camcorder adjusts the iris for you when the AE dial is too bright or too dark in the viewfinder. Manual Exposure You may need to AUTO. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and make sure...
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... to display the EXPOSURE menu. You can adjust the exposure to +06. • To darken the image, rotate the MENU dial down. Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure • When recording with a very dark background or very bright subject. • When recording a reflective natural background m such as a beach ... the main MENU in . Press the MENU dial in the viewfinder. 5. EXPOSURE AUTO The exposure indicator (00) appears in to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dial in the viewfinder. Adjust the exposure for a dark or bright subject. • To brighten the image, rotate the ...
... to display the EXPOSURE menu. You can adjust the exposure to +06. • To darken the image, rotate the MENU dial down. Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure • When recording with a very dark background or very bright subject. • When recording a reflective natural background m such as a beach ... the main MENU in . Press the MENU dial in the viewfinder. 5. EXPOSURE AUTO The exposure indicator (00) appears in to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dial in the viewfinder. Adjust the exposure for a dark or bright subject. • To brighten the image, rotate the ...
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... less blurring. Use to select the effect you select one of the manual features. Picture is a strong front light on the subject such as spotlights. Time and date displays, title, manual focus, manual exposure, and manual white balance will not operate. Use when subjects are no indicators for ...SEPIA Name and Indicator A UTO LOCK AUTO RELEASE _'_ SPORTS D BACK LIT _] FRONT LIT ff l S 1/1000 HZ:HAZE SD:SHADOW , [_ SEPIA Uses Places camcorder in sepia (brownish red) and;offers.the _., vintage look of glare and darken the picture with less blurring. AE Dial The AE dial lets you...
... less blurring. Use to select the effect you select one of the manual features. Picture is a strong front light on the subject such as spotlights. Time and date displays, title, manual focus, manual exposure, and manual white balance will not operate. Use when subjects are no indicators for ...SEPIA Name and Indicator A UTO LOCK AUTO RELEASE _'_ SPORTS D BACK LIT _] FRONT LIT ff l S 1/1000 HZ:HAZE SD:SHADOW , [_ SEPIA Uses Places camcorder in sepia (brownish red) and;offers.the _., vintage look of glare and darken the picture with less blurring. AE Dial The AE dial lets you...
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... current exposure setting. FRONT LIT appears briefly and then _!_! Note: The exposure indicator shows a setting two steps lower (up to turn off manual front or backlight. Note: The exposure indicator shows a setting two steps higher (up to adjust for a strong back light place the AE..., press and hold the BACKLIGHT button. [] and the exposure indicator (+02) appear in the viewfinder. Front Light and Back Light The camcorder adjusts the light automatically under normal conditions. To compensate for a strong front light or back light (such as spotlights or subjects standing in...
... current exposure setting. FRONT LIT appears briefly and then _!_! Note: The exposure indicator shows a setting two steps lower (up to turn off manual front or backlight. Note: The exposure indicator shows a setting two steps higher (up to adjust for a strong back light place the AE..., press and hold the BACKLIGHT button. [] and the exposure indicator (+02) appear in the viewfinder. Front Light and Back Light The camcorder adjusts the light automatically under normal conditions. To compensate for a strong front light or back light (such as spotlights or subjects standing in...
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...Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the picture. • During stop-action playback, rotating the MENU dial while in manual tra.ckingmight reduce picture ,'jitter, (picture bouncing up and down and out of the viewfinder for Tracking During Playback) During playback, streaks may...when you are finished. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to activate manual tracking. Press the MENU dial in to begin playback. • If necessary, adjust tracking. • During playback, use the playback features on other camcorders or VCRs. 61 Some "jitter" is normal. Press the MENU...
...Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the picture. • During stop-action playback, rotating the MENU dial while in manual tra.ckingmight reduce picture ,'jitter, (picture bouncing up and down and out of the viewfinder for Tracking During Playback) During playback, streaks may...when you are finished. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to activate manual tracking. Press the MENU dial in to begin playback. • If necessary, adjust tracking. • During playback, use the playback features on other camcorders or VCRs. 61 Some "jitter" is normal. Press the MENU...
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...not have a "line" or "camera mode", consult the VCR owner's manual.) Operate the TV as you are finished. Note: Turn the TV's volume down to the video input channel. B. Viewing What the Camcorder is turned off (press COUNTER R/M) or the camcorder enters play-pause when the counter reaches M 0:00:00. 5. A...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 TV: Turn on the camcorder. B_ Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to see the signal coming from the VCR...
...not have a "line" or "camera mode", consult the VCR owner's manual.) Operate the TV as you are finished. Note: Turn the TV's volume down to the video input channel. B. Viewing What the Camcorder is turned off (press COUNTER R/M) or the camcorder enters play-pause when the counter reaches M 0:00:00. 5. A...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 TV: Turn on the camcorder. B_ Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to see the signal coming from the VCR...
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...unfocused. Rotate AE dial to select back lit (D) or press BACKLIGHT button. See pages 43-44. • Rotate AE dial to MAN and focus manually. See pages 40-41 ...... • Model CC6271 Only: Turn on . Poor auto-focus operation • Subject is misadjusted. Eyepiece focus control is... dark or behind glass. These controls are at the factory and should require no longer appears before operating the camcorder. If the color or brightness every does need adjustment, carefully use higher shutter speeds outdoors. Rotate AE dial to MAN and adjust exposure...
...unfocused. Rotate AE dial to select back lit (D) or press BACKLIGHT button. See pages 43-44. • Rotate AE dial to MAN and focus manually. See pages 40-41 ...... • Model CC6271 Only: Turn on . Poor auto-focus operation • Subject is misadjusted. Eyepiece focus control is... dark or behind glass. These controls are at the factory and should require no longer appears before operating the camcorder. If the color or brightness every does need adjustment, carefully use higher shutter speeds outdoors. Rotate AE dial to MAN and adjust exposure...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...-contrast indicator 36 M 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... 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...
...-contrast indicator 36 M 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... 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...