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... if needed. FCC Regulations state that presents a risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for proof of the camcorder. Model No: SerialNo:_,, Purchase Date-_ _ Purchased From: CC6151 or CC6251 or CC6271 -, •_ : ;._. ,!. ': : ATTENTION: Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectdques, la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante...
... if needed. FCC Regulations state that presents a risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for proof of the camcorder. Model No: SerialNo:_,, Purchase Date-_ _ Purchased From: CC6151 or CC6251 or CC6271 -, •_ : ;._. ,!. ': : ATTENTION: Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectdques, la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante...
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...800-336-1900 (page 83) Accessories 800-338-0376 (pages 70-75) Safety Information i First Time Operation • Assistance 3 • Unpack the Camcorder and Accessories 3 • Attach the Adapter/Charger 4 • Adjust the Handstrap to Fit Your Hand 4 • Slide LENS COVER Control to ...Switch to OFF to Turn Off the Camcorder ........ 9 • Close the Lens Cover 9 • Review Camcorder's Operating Controls 10-11 Power Your Camcorder • Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder 12 • Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder 13-15 • Use the Optional...
...800-336-1900 (page 83) Accessories 800-338-0376 (pages 70-75) Safety Information i First Time Operation • Assistance 3 • Unpack the Camcorder and Accessories 3 • Attach the Adapter/Charger 4 • Adjust the Handstrap to Fit Your Hand 4 • Slide LENS COVER Control to ...Switch to OFF to Turn Off the Camcorder ........ 9 • Close the Lens Cover 9 • Review Camcorder's Operating Controls 10-11 Power Your Camcorder • Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder 12 • Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder 13-15 • Use the Optional...
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...-69 Optional Accessories 70-75 • Accessory Order Form 73-75 Trouble Checks 76-79 Care and Maintenance • Clean the Camcorder 80 • Clean the Camcorder's Lens ......... 80 • Clean the Camcorder's Viewfinder 80 • Proper Care and Storage 81 • Things to Avoid 81 Specifications 82 Information to User 82 Customer...
...-69 Optional Accessories 70-75 • Accessory Order Form 73-75 Trouble Checks 76-79 Care and Maintenance • Clean the Camcorder 80 • Clean the Camcorder's Lens ......... 80 • Clean the Camcorder's Viewfinder 80 • Proper Care and Storage 81 • Things to Avoid 81 Specifications 82 Information to User 82 Customer...
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...; The items shown below are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Camcorder Exchange Warranty 800-283-6503 Customer Service 800-336-1900 Accessories 800-338-0376 1. Model CC6151 or CC6251 or CC6271 Camcorder* (*Your camcorder may encounter. Adapter Battery Part No. 241017 Part No. Use of fire or explosion. (continued on next...
...; The items shown below are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Camcorder Exchange Warranty 800-283-6503 Customer Service 800-336-1900 Accessories 800-338-0376 1. Model CC6151 or CC6251 or CC6271 Camcorder* (*Your camcorder may encounter. Adapter Battery Part No. 241017 Part No. Use of fire or explosion. (continued on next...
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..., refasten the strap, and close the flap. 4. Handstrap strap Velcro trip (Under Flap) Insert your hand. ___ _d LENS Cover Lift the flap on the camcorder as shown above. • Plug the adapter/charger's plug into an operating outlet. 3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand, adjust the strap to the... be charged before it can be used the first time, attach the adapter/charger to open lens cover. • 4 Slide LENS COVER control to the camcorder. o Attach the adapter/charger.
..., refasten the strap, and close the flap. 4. Handstrap strap Velcro trip (Under Flap) Insert your hand. ___ _d LENS Cover Lift the flap on the camcorder as shown above. • Plug the adapter/charger's plug into an operating outlet. 3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand, adjust the strap to the... be charged before it can be used the first time, attach the adapter/charger to open lens cover. • 4 Slide LENS COVER control to the camcorder. o Attach the adapter/charger.
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...Set POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. _ _ ___ • Switch and Indicator • The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record-pause. =- The cassette holder opens automatically. • Turn the tape wheel on the area labeled PUSH until the cassette holder locks ...into place. 6. PAUSE--: appears in the viewfinder when the"camcorder is in record-pause for five minutes. The camcorder automatically turns off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR). 5. Insert a tape. EJECT Button j Tape Wheel PUSH...
...Set POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. _ _ ___ • Switch and Indicator • The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record-pause. =- The cassette holder opens automatically. • Turn the tape wheel on the area labeled PUSH until the cassette holder locks ...into place. 6. PAUSE--: appears in the viewfinder when the"camcorder is in record-pause for five minutes. The camcorder automatically turns off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR). 5. Insert a tape. EJECT Button j Tape Wheel PUSH...
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... the MENU in SP. Press the MENU dial twice to display the TAPE LENGTH menu. Set the length of tape you are using so the camcorder can correctly calculate the recording time remaining on pages 24-25. 7 Rotate the dial to select the length of the tape you are using (T20...
... the MENU in SP. Press the MENU dial twice to display the TAPE LENGTH menu. Set the length of tape you are using so the camcorder can correctly calculate the recording time remaining on pages 24-25. 7 Rotate the dial to select the length of the tape you are using (T20...
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...trigger to stop recording. In the AUTO mode, the focus, exposure, and white balance are automatically controlled by the camcorder. 11. PAUS_E= appears in the recordpause mode. - The camcorder is recording. 8 • Many of the special effects do not operate in the AUTO mode. Thumb Trigger Power ...Indicator POWER (VCR/ OFFICAMERA) Switch Tally Light AE Dial This places the camcorder in the AUTO mode. • Details on next page) Press and release the thumb trigger again to start recording. _, appears in the...
...trigger to stop recording. In the AUTO mode, the focus, exposure, and white balance are automatically controlled by the camcorder. 11. PAUS_E= appears in the recordpause mode. - The camcorder is recording. 8 • Many of the special effects do not operate in the AUTO mode. Thumb Trigger Power ...Indicator POWER (VCR/ OFFICAMERA) Switch Tally Light AE Dial This places the camcorder in the AUTO mode. • Details on next page) Press and release the thumb trigger again to start recording. _, appears in the...
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Close the lens cover. (continued on pages 60-61. 13. VCR • • Button Button STOP Button 12. Set the POWER switch to OFF to play back the tape. • Press STOP when you have recorded. • Set the POWER switch to VCR. • Press VCR • • to rewind the tape. • Press PLAY/PAUSE to turn off . 14. The power indicator turns off the camcorder. Play back what you are finished playing back the tape. • Details on viewfinder playback are on next page) 9
Close the lens cover. (continued on pages 60-61. 13. VCR • • Button Button STOP Button 12. Set the POWER switch to OFF to play back the tape. • Press STOP when you have recorded. • Set the POWER switch to VCR. • Press VCR • • to rewind the tape. • Press PLAY/PAUSE to turn off . 14. The power indicator turns off the camcorder. Play back what you are finished playing back the tape. • Details on viewfinder playback are on next page) 9
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, -,4: _ .......... ..... 15. Review camcorder's operating controls. (continued) Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring EJECT Button PUSH Here to Close Cassette Compartment MENU Dial Model CC6271 Only: LIGHT OFF.A UTO.ON Switch ...
, -,4: _ .......... ..... 15. Review camcorder's operating controls. (continued) Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring EJECT Button PUSH Here to Close Cassette Compartment MENU Dial Model CC6271 Only: LIGHT OFF.A UTO.ON Switch ...
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... adapter/charger's plug into the nearest AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz). Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from the wall outlet. 2. Using an Optional Plug Adapter An optional plug adapter might be used virtually anywhere in... DC cable to the DC OUT jack on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be required in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery. Unplug the adapter/charger from standard household power. Remove the DC cable from the adapter/charger and...
... adapter/charger's plug into the nearest AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz). Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from the wall outlet. 2. Using an Optional Plug Adapter An optional plug adapter might be used virtually anywhere in... DC cable to the DC OUT jack on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be required in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery. Unplug the adapter/charger from standard household power. Remove the DC cable from the adapter/charger and...
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... recycling center. 13 Press the battery down until it before attaching the battery. The power indicator lights. Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be used in a program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the, United States. Hook the top end of... the battery to the back of operating time - Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks. Also, install the lithium clock cell before it can be charged as shown above. 2. Set the POWER switch to...
... recycling center. 13 Press the battery down until it before attaching the battery. The power indicator lights. Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be used in a program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the, United States. Hook the top end of... the battery to the back of operating time - Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks. Also, install the lithium clock cell before it can be charged as shown above. 2. Set the POWER switch to...
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.../charger into nearest AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz). 4. Note: If you "refresh" it may take a few minutes for the CHG indicator to Power Your Camcorder Hold Battery Flush and Slide (continued) Marks I CHG (Charge) Im REFRESH • Indicator Adapter/Charger To AC Wall Outlet 100- 240 Volts, 50/60 Hz...
.../charger into nearest AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz). 4. Note: If you "refresh" it may take a few minutes for the CHG indicator to Power Your Camcorder Hold Battery Flush and Slide (continued) Marks I CHG (Charge) Im REFRESH • Indicator Adapter/Charger To AC Wall Outlet 100- 240 Volts, 50/60 Hz...
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... for the BB700 depending on the tape. • When _ appears, the battery is fully charged. • As the power is used _ and appear. The camcorder turns off the cam- Set the POWER switch to OFF to replace the battery. --_- • If the battery discharging must be useful, it is almost... 15 When Operation time is too short to be stopped in the middle, remove the battery from the charger and let it to Power Your Camcorder (continued) Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator appears in the viewf'mder and shows you the amount of power in the viewfinder. The ...
... for the BB700 depending on the tape. • When _ appears, the battery is fully charged. • As the power is used _ and appear. The camcorder turns off the cam- Set the POWER switch to OFF to replace the battery. --_- • If the battery discharging must be useful, it is almost... 15 When Operation time is too short to be stopped in the middle, remove the battery from the charger and let it to Power Your Camcorder (continued) Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator appears in the viewf'mder and shows you the amount of power in the viewfinder. The ...
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... DCC08 Car Cord Adapter 1. If the battery or DC cable is attached to a 6-volt output. It converts 12-volts to the camcorder, remove it locks into the, vehicle's cigarette lighter socket. Note: Consult the installation and operating instructions enclosed with the DCC08 for complete... press •the bottom of the socket. 5. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to turn on the camcorder turns off the camcorder., The power .... indicator on the camcorder. Take the vehicle's cigarette lighter out of the power connector down until it . 3. Insert the car cord's cigarette lighter...
... DCC08 Car Cord Adapter 1. If the battery or DC cable is attached to a 6-volt output. It converts 12-volts to the camcorder, remove it locks into the, vehicle's cigarette lighter socket. Note: Consult the installation and operating instructions enclosed with the DCC08 for complete... press •the bottom of the socket. 5. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to turn on the camcorder turns off the camcorder., The power .... indicator on the camcorder. Take the vehicle's cigarette lighter out of the power connector down until it . 3. Insert the car cord's cigarette lighter...
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...cell is turned off, and remove any power supply attached to Remove Cell Clock Cell (+ Side Facing Out) Clock Cell Compartmen! . Make sure camcorder is not installed or needs replacing. To Remove Lithium Cell To remove battery, insert a pointed nonmetallic object between battery and compartment and lift. :, ...-t 17 Press release tab of clock cell compartment cover and open the compartment. 3. It clicks into place. Insert Object Here to the camcorder. 2. Install the Clock Lithium Cell The clock cell indicator t_ flashes for a few seconds in . 4. Close the compartment cover.
...cell is turned off, and remove any power supply attached to Remove Cell Clock Cell (+ Side Facing Out) Clock Cell Compartmen! . Make sure camcorder is not installed or needs replacing. To Remove Lithium Cell To remove battery, insert a pointed nonmetallic object between battery and compartment and lift. :, ...-t 17 Press release tab of clock cell compartment cover and open the compartment. 3. It clicks into place. Insert Object Here to the camcorder. 2. Install the Clock Lithium Cell The clock cell indicator t_ flashes for a few seconds in . 4. Close the compartment cover.
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... (continued) NOV 18.98 AM 10:25:00 To Record the Date, Time, Date and Time, AUTO DATE, or Title You Created 1. Make sure the camcorder is not set to AUTO unless you created. .
... (continued) NOV 18.98 AM 10:25:00 To Record the Date, Time, Date and Time, AUTO DATE, or Title You Created 1. Make sure the camcorder is not set to AUTO unless you created. .
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... just record over the type of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can use your camcorder. B. Select the recording speed by a Service Center. Extended play (SLP). Cassette TC-20 TC-30 TC... is not covered under warranty. This might not be noticeable. Recording and Playback Speeds and Times The camcorder records and plays back in the viewf'mder. Standard play provides the best picture (less picture noise),... activated whenever you select good quality tapes for popular VHS-C cassettes. SP - Remove safety tab or slide tab to record over again.
... just record over the type of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can use your camcorder. B. Select the recording speed by a Service Center. Extended play (SLP). Cassette TC-20 TC-30 TC... is not covered under warranty. This might not be noticeable. Recording and Playback Speeds and Times The camcorder records and plays back in the viewf'mder. Standard play provides the best picture (less picture noise),... activated whenever you select good quality tapes for popular VHS-C cassettes. SP - Remove safety tab or slide tab to record over again.
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Press EJECT. Cassette Care and Storage • When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it, remove it from the camcorder, and label it has been damaged or exposed to remove any slack in the tape. All dust is abrasive and causes excessive wear on the ...area labeled PUSH until the cassette holder locks into place. Press on the tape and the camcorder's recording or playback heads. Excessive heat or cold might j_'and/or damage your camcorder. 3-_" 23 Keep dust from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors anU other devices. The tape might damage...
Press EJECT. Cassette Care and Storage • When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it, remove it from the camcorder, and label it has been damaged or exposed to remove any slack in the tape. All dust is abrasive and causes excessive wear on the ...area labeled PUSH until the cassette holder locks into place. Press on the tape and the camcorder's recording or playback heads. Excessive heat or cold might j_'and/or damage your camcorder. 3-_" 23 Keep dust from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors anU other devices. The tape might damage...
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.../TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. MENU )*MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATEfTIME TELE MACRO M.W.B. Time-Remaining Display The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape speed you select is not set the correct tape length in the TAPE LENGTH feature of the main MENU before the...
.../TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. MENU )*MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATEfTIME TELE MACRO M.W.B. Time-Remaining Display The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape speed you select is not set the correct tape length in the TAPE LENGTH feature of the main MENU before the...