RCA ProV600 Start and stop recording, Play back what you have recorded, Turn off the camcorder

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First-Time Operation

REW

Button

PLAY

Button

STOP

Button

DISPLAY BLANK

REW PLAY F.FWD

STOP PAUSE

EJECT

VCR CAM

VCR (Green)

Indicator

POWER

Switch

REC

START/

STOP

Button

8.Start and stop recording.

•Press and release the REC START/ STOP button (thumb trigger) to start recording. REC appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

•Press and release the REC START/ STOP button (thumb trigger) again to stop recording. PAUSE flashes on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

9.Play back what you have recorded.

•Press the VCR/CAM button to light the green VCR indicator.

•Press REW to rewind the tape.

•Press PLAY to play back the tape on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

•Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape.

•Details on LCD monitor and viewfinder playback are on page 36.

10.Turn off the camcorder.

Slide the POWER switch upward. The VCR (or CAM) indicator will turn off.

11.Close the monitor and replace the lens cap.

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Contents Camcorder Users guide ProV600Important Safety Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents AssistanceLimited Warranty Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance Recording PlaybackFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAssistance Attach lens cap cord and adjust handstrap Attach the shoulder strapAttach the adapter/charger Turn on the camcorder Insert a cassetteUse the LCD Monitor Use the viewfinderTurn off the camcorder Start and stop recordingPlay back what you have recorded Close the monitor and replace the lens capVCR Green CAM Red Indicator Review camcorder’s operating controlsVolume Using an Optional Plug Adapter Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderAttach Adapter/Charger Remove the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderAttach the Charged Battery Battery Safety Precau- tionsCharge the Battery Refresh the BatteryBattery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageRemote Control Install Remote’s Lithium CellCamcorder in the VCR Mode Remote Control ButtonsCamcorder in the CAM Camera Mode ButtonsRemote Control Sensor Cassette Recording Time Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Recording TimesInsert or Remove a Cassette Cassette Care and StorageRecording Making a RecordingStart and stop recording Attach a power supplyInsert a tape Zoom in and outUsing the Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus ControlUsing the LCD Monitor Date Display Auto DATE, Date Beep on IndicatorLCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays Date and Time, orStatus Displays Focus Indicators FocuslockZoom Indicator Tape-Remaining DisplayCamera Edit Feature Quick Review FeatureFlying Erase Head Automatic White Balance and Iris Beep FeatureMicrophone AE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed ControlBlank Search Tape-Remaining Display Using the Zoom Lever ZoomingUsing Focus Lock FocusingConditions Requiring Focus Lock Date/Time Display Clock Lithium Cell Install the Clock Lithium CellRemove the Cell Correct the Time and Date Date/Time Display Setting the Time and DateSet the Time and Date Time and Date DisplayTo Record the Date or Date and Time on Your Tape Select the Date or Time and Date to RecordTo Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterRecording Tips Traveling TipsTo Play Back a Tape Playback Using the LCD Monitor or ViewfinderPlayback Use LCD monitorTape Positioning Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Stop-Action PauseInstallation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or RecordingPlayback on a TV without Audio/Video Inputs Back of TV VHF AntennaViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case VH54 Cable Transformer Coaxial RF CablesVH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft Using the Optional AC088 Tripod Accessory Order Form USE Your Credit Card To order accessories, contact your local Dealer United States and Canada OrdersCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s LCD MonitorProper Care and Storage Customer Assistance and ServiceThings to Avoid Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksTrouble Checks See Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseIf you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Specifications Information to UserIndex Tape Index Index Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom