RCA ProV600 manual Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder, Attach the Charged Battery

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First-Time Operation

Using 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 will take approximately 60 minutes. When fully charged, the battery should supply about 50 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use zoom and pause). Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks.

Note: The small marker switch on top of the battery is for use as a personal reminder to help you recharge the battery. It has no other function.

BATT (Battery

Release) Button

	Marker	Rechargeable
	Switch	Rechargeable
	Switch	Battery (Press
		Battery (Press
OPEN Button		here.)

Battery Safety Precau- tions

Do not short the battery’s terminals.

Do not attempt to disas- semble or modify the battery. There are no user- serviceable parts inside. Use the battery only with specified adapter/chargers and camcorders.

Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing it to excessive heat – over 149ºF (65ºC) could be hazardous.

Attach the Charged Battery

Remove the DC cable if attached.

1.Press the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor. Carefully open the monitor fully.

2.Insert the battery sideways aligning the marks on the battery compart- ment and battery. Press on the battery where shown while sliding it up and locking it into place.

Remove the Battery

1.Press the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor. Carefully open the monitor fully.

2.Press in the BATT (battery release) button, slide the battery down, and remove it.

3.Close the LCD monitor and press it gently until it locks into place.

ATTENTION: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Consumer Electronics product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or contact your local recycling center.

RBRC RBRC Ni-Cd

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Contents Camcorder Users guide ProV600Important Safety Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents AssistanceLimited Warranty Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance Recording PlaybackAssistance Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesFirst-Time Operation 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 Attach Adapter/Charger Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter 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 DisplayFlying Erase Head Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature Automatic White Balance and Iris Beep FeatureMicrophone AE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed ControlBlank Search Tape-Remaining Display Using the Zoom Lever ZoomingConditions Requiring Focus Lock FocusingUsing Focus Lock Remove the Cell Install the Clock Lithium CellDate/Time Display Clock Lithium 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 AntennaNormal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording AC201A Soft Carrying Case Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft Coaxial RF CablesVH54 Cable Transformer 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 MonitorThings to Avoid Customer Assistance and ServiceProper Care and Storage 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