RCA ProV600 manual Battery Level Indicator, Battery Care and Storage

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First-Time Operation

Battery Level Indicator

The battery level indicator appears when approximately half the battery power is left. This indicator shows you the amount of power in the rechargeable battery.

Battery Level Indicator

in Viewfinder or on LCD Monitor

•As the power is used , ,

and appear.

•When there is approximately five minutes of battery power left in the

battery, appears. The camcorder will turn off automatically

after a few seconds. Slide the POWER switch up and turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery.

The battery level indicator will not be recorded on the tape when it appears.

Battery Care and Storage

•Store the battery pack in a place that does not reach high temperatures.

•Remove the battery from the camcorder when it is not in use to prolong the battery life.

•The battery will provide increased operation time if you “refresh” it before every charging.

•Recharge the battery just before it is used. If the battery is recharged and not used, it will slowly lose its charge.

•Charge the battery within a tempera- ture range of 50ºF to 86ºF (10ºC to 30ºC) to prevent damage.

•After repeated charging and use, operation time will gradually decrease. When operation time becomes too short to be useful, it is time to replace the battery.

•Let a hot battery cool down before attaching it to the AC adapter/charger.

The battery operating time may be shorter than normal even after a full charge.

•If it is being used for the first time. The operating time is restored after the battery has been refreshed and re- charged for two or three times.

•If it is used in low temperatures.

•If it is stored at temperatures above 104ºF (40ºC).

•If it is discharged completely and stored for a long period (more than three months).

•If the record-pause mode is used frequently.

•If cassette loading and unloading is excessive.

•Frequent zooming in and out.

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Contents Camcorder Users guide ProV600Important Safety Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents AssistanceOptional Accessories Care and MaintenanceLimited Warranty 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 viewfinderStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedTurn off the camcorder 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 Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Attach the Charged BatteryRemove the Battery Battery Safety Precau- tionsCharge the Battery Refresh the BatteryBattery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageRemote Control Install Remote’s Lithium CellRemote Control Buttons Camcorder in the CAM Camera ModeCamcorder in the VCR Mode ButtonsRemote Control Sensor Erase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesCassette Recording Time Recording TimesInsert or Remove a Cassette Cassette Care and StorageRecording Making a RecordingAttach a power supply Insert a tapeStart and stop recording Zoom in and outUsing the Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus ControlUsing the LCD Monitor Beep on Indicator LCD Monitor and Viewfinder DisplaysDate Display Auto DATE, Date Date and Time, orFocus Indicators Focuslock Zoom IndicatorStatus Displays Tape-Remaining DisplayCamera Edit Feature Quick Review FeatureFlying Erase Head Beep Feature MicrophoneAutomatic White Balance and Iris 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 Date/Time Display Setting the Time and Date Set the Time and DateCorrect 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 TipsPlayback Using the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Use LCD monitorPlayback Features Visual SearchingTape Positioning 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 OrdersCare and Maintenance Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens 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