RCA ProV600 manual Important Safety Information, Product Registration

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Important Safety Information

Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

ATTENTION CAUTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONEL.

Cautions

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond.

To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recom- mended by the manufacturer for this camcorder. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service and attach it here. Record the serial number and model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder.

Model No: ProV600

Serial No: ___________________________________

Purchase Date: __________________________________

Purchased From: _________________________________

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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