RCA ProV600 manual Insert or Remove a Cassette, Cassette Care and Storage

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Video Cassettes

Insert or Remove a Cassette

EJECT

Button

Safety Tab

Tape

Window

Caution: Insert the cassette only one way with the safety tab at the top and the tape window facing out. The cassette should slide easily into the compartment. Do not force the cassette.

PUSH Here to Close

Compartment

POWER

Switch

•Press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment.

•When inserting the cassette, make sure the safety tab is at the top and the tape window is facing out.

•After inserting or removing the cassette, gently close the cassette

compartment by pressing on the area labeled PUSH until it clicks into place. The top closes automatically.

Caution: Do not press down on the top as it may damage the camcorder.

Cassette Care and Storage

•When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it, remove it from the camcorder, and label it.

•Store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures. Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes in a car or outdoors for an extended period. Excessive heat or cold may damage your cassettes.

•Keep cassettes away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices.

•Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment. All dust is abrasive and will cause excessive wear on the tape and the camcorder’s recording or playback heads.

•Do not use cassettes with damaged or spliced tape.

•Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture. The tape may jam and/or damage your camcorder.

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Contents ProV600 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsCare and Maintenance Optional AccessoriesLimited Warranty Recording PlaybackUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAssistance Attach the shoulder strap Attach lens cap cord and adjust handstrapAttach the adapter/charger Insert a cassette Turn on the camcorderUse the viewfinder Use the LCD MonitorPlay back what you have recorded Start and stop recordingTurn off the camcorder Close the monitor and replace the lens capReview camcorder’s operating controls VCR Green CAM Red IndicatorVolume Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterAttach Adapter/Charger Attach the Charged Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove the Battery Battery Safety Precau- tionsRefresh the Battery Charge the BatteryBattery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorInstall Remote’s Lithium Cell Remote ControlCamcorder in the CAM Camera Mode Remote Control ButtonsCamcorder in the VCR Mode ButtonsRemote Control Sensor Video Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabCassette Recording Time Recording TimesCassette Care and Storage Insert or Remove a CassetteMaking a Recording RecordingInsert a tape Attach a power supplyStart and stop recording Zoom in and outEyepiece Focus Control Using the ViewfinderUsing the LCD Monitor LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays Beep on IndicatorDate Display Auto DATE, Date Date and Time, orZoom Indicator Focus Indicators FocuslockStatus Displays Tape-Remaining DisplayQuick Review Feature Camera Edit FeatureFlying Erase Head Microphone Beep FeatureAutomatic White Balance and Iris AE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed ControlBlank Search Tape-Remaining Display Zooming Using the Zoom LeverFocusing Using Focus LockConditions Requiring Focus Lock Install the Clock Lithium Cell Date/Time Display Clock Lithium CellRemove the Cell Set the Time and Date Date/Time Display Setting the Time and DateCorrect the Time and Date Time and Date DisplaySelect the Date or Time and Date to Record To Record the Date or Date and Time on Your TapeTime Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTraveling Tips Recording TipsPlayback Playback Using the LCD Monitor or ViewfinderTo Play Back a Tape Use LCD monitorVisual Searching Playback FeaturesTape Positioning Stop-Action PausePlayback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks InstallationViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRBack of TV VHF Antenna Playback on a TV without Audio/Video InputsPlayback Operation Viewing What the Camcorder Is RecordingNormal TV Viewing Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAC201A Soft Carrying Case Coaxial RF Cables VH54 Cable TransformerVH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft Using the Optional AC088 Tripod Accessory Order Form USE Your Credit Card United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local DealerCleaning the Camcorder Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s LCD MonitorCustomer Assistance and Service Proper Care and StorageThings to Avoid Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsTrouble Checks See Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange For how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyIf you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Information to User SpecificationsIndex Tape Index Index Tocom Meridian Street Indianapolis,