RCA ProV600 manual Attach a power supply, Insert a tape, Start and stop recording, Zoom in and out

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Recording

1. Attach a power supply.

Attach the adapter/charger or charged battery.

2.Remove the lens cap and attach it to the handstrap.

3.Slide the POWER switch upward to turn on camcorder.

The CAM indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record-pause. PAUSE appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

4.Insert a tape.

•Press EJECT to open the cassette compartment.

•Insert the cassette with the safety tab facing up and the tape window facing out.

5.Adjust the position of the LCD monitor or viewfinder for comfortable viewing.

•If you are using the LCD monitor, use the BRIGHT control to adjust the brightness of the monitor.

•If you are using the viewfinder, adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision.

6.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 thumb trigger again to stop recording. The camcorder is now in record-pause. PAUSE appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

•The camcorder will automatically turn off if it remains in record- pause for three minutes. Slide the POWER switch upward to turn the camcorder back on.

•The camcorder has a beeper that beeps for certain functions. The beep indicator flashes with the beeps. To turn off the beeper, press and hold STOP and PLAY together until BEEP OFF appears on the monitor or in the viewfinder. Details on page 27.

7.Zoom in and out.

•Zoom in and out using the T and W zoom lever.

8.Review what you have recorded.

•Press and quickly release REW to review the last few seconds of your recording.

•Press and hold REW or F.FWD to visually see what you have re- corded. Release the button to begin recording at that point.

9.When you are finished, slide the POWER switch upward to turn off the camcorder, close the monitor, and replace the lens cap.

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Contents ProV600 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsRecording Playback Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance Limited WarrantyAssistance Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesFirst-Time Operation 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 MonitorClose the monitor and replace the lens cap Start and stop recordingPlay back what you have recorded Turn off the camcorderReview camcorder’s operating controls VCR Green CAM Red IndicatorVolume Attach Adapter/Charger Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Battery Safety Precau- tions Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderAttach the Charged Battery Remove the BatteryRefresh the Battery Charge the BatteryBattery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorInstall Remote’s Lithium Cell Remote ControlButtons Remote Control ButtonsCamcorder in the CAM Camera Mode Camcorder in the VCR ModeRemote Control Sensor Recording Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Cassette Recording TimeCassette Care and Storage Insert or Remove a CassetteMaking a Recording RecordingZoom in and out Attach a power supplyInsert a tape Start and stop recordingEyepiece Focus Control Using the ViewfinderUsing the LCD Monitor Date and Time, or Beep on IndicatorLCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays Date Display Auto DATE, DateTape-Remaining Display Focus Indicators FocuslockZoom Indicator Status DisplaysFlying Erase Head Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature AE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed Control Beep FeatureMicrophone Automatic White Balance and IrisBlank Search Tape-Remaining Display Zooming Using the Zoom LeverConditions Requiring Focus Lock FocusingUsing Focus Lock Remove the Cell Install the Clock Lithium CellDate/Time Display Clock Lithium Cell Time and Date Display Date/Time Display Setting the Time and DateSet the Time and Date Correct the Time and DateSelect 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 TipsUse LCD monitor Playback Using the LCD Monitor or ViewfinderPlayback To Play Back a TapeStop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Tape PositioningPlayback 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 InputsNormal 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 United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local DealerCleaning the Camcorder’s LCD Monitor Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s LensThings to Avoid Customer Assistance and ServiceProper Care and Storage 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,