RCA ProV600 Focus Indicators Focuslock, Status Displays, Tape-Remaining Display, Time Counter M

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Recording

•88:88 appears when the clock’s lithium cell has not been installed or needs to be replaced.

•Details are on page 31.

Focus Indicators (FOCUSLOCK and )

•FOCUSLOCK appears briefly when you lock the focus with the FOCUS LOCK button. Then remains during focus lock.

•Details are on page 30.

Status Displays

Several status displays appear to let you know what the camcorder is doing.

•FF appears during fast-forward operation.

•PAUSE appears during record-pause.

•REC appears during recording.

•REW appears during rewind.

•STOP appears during stop-action pause.

Tape-Remaining Display

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•The tape-remaining display shows the approximate amount of tape remaining in the cassette.

•Details are on page 28.

Time Counter (M 0:00:00)

•The time counter appears during recording and playback. It is not recorded.

•An “M” appears in front of the time counter when memory-stop feature is on.

•Details are on page 34.

Warnings and Information

The following warnings with the excep- tion of the TAPE indicator cause the camcorder to beep ten times.

•TAPE appears during recording when there is approximately five minutes of recording time left on the tape.

•TAPE END appears during recording when the tape is at its end or when a cassette is inserted with its tape already at the end.

• appears when the safety tab on the cassette has been closed, there is no

cassette in the camcorder, or condensa- tion has formed inside the cassette or camcorder.

• appears when moisture (condensa- tion) has formed inside the cassette or

camcorder. The camcorder will not operate. Place the camcorder or cassette in a warm, dry area until the indicator disappears.

Zoom Indicator ( )

•The zoom indicator appears here when you use the zoom lever.

•Details are on page 29.

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Contents ProV600 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsRecording Playback Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance Limited WarrantyUnpack 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 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 Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterAttach Adapter/Charger 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 DisplaysQuick Review Feature Camera Edit FeatureFlying Erase Head AE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed Control Beep FeatureMicrophone Automatic White Balance and IrisBlank 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 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 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’s LCD Monitor Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s LensCustomer 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,