RCA ProV600 manual Assistance, Table of Contents

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Assistance

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty	800-283-6503 (pages 54-55)
Customer Service	800-336-1900 (page 53)
Accessories	800-338-0376 (pages 42-47)

Table of Contents
Safety Information		i
First Time Operation
•	Assistance	3
• Unpack the Camcorder and
	Accessories	3
• Attach Lens Cap Cord and
	Adjust Handstrap	4
• Attach the Shoulder Strap		4
•	Attach the Adapter/Charger	5
• Turn on the Camcorder		6
•	Insert a Cassette	6

•Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to View What

You Are Recording	7
• Start and Stop Recording	8
• Play Back What you Have
Recorded	8
• Turn Off the Camcorder	8
• Close the Monitor and
Replace the Lens Cap	8
• Review Camcorder’s
Operating Controls	9-10

Powering Your Camcorder
• Using the Adapter/Charger to
	Power Your Camcorder	11
• Using the Battery to Power
	Your Camcorder
	• Attach and Remove the
	Battery	12
	• Charge and Refresh the
	Battery	13
	• Battery Level Indicator	14
	• Battery Care and Storage	14
Remote Control
•	Install Lithium Cell	15
•	Buttons	16-17
•	Sensor	17
Video Cassettes
• Erase Protection – Safety Tab		18
•	Recording Times	18
• Insert or Remove a Cassette		19
• Cassette Care and Storage		19
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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,