RCA ProV600 manual Playback Using the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder, To Play Back a Tape

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Playback

Playback Using the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder

You can view tapes in color using the LCD monitor or in black-and-white using the viewfinder. The viewfinder will be turned off when you open the monitor. You can hear the sound from the tapes on the built-in speaker when you use the monitor.

Viewfinder

Speaker

BRIGHT

Control

VOLUME

Control

OPEN

Button

LCD

Monitor

DISPLAY BLANK

Eyepiece Focus Control

VCR CAM

VCR/CAM

Button

VCR (Green)

Indicator On

POWER Switch

REW Button

REW PLAY F.FWD

F.FWD Button

PLAY Button

STOP PAUSE

PAUSE Button

STOP Button

EJECT

EJECT Button

To Play Back a Tape

1.Attach a power supply, and slide the POWER switch up to turn on the camcorder.

2.Press the VCR/CAM button to light the VCR (green) indicator.

3.Press EJECT to open the cassette compartment and insert the cassette you want to play back. Close the cassette compartment.

4.Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to view what you are playing back.

Use LCD monitor

•Press the OPEN button and open the monitor. Adjust the monitor for convenient viewing.

•Adjust brightness with the BRIGHT control.

•Adjust the volume of the speaker with the VOLUME control.

Use the Viewfinder

•Adjust the viewfinder for conven- ient viewing.

•Adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision.

5.Press PLAY to begin playback. During playback, use the playback features described on the next page.

6.Press STOP when you are finished.

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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