RCA ProV600 manual Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

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Playback

Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

1.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel.

B.Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera mode”, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

2.Slide the POWER switch up to turn on the camcorder.

3.Press the VCR/CAM button to place the camcorder in the play mode. The green VCR indicator will light.

4.Press the PLAY button.

•During playback, use the playback features on page 37.

5.To copy what the camcorder is playing, place a blank cassette in the VCR, and press the VCR’s RECORD button.

Note: Make sure the memory-stop feature is turned off (press COUNTER MEMORY) or the camcorder will enter play pause when the counter reaches M 0:00:00.

6.Press STOP when you are finished.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of copyrighted material may infringe the rights of others.

Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording)

1.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to the video input channel.

B.Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera mode”, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

2.Slide the POWER switch up to turn on the camcorder. The red CAM indicator will light.

Note: When the camcorder is used as a camera, turn the TV’s volume down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.

3.Press the REC START/STOP button (thumb trigger) to begin recording. You can watch what the camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the

TV screen.

Notes: The remote will also operate the camcorder.

Press the DISPLAY button to have the camcorder’s displays appear on the TV screen. During tape copying, these displays will be recorded when they appear on the TV screen.

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Contents ProV600 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsCare and Maintenance Optional AccessoriesLimited Warranty Recording PlaybackAssistance 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 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 Attach Adapter/Charger Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter 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 DisplayFlying Erase Head Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature Microphone Beep FeatureAutomatic White Balance and Iris AE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed ControlBlank 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 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 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 Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s LCD MonitorThings 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,