RCA ProV600 manual Playback Operation, Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording, Normal TV Viewing

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Playback

Playback Operation

1.Set the CHANNEL 4CH/3CH switch on the RF output adapter to CHANNEL 4CH or 3CH.

2.Turn on the TV, and tune it to the same channel you selected with the RF output adapter’s CHANNEL switch.

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

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

5.Press the PLAY button.

During playback, use the playback features on page 37.

6.Press STOP on the camcorder when you are finished.

Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording

1.Turn on the TV and tune it to channel

3 or 4. When the camcorder is used as a camera, turn the TV’s volume down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.

2.Set the CHANNEL 4CH/3CH switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV.

3.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.

4.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.

Normal TV Viewing

For normal TV viewing, you may leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the

TV. Disconnect the adapter’s plug from the camcorder or turn off the camcorder.

Note: 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.

Note to Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Contents ProV600 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsRecording Playback Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance Limited WarrantyFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAssistance 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 an Optional Plug Adapter Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderAttach 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 DisplaysCamera Edit Feature Quick Review FeatureFlying Erase Head AE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed Control Beep FeatureMicrophone Automatic White Balance and IrisBlank Search Tape-Remaining Display Zooming Using the Zoom LeverUsing Focus Lock FocusingConditions Requiring Focus Lock Date/Time Display Clock Lithium Cell Install the 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 InputsViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case VH54 Cable Transformer Coaxial RF CablesVH82 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 LensProper Care and Storage Customer Assistance and ServiceThings 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,