RCA ProV600 manual First-Time Operation, Assistance, Unpack the camcorder and accessories

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First-Time Operation

This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.

Assistance

The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter.

Camcorder Exchange Warranty

800-283-6503

Customer Service

800-336-1900

Accessories

800-338-0376

1.Unpack the camcorder and accessories.

•Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder.

•The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

 

T

W

WARNING:

 

 

ZOOM

 

 

 

 

DISPLAY REC

NICKEL CAD-

 

 

MEMORY RESET

 

 

COUNTER

MIUM BATTERY

 

 

STOP

PLAY

 

 

PAUSE

F.FWD

MUST BE

 

 

REW

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECYCLED OR

Rechargeable Battery

 

 

 

DISPOSED OF

 

Remote Control

PROPERLY.

Part No AV55

 

 

Model ProV600

 

 

 

Part No. 233195

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caution: Do

 

 

 

 

 

not use this

 

Shoulder Strap

 

 

 

adapter/

 

 

 

 

charger for

 

Part No. 213004

 

 

 

any purpose

Lens Cap String

 

 

 

other than

Part No. 224176

 

 

 

charging the

 

 

 

 

 

AV55 battery

 

 

 

 

 

pack or

 

 

AC Adapter/Charger

Part No. 238152

supplying

 

 

power to the

 

 

and DC Cable

Part No. DCC100

camcorder.

 

Audio/Video Cable

 

 

 

 

 

Part No. 217496

Clock and Remote Cells 3-Volt Micro Lithium Cells--such as CR2025-- available from most local drug stores and camera shops. Use of other cells present a risk of fire or explosion.

CAUTIONS: Lithium cells must be disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking cells. May cause burns or personal injury.

Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.

The lithium cells used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate.

Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cells, and never short circuit the + and – sides of the cell.

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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,
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