RCA ProV600 manual Customer Assistance and Service, Proper Care and Storage, Things to Avoid

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Customer Assistance and Service

Proper Care and Storage

•Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and grit are abrasive and will cause excessive wear to both the camcorder’s recording/playback heads and cassettes.

•Always replace the lens cap when the camcorder is not in use.

•Before handling your camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

•The camcorder can be damaged by improper storage or handling. Do not

subject the camcorder to swinging, shaking, or dropping.

•Do not carry the camcorder using the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

•Do not store the camcorder in temperatures below -22°F (-30ºC) or above 149°F (65ºC).

•When the camcorder is not in use, always remove the cassette and AC adapter/charger or battery.

•Retain the original carton for future storage or shipping purposes.

Things to Avoid

•Do not attempt to disassemble your camcorder. There are no user- serviceable parts inside.

•Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Give the camcorder 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette. When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm, condensation may cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape.

•Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects.

•Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. The resulting heat buildup could permanently damage the camcorder’s internal parts.

•Do not operate the camcorder in extremely humid environments.

•Do not operate the camcorder near the ocean as salt water or salt water spray may damage the internal parts of the camcorder.

•Do not operate the camcorder for

extended periods in temperatures below 40°F (4ºC) or above 95°F

(35ºC).

•Do not expose the camcorder or adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If any component becomes wet, turn off the power and take the unit to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center.

•Do not use an adapter/charger or batteries other than the ones specified for the camcorder. Use of the wrong accessories may cause damage to the camcorder.

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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,