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Recording

7.Select a production special effect to add variety to your recordings.

A.Make sure the FULL AUTO/ PRESET switch is in PRESET.

B.Press PROG.AE/EFFECT to display the production effects menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

C.Press PROG.AE/EFFECT again to select the effect you want. The effect is selected automatically and its indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

•Select Cinema (16X9 effect), Sepia (brown-tone effect), Twilight (dusk and twilight scenes), Sports (fast moving action), or HI.S (hi-speed shutter for even faster moving action).

•The effect is automatically activated, and its indicator appears.

•Details are on pages 62-63.

8.Add fades and wipes.

A.Make sure the FULL AUTO/ PRESET switch is in PRESET.

B.Press the FADE/WIPE button to display the fade menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

C.Repeatedly press the FADE/WIPE button to select a fade or wipe.

•Select Black Fader, Blue Fader, Mosaic Fader, Shutter Wipe, or Slide Wipe.

•The effect is automatically activated, and its indicator appears.

•Details are on pages 60-61.

9.Start and stop recording.

•Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording. REC appears in

the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor and the tally light lights when the camcorder is recording.

•Press and release the the thumb trigger again to stop recording. The camcorder is now in record pause. PAUSE appears.

•The camcorder will automatically turn off if it remains in record pause for five minutes. Place the POWER switch in OFF and then back in

CAMERA.

10.Zoom in and out.

•Zoom in and out using the zoom T and W lever.

11.Review what you have recorded.

•Press and quickly release EDIT SEARCH – to review the last few seconds of your recording.

•Press and hold EDIT SEARCH – or

+to visually see what you have recorded. Release the button to begin recording at that point.

12.When you are finished, place POWER switch in OFF, close and lock the LCD monitor, and close the lens cover.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model No ProV800C Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsCare and Maintenance Optional AccessoriesCustomer Assistance and Service PlaybackFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAttach the adapter/charger Adjust the handstrap to fit your handSlide Lens Cover control to open lens cover Insert a tape Place Power CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch in CameraSelect a recording speed Spep SwitchLCD Monitor Focus Use the LCD Monitor Use the ViewfinderStart and stop recording Place the Power switch in OFF to turn off the camcorderPlay back what you have recorded Details on viewfinder and LCD monitor playback are onPUSH/OPEN Review camcorder’s operating controlsBATT. Release Button AUDIO, RF DC OUT, Display Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerBattery Safety Precautions Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderAttach the Charged Battery Remove the BatteryCharge the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderUse the Refresh Button Battery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorOptional Car Cord Adapter Using the DCC08 Car Cord AdapterRecording Tips Video Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording and Playback Speeds and Times Cassette Recording TimeCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing Cassettes Making a Recording RecordingInsert a tape Attach a power supplyUse the Viewfinder Select a recording speed and tape lengthEdit Search Button Edit Search + Button Add fades and wipes Details are on pagesStart and stop recording Zoom in and outBright Dial Use the LCD MonitorUse the Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Details on LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysStatus Displays Change Indicator Fade and Wipe IndicatorsBattery Level Indicator Zoom IndicatorTime Remaining Display Self-Timer, Animation, and Time- Lapse Indicators58-59 See page 38 for detailsWhite Balance Indicators Exposure IndicatorIndex Indicator Tape LengthMicrophone Tally Light Auto Head CleanerFlying Erase Head Quick RecordCamera Edit Feature Quick Review FeatureTape Positioning Place the Full AUTO/PRESET switch in Full Auto Full Auto ModeElectronic Indexing Exposure Control Place the Full AUTO/PRESET switch in PresetManual Exposure To Turn Off Manual ExposureWhite Balance Place the Full AUTO/PRESETAuto White Balance Manual White BalanceAuto White Balance Manual White Balance Outdoors Sunny Auto Focus Focus Lock Feature FocusingManual Focus Set the Full AUTO/PRESET switch to PresetConditions Requiring Manual Focus To Turn On EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer EISTo Turn Off EIS To Zoom In and Out ZoomingDigital Zooming Recording Menu Make sure the Full AUTO/PRESET switch is in PresetTo Display the Recording Menu To Turn on Tele Macro Recording Menu Tele Macro Zooming FeatureTo Set Gain Up Recording Menu Gain UpFilter Recording Menu Color FilterSet the Tape Length Recording Menu Tape Time-Remaining DisplayLength Recording Menu Title To Add a Preset Title to Your RecordingsPress To highlight Title To Create Your Own TitleCharacter To Turn Off a Title Press to display the set character menuTo Remove Battery Date/Time Display Install the Clock Lithium CellTo Set the Date and Time Recording Menu Date/Time DisplayDate/Time Display Mode selected will be recorded Press Display to select modeDate/Time Display Viewfinder or LCD Monitor Displays To Record the Date, Time, or Date and Time on Your TapeRecording Menu Sub Menu To Change a Feature in the Sub MenuTo Turn the Tally Light on or OFF Sub Menu Tally Light and Jlip ID noPress To highlight Tally To Select a Jlip ID noTo Set the Self-Timer Sub Menu Self-TimerPlace Full AUTO/PRESET switch OFF in the Sub Menu PressSub Menu Animation Recording To Record Using AnimationPress or To select the amount Sub Menu Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time LapseTo start Interval Timer To highlight Interval TimerFading or Wiping In and Out Indicator Menu FunctionTo Fade or Wipe Place Full AUTO/PRESET switch in Full Auto or PresetTo Turn Off Fade or Wipe Production Effects Indicator Menu FunctionTo Use a Production Effect When Full AUTO/PRESET switch is in Full AUTO, press PROG.AETo Turn Off a Production Effect To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapTraveling Tips Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery Using the Cassette AdapterPlayback Insert Cassette into Cassette AdapterRemove Cassette from Cassette Adapter To Play Back a Tape Attach a power supply Playback Using the LCD Monitor or ViewfinderPress Stop when you are finished Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playbackVisual Searching Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Tape Positioning Time Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTracking Buttons TrackingPlayback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks InstallationPress PLAY/PAUSE Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs InstallationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 TripodFB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries Coaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerVH83 Audio/Video Cable AH25 Y-AdapterPlease complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model ProV800C Authorized Signature 800 338 To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders Cleaning the Camcorder Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s LCD MonitorThings to Avoid Proper Care and StorageTrouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsSee pages AUTO/PRESET switch in Full Auto . SeePROG.AE/EFFECT to turn off Sepia. See Turn the Tally Light feature on. SeePROG.AE/EFFECT to turn off Cinema. See pages Recording. See pagesE01, E02, etc Information to User SpecificationsReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceLimited Warranty How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your camcorder outside the USA+ 4 and 3 Buttons Index10,13,15,16,20-23,29,31 Canadian Consumers ConsumersMeridian Street Indianapolis, Part Number 96-ProV800C-1