RCA ProV800C manual Use the LCD Monitor, Bright Dial

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Recording

Viewing What You Are Recording Using the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder

You can watch what you are recording on the color LCD monitor or in the black-and-white viewfinder. When the LCD monitor is open more than 60º in CAMERA, the viewfinder is automatically turned off. When you close the LCD monitor, the viewfinder is automatically turned on.

Use the LCD Monitor

BRIGHT Dial

LCD Monitor

_ + BRIGHT

MAX

MIN

SPEAKER

VOLUME

PUSH

OPEN

DISPLAY

EIS

PROG.AE/

 

 

EFFECT

 

 

MENU

 

 

FADE/

 

 

WIPE

FAR

+

_

 

PUSH

 

EJECT

NEAR

CASSETTE EJECT

Eyepiece

Focus

Control

Viewfinder

PUSH/OPEN Button

1.Press the PUSH/OPEN button and open the LCD monitor.

Make sure the monitor is open at least 60º. The viewfinder will be automatically turned off.

2.You can tilt the monitor up or down 45º for convenient viewing.

Tilt the monitor down to record from a high angle, such as over a crowd.

Tilt the monitor up to record from a low angle, such as when you are kneeling.

3.Adjust the brightness of the image by turning the BRIGHT dial. This does not effect the brightness of the recording you are making.

Turn the dial toward “+” to brighten the image.

Turn the dial toward “–” to darken the image.

4.When you are finished, close the monitor and lock it into place.

Note: When recording on a bright sunny day, the LCD monitor may be hard to see. Use the viewfinder.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No ProV800C Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceCustomer Assistance and Service Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance PlaybackUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationSlide Lens Cover control to open lens cover Adjust the handstrap to fit your handAttach the adapter/charger Place Power CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch in Camera Insert a tapeSpep Switch Select a recording speedUse the LCD Monitor Use the Viewfinder LCD Monitor FocusPlay back what you have recorded Place the Power switch in OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Details on viewfinder and LCD monitor playback are onReview camcorder’s operating controls PUSH/OPENBATT. Release Button AUDIO, RF DC OUT, Display Using an Optional Plug Adapter Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Attach Adapter/ChargerAttach the Charged Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderBattery Safety Precautions Remove the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderCharge the Battery Battery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageUsing the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterRecording Tips Recording and Playback Speeds and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Cassette Recording TimeInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageRecording Making a Recording Use the Viewfinder Attach a power supply Insert a tape Select a recording speed and tape lengthEdit Search Button Edit Search + Button Start and stop recording Details are on pagesAdd fades and wipes Zoom in and outUse the LCD Monitor Bright DialEyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingUse the Viewfinder Status Displays LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysDetails on Battery Level Indicator Fade and Wipe IndicatorsChange Indicator Zoom Indicator58-59 Self-Timer, Animation, and Time- Lapse IndicatorsTime Remaining Display See page 38 for detailsIndex Indicator Exposure IndicatorWhite Balance Indicators Tape LengthFlying Erase Head Auto Head CleanerMicrophone Tally Light Quick RecordTape Positioning Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature Electronic Indexing Full Auto ModePlace the Full AUTO/PRESET switch in Full Auto Manual Exposure Place the Full AUTO/PRESET switch in PresetExposure Control To Turn Off Manual ExposureAuto White Balance Place the Full AUTO/PRESETWhite Balance Manual White BalanceAuto White Balance Manual White Balance Outdoors Sunny Focusing Auto Focus Focus Lock FeatureConditions Requiring Manual Focus Set the Full AUTO/PRESET switch to PresetManual Focus To Turn Off EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer EISTo Turn On EIS Digital Zooming ZoomingTo Zoom In and Out To Display the Recording Menu Make sure the Full AUTO/PRESET switch is in PresetRecording Menu Recording Menu Tele Macro Zooming Feature To Turn on Tele MacroRecording Menu Gain Up To Set Gain UpRecording Menu Color Filter FilterLength Recording Menu Tape Time-Remaining DisplaySet the Tape Length To Add a Preset Title to Your Recordings Recording Menu TitleCharacter To Create Your Own TitlePress To highlight Title Press to display the set character menu To Turn Off a TitleDate/Time Display Install the Clock Lithium Cell To Remove BatteryRecording Menu Date/Time Display To Set the Date and TimeDate/Time Display Date/Time Display Viewfinder or LCD Monitor Displays Press Display to select modeMode selected will be recorded To Record the Date, Time, or Date and Time on Your TapeTo Change a Feature in the Sub Menu Recording Menu Sub MenuPress To highlight Tally Sub Menu Tally Light and Jlip ID noTo Turn the Tally Light on or OFF To Select a Jlip ID noPlace Full AUTO/PRESET switch Sub Menu Self-TimerTo Set the Self-Timer Press OFF in the Sub MenuTo Record Using Animation Sub Menu Animation RecordingPress or To select the amount To Record Using Time Lapse Sub Menu Time-Lapse RecordingTo highlight Interval Timer To start Interval TimerIndicator Menu Function Fading or Wiping In and OutTo Turn Off Fade or Wipe Place Full AUTO/PRESET switch in Full Auto or PresetTo Fade or Wipe Indicator Menu Function Production EffectsTo Turn Off a Production Effect When Full AUTO/PRESET switch is in Full AUTO, press PROG.AETo Use a Production Effect Attaching the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapTraveling Tips Playback Using the Cassette AdapterInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery Insert Cassette into Cassette AdapterRemove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Press Stop when you are finished Playback Using the LCD Monitor or ViewfinderTo Play Back a Tape Attach a power supply Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playbackStop-Action Pause Tape Positioning Playback FeaturesVisual Searching To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTracking Tracking ButtonsInstallation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPress PLAY/PAUSE Installation Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video InputsNormal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries Using the Optional AC088 TripodCPS91 AC Battery Charger VH83 Audio/Video Cable 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft AH25 Y-AdapterOrder Form for Camcorder Model ProV800C Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local Dealer800 338 Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s LCD MonitorProper Care and Storage Things to AvoidTrouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksAUTO/PRESET switch in Full Auto . See See pagesPROG.AE/EFFECT to turn off Cinema. See pages Turn the Tally Light feature on. SeePROG.AE/EFFECT to turn off Sepia. See Recording. See pagesE01, E02, etc Specifications Information to UserCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your camcorder outside the USAIndex + 4 and 3 Buttons10,13,15,16,20-23,29,31 Meridian Street Indianapolis, ConsumersCanadian Consumers Part Number 96-ProV800C-1