RCA ProV800C manual Recording Menu Tape Time-Remaining Display, Set the Tape Length

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Recording

Recording Menu — Tape Time-Remaining Display

The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder is automatically displayed in the viewfinder. The Tape Length feature in the recording menu must be set correctly for the length tape you are using before the camcorder can correctly calculate time remaining.

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JLIP

VCR

POWER

 

 

OFF

 

CAMERA

AUDIO

 

BATT.

 

RF

RELEASE

DC OUT

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

SP•EP

Switch

sp•EP

TRACKING

 

R/M

 

UNTER

 

 

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L

W.BAL

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

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FF

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REW

S

 

 

C

 

 

O

 

 

V

 

 

E

 

 

R

30min

TAPE END

30min

29min

3min

2min

(Flashing)

1min

(Flashing)

0min

(Flashing)

Set the Tape Length

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

2.Press the MENU button. The recording menu will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

Tele Macro

OFF

Gain Up

AGC

Color Filter

NOR.

Tape Length

T20

Title

 

Date/Time

 

Sub Menu

 

3.

Press

or

to highlight Tape

 

Length.

 

 

4.

Press

or

to select the length of

tape you are using:

Select T20 if you are using a tape with 20 minutes recording time in SP speed.

Select T30 if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording time in SP speed.

Select T40 if you are using a tape with 40 minutes recording time in SP speed.

5.Press MENU to exit the menu.

Notes: The time-remaining indicator will start flashing when the remaining tape time reaches two minutes.

TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end during recording or a cassette is loaded with its tape already at the end.

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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 OperationAttach the adapter/charger Adjust the handstrap to fit your handSlide Lens Cover control to open lens cover 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 BatteryCharge the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderUse the Refresh Button 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 RecordingUse the Viewfinder Attach a power supplyInsert 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 DialUse the Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Details on LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysStatus Displays 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 RecordCamera Edit Feature Quick Review FeatureTape Positioning Place the Full AUTO/PRESET switch in Full Auto Full Auto ModeElectronic Indexing 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 FeatureManual 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 Recording Menu Tele Macro Zooming Feature To Turn on Tele MacroRecording Menu Gain Up To Set Gain UpRecording Menu Color Filter FilterSet the Tape Length Recording Menu Tape Time-Remaining DisplayLength To Add a Preset Title to Your Recordings Recording Menu TitlePress To highlight Title To Create Your Own TitleCharacter 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 noTo Set the Self-Timer Sub Menu Self-TimerPlace Full AUTO/PRESET switch 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 Fade or Wipe Place Full AUTO/PRESET switch in Full Auto or PresetTo Turn Off Fade or Wipe Indicator Menu Function Production EffectsTo Use a Production Effect When Full AUTO/PRESET switch is in Full AUTO, press PROG.AETo Turn Off 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 playbackVisual Searching Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Tape Positioning To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTracking Tracking ButtonsInstallation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksPress PLAY/PAUSE Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Installation 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 DCC08 Car Cord Adapter CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 TripodFB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries VH83 Audio/Video Cable 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft 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’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

ProV800C specifications

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