RCA ProV800C manual Recording Menu Date/Time Display, To Set the Date and Time

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Recording

Recording Menu — Date/Time Display

The date and time must be set before it tapes. The clock cell must be installed date can be set and recorded.

can be displayed and recorded on your as shown on the previous page before the

DISPLAY

EIS

PROG

EFFECT.AE/

 

 

MENU

 

 

FADE/

 

 

WIPE

PUSH

FAR

+

 

 

_

NEAR

EJECT

 

Button

Button

 

FULL AUTO/

 

 

 

PRESET Switch

 

 

 

MENU Button

PROG.AE/

+

EFFECT

MENU

FAR

NEAR

Button

FADE/

 

_

 

WIPE

 

 

 

Button

To Set the Date and Time

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 Date/Time.

4.

Press

to display the date and time

 

screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JAN

1.00

AM 12:01

 

 

 

Set

 

 

 

 

 

Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Press

or

to enter the correct

 

month. Press

to go forward or

 

to go back.

 

6.

Press

to start the day flashing.

7.Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set the year, hour (including AM and PM), and minutes.

Note: If you want to return the date and time to the previous setting, press or to highlight Cancel and press MENU.

8. Press

or

to highlight Set.

9.Press the MENU button. The camcorder’s internal clock will start and you will return to the recording menu.

Notes: Press MENU twice to start the clock and remove all the menus from the viewfinder.

If you enter an invalid date, Input Error appears in the viewfinder. Press , , ,

or and enter the correct day.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model No ProV800C Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsPlayback Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance Customer Assistance and ServiceFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAdjust the handstrap to fit your hand Attach the adapter/chargerSlide 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 ViewfinderDetails on viewfinder and LCD monitor playback are on Place the Power switch in OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedPUSH/OPEN Review camcorder’s operating controlsBATT. Release Button AUDIO, RF DC OUT, Display Attach Adapter/Charger Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterRemove the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderBattery Safety Precautions Attach the Charged BatteryUsing the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charge the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Battery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorOptional Car Cord Adapter Using the DCC08 Car Cord AdapterRecording Tips Cassette Recording Time Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Recording and Playback Speeds and TimesCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesMaking a Recording RecordingSelect a recording speed and tape length Attach a power supplyInsert a tape Use the ViewfinderEdit Search Button Edit Search + Button Zoom in and out Details are on pagesAdd fades and wipes Start and stop recordingBright Dial Use the LCD MonitorAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing Use the ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays Details onStatus Displays Zoom Indicator Fade and Wipe IndicatorsChange Indicator Battery Level IndicatorSee page 38 for details Self-Timer, Animation, and Time- Lapse IndicatorsTime Remaining Display 58-59Tape Length Exposure IndicatorWhite Balance Indicators Index IndicatorQuick Record Auto Head CleanerMicrophone Tally Light Flying Erase HeadQuick Review Feature Camera Edit FeatureTape Positioning Full Auto Mode Place the Full AUTO/PRESET switch in Full AutoElectronic Indexing To Turn Off Manual Exposure Place the Full AUTO/PRESET switch in PresetExposure Control Manual ExposureManual White Balance Place the Full AUTO/PRESETWhite Balance Auto White BalanceAuto White Balance Manual White Balance Outdoors Sunny Auto Focus Focus Lock Feature FocusingSet the Full AUTO/PRESET switch to Preset Manual FocusConditions Requiring Manual Focus Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS To Turn On EISTo Turn Off EIS Zooming To Zoom In and OutDigital Zooming Make sure the Full AUTO/PRESET switch is in Preset Recording MenuTo 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 FilterRecording Menu Tape Time-Remaining Display Set the Tape LengthLength Recording Menu Title To Add a Preset Title to Your RecordingsTo Create Your Own Title Press To highlight 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 To Record the Date, Time, or Date and Time on Your Tape Press Display to select modeMode selected will be recorded Date/Time Display Viewfinder or LCD Monitor DisplaysRecording Menu Sub Menu To Change a Feature in the Sub MenuTo Select a Jlip ID no Sub Menu Tally Light and Jlip ID noTo Turn the Tally Light on or OFF Press To highlight TallySub Menu Self-Timer To Set the 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 FunctionPlace Full AUTO/PRESET switch in Full Auto or Preset To Fade or WipeTo Turn Off Fade or Wipe Production Effects Indicator Menu FunctionWhen Full AUTO/PRESET switch is in Full AUTO, press PROG.AE To Use a Production EffectTo Turn Off a Production Effect To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapTraveling Tips Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Using the Cassette AdapterInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery PlaybackRemove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playback Playback Using the LCD Monitor or ViewfinderTo Play Back a Tape Attach a power supply Press Stop when you are finishedPlayback Features Visual SearchingStop-Action Pause Tape Positioning Time Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTracking Buttons TrackingPlayback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks InstallationPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Press PLAY/PAUSEViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs InstallationPlayback Operation Viewing What the Camcorder Is RecordingNormal TV Viewing Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Using the Optional AC088 Tripod CPS91 AC Battery ChargerFB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries AH25 Y-Adapter 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft VH83 Audio/Video CableAccessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Model ProV800C Authorized Signature To order accessories, contact your local Dealer 800 338United States and Canada Orders Cleaning the Camcorder’s LCD Monitor Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s LensThings to Avoid Proper Care and StorageTrouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsSee pages AUTO/PRESET switch in Full Auto . SeeRecording. See pages Turn the Tally Light feature on. SeePROG.AE/EFFECT to turn off Sepia. See PROG.AE/EFFECT to turn off Cinema. See pagesE01, E02, etc Information to User SpecificationsReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceLimited Warranty If you purchased your camcorder outside the USA What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty Product Registration+ 4 and 3 Buttons Index10,13,15,16,20-23,29,31 Part Number 96-ProV800C-1 ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,

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