RCA ProV800C manual Attach the adapter/charger, Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand

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First-Time Operation

2. Attach the adapter/charger.

Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time, attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder.

To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz

POWER

POWER

Indicator

CHG	END
	REFRESH

Adapter/Charger

DC OUT Jack

DC IN

Jack

DC Cable

–

+

	VCR
JLIP	POWER
	OFF
	CAMERA
AUDIO

BATT.		RF
BATT.	RELEASE	DC OUT
	RELEASE
		VIDEO

L E N S

C O V RE

A. Connect one end of the DC cable to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger.

B. Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC IN jack on the camcorder as shown above.

C. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into an operating outlet. The adapter/ charger’s POWER indicator will light

–

+

sp•EP

+

FF

REW

STOP

PLAY/PAUSE

LENS COVER

Control

L

E

N

S

C

O

V

RE

BATT.	RELEASE

	JLIP	VCR
	JLIP	POWER
		POWER
		OFF
		CAMERA
	AUDIO
	RF
	DC OUT
	VIDEO

Handstrap Velcro Strip (Under Flap)

Handstrap Flap

3.Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.

•Lift the flap on the handstrap and separate the velcro strip.

•Insert your hand, adjust the strap to fit snugly, refasten the strap, and close the flap.

4.Slide LENS COVER control to open lens cover.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No ProV800C Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Table of Contents AssistanceCustomer Assistance and Service Optional AccessoriesCare and Maintenance PlaybackUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAdjust the handstrap to fit your hand Attach the adapter/chargerSlide 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 BatteryUsing the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charge the BatteryUse 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 DialAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing Use the ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays Details onStatus 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 RecordQuick Review Feature Camera Edit FeatureTape Positioning Full Auto Mode Place the Full AUTO/PRESET switch in Full AutoElectronic 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 FeatureSet 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 Recording Menu Tele Macro Zooming Feature To Turn on Tele MacroRecording Menu Gain Up To Set Gain UpRecording Menu Color Filter FilterRecording Menu Tape Time-Remaining Display Set the Tape LengthLength To Add a Preset Title to Your Recordings Recording Menu TitleTo Create Your Own Title Press To highlight 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 noSub Menu Self-Timer To Set the 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 OutPlace Full AUTO/PRESET switch in Full Auto or Preset To Fade or WipeTo Turn Off Fade or Wipe Indicator Menu Function Production EffectsWhen Full AUTO/PRESET switch is in Full AUTO, press PROG.AE To Use a Production EffectTo 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 playbackPlayback Features Visual SearchingStop-Action Pause Tape Positioning To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTracking Tracking ButtonsInstallation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Press PLAY/PAUSEViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Installation 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 DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Using the Optional AC088 Tripod CPS91 AC Battery ChargerFB1260 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-AdapterAccessory 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 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