RCA ProV800C manual Traveling Tips

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Traveling Tips

•Write down your camcorder’s serial number and keep it separate from the camcorder when traveling. If your camcorder is lost or stolen, you will be able to identify it.

•Use extra care to avoid damage to your camcorder and accessories when operating them at a beach or pool. Spray, sand, and dust should be avoided. If your lens has been exposed to the elements, clean it only with proper lens cleaning supplies.

•Make sure you have any plug adapters that you may need before taking your camcorder to other countries. Consult your dealer for advice.

•Carry your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling. See page 76 for a case designed especially for this camcorder. An ordinary suitcase or carry bag does not offer the protection your camcorder needs. Treat your camcorder as carry-on luggage to protect it from rough handling.

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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 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 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 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 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 MonitorUse the Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Details on LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysStatus 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 HeadCamera Edit Feature Quick Review FeatureTape Positioning Place the Full AUTO/PRESET switch in Full Auto Full Auto ModeElectronic 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 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 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 TallyTo 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 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 finishedVisual 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 AH25 Y-Adapter 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft VH83 Audio/Video CablePlease 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 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,