RCA ProV800C manual Care and Maintenance, Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens

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Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Camcorder

To clean the camcorder’s exterior, remove any power source connected to the camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth.

Caution: Use of strong cleaning products, such as those containing alcohol or benzine, may damage the camcorder.

Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens

To clean the camcorder’s lens, blow it with a blower brush, and then gently wipe the lens with a cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning may scratch the lens.

		Caution: Do not
		touch the lens with
		your fingers. The
	Lens	oil from your skin
	Lens	can damage the
		can damage the
		lens.

Cleaning the Camcorder’s LCD Monitor

DISPLAY	EIS	PROG.AE/
DISPLAY		EFFECT
		MENU
		FADE/
		WIPE

PUSH

FAR	+
	_	NEAR

EJECT

CASSETTE

EJECT

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

2.Carefully wipe the monitor with a clean soft cloth.

3.Close the monitor.

LCD Monitor

Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder

The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed for cleaning.

Reference Marks

1.Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

2.Remove dust using a blower brush.

3.Reattach the eyepiece by aligning the reference marks, and then turn the eyepiece clockwise until it clicks.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No ProV800C Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceOptional Accessories Care and MaintenanceCustomer Assistance and Service 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 FocusPlace the Power switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder Start and stop recordingPlay back what you have recorded Details on viewfinder and LCD monitor playback are onReview camcorder’s operating controls PUSH/OPENBATT. Release Button AUDIO, RF DC OUT, Display Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerUsing the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Battery Safety PrecautionsAttach the Charged Battery 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 Erase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesRecording and Playback Speeds and Times Cassette Recording TimeInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageRecording Making a RecordingAttach a power supply Insert a tapeUse the Viewfinder Select a recording speed and tape lengthEdit Search Button Edit Search + Button Details are on pages Add fades and wipesStart and stop recording 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 Fade and Wipe Indicators Change IndicatorBattery Level Indicator Zoom IndicatorSelf-Timer, Animation, and Time- Lapse Indicators Time Remaining Display58-59 See page 38 for detailsExposure Indicator White Balance IndicatorsIndex Indicator Tape LengthAuto Head Cleaner Microphone Tally LightFlying Erase Head Quick RecordQuick Review Feature Camera Edit FeatureTape Positioning Full Auto Mode Place the Full AUTO/PRESET switch in Full AutoElectronic Indexing Place the Full AUTO/PRESET switch in Preset Exposure ControlManual Exposure To Turn Off Manual ExposurePlace the Full AUTO/PRESET White BalanceAuto White 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 Press Display to select mode Mode selected will be recordedDate/Time Display Viewfinder or LCD Monitor Displays To Record the Date, Time, or Date and Time on Your TapeTo Change a Feature in the Sub Menu Recording Menu Sub MenuSub Menu Tally Light and Jlip ID no To Turn the Tally Light on or OFFPress To highlight Tally 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 Using the Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryPlayback Insert Cassette into Cassette AdapterRemove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Playback Using the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder To Play Back a Tape Attach a power supplyPress Stop when you are finished 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 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable Transformer Coaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ftVH83 Audio/Video Cable AH25 Y-Adapter Accessory Order Form Please complete other side also Order Form for Camcorder Model ProV800C Authorized Signature To order accessories, contact your local Dealer 800 338United States and Canada Orders Care and Maintenance Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s LCD MonitorProper Care and Storage Things to AvoidTrouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksAUTO/PRESET switch in Full Auto . See See pagesTurn the Tally Light feature on. See PROG.AE/EFFECT to turn off Sepia. SeePROG.AE/EFFECT to turn off Cinema. See pages Recording. See pagesE01, E02, etc Specifications Information to UserCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your camcorder outside the USAIndex + 4 and 3 Buttons10,13,15,16,20-23,29,31 Consumers Canadian ConsumersMeridian Street Indianapolis, Part Number 96-ProV800C-1