RCA ProV800C manual Use the LCD Monitor Use the Viewfinder, LCD Monitor Focus

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First-Time Operation

9.Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to view what you are recording.

You can watch what you are recording on the color LCD monitor or in the black- and-white viewfinder. When the LCD monitor is open more than 60º, the viewfinder is automatically turned off. When you close the LCD monitor, the viewfinder is automatically turned on.

BRIGHT Control
	Eyepiece
LCD Monitor	Focus
	Control

PUSH OPEN

_ + BRIGHT

MAX

MIN

SPEAKER

VOLUME

DISPLAY	EIS	PROG.AE/
		EFFECT
		MENU
		FADE/
		WIPE

FAR

+

_

NEAR

PUSH

Viewfinder

EJECT

CASSETTE EJECT

PUSH/OPEN Button

Use the LCD Monitor

Use the Viewfinder

•Make sure the monitor is open at least 60º. The viewfinder will be automatically turned off.

•Tilt the LCD monitor (up to 45º up or down).

•Adjust the brightness of the image by turning the BRIGHT control.

Note: When recording on a bright sunny day, the LCD monitor may be hard to see. Use the viewfinder.

•Make sure the monitor is closed and locked. The viewfinder will be automatically turned on.

•Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortable viewing condition.

•Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model No ProV800C Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsCare and Maintenance Optional AccessoriesCustomer Assistance and Service PlaybackFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessories Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand Attach the adapter/charger Slide 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 ViewfinderStart and stop recording Place the Power switch in OFF to turn off the camcorderPlay back what you have recorded Details on viewfinder and LCD monitor playback are onPUSH/OPEN Review camcorder’s operating controlsBATT. Release Button AUDIO, RF DC OUT, Display Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerBattery Safety Precautions Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderAttach the Charged Battery Remove the 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 Video Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording and Playback Speeds and Times Cassette Recording TimeCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesMaking a Recording RecordingInsert a tape Attach a power supplyUse the Viewfinder Select a recording speed and tape lengthEdit Search Button Edit Search + Button Add fades and wipes Details are on pagesStart and stop recording Zoom in and outBright Dial Use the LCD MonitorAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing Use the ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays Details onStatus Displays Change Indicator Fade and Wipe IndicatorsBattery Level Indicator Zoom IndicatorTime Remaining Display Self-Timer, Animation, and Time- Lapse Indicators58-59 See page 38 for detailsWhite Balance Indicators Exposure IndicatorIndex Indicator Tape LengthMicrophone Tally Light Auto Head CleanerFlying Erase Head Quick RecordQuick Review Feature Camera Edit FeatureTape Positioning Full Auto Mode Place the Full AUTO/PRESET switch in Full AutoElectronic Indexing Exposure Control Place the Full AUTO/PRESET switch in PresetManual Exposure To Turn Off Manual ExposureWhite Balance Place the Full AUTO/PRESETAuto White Balance Manual 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 Mode selected will be recorded Press Display to select modeDate/Time Display Viewfinder or LCD Monitor Displays To Record the Date, Time, or Date and Time on Your TapeRecording Menu Sub Menu To Change a Feature in the Sub MenuTo Turn the Tally Light on or OFF Sub Menu Tally Light and Jlip ID noPress To highlight Tally To Select a Jlip ID noSub 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 Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery Using the Cassette AdapterPlayback Insert Cassette into Cassette AdapterRemove Cassette from Cassette Adapter To Play Back a Tape Attach a power supply Playback Using the LCD Monitor or ViewfinderPress Stop when you are finished Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playbackPlayback 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 Coaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerVH83 Audio/Video Cable 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 Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s LCD MonitorThings to Avoid Proper Care and StorageTrouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsSee pages AUTO/PRESET switch in Full Auto . SeePROG.AE/EFFECT to turn off Sepia. See Turn the Tally Light feature on. SeePROG.AE/EFFECT to turn off Cinema. See pages Recording. See pagesE01, E02, etc Information to User SpecificationsReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceLimited Warranty How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your camcorder outside the USA+ 4 and 3 Buttons Index10,13,15,16,20-23,29,31 Canadian Consumers ConsumersMeridian Street Indianapolis, Part Number 96-ProV800C-1