RCA ProV712, ProV714 Basic Operations Camera Recording, Easy Camera Recording, Zooming, To Zoom

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Easy Camera Recording

You can watch the subject on the large LCD monitor screen for easier, more enjoyable video-shooting.

Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 5 through 10 to prepare your Camcorder for recording.

1

Remove the lens cap and secure it to the

 

hand strap. (See page 10)

2

Hold down the Power switch and slide it to

 

CAMERA.

 

(The picture from the lens is now displayed

 

on the LCD monitor screen.)

Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Zooming

Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position.

To Zoom In

Press the Power Zoom T (telephoto) button to get a close-up view when you want to focus on the subject.

To Zoom Out

Preparation

 

Press the Power Zoom W (wide angle) button to get

 

a wide field of view when you want to show the

 

surroundings.

 

 

 

3

Press the REC START/STOP button to start

 

recording. Make sure the REC indicator lights.

4

Press the REC START/STOP button again

 

to finish recording. The Camcorder is

 

engaged in Recording Standby mode.

 

Make sure the REC indicator turns off.

W

T

REC

/

 

 

 

START

 

 

STOP

 

Zooming in

VOL.

Wide angle

Telephoto

Basic Operation

OFF

VCR

CAMERA

3, 4

REC START/

STOP button

 

 

W

T

REC

/

 

 

 

 

START

 

 

 

 

STOP

 

 

 

 

VOL.

 

 

FF

STOP REC

3, 4

 

 

 

N

LAMP OFF

 

 

 

REC indicator

 

 

 

 

To exit Recording mode, slide the Power switch to OFF.

Notes

During Recording mode, the speaker is off.

If the Camcorder is kept in Recording Standby mode for more than approximately 5 minutes, the power will be automatically turned off to save battery power and to protect the tape from being damaged. To continue recording after this, set the Power switch to OFF, and then back to CAMERA again.

If you will not be recording again for a while, turn off the power by sliding the Power switch to OFF. This will make the battery last longer.

W

T

REC

/

 

 

 

START

Zooming out

 

STOP

 

 

 

 

 

VOL.

 

 

Notes

If the REC indicator starts to flash when you press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording, check for the following and correct the situation.

There is less than one minute until the end of the tape is reached.

A blank white area may appear at the beginning of the recording if you slide the Power switch to CAMERA and then press REC START/STOP before an image has appeared on the monitor screen.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Purchased From Camcorder Exchange WarrantyCustomer Service Accessories Information Installation Important SafeguardsService ∙ What is dew formation? Precautions∙ When dew forms in your Camcorder ∙ Dew warning featureTable of Contents Supplied Accessories Supplied AccessoriesCamcorder Controls Mode VCR ModeCamcorder Controls Using an Optional Plug Adapter Powering the CamcorderPowering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet Powering the Camcorder Using the AC Adapter Battery ChargerCharging the Battery Pack Extending Battery Pack LifeInserting the Battery Pack Inserting and Removing the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Battery Pack HandlingWhen Powering From Your Car’s Ciga- rette Lighter Using the Optional SDC100 Car Battery AdapterInserting and Removing a Cassette CassettesInserting a Cassette Removing a CassetteAttaching the Shoulder Strap Handling the Lens Cap and Using the Hand StrapHandling the LCD Monitor Screen Handling the Lens CapEasy Camera Recording Basic Operations Camera RecordingZooming To ZoomBasic Recording Positions Tips on Recording PositionsMore Hints For Shooting Better Videos Hints for Better ShootingOptical Picture Control Basic Operations Playback Volume ControlPlayback Video SearchSelf Recording Useful Features for Camera RecordingUsing Self Recording Using the Manual Focus Useful Features for Camera RecordingAuto/Manual Focus Auto FocusBacklight Compensation BLC and Gain-up Cat’s Eye Using BLC/GAIN-UPMacro Shots Turning Off the LCD Monitor BacklightReference LightingJack’s Input/Output Mode Automatic Switching of the Audio/VideoConnections for Playback on a TV Connection to a TVRecording with Another VCR Recording with Another VCRTo Stop Dubbing PlaybackOptional Accessories Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Accessory Order FormTotal Amount Enclosed Accessory Order FormAuthorized Signature ∙ Watch the temperature and humidity PrecautionsUse and Care ∙ Avoid magnetic sourcesBattery Packs Cleaning and Maintenance Using Your Camcorder AbroadVideo Cassette Tapes CareTrouble Checks Symptom Possible Cause Suggested SolutionReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceWhat we will do Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty does not cover Limited WarrantyAC Adapter/Battery Charger SpecificationsSpecifications Index Part Number 96-ProV712/ProV714-1 ConsumersCanadian Consumers

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