Rca ProV600 Bedienungsanleitung

camcorderuser's guideProV600

8First-Time OperationVCR CAMPLAYREW F.FWDSTOP PAUSEEJECTDISPLAY BLANK 9. Play back what you haverecorded.• Press the VCR/CAM button to lightthe green

First-Time Operation9VCR CAMVALCD Monitor andBattery CompartmentZoom ControlW = Wide AngleT = TelephotoMicrophoneA (Audio),V (Video),and RFOut Jack

10First-Time OperationPLAYREW F.FWDSTOP PAUSEEJECTDISPLAY BLANK11. Review camcorder’s operating controls.REW (Rewind) ButtonF.FWD (FastForward)ButtonP

First-Time Operation11Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderThe adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder

12First-Time OperationUsing the Battery to Power Your CamcorderThe battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used thefirs

First-Time Operation13Caution: When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn themupside down. The battery may fall off and be damage

14First-Time OperationBattery Care and Storage• Store the battery pack in a place thatdoes not reach high temperatures.• Remove the battery from theca

15Remote ControlInstall Remote’s Lithium CellThe remote’s lithium cell is packedseparately. Install it in the remote asfollows: 1. Turn the remo

16Remote ControlRemote Control ButtonsA brief description of the remote button’s functions is given here. Many of thebuttons perform the same functio

17Remote ControlPress PAUSE or PLAY to return tonormal playback.PLAY Button• When the camcorder is in the VCRmode, press PLAY to begin playback.REW (R

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18Video CassettesMake sure you select good quality tapes for your camcorder. Use of poorquality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled c

19Video CassettesCassette Care and Storage• When you are finished with a cassette,rewind it, remove it from thecamcorder, and label it.• Store cassett

20 RecordingVCR CAMPLAYREW F.FWDSTOP PAUSEEJECTDISPLAY BLANKMaking a RecordingThese steps tell you how to make a recording and suggest using someof th

21 Recording• The camcorder will automaticallyturn off if it remains in record-pause for three minutes. Slide thePOWER switch upward to turn thecamco

22 RecordingViewing What You Are Recording Using the Viewfinder orLCD MonitorYou can watch what you are recording in the black-and-white viewfinder or

23 RecordingUsing the LCD MonitorThe camcorder’s LCD monitor is a miniature color monitor that displays thepicture seen by the camcorder when recordin

24 RecordingLCD Monitor and Viewfinder DisplaysAuto Exposure Higher ShutterSpeed Indicator (AE:100, AE150, orAE:250)• A shutter speed (1/60, 1/100, 1/

25 Recording• 88:88 appears when the clock’s lithiumcell has not been installed or needs tobe replaced.• Details are on page 31.Focus Indicators (FOCU

26 RecordingVCR CAMPLAYREW F.FWDSTOP PAUSEEJECTDISPLAY BLANKFlying Erase HeadA separate erase head is mounted onthe spinning headwheel (hence the term

27 RecordingBeep FeatureThe camcorder has a beep feature thatoperates as follows. The beep can beturned on or off.• One beep for a standard function(

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28 RecordingBlank SearchThe camcorder will advance through thetape and look for a blank section. Thishelps you locate the end of the lastrecorded sec

29 RecordingZoomingYou can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by sliding the zoomlever on the camcorder. The camcorder can automa

30 RecordingFocusingUnder normal conditions, the camcorder can adjust focus automaticallyon the object located in the center area of the viewfinder.

31 RecordingDate/Time Display — Clock Lithium CellThe clock cell indicator 88:88 will flash for a few seconds in the viewfinderwhen you turn on the ca

32 RecordingDate/Time Display — Setting the Time and DateThe correct date and time must be set before it can be displayed andrecorded on your tapes.

33 RecordingTo Record the Date or Date and Time on Your TapeThe date or date and time can be recorded on your tape. Whenever one of thedisplays appea

34 RecordingPLAYREW F.FWDSTOP PAUSEEJECTDISPLAY BLANKTime CounterThe time-counter display shows the actual time elapsed when recording orplaying back

35 RecordingTraveling Tips• Write down your camcorder’s serialnumber and keep it separate from thecamcorder when traveling. If yourcamcorder is lost

36 PlaybackVCR CAMPLAYREW F.FWDSTOP PAUSEEJECTDISPLAY BLANKPlayback Using the LCD Monitor or ViewfinderYou can view tapes in color using the LCD monit

37 PlaybackTape Positioning1. Slide the POWER switch up to turn onthe camcorder.2. Press the VCR/CAM button to light theVCR indicator on the camcorder

2Recording• Making a Recording ...20-21• Viewing What You are Recording Using the Viewfinder or LCD Monitor• Using the Viewfinder

38 PlaybackPlayback on TV (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN JacksTo connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks,you will need

39 PlaybackPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR1. A. Camcorder connected directly toTV: Turn on the TV and tune it tothe video input c

40 PlaybackPlayback on a TV without Audio/Video InputsTo connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you will need anoptional CRF800 ou

41 PlaybackPlayback Operation1. Set the CHANNEL 4CH/3CH switchon the RF output adapter toCHANNEL 4CH or 3CH.2. Turn on the TV, and tune it to the same

42Optional AccessoriesWe invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding tothe fun of using your compact 8mm camcorde

43 Optional AccessoriesCRF800 RF Output AdapterThis RF output adapter is used with acoaxial RF cable, such as VH82 or VH90,to connect your camcorder t

44Optional AccessoriesCautions: Before using a tripod, make sure it is stable enough to hold thecamcorder without falling over. Do not transport the

45 Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model ProV600Description Part No. Price Qty. TotalSuper Lightweight Tripod AC088 $ 39.95Soft Camcorde

46Accessory Order Form®rrsTMCharge your order on your VISA,MasterCard,or Discover Card by filling in belowUSE YOUR CREDIT CARDIMPORTANT: Copy comple

47 Accessory Order FormTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer.If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by

First-Time Operation31. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.• Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to shipor store your camcorder

48Care and MaintenanceCleaning the CamcorderTo clean the camcorder’s exterior, removeany power source connected to thecamcorder and gently wipe it wit

49Customer Assistance and ServiceProper Care and Storage• Keep dust and grit from entering thecamcorder’s cassette door. Dust andgrit are abrasive an

50Trouble ChecksTroubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct withoutthe help of a service technician by first checking

51Trouble ChecksTrouble Checks and AdjustmentsTape stops duringrewind or fastforwardCamcorder remains inpause modeRecorded sound istoo low or distorte

52Trouble Checks• Displays will be recorded on tape whenever theyappear in the viewfinder. Remove them fromviewfinder when recording. See page 33.•

53Customer Assistance and ServiceYou can reach Thomson at thefollowing number:800-283-6503(Toll free inside U.S.A.)Our toll-free Camcorder numberopera

54Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:• 90 days for labor charges.• On

55Limited Warrantyinsure your shipment in case of damageor loss. Include with the shipment:• Evidence of purchase date, such as abill of sale, to ver

56SpecificationsInformation to UserThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice pursuant to Part 15 o

57IndexAA (audio) and V (video) jacks 38, 40Accessoriesincluded 3optional 42order form 45Adapter/chargercharging battery 13using 5, 11, 21AE (a

4First-Time Operation2. Attach lens cap cord andadjust handstrap. • Press in on the tabs on both sidesof the lens cap to remove it.

58IndexDC cable 5, 11, 13DC in jack 5, 10, 11Dew indicator 25DISPLAY button 10, 16, 26, 27, 41DisplaysLCD monitor 24status 25viewfinder 24EEJEC

59IndexPPAUSE button 10, 16PAUSE indicator 8, 21, 25Pause, stop-action 37PLAY button 8, 10, 17, 21, 36, 39, 41Playbackfeatures 37first 8viewfind

60IndexThings to avoid 49Thumb trigger 8, 9, 20, 21, 26, 39, 41Time counter 34Time-remaining indicator 28Tipsrecording 35traveling 35Traveling t

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First-Time Operation54. Attach the adapter/charger.Since the battery must be chargedbefore it can be used the first time,attach the adapter/charger to

6First-Time OperationVCR CAM5. Turn on the camcorder.• Slide the POWER switch upwardto turn on the camcorder.• The camcorder turns on in theCAM (camer

First-Time Operation7Eyepiece FocusControl(continued on next page) 7. Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to view what you arerecording.You can watch wh