RCA ProV600 User manual

camcorder

user's guide

ProV600

Important Safety Information

Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose

camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage"

inside the product that presents a risk of electric

shock or personal injury.

NE F_,S OOVIqlR

This symbol indicates important instructions

accompanying the product.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER

(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONEL.

Cautions

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to

wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectriques, introduire la lame

la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et

pousser jusqu au fond.

To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recom-

mended by the manufacturer for this camcorder. Other types of

batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to

this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.

Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts

and service and attach it here. Record the serial number and model

numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder.

Model No: ProV600

Serial No:

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any

questions, call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty. .......... 800-283-6503 (pages 54-55)

Customer Service .......................................... 800-336-1900 (page 53)

Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 42-47)

Safety Information .............................. i

First Time Operation

• Assistance ....................................... 3

• Unpack the Camcorder and

Accessories ................................. 3

• Attach Lens Cap Cord and

Adjust Handstrap ........................ 4

• Attach the Shoulder Strap ............... 4

•Attach the Adapter/Charger ............ 5

• Turn on the Camcorder ................... 6

° Insert a Cassette .............................. 6

• Use the LCD Monitor or

Viewfinder to View What

You Are Recording ..................... 7

• Start and Stop Recording ................ 8

• Play Back What you Have

Recorded .................................... 8

•Turn Off the Camcorder .................. 8

• Close the Monitor and

Replace the Lens Cap ................. 8

•Review Camcorder's

Operating Controls ................ 9-10

Powering Your Camcorder

• Using the Adapter/Charger to

Power Your Camcorder ............ 11

•Using the Battery to Power

Your Camcorder

•Attach and Remove the

Battery ................................. 12

• Charge and Refresh the

Battery ................................. 13

• Battery Level Indicator ............. 14

° Battery Care and Storage .......... 14

Remote Control

• Install Lithium Cell ....................... 15

•Buttons ...................................... 16-17

• Sensor ............................................ 17

Video Cassettes

• Erase Protection - Safety Tab ....... 18

• Recording Times ........................... 18

• Insert or Remove a Cassette .......... 19

• Cassette Care and Storage ............. 19

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Recording

• Making a Recording ................. 20-21

• Viewing What You are Recording

Using the Viewfinder or

LCD Monitor

• Using the Viewfinder ................ 22

• Eyepiece Focus Control ............ 22

• Using the LCD Monitor ............ 23

• LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Displays ............................... 24-25

• Flying Erase Head ......................... 26

• Quick Review Feature ................... 26

• Camera Edit Feature ..................... 26

•DISPLAY Button ........................... 26

• Microphone ................................... 27

• Automatic White Balance

and Iris ..................................... 27

• AE (Automatic Exposure)

Shutter Speed Control .............. 27

• Beep Feature ................................. 27

• Blank Search ................................. 28

• Tape-Remaining Display ............... 28

• Zooming ........................................ 29

• Focusing ........................................ 30

• Using Focus Lock Feature ........ 30

• Date/Time Display

• Install and Remove

Clock Lithium Cell .............. 31

• Set the Time and Date ............... 32

• Record Date or Date and Time ... 33

• Time Counter ................................ 34

Recording Tips ................................. 35

Traveling Tips .................................. 35

Playback

• Using the LCD Monitor

or Viewfinder ........................... 36

•Playback Features

• Visual Searching ....................... 37

• Stop-Action Pause .................... 37

• Tape Positioning ....................... 37

• Playback on TV (or VCR) with

A UDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks ..... 38-39

• Playback on a TV without

Audio/Video Inputs ............. 40-41

Optional Accessories ................... 42-47

•Accessory Order Form ............. 45-47

Care and Maintenance

• Cleaning the Camcorder ............... 48

• Cleaning the Camcorder's

Lens ...................................... 48

• Cleaning the Camcorder's

LCD Monitor ....................... 48

• Cleaning the Camcorder's

Viewfinder ............................ 48

• Proper Care and Storage ............... 49

• Things to Avoid ............................. 49

Trouble Checks ........................... 50-52

Customer Assistance ........................ 53

Limited Warranty ....................... 54-55

Specifications .................................... 56

Information to User ......................... 56

Index ............................................ 57-60

This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder to

record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.

Assistance

The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter.

Camcorder Exchange Warranty ...................... 800-283-6503

Customer Service ........................................... 800-336--1900

Accessories .................................................... 800-338-0376

.Unpack the camcorder and accessories.

• Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship

or store your camcorder.

• The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any

are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

Model ProV600 Remote Control

Part No. 233195

AC Adapter/Charger

and DC Cable

iCafifiom D6

Part No. 238152

Part No. DCCI00 _rde_i

Clock and Remote Cells

3-Volt Micro Lithium

Cells--such as CR2025--

available from most local

drug stores and camera

shops. Use of other cells

present a risk of fire or

explosion.

Lens Cap String

Part No. 224176

Rechargeable Battery

Part No AV55

Shoulder Strap

Part No. 213004

Audio/Video Cable

Part No. 217496

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11 Attach lens cap cord and

adjust handstrap.

Press in on the tabs on both sides

of the lens cap to remove it.

Attach the lens cap cord to the

lens cap.

•Pull up the flap of the handstrap

and open the strap.

Run the cord from the lens cap

through the audio/video terminal

cover and over the end of

the strap.

Adjust the strap for comfort and

close the flap.

Note: Make sure the end of the strap

is positioned securely before closing

the flap.

oAttach the shoulder strap.

• Unfasten one end of the shoulder

strap from the buckle. Make sure

you leave the buckle on the strap.

Shoulder Strap Rings

Thread one end of the shoulder

strap through one of the shoulder

strap rings.

Thread the strap back into the

buckle as shown. Pull on the

strap and make sure it is fastened

securely before using it to support

your camcorder.

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• Slide the lens cap onto the strap.

IN Jack

100-240V, _ __

50/60 Hz [_ _"- "x,_x_ '

N_'__ Jack DC Cable

Adapter/ _.._ff-_v__ o.._"_- _

Charger J _

POWER

Indicator

4. Attach the adapter/charger.

Since the battery must be charged

before it can be used the first time,

attach the adapter/charger to the

camcorder.

Connect one end of the DC cable

to the DC OUT jack on the

adapter/charger.

Press the OPEN button and open

the monitor.

• Connect the other end of the DC

cable to the DC IN jack on the

camcorder and run the cable

through the cutout as shown.

o Plug the adapter/charger's plug

into an0perating outlet. The

adapter/charger's POWER

indicator will light.

Beep

Indicator VCR/CAM

Button

Tape Window

VCR CAM

(Green) (Red)

Indi_ Indicator

EJECT

Button

PUSH Here to

Compartment

Switch

5. Turn on the camcorder.

Slide the POWER switch upward

to turn on the camcorder.

The camcorder turns on in the

CAM (camera) mode. The red

CAM indicator beside the VCR/

CAM button lights. If it does not,

press the VCR/CAM button.

Notes: The CAM (red) or VCR

(green) indicator lights to tell you

what mode the camcorder is in.

Abeep sounds for certain operations.

The beep indicator flashes with the

beep. Details are on page 27.

6. Insert a cassette.

• Press the EJECT button to open

the cassette compartment.

• Insert the cassette so the safety tab

is at the top and the tape window

faces out.

Gently close the cassette

compartment by pressing on the

area labeled PUSH until it clicks

into place. The top closes

automatically.

.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.

Eyepiece Focus

Control

BRIGHT

Control

Monitor

Use the LCD Monitor

Rotate the monitor into a

comfortable viewing position. The

monitor can be rotated completely

around.

Note: When the monitor is opened,

the viewfinder is normally turned off.

However, if the monitor is rotated 130 °-

180 °, the viewfinder will remain on so

the subject and the camcorder operator

can both see what is being recorded.

Adjust the brightness of the image

in the monitor by rotating the

BRIGHT control.

Note: When recording on a bright

sunny day, the LCD monitor may be

hard to see. Use the viewfinder.

Use the viewfinder.

• The monitor must be closed or

rotated 130 °- 180 ° for the

viewfinder to operate.

• Rotate the viewfinder into a

comfortable operating position.

• Turn the eyepiece focus control to

adjust the :focus of the viewfinder

for your vision.

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VCR (Green)

Indicator

REW

Button

DISPLAY BLANK

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PLAY

Button

STOP

Button

POWER

;witch

START/

STOP

Button

Start and stop recording.

• Press and release the REC START/

STOP button (thumb trigger) to

start recording. REC appears on

the LCD monitor or in the

viewfinder.

Press and release the REC START/

STOP button (thumb trigger) again

to stop recording. PAUSE flashes

on the LCD monitor or in the

viewfinder.

Play back what you have

recorded.

• Press the VCR/CAM button to light

the green VCR indicator.

Press REW to rewind the tape.

Press PLAY to play back the tape

on the LCD monitor or in the

viewfin(ier.

Press STOP when you are finished

playing back the tape.

Details on LCD monitor and

viewfinder playback are on

page 36.

10. Turn off the camcorder.

11.

Slide the POWER switch upward.

The VCR (or CAM) indicator will

turn off.

Close the monitor and

replace the lens cap.

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