RCA ProV600 User manual
camcorder
user's guide
ProV600
Model No: ___________________________________
Serial No: ___________________________________
Purchase Date: __________________________________
Purchased From: _________________________________
Cautions CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose
camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.
Important Safety Information
Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAU-
TION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”
inside the product that presents a risk of electric
shock or personal injury.
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.
CAUTION
CAUTION
ATTENTION
i
ProV600
1
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
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)
Assistance
Table of Contents
2
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
AUDIO/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
Table of Contents
First-Time Operation
3
1. 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.
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
Model ProV600
Rechargeable Battery
Part No AV55
Remote Control
Part No. 233195
ACAdapter/Charger Part No. 238152
and DC Cable Part No. DCC100
CAUTIONS: Lithium cells must be disposed of properly. Never handle
punctured or leaking cells. May cause burns or personal injury.
Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed.
If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.
The lithium cells used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above
212°F (100°C), or incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cells, and never short circuit the +
and – sides of the cell.
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.
Shoulder Strap
Part No. 213004
WARNING:
NICKEL CAD-
MIUM BATTERY
MUST BE
RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY.
Caution: Do
not use this
adapter/
charger for
any purpose
other than
charging the
AV55 battery
pack or
supplying
power to the
camcorder.
PLAYSTOP
DISPLAY REC
ZOOM
COUNTER
MEMORY RESET
REW F.FWD
PAUSE
TW
Lens Cap String
Part No. 224176
Audio/Video Cable
Part No. 217496
4
First-Time Operation
2. 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.
• Slide the lens cap onto the strap.
3. Attach 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.
Cautions: Make sure the
shoulder strap is firmly
attached before using it to
carry the camcorder.
When carrying the camcorder
with the shoulder strap, close
the monitor and place the
viewfinder down. This helps
prevent possible damage to the
monitor or viewfinder from
bumping against your body as
you move.
First-Time Operation
5
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.
• Plug the adapter/charger’s plug
into an operating outlet. The
adapter/charger’s POWER
indicator will light.
POWER
Indicator
DC OUT
Jack DC Cable
Adapter/
Charger
To AC
100-240V,
50/60 Hz
DC IN Jack
OPEN
Button
6
First-Time Operation
VCR CAM
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.
A beep sounds for certain operations.
The beep indicator flashes with the
beep. Details are on page 27.
POWER
Switch
Tape Window
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.
Caution: Do not press
down on the top as it may
damage the camcorder.
Beep
Indicator VCR/CAM
Button
CAM
(Red)
Indicator
VCR
(Green)
Indicator PUSH Here to
Close
Compartment
EJECT
Button
First-Time Operation
7
Eyepiece Focus
Control
(continued on next page)
7. 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.
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 130º-
180º, 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 130º-180º 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.
BRIGHT
Control
Viewfinder
LCD
Monitor
8
First-Time Operation
VCR CAM
PLAYREW F.FWD
STOP PAUSE
EJECT
DISPLAY BLANK
9. Play back what you have
recorded.
• Press the VCR/CAM button to light
the green VCR indicator.
8. 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.
POWER
Switch
PLAY
Button
REC
START/
STOP
Button
• Press REW to rewind the tape.
• Press PLAY to play back the tape
on the LCD monitor or in the
viewfinder.
• 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.
Slide the POWER switch upward.
The VCR (or CAM)indicator will
turn off.
11. Close the monitor and
replace the lens cap.
REW
Button
STOP
Button
VCR (Green)
Indicator
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