RCA PROV742 User manual

camcorder

user's guide

ProV730/ProV742

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

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

camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

RISKOFELECrFIICSHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 PERSONNEL.

_ AUTION: 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 recommended by the

manufacturer for this camcorder. Other types of batteries may burst causing

damage and personal injury.

CAUTION: Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from

a cold location to a warm location. Give the camcorder l-l/2 to 2 hours to reach a

stable temperature before inserting a video cassette. When moved from a cold

area to a warm location, moisture may condense on the head drum inside the

machine. This moisture could cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and

damage the headwheel or tape.

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 and model numbers located on the bottom of

the camcorder.

Model ProV 730/ProV742

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 70-71)

Customer Service ..................................... 800-336-1900 (Page 69)

Accessories ......................................... 800-338-0376 (Pages 59-65)

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

Product Registration ............................. i

Contents ............................................. 1-2

First-Time Operation

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

• Unpack Camcorder and

Accessories .................................. i...3

• Attach the Adapter/Charger ........... _.... 4

• Insert a Cassette .................................. 4

• Open the Lens Door ............................ 5

•Adjust the Handstrap ........................... 5

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

•Adjust Eyepiece Focus Control ........... 7

• Start and Stop Recording .................... 7

•Play Back What You Have

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

•Review the Camcorder's

Operating Controls ..................... 8-10

Remote Control

•Install Remote Battery ...................... 11

• Remote Sensor .................................. 11

• Location and Function of

Remote Buttons ........................ 12-13

Powering Your Camcorder

•Using the Adapter/Charger ............... 14

•Using the Rechargeable Battery

•Charge the Battery .......................... 15

• Insert the Battery ............................ 16

• Remove the Battery ........................ 16

•Proper Care and Storage ................. 17

•Battery Safety Precautions ............... 17

•Battery Level Indicator ..................... 18

• Using the Optional Car Cord

Adapter ........................................... 19

Video Cassettes

•Erase Protection ................................ 20

•Recording and Playback Speed and

Times .............................................. 20

• Inserting and Removing

Cassettes ......................................... 21

• Cassette Care and Storage ................. 21

Recording Features

•Microphone ..................... .................. 22

•Flying Erase Head ............................. 22

• Tally Light ......................................... 22

• Quick Review.. .................................. 22

• Edit Search ........................................ 23

•Tape Positioning ............................... 23

• Time Remaining Display ............ ......24

• Program AE (Auto Exposure) ........... 24

• Date Search ....................................... 25

• Date and Time Display

• Set the Date and Time .................... 26

• Record the Date and Time,

Date, or Date and Title ................. 27

• Install the Clock Lithium Cell ........ 28

• LCD Monitor

• Adjusting the Brightness ............... 29

• Moving the LCD Monitor .............. 29

• Viewfinder

• Eyepiece Focus Control ................. 30

• Tilt Adjustment .............................. 30

• Displays in Viewfinder

or LCD Monitor ...................... 31-32

• Focusing

• Auto Focus ..................................... 33

• Manual Focus ................................. 34

• Macro Focus ................................... 34

• Zooming ............................................ 35

• Digital Effects Recording .................. 36

• 16 x 9 Mode .................................... 37

• Negative/Positive Recording .......... 38

• Digital Zooming (ProV 742 only)..38

• Half-Mirror Recording ................... 39

• Mosaic Recording ......... :................ 39

• Fading In and Out of Scenes ........ 40-41

• Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)

(ProV 742 only) ............................... 42

• Time Counter with Memory

Stop ............................................ 43-44

• Using the DISPLAY Button ............... 45

• Titler

• Creating a Title ............................... 46

• Recording Titles ............................. 47

• Audio/Video Dubbing ....................... 48

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........... 49

Recording and Traveling Tips .......... 50

Playback

•Playing a Tape on

the LCD Monitor ............................... 51

• Viewfinder Playback .............. ,.......... 52

• Playback Features

• Stop-Action Pause .......................... 53

• Visual Searching ............................ 53

• Playback on TV (or VCR) with

A UDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks .......... 54-55

• Playback on TV without

Audio and Video Inputs ............ 56-57

Care and Maintenance ...................... 58

Optional Accessories ..................... 59-65

•Accessory Order Form ................. 63-65

Trouble Checks ............................. 66-67

User Information ................................ 68

Assistance ............................................ 69

Limited Warranty ......................... 70-71

Specifications ...................................... 72

Index (Alphabetical) ..................... 73-75

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

1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.

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

cameorder.

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

appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

Camcorder Remote Control

(ProV 730 or ProV 742) Stock No. 239226

Rechargeable

7.2-Volt Battery

Stock No.

BB65L

DC Cable AC

Stock No. Adapter/Charger

221364 Stock No. 239224

Audio/Video

Output Cable

Stock No.

233408

AA Batteries

for Remote

Control

Clock Cell 3-Volt Micro

Lithium Cell -such as

CR2025 is available

from most local drug

stores and camera shops.

Use of other cells present

a risk of fire or

explosion.

2. Attach the adapter/charger.

DC IN 6V Jack

on back of Camcorder Adapter/Charger's

DC Cable Adapter/Charger

To AC 100-240V,

50160Hz.

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Since the battery must be charged

before it can be used the first time,

attach the adapter/charger.

•Attach one end of the adapter/

charger's DC cable to the DC OUT

jack on the adapter/charger.

DC OUT Jack .y

•Attach the other end of the cable to

the DC IN 6V jack on the camcorder.

• Plug the adapter/charger's plug into

an operating outlet.

•Details are on page 14.

Notes: Details on using the rechargeable

battery are on page 16.

3. Insert a cassette.

EJECT Switch

OPEN

Safety Tab

LCD

Tape Window

A. Press OPEN to open the LCD

monitor.

Note: You must open the LCD monitor

all the way before you can insert the

cassette.

B. Slide EJECT to open the cassette

compartment.

Fully insert cassette with tape

window and safety tab facing out.

D. Gently close compartment door by

pressing on the area labeled PUSH

LOCK until the door clicks.

Details are on page 21.

• E. Close the LCD monitor to view the

recording picture using the

viewfinder or leave it open to view

on the monitor. Details are on

page 29.

Mark" • " Lens Door

•OPEN

Lens Door Opener Handstrap

Small button

4. Open the lens Door.

A. Slide the opener to open and close

the lens door

B. Align the "e" mark with OPEN to

open the lens door for recording.

C. Hold down the small button in the

opener as you slide it to CLOSE.

5. Adjust the Handstrap.

Adjust the hand strap to best fit your

hand.

Note: After adjustment, close the hand

strap pad securely.

Handstrap Cover

Adjustment Strap

D. Align with CLOSE to close it.

Note: You do not need to hold the small

button to slide the opener to OPEN.

CAM/OFF/VCR Switch

Thumb Trigger

6. Turn on the camcorder.

The CAM/OFF/VCR switch tells the

camcorder whether you want to

record (CAM), play back tapes (VCR),

or turn off the camcorder's power

(OFF).

Some of the controls operate

differently depending on the position

of the CAM/OFF/VCR switch.

• Press and hold the small button on

CAM/OFF/VCR while sliding it to

CAM or VCR.

Important Note: The TAPE indicator

will flash in the viewfinder or LCD

monitor when there is moisture in the

camcorder. Remove the tape and wait an

hour before inserting the tape in the

camcorder again.

Eyepiece Focus Control

Electronic Viewfinder in Operating Position

Tally Light

Thumb Trigger

Cassette Compartment

LCD Monitor

OPEN Button

Bright Control

7. Adjust eyepiece focus control

for your vision.

A. Pull out the eye cup all the way.

Note: The eye cup is pulled out when the

camcorder is delivered from the factory. If it

is not, please pull it out untilyou hear a

click. The focus control will not work

unless the eye cup is correctly pulled out.

You can store the eye cup when you are

using the LCD instead of the viewfinder.

B. Rotate viewfinder into a comfortable

viewing position.

C. If the image in the viewfinder is blurry,

adjust the eyepiece focus conwol for

your vision.

Details are on page 30.

Or, adjustthe brightnessof the

LCD monitor.

A. Press OPEN to open the LCD monitor.

B. Use the Bright control to adjust the LCD

monitor brightness.

Details are on page 29.

8. Start and stop recorfflng.

Start and stop recording by pressing and

releasing the thumb trigger. You do not

have to hold the thumb trigger to record.

The tally light will light and REC will

appear in the viewfinder or LCD monitor

when the carncorder is recording.

Notes: Ifyou do notrecord withinfiveminutes,

thecarm'orderautomaticallyshutsoff toprevent

excessivetapewear. Ifthishappens,pressthe

thumbtrigger.Any materialrecordedon thetape

willautomaticallybeerasedif yourecordover it.

9. Play back what you have recorded.

A. Press thumb trigger to stop recording.

B. Place CAM/OFF/VCR in VCR.

C. Press REW/REVIEW to rewind the tape.

D. Press PLAY to play back the tape in the viewfinder.

E. Press STOP when you are finished.

F. Details on viewfinder or LCD playback are on page 51.

10. Review camcorder's operating controls.

INST. ZOOM button

EIS button \

(model ProV

742 only)

D. EFFECTS button

Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings

FADE button

DATE/DISP (Display) button

FOCUS buttons

Install Charged Battery

(Behind the Cover)

DC IN 6 JACK

(Connect Adapter/Charger here)

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