RCA ProV600 User Manual Download

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Page 1: ...camcorder user s guide ProV600 ...

Page 2: ...lug 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 unauth...

Page 3: ... 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 Refres...

Page 4: ...nd 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 2 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 4...

Page 5: ...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 QO Clock and Remote Cells 3 Volt Micro Lithium Cells such as CR2025 available from most local drug stores and ...

Page 6: ...p Note Make sure the end of the strap is positioned securely before closing the flap o 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 faste...

Page 7: ...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 ligh...

Page 8: ... 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 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 ...

Page 9: ...ed 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 f...

Page 10: ...o 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 ca...

Page 11: ...Angle Focus T Telephoto Control Remote Control Sensor Microphone Monitor and Battery Compartment Clock Jell Compartment Shoulder Strap Holder VCR Green CAM Red Indicator Cassette Compartment VCR CAM Beep Indicator Button REC START STOP Button Thumb Trigger J J J Shoulder Strap Holder POWER Switch Handstrap 9 ...

Page 12: ...ols See Trouble Checks for details Battery Release Button Speaker VOLUME Control BRIGHT Control LCD Monitor Compartment OPEN Button BLANK Button DISPLAY Bul REW Rewind PLAY STOP Fast Forward Button DATE Button _ DC IN Jack PLAY Button Button STOP Button EJECT Button 10 ...

Page 13: ...ct the other end of the DC cable to the DC IN jack on the camcorder and run the cable through the cutout as shown If the adapter charger is properly connected its POWER indicator will light C_fib_ ii _ _ Doi aot use _hi_adapter _ich f6r any_0ther 0se other iiii_ii iJh_ i g ihe AV55 i b_ttery p_ i6r iis_ _plyingipowerii to Remove Adapter Charger 1 Unplug the adapter charger from the wall outlet 2 R...

Page 14: ...tto Attach the Charged Battery Remove the DC cable if attached Press the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor Carefully open the monitor fully Insert the battery sideways aligning the marks on the battery compart ment and battery Press on the battery where shown while sliding it up and locking it into place Remove the Battery 1 Press the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor Carefully open the monito...

Page 15: ...l light Note The CHARGE indicator will flash rapidly if the battery is not installed properly Remove the battery from the adapter charger and attach it again If the indicator still flashes the battery cannot be charged 4 When the CHARGE indicator turns Refresh the Battery The battery will provide increased operation time if you refresh it before every charging The refresh feature refreshes the bat...

Page 16: ...time if you refresh it before every charging Recharge the battery just before it is used If the battery is recharged and not used it will slowly lose its charge Charge the battery within a tempera ture range of 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C to prevent damage After repeated charging and use operation time will gradually decrease When operation time becomes too short to be useful it is time to replace t...

Page 17: ...mote Remove cell from remote if it will not be used for a month or more This will prevent possible damage from cell leakage If leakage occurs wipe up liquid inside compartment and replace cell Caut ons L_thmm cell mustbe _ dispos_ of proper y iiiN_r handle _ii pm ctured 0r leak_gi_ ellili May ca_e i _ bums or personai ifijU_ ii _ii _ i_ i Keep out of _he hanoi 6f _hildren _i__i ii Can cause death ...

Page 18: ...rder s displays appear on a TV monitor connected to the camcorder Details are on page 26 F FWD Fast Forward Button Camcorder in the CAM Camera Mode When the camcorder is in record pause press and hold FFWD to visually search the tape forward Release F FWD to return to record pause 16 Camcorder in the VCR Mode When the camcorder is stopped press F FWD to fast forward the tape Press STOP to stop fas...

Page 19: ...laying press and hold REW to visually search in REC Record Button When the carncorder is in the CAM camera mode press REC to start and stop recording STOP Button When the carncorder is in the VCR mode press STOP to stop playback rewind or fast forward operation ZOOM Buttons T and W When the camcorder is in the CAM camera mode Press T to move the lens in the telephoto close up direction Press W to ...

Page 20: ...mal maintenance Erase Protection Safety Tab You can protect your video cassettes from being erased by closing the safety tab To erase a previous recording just record over it Tab To prevent erasure close safety tab and expose red To record again open safety tab Red disappears The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed SP Maximum recording times for some 8mm cassettes using SP speed are...

Page 21: ... finished with a cassette o rewind it remove it from the camcorder and label it Store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes in a car or outdoors for an extended period Excessive heat or cold may damage your cassettes Keep cassettes away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices Keep dust from ...

Page 22: ...ed in detail on the following pages BRIGHT Control Lens Cap LCD Monitor REW Button PLAY STOP Button Eyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Beep Indicator CAM Camera Indicator VCR 0 Zoom Lever Switch DISPLAY BLANK O pLAY STOP REC START STOP Button Thumb Trigger Attach Power Supply Adapter Charger or Rechargeable Battery Button EJECT Button 20 ...

Page 23: ...rs on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording The camcorder is now in record pause PAUSE appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor o The camcorder will automatically turn off if it remains in record pause for three minutes Slide the POWER switch upward to turn the camcorder back on The camcorder has a beeper that beeps for certain func...

Page 24: ...piece Focus Control Focus Control e_eorder with the _ sh ou de_ _t_ap plac_ _ the i vievcfinder down This helpS_ pr_em possible i _ d_ge to the yiewfinder _ i youf _d_i as you m6_e Don_ itdirect the _ vie_l indei ii_toward the sun or i k_ _ _artSinthe eaWiU iii i i i i _ i if _ imay i The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your vision If you wear eyeglasses you pro...

Page 25: ...such as when you are kneeling Rotate the monitor 180 so the subject being recorded can view the monitor Note When the monitor is opened the viewfinder is normally turned off However if the monitor is rotated 130 to 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 ...

Page 26: ...E150 or AE 250 will appear when one of the shutter speeds has been selected by the camcorder Battery Level Indicator _ This indicator shows how much power is left in the rechargeable battery Details are onpage 14 BEEP ON Indicator BEEP ON or BEEP OFF appears when you turn the beep function on or off Details ai_ on page 27 Date Display AUTO DATE Date Date and Time or 88 88 AUTO DATE the date or the...

Page 27: ...layback It is not recorded An M appears in front of the time counter when memory stop feature is on Details are on page 34 Warnings and Information The following warnings with the excep tion of the TAPE indicator cause the camcorder to beep ten times TAPE appears during recording when there is approximately five minutes of recording time left on the tape TAPE END appears during recording when the ...

Page 28: ...revious position and return to record pause Camera Edit Feature The camera edit feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in record pause Make sure the camcorder is in the CAM mode Press and hold REW to visually search the recorded tape in reverse Press and hold F FWD to visually search forward on the recorded tape Release the button to return the cam corder to record pause at ...

Page 29: ...recording in bright light a higher shutter speed is selected The indicator AE IO0 AE 150 or AE 250 for the speed selected will appear Beep Feature The camcorder has a beep feature that operates as follows The beep can be turned on or off One beep for a standard function turning power on starting recording or playback ejecting a tape etc Two beeps for stopping a recording Ten beeps for a warning su...

Page 30: ...ause or stop Notes Make sure the camcorder has stopped at the point where you want to begin recording If there are blank sections of tape between recordings that are 60 seconds long the camcorder may stop at this point Tape Remaining Display The camcorder will automatically calculate the amount of recording time left on the tape in the camcorder during recording or playback The tape remaining indi...

Page 31: ...ISPLAY REC COUNTER Using the Zoom Lever To zoom in or out slide the zoom lever on the camcorder or press ZOOM T or W on the remote To move the lens in the telephoto close up direction slide the zoom lever toward T press ZOOM T on remote To move the lens in the wide angle direction slide the zoom lever toward W press ZOOM W on remote The zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD ...

Page 32: ...iefly in the viewfinder or LCD monitor and the indicator remains when the focus lock feature is turned on 3 Press the FOCUS LOCK button again to turn off the focus lock feature The _ indicator disappears Note When zooming in to record a subject in the distance auto focus might not function properly because of picture instability Using a tripod helps stabilize the focus Conditions Requiring Focus L...

Page 33: ...der is turned off and remove any power supply attached to the camcorder Pull out the clock cell holder Insert the clock cell with the terminal facing up in the cell holder Slide the clock cell holder with the cell into the camcorder until it clicks into place Remove the Cell 1 Slide the cell holder out of the camcorder 2 Remove the cell from the cell holder K_p Out of _di_ _s o_children Can cause ...

Page 34: ...or lets you know which part of the display you are setting 3 Repeatedly press the DATE button until the correct month appears 4 Then press the FOCUS LOCK button to move the flashing cursor to the next part of the display 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have entered the correct month day year hour with AM or PM and minutes After you set the minutes press the FOCUS LOCK button to start the clock an...

Page 35: ...ct date or time AUTO DATE 11 18 1997 Select the Date or Time and Date to Record Repeatedly press the DATE button to select the display you want to record Select AUTO DATE to automati cally record the date for 15 seconds at the beginning of the first recording of the day Note AUTO DATE will remain selected even when the camcorder s power is turned off Select date only to continuously record the dat...

Page 36: ...press the VCR CAM button to light the VCR indicator and press PLAY 2 Press the COUNTER RESET button on the remote to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 3 Press the COUNTER MEMORY button on the remote control to turn memory stop on An M appears in front of the time counter when memory stop is on M 0 00 00 Time Counter With Memory Stop Turned On 4 Continue to play the tape When you want to return to ...

Page 37: ...ts of landmarks and scenic attractions Recordings are more interesting if they include people and details Local color will give travel videos lasting appeal Consider recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point 5S _ _ _ _o i Write down your camcorder s serial number and keep it separate from the camcorder when traveling If your camcorder is lost or stolen you will be abl...

Page 38: ... supply and slide the POWER switch up to turn on the camcorder 2 Press the VCR CAM button to light the VCR green indicator 3 Press EJECT to open the cassette compartment and insert the cassette you want to play back Close the cassette compartment 4 Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to view what you are playing back Use LCD monitor Press the OPEN button and open the monitor Adjust the monitor for c...

Page 39: ...2 Release the button to return to normal playback Tape Positioning 1 Slide the POWER switch up to turn on the camcorder 2 Press the VCR CAM button to light the VCR indicator on the camcorder 3 Press and quickly release REW or F FWD to rewind or fast forward the tape 4 Press STOP to stop the tape Stop Action Pause 1 During playback press PAUSE to stop the action and view one frame of the tape 2 Pre...

Page 40: ...o Plug 4 __ _ _l_ White _ f L _ ff _ Audio AUDIO White L _ l vi_N 6 _ Audio _ _ ptional Y AdapteP Plug lnrlu _d_d_ I _ such as AH25 i Included Audio Video _ Cable Yellow Video Plug Installation Attach the white plug on one end of the included audio video cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR Notes If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO IN jacks attach the plug to the one labeled MONO If one is n...

Page 41: ... 00 6 Press STOP when you are finished Cauti_i _ unaui_orized recording of_ _ i_afe_l _ay infringe the ri_ of othersl Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording 1 A B Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV Turn on VCR and place it in the line or camera mode If your VCR does not have ...

Page 42: ...sformer I OR 4 VHF Antenna Installation Disconnect the VHF antenna from your TV Connect the antenna to the connector on the RF output adapter as shown above if you are going to leave the adapter connected to the TV Note If your VHF antenna is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you will also need an optional 300 75 ohm transformer Attach one end of the optional coaxial RF cable to the o...

Page 43: ...r The red CAM Note When the camcorder is used as a camera turn the TV s volume down to prevent a high pitched squeal caused by feedback Press the REC START STOP button thumb trigger to begin recording You can watch what the camcorder is seeing or recording on the TV screen indicator will light For normal TV viewing you may leave TV Disconnect the adapter s plug from the RF output adapter hooked up...

Page 44: ...ching your videos more enjoyable To order accessories contact your local Dealer If a dealer is not nearby all accessories are available through toll free ordering or by using the order form on page 45 AC201A Soft Carrying Case Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide protection and utility for your compact 8mm camcorder and most accessories Rugged fabric lined with soft non abrasive...

Page 45: ...tput adapter is used with a coaxial RF cable such as VH82 or VH90 to connect your camcorder to a standard TV one without audio video inputs for playback If your antenna cable is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you will also need a 300 to 75 ohm transformer If your TV has 300 ohm antenna screw terminals you will need an optional 75 to 300 ohm transformer such as VH54 VH54 Cable Trans...

Page 46: ...order steady and produce excellent video results This tripod s fluid effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt The quick release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the camcorder The grooved tubular 3 section leg design folds down to 26 when not in use Rubber feet allow for sure footing 44 ...

Page 47: ...al RF Cable VH82 6 95 Audio Video Cable 217496 5 95 Coaxial RF Cable VH90 7 95 Shoulder Strap 213004 12 95 AC Adapter Charger 238152 118 75 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping and Handling Total Amount Enclosed...

Page 48: ...on date _ IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card l Y _ I q _ I I I I I _ Expiration date I I 7 _ AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Print or type your name and address clearly This will be your mailing label A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting Name Street City State Apt Zip Please make sure that both sides of this form ha...

Page 49: ... the toll free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM EST Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM EST Saturday Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc...

Page 50: ...aning may scratch the lens Cleaning the Camcorder s LCD Monitor To clean the camcorder s LCD monitor use a clean soft cloth to carefully wipe the monitor Improper cleaning may scratch the monitor Cleaning the Camcorder s Viewfinder _ _ _ _ _ _ _ x _ _ _x_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed for cleaning 1 Turn the eyepiece cou...

Page 51: ...ng your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location Give the camcorder 1 1 2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm condensation may cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects o Do not leave your ca...

Page 52: ... using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet If the dew indicator flashes in the viewfinder there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until the dew indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder Make sure VCR CAM button is in correct position VCR or CAM for desired operation There may not...

Page 53: ...mcorder If the dew indicator i l flashes in the viewfinder there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until this indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder Subject is not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are at different distances Use the focus lock feature See page 30 Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted The small controls on the bo...

Page 54: ...e 32 This may occur when background extremely contrasts with the subject If battery has not been used for _ome time completely drain the battery s power and then recharge it Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is recording continuously You can check your battery by first fully charging it and then aiming the camcorder at a clock and recording the picture of the clock When the recordi...

Page 55: ...to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your Camcorder Write the number in large clear characters o...

Page 56: ...send a replacement unit to the 54 exchange point next business day delivery in the continental U S A The exchange location will notify you of its arrival Take your unit excluding all accessories and your evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit If the repairs were covered by your warranty you will not be billed I...

Page 57: ...ped to you next business day delivery in the continental U S A To have your Camcorder repaired by an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center Check with your dealer or call 1 800 336 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center nearest you Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center of your choice Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center representative evidence of ...

Page 58: ...se limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If ...

Page 59: ...order s operating controls 9 Camera edit feature 26 Care and maintenance camcorder 49 cleaning the camcorder viewfinder 48 storage 49 things to avoid 49 Care and storage battery 14 cassette 19 Cassette care and storage 19 Cassette compartment 6 9 19 21 36 Cassettes 18 inserting 6 inserting and removing 19 Cell install in remote 15 cautions 3 clock and remote 3 Checks trouble 50 Cleaning the camcor...

Page 60: ...level 14 24 beep 6 21 27 BEEP OFF 21 24 27 BEEP ON 24 27 BLANK 25 28 CAM 6 26 39 clock cell 31 dew 25 FF 25 FOCUSLOCK 25 30 no cassette 25 PAUSE 8 21 25 REC 8 21 25 REW 25 shutter speed 24 27 STOP 25 TAPE 25 TAPE END 25 28 time remaining 25 28 VCR 6 8 36 37 39 41 zoom level 25 29 Information to user 56 Inserting and removing cassettes 19 Install clock cell 31 Install remote s cell 15 Iris 27 L LCD...

Page 61: ...DATE 33 Recording making a 20 SP speed 18 times 18 Recording tips 35 Refresh the battery 13 Registration 2 Remote control buttons 16 install cell 15 sensor 17 Remote sensor 9 Remove clock cell 31 REW rewind button 8 10 17 2 0 21 26 27 37 REW indicator 25 RFjack 9 40 RF output adapter optional 40 41 S Safety information 2 Safety precautions battery 12 Safety tab 6 18 19 Sensor remote 9 17 SET butto...

Page 62: ... 6 U Unpack the camcorder and accessories 3 v VCR indicator 6 8 9 36 37 39 41 VCRmode 16 17 28 VCR CAM button 6 8 9 26 36 37 39 41 Video cassettes 18 Viewfinder 7 8 20 21 22 26 cleaning 48 eyepiece focus control 22 playback 36 using 22 Visual searching 37 VOLUME control 10 36 W Warranty limited 54 White balance 27 Z ZOOM buttons 17 29 Zoom level indicator 25 29 Zoom lever 9 20 21 29 32 Zooming 29 ...

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