RCA PROV730 User Manual Download

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Page 1: ...camcorder user s guide ProV730 ProV742 ...

Page 2: ...eable 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 ...

Page 3: ...ay 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 L...

Page 4: ...or 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 Featu...

Page 5: ...king 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 ...

Page 6: ...ating 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 Gen...

Page 7: ... 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 5 ...

Page 8: ...ower 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 6 ...

Page 9: ...position C If the image in the viewfinder is blurry adjust the eyepiece focus conwol for your vision Details are on page 30 Or adjust the brightness of 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 ha...

Page 10: ... 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 8 ...

Page 11: ... angle Handstrap ii CAM OFF VCR switch Thumb Trigger PLAY button z STOP button J also TITLER button F FWD button also TITLER button _ REW REVIEW button _ also TITLER button _ Audio Video Output Connector behind the cover Eyepiece Focus control Lens Lens Door Speaker Remote Control Sensor Microphone Tally Light 9 ...

Page 12: ...10 Review camcorder s operating controls OPEN button Bright control 1 Volume control i i LCD monitor Cassette Compartment PUSH LOCK button Clock Cell HoMer Tt_ _odMounting threaded socket 10 ...

Page 13: ... month or more This will prevent possible damage from battery Battery Holder leakage If leakage occurs wipe up the liquid inside the compartment and replace the batteries Cautions _ same time Remote Sensor The remote operates the camcorder by infrared light so it is protected from electrical and sound interference However the remote must be aimed directly at the camcorder s remote sensor There can...

Page 14: ...T Button F FWD Fast Forward Button STOP Button _ PA USE and RECORD Button TITLE ON OFF Button ZOOM Buttons PLA Y Button Press PLAY when the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch is in VCR to begin playback Press and hold PLAY when the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch is in CAM to view the recorded material at normal speed When you release PLAY the camcorder will stop playing and prepare to record at that p...

Page 15: ...der s CAM OFF VCR switch is in CAM to visually search the recorded material forward When you release the F FWD button the camcorder will stop searching and prepare to record at that point on the tape _ STOP Button Press STOP when the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch is in VCR to stop playback rewinding or fast forwarding STOP has no effect when the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch is in CAM To stop re...

Page 16: ... into the DC OUT jack on the adapter charger 3 Attach the other end of the cable to the DC IN 6V jack on the camcorder 4 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the nearest AC outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz 5 If the adapter charger is properly connected its POWER indicator will light To Remove the Adapter Charger 1 Unplug the adapter charger from the wall outlet 2 Remove the DC cable from the DC IN 6V jack ...

Page 17: ... mark on the on the AC adapter charger and then slide it in the direction of the arrow The CHARGE indicator lights GREEN The CHARGE lamp will repeatedly light for 3 seconds and then go off to show that the battery has been charged approximately 70 of full charge When the CHARGE lamp goes out the battery has been completely charged After the lamp goes out unplug the AC adapter charger from the AC o...

Page 18: ...y downward Notes Always remove the battery from the camcorder after use We cannot guarantee against malfunctions of the camcorder which occur when you use battery packs other than those specified Always attach a battery by the procedure described here Attaching a battery forcibly could cause damage BATTERY EJECT lever Remove the Battery 1 Make sure the CAM OFF VCR switch is in OFF 2 Slide the BATT...

Page 19: ...vent damage It is recommended that the battery always be left in the discharged state when not in use and charge before you use it Avoid storing a fully charged battery and do not store it in a place where the temperature is high this will damage the battery If the POWER indicator begins to flash during charging remove the battery and then reattach it to the AC adapter charger If the POWER indicat...

Page 20: ...AL 3 i NORMAL 4 _ii_ _ll _ I LOWBATT _ _ _ i_11 1 Display in Viewfinder or LCD Monitor When the battery is fully charged the display shows _ in the when the battery reaches empty The viewfinder or LCD monitor After several minutes the display shows whenyo_ siideEJECTJ If it d_S not When the battery level display _ __ a starts flashing it is time to recharge or replace the batteries Note The batter...

Page 21: ...utions The DCC06 is designed to be used only with vehicles having negative ground electrieal systems Do not use any other car cords_ They will damage your camcorder Using the DCC06 Car Cord Adapter to Power the Camcorder Adapter Charger s DC Cable Car Cord Adapter DC IN 6V Jack on back of Camcorder 1 Make sure the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch is in OFF 2 Connect the DC cable s small plug into th...

Page 22: ...for approximately 30 minutes will often satisfactorily clean the heads and improve your picture Safety tab To prevent erasing the tape close safety tab expose red To record again open safety tab red D disappears Recording and Playback Speed and Times The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed SP Listed below are the maximum SP recording times for some popular 8mm cassettes P6 20 P6 45 ...

Page 23: ...lose compartment door by pressing on the area labeled PUSH LOCK until the door clicks When you are finished with a cassette rewind it remove it from the camcorder and label it Close the safety tab to prevent accidental erasure Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture Do not touch or cover the small holes in the cassette or use cassettes with damaged or spliced tape Store...

Page 24: ... without the glitches or rainbow noise that may occur Tally Light The tally light on the front of the camcorder lights when the camcorder is recording Quick Review Press and release REW REVIEW when the camcorder is in record pause to review the last few seconds of a recording The camcorder will play back the last few seconds of the recording return the tape to its previous position and return to r...

Page 25: ...o visually search the recorded tape in reverse Press and hold F FWD to visually search forward on the recorded tape Press and hold PLAYto view the recorded tape at normal speed Release the button for the camcorder to return to record pause at that point on the tape Tape Positioning When the CAM OFF VCR switch is in VCR and the camcorder is stopped you can quickly fast forward or rewind the tape Pr...

Page 26: ...recording when the end of the cassette is reached _ ql i L When the cassette is full _ 1 appears The 1 changes in size to indicate how much recording or playback time is left on the cassette Note Once time remaining has been calculated it will automatically be updated and readily available as long as the same tape remains in the camcorder Program AE Auto Exposure Auto Exposure when you want the ca...

Page 27: ...r LCD monitor SEARCH If you are in the middle of your recording for that day press REW REVIEW to search for the place you started recording that day or F FWD to search for the place you stopped recording _ _ SEARCH will appear while the start position is being searched for SEARCHI_ I_ while the end position is being searched for When the camcorder locates the beginning or end of the recording it w...

Page 28: ...ow which part of the display you are setting Press the F FWD or REW REVIEW button repeatedly until the correct month appears Month D_y Year l Hours __k _ _ nutes _ L __AM or PM 12 00AM 03 17 97 Then press STOP The flashing cursor will move to the next part of the display Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have entered the correct month day year hour minute and AM or PM After you select AM or PM press ...

Page 29: ...Dateand Time Q AUTO 11118 1997 Auto Date No Display 11 18 1997 Date Only Q TITLE 11 18 1997 Auto Title To Select Display to Record 1 Repeatedly press DATE DISP to select the display you want to record Select date and time to continuously record the date and time Select AUTO to automatically record the date for ten seconds at the beginning of the recording Select TITLE to automatically record the t...

Page 30: ...ert the clock cell into the cell holder with the terminal facing out Lithium Cell Battery j Cell Holder 4 Place the cell holder into the camcorder Note Remove the battery from the camcorder if it will not be used for a month or more This will prevent possible damage from battery leakage If leakage occurs wipe up the liquid inside the compartment and replace the battery chemical 28 ...

Page 31: ...t seen in a l Press OPEN to open the LCD monitor Set the CAM OFF VCR switch to CAM or VCR Use the Bright control on the side of the LCD monitor to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen mirror Top of camcorder Note Do not pushthe LCD monitor further than illustrated damage could result Ca _ _ _ _ _ _ueh th_LCDscreen with The LCD monitoi _ho _ ei6sed ifir i_ _ _ i i _ _fige_i _ h_en c_ld ge _ _d t...

Page 32: ... operate the camcorder without them Attach a power supply to the camcorder Press and hold the small button on the CAM OFF VCR switch while you slide it to CAM Hold the knobs on both sides of the eye cup stem to pull out the eye cup Pull out the eye cup all the way until it snaps into place Be sure you can see the subject in the viewfinder clearly you re carrying the camcorder Adjust the eyepiece f...

Page 33: ...auto focus on and off AE Auto Exposure Shutter Speed Displays Press EIS to turn the electronic image stabilizer on and off Details are on pages 42 Digital Effects Press D EFFECTS to select a digital effect mode The mode selected The shutter speed selected by the camcorder appears here Fade Press FADE to select white wipe or zoom or black and white fade It is not recorded on the tape appears for wh...

Page 34: ...e left on the cassette in the camcorder Details are on page 24 Battery Level Indicator This indicator shows the amount of time left for the rechargeable battery Details are on page 18 TAPE NO TAPE and TAPE END TAPE flashes when you try to record and the safety tab has been closed TAPE flashes when a tape is inserted in the camcorder and moisture is present or the tape is damaged Moisture may devel...

Page 35: ...ears press FOCUS Far and Near at the same time to turn on auto focus The camcorder will automatically focus on the subject in the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor Auto focus will operate on the telephoto T side from approximately 3 3 feet to infinity Auto focus will operate on the wide angle W side 3 8 inches from the lens surface to infinity 33 ...

Page 36: ... on your subject To maintain proper focus throughout the zoom range zoom in on your subject before adjusting the focus Press and hold either FOCUS button until the subject is clearly focused When you are finished Press FOCUS Far and Near at the same time to turn on auto focus FOCUS disappears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor Macro Focus The macro focus feature lets you focus on objects as close ...

Page 37: ...T side to move the lens in the telephoto close up direction Thezoom level indicator appears briefly in the viewfinder or LCD monitor Using INST Instant ZOOM Button Press INST ZOOM to magnify the subject 1 5 times regardless of the position of the power zoom control Press INST ZOOM again to turn off instant zoom L ZOOM appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor during instant zoom ZOOM I ZOOM When th...

Page 38: ...ge 130timesdigital zoomfeature a symmetric image appears like amirror placedat thecenterof thescreen anda mosaicimage D EFFECTS button Repeatedly press D EFFECTS 16X9 NEGPOS ZM 2 ProV 742 only 16X9 Mode t Negative Positive Mode Digital Zoom Mode ProV 742 only Normal Mode MOSAIC Mosaic Mode MIRROR Mirror Mode 36 ...

Page 39: ...etter box recording When played back on a standard size TV black bars appear in the picture Do not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV New 16 x 9TV Screen Standard Shape TV Screen 16X9 Mode Normal Mode To Record in the 16X9 Mode 2 Place the camcorder in record pause Repeatedly press D EFFECTS until 16 x 9 appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor The following display will appear in...

Page 40: ...30 times Only ProV 742 has this feature ProV 730 doesn t have Digital Zooming 1 Repeatedly press D EFFECTS until ZM 2 appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor The normal zoom mode is wide angle to 16 times No display appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor Normal Mode Select ZM 2 to activate the extended zoom mode from wide angle to 130 times for special effects 2 Slide power zoom control W or T ...

Page 41: ...TS in recording pause until normal model is restored Note This flmction cannot be used with digital zoom instant zoom image stabilizer or zoom fade function Mosaic Recording Mosaic Mode The digital effects feature lets you display a checkered image I Place the camcorder in record pause 2 Repeatedly press D EFFECTS until MOSAIC appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor Normal Mode 3 Press the thumb ...

Page 42: ...l touchto yourrecordingswhenyoufadein andoutof scenes Boththepictureandsoundwill graduallyappearordisappear FADE button Thumb Trigger Repeatedly press FADE r White Fade Wipe Fade BIW No Fade Black and White Fade Zoom Fade 40 ...

Page 43: ...e If you press D EFFECTS after setting the fade function the fade function will be released After setting digital effects mode reset the fade function Fade In 1 Place the camcorder in record pause 2 Repeatedly press FADE to select fade mode Note The last fade mode used will appear the first time you press FADE 3 Press the thumb trigger PA USE RECORD on remote to start recording The picture and sou...

Page 44: ... window EIS Button To Use EIS Button I Press EIS to display in the viewfinder or LCD monitor 2 Press the thumb trigger to start and stop recording o When you are finished press EIS to turn off EIS and remove from the viewfinder or LCD monitor Note EIS may not operate correctly when wide angle or telephoto lens adapters are used 4 When the EIS is switched on there will be a small change in picture ...

Page 45: ...feature helps you locate a certain point on the tape When memory stop is turned on the tape will stop automatically during rewind or fast forward when the time counter reaches O O0 OOM 1 Start recording or playing a tape 2 Locate the place on the tape you want to return to and press RESET on the remote to set the time counter to 0 00 00 Continue to record or play the tape When you want to return t...

Page 46: ...M Notes If you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 a minus will appear in front of the counter The time counter automatically resets to 0 00 00 each time a cassette is inserted During playback or play pause you can also press DATE DISP on the camcorder to turn memory stop on and off Time counter with memory stop turned on in viewfinder or LCD monitor 44 ...

Page 47: ... _ _ l f o oo oo Linear Time Counter Linear Time Counter with Memory Notes When a recorded tape is in the camcorder during the VCR mode SEARCH appears in the viewfinder Details are on page 25 The linear time counter with memory feature and SEARCH in the viewfinder or LCD monitor can also be displayed on the connected television If the LCD monitor is opened or closed the picture is switched during ...

Page 48: ...want to begin Select the first character by pressing F FWD or REW REVIEW until the character you want appears See the Chart of Characters on the next page for the characters available in the titler s register 5 After you have selected the first character press STOP to move the flashing cursor to next position 46 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed the title Note To correct a character ...

Page 49: ...CORD on remote to start recording the title Note You can also use the AUTO TITLE feature to automatically record the title and date for ten seconds when you begin recording Press DATE DISP to display 9 TITLE before starting to record Recording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCR _ _ _ __r_ _ 1 Connect the camcorder to a VCR as 6 Start VCR recording and camc0rder shown on pages 54 55 playing...

Page 50: ...5 Display the linear time counter with memory Press RESET to set the linear time counter to 0 00 00M 6 Use REW and PLAY to find where you wish to start dubbing Press the thumb trigger PA USE RECORD on the remote to enter the playpause 7 Prdss and hold A VDUB on remote 48 and then press PLAY to place the camcorder in AV dub pause A V DUB I I appears in viewfinder or LCD monitor Press the thumb trig...

Page 51: ...ooting position in one quick movement To Attach the Shoulder Strap 1 Thread each end of the strap through one of the attachment rings as shown below Attachment Ring Attachment Ring Shoulder Strap 2 Thread each end of the strap back into its buckle Pull on the strap and make sure it is securely fastened before using the shoulder strap to support the camcorder 49 ...

Page 52: ...t a wall may give your recordings more stability Use an optional tripod for stable images Hold the camcorder horizontally Keep your feet slightly apart and upper arms close to your body When possible rest your elbows on a table or other stable surface to help keep the camcorder steady Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder DO not touch the LCD screen with your fingers as the screen could g...

Page 53: ...otes Decrease the sound volume of the camcorder when you play back a recording by connecting the camcorder to your TV If the volume of the camcorder is set to maximum the picture may be distorted When the LCD monitor is turned on and left as it is the monitor becomes warm but this does not indicate a fault When the CAM OFF VCR switch is set to CAM or VCR the LCD monitor is turned on and off automa...

Page 54: ...mb Trigger _ F FWO button PLAY butto_ alsoTITLER button _ REW REVIEW button STOP button also TITLER button also TITLER button Press and hold the small button on the CAM OFF VCR switch while sliding it in VCR 2 Insert the cassette you want to play 3 Press the PLAY button 4 Press the STOP button when you are finished Note You cannot hear the playback sound when playing back your video with the viewf...

Page 55: ...f the tape not_ ased fo_ _ _us_fo_ more _ _ _n_ _ i Press the thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote again to return to normal playback Visual Searching During playback press F FWD or REW if you want to visually search the tape in forward or reverse Notes During pause and search operations it is normal for streaks to appear in the picture The sound is muted during special playback operations 53 ...

Page 56: ...e Audio AUDIO _ Plug OUT _ While Audio Plug L R _ __s_d_t_rH25 Audio VideoCable V_DETO 1 _ such as VH83 Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor Yellow Video Plug Installation O Attach the output cable s white plug to the LAUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR Note If your TV or VCR has stereo A UDIO jacks attach the AUDIO plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you may need a Y adapter to hear s...

Page 57: ... place a blank cassette in the VCR and press record button on VCR 5 Press STOP when you are finished A Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel B 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 a line or camera mode consult the VCR owner s manual Operate the TV a...

Page 58: ...ct the antenna to the ANT IN connector on the RF output adapter if you leave the adapter connected to the TV Note If your VHF antenna is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you will need an optional 300 75 ohm transformer such as 193983 Attach the RF output adapter s cable to the VHF input on your TV Note If your TV has 300 ohm VHF screw terminals you will need an optional 75 300 ohm tr...

Page 59: ...to the same channel you selected on the TV Attach a power supply and place the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch in CAM Insert the cassette you want to record on Press the thumb trigger on the camcorder PA USE RECORD on remote to start recording You can watch what you are recording on the TV screen Normal TV Viewing You can leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the TV Disconnect the adapter s plug...

Page 60: ...ot operate the camcorder tbr extended periods in temperatures below 40 F 4 C or above 95 F 35 C Do not store the camcorder in temperatures below 22 F 30 C or above 149 F 65 C Do not operate the camcorder in extremely humid environments Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight Doing so could permanently damage the camcorder s intern...

Page 61: ...deos more enjoyable To order accessories contact your local Dealer If a dealer is not nearby all accessories are available through t011 free ordering or by using the order form 0 7page 63 AC201A Soft Carrying Case Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide protection and utility for your 8ram camcorder and most accessories Rugged Aczoia lined with soft non abrasive material and genero...

Page 62: ...lt or 12 volt battery to a 6 volt output The vehicle does not have to be turned on for the DCC06 to operate the camcorder Rechargeable Battery BB65L The rechargeable Lithium ion battery is specifically designed for long life The battery can power your camcorder up to approximately 2 hours depending on how much you use zoom pause and the LCD monitor It can be recharged with the AC adapter charger t...

Page 63: ...ohm VHF screw terminals you will need an optional 75 300 ohm transformer such as VH54 193983 Cable Transformer The 193983 is used to connect a standard 300 ohm antenna twin lead to a standard round 75 ohm connector on the RF output adapter a VCR or TV AH25 Y Adapter This Y adapter allows you to connect your camcorder s mono audio cable to a stereo TV or VCR VH54 Cable Transformer The VH54 is used ...

Page 64: ...er 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 into 62 ...

Page 65: ...5 AC2OIA 39 95 AH25 2 95 BB65L 99 95 CRF81A 89 95 DCC06 89 95 VH54 2 95 193983 10 00 215770 11 15 221363 31 30 221364 12 40 221395 38 20 239224 96 15 Qty Total 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 T...

Page 66: ...THORIZED 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 have been filled out completely cD 9 cD Allow 4 6 weeks for mail order All accessories are subject to availability 64 ...

Page 67: ... 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 rnail 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 In...

Page 68: ...assette try rewinding it Won t playback CAM OFF VCR switch must be in VCR Won t record Safety tab has been closed See page 20 CAM OFF VCR switch must be in CAM No picture in view Open the lens door finder or LCD monitor CAM OFF VCR switch must be in CAM Tape stops during rewind or fast forward Rewind fast forward or play does not operate Camcorder remains in stop action Picture appears with black ...

Page 69: ...battery may need replaced See page 28 Date and or time may need to be set See page 26 Aim remote at remote sensor on camcorder Remote must be within 16 feet of the camcorder to operate it Remote control cell may need replacing Seepage 11 CAM OFF VCR switch must be in CAM or VCR for camcorder to operate Camcorder s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight oi strong artificial light This ...

Page 70: ... which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experien...

Page 71: ...the telephone representative before returning your equipment to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit who ship defective equipment to 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 on t...

Page 72: ...l USA 2 The exchange location will notify you of its arrival 3 Take your unit including 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 4 If the repairs were covered by your warranty you will not be billed If you are not located near an exchange point I Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa a...

Page 73: ...e shipped to you next day delivery in the continental USA 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 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter nearest you Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center of your choice Show the Authorized...

Page 74: ...r 1 4 CCD Diameter 46 mm eight minutes with P6 120 cassette AC Adapter Charger Power requirement 100 240 Volts 50 60 Hz Power consumption 20 W Max Weight 12 Ounces 330 grams Dimensions 2 13 16 W x 1 3 4 H x 5 15 16 D 74 x 44 x 151 mm Tripod Mount One 1 4 x 20 threaded hole Video Recorder Section Format 8mm Record Playback System Two video record playback heads One flying erase head Video Signal EI...

Page 75: ...0 Camcorder Powering 114 19 Camcorder Turning On 6 Camcorder Unpacking 3 Car Cord Adapter Optional 19 60 Care and Maintenance 58 Care and Storage Battery 17 Care and Storage Cassettes 21 Cassette Compartment 7 21 Cassette Door 4 21 Cassettes Care and Storage 21 Cassettes Inserting and Removing 21 Charging the Rechargeable Battery 15 Chart of Title Characters 47 Checking Battery Power 18 Checking P...

Page 76: ... 71 M Macro Focus 34 Maintenance and Care 58 Making Better Videos 50 74 Manual Focus 34 Memory Stop Feature 43 44 Microphone 9 22 Mosaic Recording 39 N Negative Positive Recording 38 NO TAPE Display 31 32 O OFF CAM VCR Switch 6 9 12 14 16 19 23 25 43 44 46 47 48 52 55 57 Operating Controls Camcorder 4 10 Operation First Time 3 10 Optional Accessories 59 65 Order Form Accessory 63 65 P Pause Indica...

Page 77: ...splay 31 32 TAPE END Display 24 31 32 Tape Positioning 23 Thumb Trigger 7 40 46 52 Tilt Adjustment 30 Time and Date Display 26 27 Time and Date Recording 27 Time and Date Setting 26 Time Counter with Memory Stop Feature 31 32 43 44 Time Display 24 31 32 Time Remaining Display 24 31 32 Tips Recording 50 Tips Traveling 50 TITLE Indicator 27 TITLE ON OFF Button 12 13 46 47 Title Character Chart 47 Ti...

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Page 80: ..._ IHOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan 15243000 QR17266 ...

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