RCA ProV600 Manuel utilisateur

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

ATTENTION

ProV600

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

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

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

Lens Cap String

Part No. 224176

Audio/Video Cable

Part No. 217496

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

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

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

Compartment

EJECT

Button

First-Time Operation

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

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

Autres manuels pour ProV600

Table des matières

Autres manuels RCA caméscope

RCA

RCA Small Wonder EZ3100 Series Guide de démarrage rapide

RCA

RCA CC6374 Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA EZ219BL Manuel de la liste des pièces

RCA

RCA CC8251 Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA CC634 Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA EZ217BL Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA CC6351 Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA CC6262 Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA CC6373 Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA Small Wonder EZ1010 Series Mode d’emploi

RCA

RCA Small Wonder EZ218BK Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA EZ209HD - Small Wonder Camcorder Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA Small Wonder EZ1100 Series Mode d’emploi

RCA

RCA Small Wonder EZ2100 series Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA EZ2000 Small Wonder Guide de démarrage rapide

RCA

RCA EZ5000R Series Guide de démarrage rapide

RCA

RCA EZ209HD - Small Wonder Camcorder Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA Small Wonder EZ1010 Series Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA PROV700C Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA Small Wonder EZ2050 series Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA Small Wonder EZ1000 series Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA AutoShot CC6291 Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA Small Wonder EZ2050 series Manuel de la liste des pièces

RCA

RCA EZ205 Small Wonder Manuel utilisateur

Manuels caméscope populaires d'autres marques

Toshiba

Toshiba CAMILEO Z100 Manuel utilisateur

Panasonic

Panasonic NV-VS40B Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon RC 260 Manuel utilisateur

Sony

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD7E Manuel utilisateur

Brinno

Brinno TimeLapse TLC200 Manuel utilisateur

JVC

JVC GR-SXM68AC Guide de démarrage rapide

Panasonic

Panasonic AG-HMC152EN Manuel utilisateur

Insignia

Insignia NS-DCC5HB09 - Camcorder - 720p Manuel utilisateur

MYDLINK

MYDLINK DCS-6100LH Manuel utilisateur

Sony

Sony video Hi8 Handycam CCD-TR555 Manuel utilisateur

SECURECOM

SECURECOM V-5014B Manuel utilisateur

Panasonic

Panasonic HDC-SD100 Manuel utilisateur

Sharper Image

Sharper Image U-VIDEO Manuel utilisateur

JVC

JVC AA-V15EG Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon LEGRIA HV40 Manuel utilisateur

Sony

Sony Handycam DCR-VX2000 Manuel utilisateur

Panasonic

Panasonic NVM40 Manuel utilisateur

ATIK Cameras

ATIK Cameras Horizon Manuel utilisateur