RCA ProV800C Manuel utilisateur

USER‘S

GUIDE

ProV800C

CAMCORDER

Important Safety Information

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

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

recommended 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 and model numbers

located on the bottom of the camcorder.

Model No: _____________________________________

Serial No: _____________________________________

Purchase Date: _____________________________________

Purchased From: _____________________________________

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

camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK

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.

RISQUEDECHOC

ELECTRIQUENEPASOUVRIR

CAUTION

ATTENTION

ProV800C

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.

Assistance

Table of Contents

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

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

Table of Contents............................1-2

First-Time Operation

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

• Unpack Camcorder &

Accessories......................................3

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

• Adjust Handstrap...............................4

• Open Lens Cover...............................4

• Insert a Tape......................................5

• Turn on Camcorder............................5

• Select a Recording Speed..................6

• Set the FULL AUTO/PRESET

Switch..............................................6

• Use LCD Monitor or

Viewfinder to View Recording .......7

• Start and Stop Recording...................8

• Play Back Your Recording................8

• Turn off the Camcorder.....................8

• Close Lens Cover

and LCD Monitor............................8

• Review Camcorder’s

Operating Controls.....................9-11

Powering Your Camcorder

• Using Adapter/Charger....................12

• Using Rechargeable Battery.......13-15

• Using Optional Car Cord Adapter...16

Recording Tips..................................17

Video Cassettes............................18-19

Recording

• Making a Recording...................20-23

• Viewing What You Record

Using the LCD Monitor or

Viewfinder................................24-25

• LCD Monitor or Viewfinder

Displays....................................26-29

(continued on next page)

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any

questions, call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty..........800-283-6503 (pages 90-91)

Customer Service.........................................800-336-1900 (page 89)

Accessories.............................................800-338-0376 (pages 76-81)

Table of Contents

Recording (continued)

• Microphone......................................30

• Flying Erase Head ...........................30

• Auto Head Cleaner..........................30

• Tally Light.......................................30

• Quick Record...................................30

• Tape Positioning..............................31

• Quick Review..................................31

• Camera Edit.....................................31

• Full Auto Mode ...............................32

• Electronic Indexing .........................32

• Exposure Control.............................33

• White Balance............................34-35

• Focusing.....................................36-37

• Electronic Image Stabilizer ............38

• Zooming ..........................................39

• Recording Menu..............................40

•Tele Macro Zooming ...................41

•Gain Up (Slow Shutter) ................42

•Color Filter ...................................43

• Tape Time Remaining Display .....44

•Title..........................................45-47

•Date/Time Display

• Install the Clock Lithium Cell ...48

• Set the Date and Time ...............49

• Select Date and/or Time

You Want to Record ..........50-51

•Sub Menu.......................................52

• Tally Light..................................53

•JLIP ID NO................................53

• Self-Timer Recording...........54-55

• Animation Recording ...........56-57

• Time-Lapse Recording.........58-59

• Fading or Wiping In and Out.....60-61

• Production Effects......................62-63

• Attaching the Shoulder Strap...........64

Traveling Tips...................................65

Playback

• Using the Cassette Adapter...66-67

• Playback Using the LCD

Monitor or Viewfinder ............68

• Playback Features

• Visual Searching......................69

• Tape Positioning......................69

• Stop-Action Pause...................69

• Time Counter...........................70

• Tracking...................................71

• Playback on TV (or VCR) With

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks ...72-73

• Playback on TV Without

Audio/Video Inputs ............74-75

Optional Accessories...................76-81

• Accessory Order Form..........79-81

Care and Maintenance ...............82-83

Trouble Checks ...........................84-87

Specifications ....................................88

Information to User..........................88

Customer Assistance and Service ...89

Limited Warranty.......................90-91

Index (Alphabetical) ...................92-93

First-Time Operation

• 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.

Rechargeable 6-Volt Battery

Part No. 236130

Cassette Adapter

Part No. 237583

Cassette Adapter Battery

(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)

Clock Cell

3-Volt Micro Lithium Cell –

such as CR2025 – available

from most local drug stores

and camera shops. Use of

other cells present a risk of

fire or explosion.

AC Adapter/Charger

Part No. 236689

and DC Cable

Part No. 233087

Model ProV800C

WARNING:

NICKEL

CADMIUM

BATTERY MUST

BE RECYCLED

OR DISPOSED OF

PROPERLY.

1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.

Caution: Do not

use this adapter/

charger for any

purpose other

than charging the

236130, FB1260,

or FB120 battery

pack or supplying

power to the

camcorder.

Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Must be disposed of properly. Never

handle punctured or leaking cell. 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 cell 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 cell, and never short circuit the +

and – sides of the cell.

POWER

CHG END REFRESH

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

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.

Shoulder Strap

Part No. 218858

+ -

(continued on next page)

BATT. RELEASE

AUDIO

DC OUT

VIDEO

–

CAMERA

VCR

POWER

OFF

sp•EP

TRACKING

UNTER R/M

W.BAL.

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

REW

JLIP

3.Adjust the handstrap to fit

your hand.

• Lift the flap on the handstrap and

First-Time Operation

BATT. RELEASE

AUDIO

DC OUT

VIDEO

–

CAMERA

VCR

POWER

OFF

POWER

CHG END REFRESH

JLIP

POWER

Indicator

DC OUT Jack

DC IN

Jack

DC Cable

Adapter/Charger

To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz

2.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.

Handstrap Flap

Handstrap Velcro Strip

(Under Flap)

LENS COVER

Control

A. Connect one end of the DC cable to

the DC OUT jack on the

adapter/charger.

B. Connect the other end of the DC

cable to the DC IN jack on the

camcorder as shown above.

C. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into

an operating outlet. The adapter/

charger’s POWER indicator will

light

separate the velcro strip.

• Insert your hand, adjust the strap to

fit snugly, refasten the strap, and

close the flap.

4.Slide LENS COVER control to

open lens cover.

BATT. RELEASE

AUDIO

DC OUT

VIDEO

–

CAMERA

VCR

POWER

OFF

sp•EP

TRACKING

UNTER R/M

W.BAL.

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

REW

JLIP

6.Place POWER (CAMERA/OFF/VCR) switch in CAMERA.

BRIGHT

SPEAKER

VOLUME

MIN MAX

PUSH

OPEN

EJECT

PUSH

CASSETTE

EJECT

Tape Wheel

Tape Window

PUSH/OPEN Button

First-Time Operation

EJECT Button

PUSH

Button

(continued on next page)

POWER Switch and

Indicator

5.Insert a tape.

Caution: Open

monitor at least 60º

before opening

cassette compartment.

•Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD

monitor. Open the monitor at least

60º before opening the cassette

compartment.

• Press EJECT to open the cassette

compartment.

• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette

to remove any slack from the tape.

• Insert the cassette with the tape

wheel facing up and the tape window

facing out.

• Press the PUSH button to lock the

cassette compartment closed.

•The power indicator will light and

the camcorder will enter record

pause. appears in the

viewfinder or LCD monitor when

the camcorder is in record pause.

• The position of this switch tells the

camcorder whether you want to

PAUSE

record (CAMERA), turn the power

off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR).

•The camcorder will automatically

turn off if it remains in record pause

for five minutes. Place POWER in

OFF and then back in CAMERA.

• This places the camcorder in the full

auto mode.

• Place the FULL AUTO/PRESET

switch in FULL AUTO to have the

camcorder automatically control the

focus, exposure, and white balance.

FAR

PROG.AE/

EFFECT

EIS

DISPLAY

FADE/

WIPE

NEAR

8.Set the FULL AUTO/PRESET switch to FULL AUTO.

First-Time Operation

7.Select a recording speed.

• EP – Extended play provides three

times the recording time as SP

(60 minutes with a TC-20 tape).

EP has slightly more picture noise in

normal playback.

Note: The length of the tape you are using

must be selected in the recording menu for the

camcorder to correctly calculate the recording

time remaining on the tape. Details are on

page 44.

Repeatedly press the SP•EP switch to

select a recording speed. The indicator

for the speed selected appears in the

viewfinder and LCD panel.

Select SP or EP recording speed.

• SP – Standard play provides the best

picture, but the shortest recording

time (20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).

FULL AUTO/ PRESET Switch

BATT. RELEASE

AUDIO

DC OUT

VIDEO

–

CAMERA

VCR

POWER

OFF

sp•EP

TRACKING

UNTER R/M

W.BAL.

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

REW

JLIP

• Many of the special effects do not

operate in FULL AUTO. Details on

page 32.

SP•EP Switch

BRIGHT

SPEAKER

VOLUME

MIN MAX

PUSH

OPEN

PUSH

CASSETTE

EJECT

FAR

PROG.AE/

EFFECT

EIS

DISPLAY

FADE/

WIPE

NEAR

Viewfinder

Eyepiece

Focus

Control

BRIGHT Control

PUSH/OPEN Button

LCD Monitor

First-Time Operation

(continued on next page)

9.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. When the LCD monitor is open more than 60º, the

viewfinder is automatically turned off. When you close the LCD monitor, the

viewfinder is automatically turned on.

Use the LCD Monitor

• Make sure the monitor is open at

least 60º. The viewfinder will be

automatically turned off.

• Tilt the LCD monitor (up to 45º up

or down).

• Adjust the brightness of the image

by turning 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

• Make sure the monitor is closed and

locked. The viewfinder will be

automatically turned on.

• Adjust the viewfinder for a

comfortable viewing condition.

• Turn the eyepiece focus control to

adjust the focus of the viewfinder for

your vision.

First-Time Operation

10. Start and stop recording.

• Press and release the thumb trigger

to start recording. appears in

the viewfinder or LCD monitor,

and the tally light will light when

the camcorder is recording.

• Press and release the thumb trigger

again to stop recording. The

camcorder is now in the record-

pause mode.

appears in the viewfinder or on the

LCD monitor.

11. Play back what you have

recorded.

• Place the POWER switch in VCR.

• Press REW to rewind the tape.

PAUSE

RECREC

• Press PLAY/PAUSE 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 viewfinder and LCD

monitor playback are on page 68.

12. Place the POWER switch in

OFF to turn off the camcorder.

The power indicator will turn off.

13. Close the lens cover and close

and lock the LCD monitor.

BATT. RELEASE

AUDIO

DC OUT

VIDEO

–

CAMERA

VCR

POWER

OFF

sp•EP

TRACKING

UNTER R/M

W.BAL.

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

REW

JLIP

Thumb Trigger

Power Indicator

PLAY/PAUSE

Button

REW Button

STOP Button

POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA) Switch

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