RCA PROV700C Bedienungsanleitung

USER'S

GUIDE

CAMCO

Important Safety Information

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

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

camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture. I

FCSKOFB.ECTRICSHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage"

inside the product that presents a risk of

electric shock or personal injury.

RISO_JEDECHOC

ELECll:_IOUENEPASOUVRIR

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.

Cautions

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to

wide slot, fully insert. •

ATTENTION: Pour 6viter les chocs 6lectriques, introduire la lame

la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et

pousserjusqu 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: ProV700C

Serial No:

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

Assistance

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder.

questions, call:

If you have any

Camcorder Exchange Warranty .......... 800-283-6503 (pages 72-73)

Customer Service ......................................... 800-336-1900 (page 71)

Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 58-63)

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 Mode Select Dial ................... 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 ................... 20-21

• Viewing What You Record

Using the LCD Monitor or

Viewfinder ................................ 22-23

• LCD Monitor or Viewfinder

Displays .................................... 24-26

(continued on next page)

Table of ontents

Recording (continued)

•Tally Light ....................................... 27

• Auto Head Cleaner .......................... 27

• Microphone ...................................... 27

• Flying Erase Head ........................... 27

•Tape Positioning .............................. 28

• Quick Review .................................. 28

•Camera Edit ..................................... 28

• Full Auto Mode ............................... 29

• Electronic Indexing ......................... 29

• Tape Time-Remaining Display ....... 30

• Mode Select Dial ............................. 31

• White Balance ................................. 32

•SEL. (Select) Button ........................ 33

• Fading in and Out .......................... 34

•Cinema Mode ................................ 35

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

• Exposure Control (Iris) ................. 38

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

• Titler ........................................ 40-41

• Date and Time Display

• Install the Clock Lithium Cell ...42

• Set the Date and Time ............... 43

• Select Date, Time, or Title

You Want to Record .......... 44-45

• Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........... 46

• Traveling Tips ................................. 47

Playback

• Using the Cassette Adapter...48-49

• Playback Using the LCD

Monitor or Viewfinder ............ 50

• Playback Features

• Visual Searching ...................... 5 l

• Tape Positioning ...................... 51

• Stop-Action Pause ................... 51

• Time Counter ........................... 52

• Tracking ................................... 53

• Playback on TV (or VCR) With

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

• Playback on TV Without

Audio/Video Inputs ............ 56-57

Optional Accessories ................... 58-63

•Accessory Order Form .......... 61-63

Care and Maintenance ............... 64-65

Trouble Checks ........................... 66-69

Specifications .................................... 70

Information to User .......................... 70

Customer Assistance and Service ...71

Limited Warranty ....................... 72-73

Index (Alphabetical) ................... 74-77

First-Time Operation

This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcoroer 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

camcorder.

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

appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

Model ProV700C

AC Adapter/Charger

'art No. 221400 or 23308

and DC Cable

Part No. 233087

WARNING:

_NICKEL

CADMIUM

BATTERY MUST

BE RECYCLED

OR DISPOSED OF

PROPERLY.

Rechargeable 6-Volt Battery

Part No. 236130

Shoulder Strap

Part No. 218858

Caution: Do not

use this adapter/

charger for any

purpose other

than charging the

236130, FB 1260,

or FB 120 battery

pack or s,upplying

power to the

camcorder.

Cassette Adapter

Part No. 232845

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.

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

handle punctured or leaking cell. May cause bums 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

2120F (100°C), or incinerate.

Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell. and never short circuit the +

and - sides of the cell.

(continued on next page)

First-Time Operation

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.

To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz

POWER

Indicator

__ Adapter/Charger

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.

LENS CO VER

Control

Handstrap Velcro Strip

(Under Flap)

Handstrap Flap

3. Adjust the handstrap to fit

your hand.

• Lift the flap on the handstrap and

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.

First-Time Operation

5. Insert a tape.

PUSH/OPEN Button

Caution: Open monitor at

least 60° before opening

cassette compartment.

PUSH

Button

Tape Wheel

-'-<-_ Tape Window

EJECT Button

• Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD

monitor. Open the monitor at least

60 ° 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 on the PUSH button to lock the

cassette compartment closed.

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

Switch and

Indicator

• The power indicator will light and

the camcorder will enter record

pause. - 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

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.

(continued on next page)

First-TimeOperatio n

7. Select a recording speed and tape length using SPoEP/

T20°30o40 switch.

T20o30.40

Switch

Select SP or EP recording speed, and

set the length of the tape you are using

so the camcorder can correctly

calculate the recording time remaining

on the tape.

• SP - Standard play provides the best

picture, but the shortest recording

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

• 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.

Repeatedly press the SP•EP/

T20•30o40 switch.

• Select T20 SP if you are using a tape

w_th 20 minutes or less recording

time and want to record in SP speed.

• Select T20 EP if you are using a tape

with 20 minutes or less recording

time and want to record in EP speed.

• Select T30 SP if you are using a tape

with 30 minutes recording time and

want to record in SP speed.

• Select T30 EP if you are using a tape

with 30 minutes recording time and

want to record in EP speed.

• Select T40 SP if you are using a tape

with 40 minutes recording time and

want to record in SP speed.

• Select T40 EP if you are using a tape

with 40 minutes recording time and

want to record in EP speed.

8. Set the mode select dial to AUTO MODE LOCK.

Mode

Select

Dial

• This places the camcorder in the full

auto mode.

[] AUTO LOCK briefly appears and

then [] remains in the viewfinder

or on the LCD monitor.

•In the LOCK mode, focus, exposure,

and white balance are automatically

controlled by the camcorder.

•Many of the special effects do not

operate in LOCK. Details on

page 29.

First-Time Operation

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 60 °, the

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

viewfinder is automatically turned on.

BRIGHT Control

LCD Monitor Eyepiece

Focus

Control

Viewfinder

PUSH/OPEN Button

Use the LCD Monitor

•Make sure the monitor is open at

least 60 °. The viewfinder will be

automatically turned off.

•Tilt the LCD monitor (up to 45 °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.

(continued on next page)

First-Time IOperation:

USE

Button

WButton

Trigger

POWER (VCR/O FF/CAMERA ) Switch

Power Indicator

10. Start and stop recording.

• Press and release the thumb trigger

to start recording. REC •••

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 ( _=PAusE= appears in

the viewfinder or LCD monitor).

11. Play back what you have

recorded.

• Place the POWER switch in VCR.

•Press REW to rewind the tape.

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back

the tape in the viewfinder.

•Press STOP when you are finished

playing back the tape.

•Details on view3_nder and LCD

monitor playback are on page 50.

12. Place the POWER switch in

OFF to turn off the camcorder.

13.

The power indicator will turn off.

Close the lens cover and close

and lock the LCD monitor.

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