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ProV800C
USER‘S
GUIDE
CAMCORDER
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Important Safety Information Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture. CAUTION This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN electric shock or personal injury. ATTENTION This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
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Assistance 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 Safety Information ..............................i • Turn off the Camcorder.....................8 • Close Lens Cover Product Registration....................
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Table of Contents Recording (continued) • Time-Lapse Recording .........58-59 • Microphone......................................30 • Fading or Wiping In and Out .....60-61 • Flying Erase Head ...........................30 • Production Effects......................62-63 • Auto Head Cleaner ..........................30 • Attaching the Shoulder Strap...........64 • Tally Light.......................................30 Traveling Tips...................................65 • Quick Record................
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POWER CHG END REFRESH First-Time Operation 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 1. Unpack the cam
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R R E E V V O O C C S S N N E E L L POWER BATT. RELEASE BATT. RELEASE CHG END REFRESH + + 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 Adapter/Charger DC OUT Jack POWER Indicator DC IN Jack DC Cable A. Connect one end of the DC cable to C. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into the DC OUT jack on the an operating outlet. The adapter/ adap
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R E V O C S N E L BATT. RELEASE EJECT + PUSH OPEN First-Time Operation 5. Insert a tape. Caution: Open Tape Wheel monitor at least 60º 4 before opening cassette compartment. 2 PUSH/OPEN Button Tape Window PUSH EJECT Button Button • Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD • Insert the cassette with the tape monitor. Open the monitor at least wheel facing up and the tape window 60º before opening the cassette facing out. compartment. • Press the PUSH button to lock the • Press EJECT to open the ca
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R E V O C S N E L BATT. RELEASE PROG.AE/ EFFECT EIS DISPLAY MENU FADE/ WIPE FAR NEAR + _ + First-Time Operation 7. Select a recording speed. SP•EP Switch • EP – Extended play provides three Repeatedly press the SP•EP switch to select a recording speed. The indicator times the recording time as SP for the speed selected appears in the (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape). viewfinder and LCD panel. EP has slightly more picture noise in normal playback. Select SP or EP recording speed. Note: T
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PROG.AE/ EFFECT EIS DISPLAY MENU FADE/ WIPE FAR NEAR EJECT + _ PUSH OPEN 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 60º, the viewfinder is automatically turned off. When you close the LCD monitor, the viewfinder is automatically turned on. BRIGHT Control Eyepiece LCD Monitor Focus Control Viewfinder PUSH/OPE
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R E V O C S N E L BATT. RELEASE + First-Time Operation REW Button STOP Button PLAY/PAUSE Button Thumb Trigger POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA) Switch Power Indicator • Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back 10. Start and stop recording. the tape on the LCD monitor or in • Press and release the thumb trigger R REC EC the viewfinder. to start recording. appears in • Press STOP when you are finished the viewfinder or LCD monitor, playing back the tape. and the tally light will light when the camcorder is recor
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PROG.AE/ EFFECT EIS DISPLAY MENU FADE/ WIPE FAR NEAR EJECT + _ PUSH OPEN First-Time Operation 14. Review camcorder’s operating controls. Microphone Lens Tally Light BRIGHT Control Eyepiece Viewfinder SPEAKER Focus VOLUME Control Control LCD Monitor Eyepiece Speaker PUSH/OPEN EJECT Button Button FULL AUTO/ PUSH PRESET Switch Button (continued on next page) 9 MIN MAX SPEAKER VOLUME _ + BRIGHT CASSETTE EJECT PUSH
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R E V O C S N E L BATT. RELEASE + First-Time Operation 14. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (Continued) Power Zoom Lever QUICK “W” - Wide Angle “T” - Telephoto REC Button Shoulder Strap LENS Attachment Ring COVER Control Clock Cell Compartment Attach Battery Here DC In Jack (Attach AC Adapter/Charger Here) Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Thumb Trigger Handstrap BATT. RELEASE Button POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA) Switch and Indicator AUDIO, RF DC OUT, and VIDEO Jacks (Under Cover) JLIP Connector
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R E V O C S N E L BATT. RELEASE PROG.AE/ EFFECT EIS DISPLAY MENU FADE/ WIPE FAR NEAR EJECT + _ + PUSH OPEN First-Time Operation 14. Review camcorder’s operating controls. TRACKING Buttons SP•EP Button Also COUNTER R/M (Reset/Memory) Button SP-EP COUNTER R/M TRACKING MAN.W.BAL. (Manual White Balance) Button MAN.W.BAL EDIT – + SEARCH REW (Rewind) Button REW FF STOP PLAY/PAUSE (Also EDIT SEARCH – Button) PLAY/PAUSE Button STOP Button FF (Fast Forward) Button (Also EDIT SEARCH + Button)
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R E V O C S N E L POWER BATT. RELEASE CHG END REFRESH + Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery. To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz Adapter/Charger DC OUT Jack POWER Indicator DC In Jack DC C
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R E V O C S N E L RBRC BATT. RELEASE + Ni-Cd Powering Your Camcorder Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximately 100 minutes. When fully charged, the battery should supply about 75 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use the LCD monitor, zoom, and pause). Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks. Batter
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REFRESH POWER CHG END Powering Your Camcorder Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (Continued) Hold Battery Reference Marks Flush and CHG To AC Wall POWER Indicator Outlet 100-240 Indicator Volts, 50/60 Hz. END Indicator REFRESH Button Adapter/Charger REFRESH Indicator Caution: When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn them upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury. Charge the Battery Use the REFRESH Button If the DC cable is attached to the
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Powering Your Camcorder Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator appears on the • When appears, the battery is LCD monitor or in the viewfinder and fully charged. shows you the amount of power in the • As the power is used and rechargeable battery. appear. • When the battery power is almost gone, flashes. The camcorder will turn off automatically after a few seconds. Place the POWER switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery. The battery level indicator
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R E V O C S N E L BATT. RELEASE + Powering Your Camcorder Optional Car Cord Adapter The optional DCC08 car cord shown on Cautions: The DCC08 is designed to be page 76 allows you to power your used only with vehicles having negative camcorder from the cigarette lighter ground electrical systems. socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with 12-volts to a 6-volt output. this camcorder. Use of any other car Note: Consult the installation and operating cord a
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Recording Tips • In case of fire or theft, make a video • Fading in and out of scenes will make recording of your home and contents to your videos appear more professional. store in a safe place. • Learn to use the special effects • Try to make sure indoor scenes are available with your camcorder to add well-lit. This improves picture quality variety to your recordings. and color reproduction. • Be aware of video and audio • Do not move the camcorder rapidly backgrounds. Background details fr
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Video Cassettes We recommend that our cassettes be used with your camcorder. Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads, resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Because there is no control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance. The automatic head-cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or cl
