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camcorder
user's guide
ProV600
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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. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” CAUTION inside the product that presents a risk of electric RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK shock or personal injury. DO NOT OPEN C A U O T I N ATTENTION CAU- This symbol indicates important instructions RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE TION a
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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 54-55) Customer Service..........................................800-336-1900 (page 53) Accessories............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 42-47) Table of Contents Safety Information.............................. i Powering Your Camcorder • Using the Adapter/Charger to First Time Operation Power Your Camcorde
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Table of Contents Recording Playback • Making a Recording .................20-21 • Using the LCD Monitor • Viewing What You are Recording or Viewfinder ........................... 36 Using the Viewfinder or • Playback Features LCD Monitor • Visual Searching ....................... 37 • Using the Viewfinder ................ 22 • Stop-Action Pause .................... 37 • Eyepiece Focus Control ............ 22 • Tape Positioning ....................... 37 • Using the LCD Monitor.....
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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
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First-Time Operation 2. Attach lens cap cord and 3. Attach the shoulder strap. adjust handstrap. • Unfasten one end of the shoulder strap from the buckle. Make sure you leave the buckle on the strap. • Press in on the tabs on both sides of the lens cap to remove it. Shoulder Strap Rings • Attach the lens cap cord to the lens cap. • Thread one end of the shoulder strap through one of the shoulder strap rings.
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First-Time Operation DC IN Jack OPEN Button To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz DC OUT DC Cable Jack Adapter/ Charger POWER Indicator 4. Attach the adapter/charger. Since the battery must be charged • Connect the other end of the DC before it can be used the first time, cable to the DC IN jack on the attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder and run the cable camcorder. through the cutout as shown. • Connect one end of the DC cable • Plug the adapter/charger’s plug to the DC OUT jack on the into an opera
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First-Time Operation Tape Window Beep Indicator VCR/CAM Button VCR CAM VCR CAM (Green) (Red) PUSH Here to Indicator Indicator Close Compartment EJECT Button POWER Switch 5. Turn on the camcorder. 6. Insert a cassette. • Slide the POWER switch upward • Press the EJECT button to open to turn on the camcorder. the cassette compartment. • The camcorder turns on in the • Insert the cassette so the safety tab CAM (camera) mode. The red is at the top and the tape window CAM indicator beside the VCR/ f
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First-Time Operation 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. Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control BRIGHT Control LCD Monitor Use the LCD Monitor Use the viewfinder. • Rotate the monitor into a • The monitor must be closed or comfortable viewing position. The rotated 130º-180º for the monitor can be rotated completely viewfinder to operate. around. • Rotate the viewfind
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First-Time Operation VCR CAM VCR (Green) Indicator POWER Switch REC START/ DISPLAY BLANK STOP Button REW PLAY F.FWD REW Button STOP PAUSE PLAY EJECT Button STOP Button • Press REW to rewind the tape. 8. Start and stop recording. • Press PLAY to play back the tape • Press and release the REC START/ on the LCD monitor or in the STOP button (thumb trigger) to viewfinder. start recording. REC appears on the LCD monitor or in the • Press STOP when you are finished viewfinder. playing back the tape
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First-Time Operation 11. Review camcorder’s operating controls. Eyepiece Zoom Control Focus W = Wide Angle Control T = Telephoto V Lens A (Audio), V (Video), and RF A Out Jacks Remote Control Sensor LCD Monitor and Microphone Battery Compartment Clock Cell Compartment Shoulder Strap Holder Cassette VCR (Green) CAM (Red) Compartment Indicator Indicator VCR CAM Beep VCR/CAM Indicator Button REC/START STOP Button (Thumb Trigger) Handstrap POWER Switch Shoulder Strap Holder 9
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First-Time Operation 11. Review camcorder’s operating controls. B (Bright) and F (Focus) Controls (See “Trouble Checks” for BATT (Battery details.) Release) Button Speaker Battery VOLUME Compartment Control BRIGHT Control LCD Monitor DATE Button OPEN BLANK Button Button DISPLAY BLANK FOCUS LOCK Button DISPLAY Button F.FWD (Fast REW PLAY F.FWD DC IN Jack Forward) REW (Rewind) Button STOP PAUSE Button PAUSE EJECT Button PLAY Button EJECT Button STOP Button 10
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First-Time Operation 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. OPEN Button To AC 100-240, 50/60 Hz DC IN Jack DC OUT Adapter/ Jack DC Cable Charger POWER Indicator Attach Adapter/Charger Remove Adapter/Charger 1. Con
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RBRC Ni-Cd First-Time Operation 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 60 minutes. When fully charged, the battery should supply about 50 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use zoom and pause). Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks. Note: The small marker switch on top of the battery is for use as a
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First-Time Operation To AC Wall Outlet 100- Reference Marks 240 Volts, 50/60 Hz. Adapter/Charger Hold Battery Flush and Slide REFRESH Button POWER Indicator CHARGE Indictor 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 5. Remove the power cord from the AC outlet. If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger, remove Refresh the Battery its plug. The bat
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First-Time Operation Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator appears when approximately half the battery power is left. This indicator shows you the amount of power in the rechargeable battery. • When there is approximately five minutes of battery power left in the battery, appears. The camcorder will turn off automatically after a few seconds. Slide the POWER switch up and turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery. The battery level indicator will not be Battery Leve
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Remote Control Install Remote’s Lithium Cell The remote’s lithium cell is packed separately. Install it in the remote as follows: 3. Replace the cell holder in remote by pressing in until it clicks into place. Notes: Never place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upside-down. 1. Turn the remote over, insert a pencil or Replace cell when camcorder fails to respond to remote. paper clip in the small hole, and slide the cell holder in the direction of the Remove cell
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Remote Control Remote Control Buttons A brief description of the remote button’s functions is given here. Many of the buttons perform the same function as the corresponding control on the camcorder. The battery must be installed as shown on the previous page. ZOOM TW DISPLAY REC COUNTER MEMORY RESET STOP PLAY REW F.FWD PAUSE Camcorder in the VCR Mode COUNTER MEMORY and RESET Buttons • When the camcorder is stopped, press F.FWD to fast forward the tape. Press • These buttons are used with the
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Remote Control Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to reverse. Release REW to return to normal playback. normal playback. PLAY Button REC (Record) Button • When the camcorder is in the VCR • When the camcorder is in the CAM mode, press PLAY to begin playback. (camera) mode, press REC to start and stop recording. REW (Rewind) Button STOP Button Camcorder in CAM (Camera) Mode • When the camcorder is in the VCR • When the camcorder is in record- mode, press STOP to stop playback, pause, press and releas
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Video Cassettes Make sure you select good quality tapes for 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. Erase Protection – Safety Tab You can protect your video cassettes from being erase
