RCA ProV714 - Manual (Page 7)

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Table of Contents
Important Information Important Safety Information ........................................ i-ii
Important Safeguards ................................................. iii-iv
Precautions (Dew Formation) ............................................ v
Supplied Accessories ........................................................ 2
Camcorder Controls ....................................................... 3-4
Warning Indicators ........................................................... 4
Powering the Camcorder From an AC Outlet .................... 5
Using the AC Adapter/Battery Charger ............................. 6
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack ......................... 7
Using the Optional Car Battery Adapter ............................ 8
Inserting and Removing a Cassette .................................. 9
Handling the Lens Cap and Using the Hand Strap ......... 10
Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......................................... 10
Handling the LCD Monitor Screen .................................. 10
Easy Camera Recording ................................................. 11
Zooming .......................................................................... 11
Tips on Recording Positions ............................................ 12
Hints For Better Shooting ................................................ 13
Optical Picture Control .................................................... 13
Playback .......................................................................... 14
Volume Control ................................................................ 14
Video Search ................................................................... 14
Self Recording ................................................................. 15
Auto/Manual Focus .......................................................... 16
Backlight Compensation (BLC) and
Gain-up (Cat’s Eye) ...................................................... 17
Macro Shots .................................................................... 17
Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight ............................ 17
Lighting ............................................................................ 18
Connection to a TV .......................................................... 19
Connection to a TV Through a VCR ................................ 19
Recording with Another VCR .......................................... 20
Optional Accessories ....................................................... 21
Accessory Order Form ............................................... 22-24
Use and Care ............................................................. 25-27
Trouble Checks ................................................................ 28
Customer Assistance and Service .................................. 29
Limited Warranty ........................................................ 30-31
Specifications .................................................................. 32
Index (Alphabetical) ......................................................... 33
Preparation
Basic Operation
Useful Features for
Camera Recording
Connections
References
Important Information
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