RCA Pro809 manual

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    USER‘S GUIDE Pro809 Table of Contents .........1 Optional Accessories ...2 First-Time Operation ....8 Remote Control .........15 Powering Your Camcorder 18 Recording Features ....26 Playback ...................52 Trouble Checks ..........56 Care and Maintenance58 Specifications ............60 Limited Warranty ......61 Index ......................[...]

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    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS i Pr oduct 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 to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you ever need them. The num[...]

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    CAUTION: READ “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER” ON THE NEXT PAGE BEFORE USING THE AC ADAPTER/CHARGER. CAUTION: MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL SAFETY. POWERLINE-OPERATED EQUIPMENT OR ACCESSORIES CONNECTED TO THIS UNIT SHOULD BEAR THE UL LISTING MARK OR, IF PURCHASED AND USED IN CANADA, THE CSA CERTIFICATION MARK ON THE ACCESSORIES THEM[...]

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    iii Before using the AC adapter/charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC adapter/charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. Caution: To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries type AV608, AV8MM, or AV8MSH. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. Do not expose the ada[...]

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    iv In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However , safety is your responsibility too. These pages list important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a camcorder , adapter/char ger , and access[...]

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    v 8. Ventilation— Slots and openings in the products are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect them from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be pla[...]

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    vi 12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding— If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) pro[...]

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    vii 16. Lightning— For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges. Service 17. Servicing— Do not attempt to [...]

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    T able of Contents 1 Product Registration ............................i Safety Precautions ...........................i-vii Optional Accessories ........................2-7 • Accessory Order Form.................5-7 First-Time Operation .....................8-14 Remote Control ............................15-17 Powering Your Camcorder .........18-[...]

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    2 VCC1000 Video Color Control Center The VCC1000 is two accessories in one. The color control center allows you to adjust the color intensity, tint, white balance, and sharpness of tapes being dubbed. This is especially helpful when the original tape was produced in poor lighting conditions or poor color settings. The second feature – the charact[...]

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    3 Optional Accessories (continued) 1CVA356 Car Cord Adapter/Charger AV608, AV8MM, and AV8MSH — Rechargeable Batteries Caution: Do not use any other car cord adapter/charger with this camcorder. All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice. This car cord adapter/charger lets you operate your camcorder fro[...]

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    4 Optional Accessories (continued) AC088 Tripod This tripod’s fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt. The grooved, tubular 3-section leg design folds down to 26" when not in use and weighs only 4 lbs. Rubber feet allow for sure footing. Cautions: Before using a tripod, make sure it is stable enough to hold the camcorder withou[...]

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    Order Form for Camcorder Model Pro809 5 Accessory Order Form Detach Here ✂ Description Part No. Price Qty. Total Soft Camcorder Case AC025A $ 59.95 Tripod AC088 $ 39.95 Y-Adapter AH25 $ 1.95 Rechargeable Battery (1 Hr. 10 Mins) AV608 $ 49.95 Rechargeable Battery (1 Hr. 40 Mins) AV8MM $ 59.95 Rechargeable Battery (2 Hrs. 20 Mins) AV8MSH $ 79.95 Vi[...]

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    6 Accessory Order Form (continued) Detach Here ✂ ® r r s TM Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard My card expires: My card expires: Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTH[...]

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    7 Accessory Order Form (continued) T o order accessories, contact your local Dealer . If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by telephone or direct-by-mail. United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call the toll- free number listed below between 8AM an[...]

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    First-T ime Operation 8 Audio/Video Cable Stock No. 210923 Power Connector Stock No. 210922 Remote Control Stock No. 221307 Rechargeable 6-Volt Battery Stock No. AV608 Shoulder Strap Stock No. 221308 Cautions: Lithium cell batteries. Must be disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking cells. May cause burns or personal injury. Keep out [...]

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    First-T ime Operation (continued) 9 2. Attach a power supply . A. Adapter/Charge r DC OUT Jack To AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz. POWER Indicator 1. Plug in adapter/charger. The adapter/charger’s POWER indicator will light. 2. Connect power connector’s cable to DC OUT jack on adapter/charger. 3. Hold power connector flush against camcorder and slide in d[...]

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    First-T ime Operation (continued) 10 3. Insert a cassette. 1. Slide TAPE EJECT to open the cassette compartment. 2. Fully insert cassette with tape window facing out and safety tab facing up. 3. Gently close compartment door by pressing on area marked PUSH . Details are on page 25. 4. Adjust handstrap. 1. Unsnap handstrap cover. 2. Insert your righ[...]

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    FADE B.LIGHT EDIT– D•S•E EDIT+ A/M FOCUS AUTO A/V IN OU BATT EJECT TE/ TIME NORMAL TITLE ON/OFF OSD VCR REC SCENE SELECT First-T ime Operation (continued) 11 7. Make sure SCENE SELECT AE dial is in AUTO. The camcorder will adjust focus automatically and the shutter speed is set to 1/60 second. 8. Rotate viewfinder and adjust eyepiece focus co[...]

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    FADE B.LIGHT EDIT– D•S•E EDIT+ A/M FOCUS AUTO A/V IN OU BATT EJECT TE/ TIME NORMAL TITLE ON/OFF OSD VCR REC SCENE SELECT First-T ime Operation (continued) 12 10. Play back what you have recorded. 1. Press thumb trigger to stop recording. 2. Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR . 3. Press 55 /EDIT – to rewind the tape. 4. Press 6 /FADE to play back t[...]

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    1 ON/OFF Displays and removes date/time display in viewfinder 2 SET Sets the date and time digits 3 + Enters the date and time digits 4 – Enters the date and time digits 1 OSD Turns on-screen displays on or off 2 Z/MEMORY Turns zero memory feature on or off 3 RESET Resets the time counter 4 No Function 1 ON/OFF Displays and removes title display [...]

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    First-T ime Operation (continued) 14 1 1. Review camcorder’ s operating controls. (continued) PUSH TAPE EJECT V C R O F F C A M E R A Attach a Power Supply Here: Adapter/ Charger, Charged Battery, or Optional Car Cord Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Eyepiece Release Switch BRIGHT and FOCUS Controls (See “Trouble Checks” for details.) Shoulder [...]

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    Remote Contr ol 15 The remote operates the camcorder by infrared light, so it is protected from electrical and sound interference. However, the remote must be aimed directly at the camcorder’s remote sensor. There cannot be any obstructions between them. Install Remote Battery Cell Lithium Cell Battery With Positive (+) Terminal Up Cautions: Lith[...]

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    W W T T PAUSE F.FWD PLAY REW SCAN STOP VCR REC TITLE STANDBY CAMERA RECORD ON/OFF DISPLAY ZOOM Remote Contr ol (continued) 16 A brief description of the functions of the remote buttons is given here. Some buttons perform the same function as the corresponding controls on your camcorder. You can use whichever is more convenient at the time. Note: An[...]

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    Remote Contr ol (continued) 17 PAUSE • Press PAUSE during playback to stop the tape for stop-action viewing. • Press PAUSE again to return to normal playback. • Details on pages 52-53. PLAY • Press PLAY when the camcorder’s CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch is in VCR to begin playback. 55 REW (Rewind)/ SCAN • Press and release 55 REW/SCAN quickly ([...]

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    Powering Y our Camcorder 18 The adapter/charger’s power connector 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. To Remove the Adapter/Charger 1. Unplug the adapter/charger from the wall outlet. 2. Press and hold BATT EJECT while sliding[...]

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    Powering Y our Camcorder (continued) 19 1. Plug the adapter/charger into the nearest AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz). 2. Place the battery on the adapter/ charger, and press it in place. 3. The adapter/charger’s CHARGE indicator will light. When the CHARGE indicator turns off, the battery is fully charged. If POWER on the adapter/charger starts fla[...]

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    Powering Y our Camcorder (continued) 20 T o Attach Battery If the power connector is attached to the camcorder, remove it before attaching the battery. • Hold the battery flush against the camcorder and slide it to the right as shown. Make sure it is firmly attached to the camcorder. Remove the Battery Press and hold BATT EJECT while sliding the [...]

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    Checking Battery Power (Battery Level Indicator) The battery level indicator shows how much recording time is left on the battery. This indicator will not be recorded on the tape. Powering Y our Camcorder (continued) 21 Proper Car e and Storage of Y our Battery Using the Battery to Power Y our Camcorder (continued) Display in Viewfinder Battery Lev[...]

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    Powering Y our Camcorder (continued) 22 Cautions: The 1CVA356 is designed to be used only with vehicles having negative ground electrical systems. Do not use any other car cord. It may damage your camcorder. CHARGE Cigarette Lighter Socket POWER CHARGE DC OUT 7.5V 1.6A AC POWER ADAPTER AA-EIN Optional 1CVA356 Car Adapter/Charger Indicator Using the[...]

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    CAMERA/OFF/VCR Power Connector Cigarette Lighter Socket Optional 1CVA356 Car Cord Adapter/Charger DC OUT Jack Switch POWER CHARGE DC OUT 7.5V 1.6A AC POWER ADAPTER AA-EIN Powering Y our Camcorder (continued) 23 1. Slide camcorder’s CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to OFF, and remove battery if it is attached. 2. Hold power connector flush against the back o[...]

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    V ideo Cassettes 24 You can use your video cassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording, just record over it. 8 We recommend our cassettes be used with your camcorder. Use of poor quality or damaged tapes can contaminate the video heads, resulting in snow or no picture during playback. Head cleaning is not covered under warranty. It[...]

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    PUSH TAPE EJECT V C R O F F C A M E R A V ideo Cassettes (continued) 25 1. Slide TAPE EJECT to open the cassette compartment. 2. Fully insert cassette with safety tab facing up and tape window facing out. Cassette Care and Storage • Close the safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. • Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or exposed to [...]

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    FADE B.LIGHT EDIT– D•S•E EDIT+ A/M FOCUS AUTO A/V IN OU BATT EJECT TE/ TIME NORMAL TITLE ON/OFF OSD VCR REC SCENE SELECT 26 Recording Features Display On/Off Feature When the DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE switch is in NORMAL, you can turn the normal viewfinder displays on or off. • Press OSD on the camcorder ( DISPLAY on the remote) to turn the vi[...]

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    W W T T PAUSE F.FWD PLAY REW SCAN STOP VCR REC TITLE STANDBY CAMERA RECORD ON/OFF DISPLAY ZOOM 27 Recording Featur es (continued) T ape Positioning When CAMERA/OFF/VCR is in VCR and the camcorder is stopped, you can quickly fast forward or rewind the tape. • Press 66 / EDIT + ( 66 F.FWD/SCAN on remote) to fast forward the tape. Press /B.LIGHT ( S[...]

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    Install the Lithium Cell Battery CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch in OFF Date and T ime Display 28 Clock Battery Compartment The time indicator will flash for approximately five seconds after the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch is set to CAMERA when the battery needs replacing. The cell should last approximately one year. Clock Cell (+ Side Facing Out) 1. Make sure cam[...]

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    TE/ TIME NORMAL TITLE ON/OFF OSD SET ON/OFF DATE/ TIME NORMAL TITLE RESET Z/MEMORY OSD CHAR– CHAR+ SET ON/OFF – 29 1. Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch in CAMERA . 2. Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE switch in DATE/TIME . 3. Press SET to display a flashing cursor on the month. The flashing cursor lets you know which part of the display you are setting. D[...]

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    30 Date and T ime Display (continued) The time and date (or date only) can be recorded on your tape. Whenever one of the displays appears in the viewfinder, it will be recorded. The DATE/TIME/NORMAL/ TITLE switch must be set to DATE/TIME. Recording Date and Time (or Date) on Y our T ape 11/18/93 12:00AM 1/1/93 Date and Time Date Only No Display Rep[...]

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    FADE B.LIGHT EDIT– D•S•E EDIT+ A/M FOCUS AUTO A/V IN OU BATT EJECT TE/ TIME NORMAL TITLE ON/OFF OSD VCR REC SCENE SELECT FADE B.LIGHT EDIT– D•S•E EDIT+ A/M FOCUS AUTO A/V IN O U BATT EJECT TE/ TIME NORMAL TITLE ON/OFF OSD VCR REC SCENE SELECT 31 Electr onic V iewfinder The camcorder’s electronic viewfinder is a miniature black-and-whi[...]

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    T REC 0:00:00 5 PORTRAIT DEW MEM M.FOCUS DSE1 TAPE END W CONGRATULATIONS KARL AND CHASE 12:00 AM 11/11/94 32 Displays in V iewfinder Battery Level Indicator This indicator shows the amount of time left for the rechargeable battery. Details are on page 21. DEW Indicator DEW flashes when there is excessive moisture in the camcorder. Remove the casset[...]

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    33 Status Indicators The following status displays appear to let you know what the camcorder is doing. • REC appears during recording. • PAUSE appears during record pause. • STBY appears during record pause. • PLAY appears during playback. • FF appears during fast forward. • REW appears during rewind. • STOP appears when the camcorder[...]

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    FADE B.LIGHT EDIT– D•S•E EDIT+ A/M FOCUS AUTO A/V IN OU BATT EJECT TE/ TIME NORMAL TITLE ON/OFF OSD VCR REC SCENE SELECT SCENE SELECT AE Dial SCENE SELECT AE Modes 34 Mode AUTO Sports Portrait High-Speed Shutter Indicator None SPORTS PORTRAIT HSS Uses Use for normal recording. The shutter speed is set to 1/60 second. Use to record fast moving[...]

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    35 FADE B.LIGHT EDIT– D•S•E EDIT+ A/M FOCUS AUTO A/V IN OU BATT EJECT TE/ TIME NORMAL TITLE ON/OFF OSD VCR REC SCENE SELECT • A subject that has a light source behind them. Release B.LIGHT when the light conditions change. T o Add Mor e Light Press and hold B.LIGHT to add more light when recording: • A subject that is standing in a shadow[...]

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    36 W W T T PAUSE F.FWD PLAY REW SCAN STOP VCR REC TITLE STANDBY CAMERA RECORD ON/OFF DISPLAY ZOOM PUSH TAPE EJECT V C R O F F C A M E R A Zooming T 5 W Zoom Indicator in Viewfinder Using Power Zoom Buttons • Press “W” to move the lens in the wide- angle direction. • Press “T” to move the lens in the telephoto (close-up) direction. The z[...]

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    37 Fading In and Out of Scenes You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade in and out of scenes. Both the picture and sound will gradually appear or disappear. The speed of the fade is automatically controlled by the camcorder. Fade In 1. Place the camcorder in record pause. 2. Press and hold FADE . 3. Simultaneously press the[...]

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    38 FADE B.LIGHT EDIT– D•S•E EDIT+ A/M FOCUS AUTO A/V IN OU BATT EJECT TE/ TIME NORMAL TITLE ON/OFF OSD VCR REC SCENE SELECT Focusing Y our Camcorder Auto Focus The camcorder will focus automatically whenever M.FOCUS does not appear in the viewfinder. • If M.FOCUS appears, press A/M FOCUS to turn on auto focus. The camcorder will automatical[...]

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    39 Focusing Y our Camcorder (continued) Conditions that May Require Manual Focus The following conditions may require the use of manual focusing during recording. Macro Focus The macro-focus feature lets you focus on objects as close as 3.9 inches from the camcorder lens in full wide angle position. Manual Focus Under certain conditions, such as th[...]

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    Digital Special Effects 40 The digital special effects feature lets you select one of three digital effects while recording. 1. Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR in CAMERA. 2. Press D•S•E to give the picture you are recording a digital effect. DSE1 appears in the viewfinder. 3. Press D•S•E again to increase the digital effect of the picture you are reco[...]

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    41 FADE B.LIGHT EDIT– D•S•E EDIT+ A/M FOCUS AUTO A/V IN OU BATT EJECT TE/ TIME NORMAL TITLE ON/OFF OSD VCR REC SCENE SELECT SET ON/OFF DATE/ TIME NORMAL TITLE RESET Z/MEMORY OSD CHAR– CHAR+ SET ON/OFF – 0:00:00 Time Counter In Viewfinder Minutes Seconds Hours T ime Counter The time counter shows actual time elapsed when recording or playi[...]

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    42 T itler The title can be displayed and recorded at any time. The built-in character register contains 47 characters for creating titles on two lines with up to 16 characters per line. Creating a T itle 1. Attach a power source and place CAMERA/OFF/VCR in CAMERA . 2. Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE in TITLE. 3. Press SET to move the flashing cursor [...]

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    43 4. Press ON/OFF ( TITLE ON/OFF on remote) to display the title in viewfinder. 5. Press the thumb trigger ( CAMERA RECORD/STANDBY on remote) to start recording the title. 6. Press ON/OFF to remove the titler graphics from the viewfinder. The camcorder will now record as normal. If you do not want to continue recording, press the thumb trigger ( C[...]

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    FADE B.LIGHT EDIT– D•S•E EDIT+ A/M FOCUS AUTO A/V IN OU BATT EJECT TE/ TIME NORMAL TITLE ON/OFF OSD VCR REC SCENE SELECT SET ON/OFF DATE/ TIME NORMAL TITLE RESET Z/MEMORY OSD CHAR– CHAR+ SET ON/OFF – 44 Edit Insert Using the Camcorder 66 / EDIT + Edit insert lets you record new audio and video from the camcorder to a previously recorded t[...]

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    45 Time Counter with Zero Memory Turned On Edit Insert Using the Camcorder (continued) 1. Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR in CAMERA . 2. Press 55 / EDIT – or 66 / EDIT + ( 55 REW/SCAN or 66 F.FWD/SCAN on remote) to locate the place you want the insert to end. 3 . Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE in NORMAL. 4. Press OSD ( DISPLAY on remote) to display the time c[...]

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    46 Edit Insert fr om A Monitor TV or VCR Edit insert lets you record new audio and video from the camcorder or another source, such as a TV or VCR, to a previously recorded tape in the camcorder. You will need the audio/video cable that came with your camcorder. VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R Back of Mono VCR or TV Monitor SET ON/OFF D[...]

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    47 Edit Insert (continued) 1. Connect the camcorder to the TV or VCR as shown. 2. Place camcorder’s CAMERA/OFF/ VCR switch in VCR . 3. Insert the tape you want to insert new audio and video on in the camcorder. 4. Look into the viewfinder and use 6 / FADE ( PLAY on remote), 55 / EDIT – and 66 / EDIT + ( 55 REW/SCAN and 55 F.FWD/SCAN on remote) [...]

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    48 Recording fr om VCR or TV Monitor To connect your camcorder to a TV (or VCR) with AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks, you will need the audio/video cable that came with your camcorder. If your TV is already connected to a VCR, you can attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording on the TV. (continued on next page) CAMERA RECO[...]

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    49 1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV monitor: Turn on the TV, and tune it to the channel you want to record. B. Camcorder connected to a VCR that is already connected to a TV: Turn on VCR and select channel you want to record, or place the cassette you want to copy in the VCR. If you are copying a tape, press the PLAY button on the VCR. Note[...]

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    50 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Caution: When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap, you may find it convenient to rotate the viewfinder to the front. This helps prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move. The shoulder strap packed with your camcorder is designed to let you carry the camcorder from[...]

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    51 • Practice recording under a variety of lighting conditions. • Use the viewfinder to keep camcorder level or scenes will appear “tilted”. • Include close-up shots of individuals when taping family outings or group functions. • Make a video recording of your home and contents to store in a safe place in case of fire or theft. • Do n[...]

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    52 V iewfinder Playback and Playback Features V iewfinder Playback Viewfinder playback is the simplest way to watch tapes using the camcorder. This method is generally used only to review scenes immediately after recording because the display is in black and white. T o Play Back a T ape Through the V iewfinder 1. Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR . 2. In[...]

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    V iewfinder Playback and Playback Features (continued) 53 Stop Action Pause • During playback, press /D•S•E ( PAUSE on remote) to “stop the action” and view one frame of the tape. • Press /D•S•E ( PAUSE on remote) again to return to normal playback. V isual Sear ching • During playback, press and hold 55 /EDIT – ( 55 REW/SCAN on[...]

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    54 Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other recorded material may infringe the rights of others. Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks To connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR using AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, use the audio/video cable that was packed with the camcorder. If your TV is already connected to a VCR, you[...]

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    55 Playback on TV or VCR (continued) 1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel. B. Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera mode”, consult the VCR owner’s [...]

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    T r ouble Checks Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies. Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple checks [...]

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    T r ouble Checks (continued) • M. FOCUS appears in viewfinder. Press A/M FOCUS button to turn on auto focus. See pages 38-39. • Scene is dark. Auto-focus may not work under this condition. See pages 38-39 for details on manual focus. • Date and time (or date) are recorded on tape when they appear in viewfinder. Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/ TITLE s[...]

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    58 Car e and Maintenance Proper Car e and Storage • Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and grit are abrasive and will cause excessive wear to both the camcorder’s recording/playback heads and cassettes. • Before handling your camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such [...]

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    Car e and Maintenance (continued) 59 Cleaning the Camcorder To clean the camcorder’s exterior, remove any power source connected to the camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth. Cleaning the Camcorder’ s Lens To clean the camcorder’s lens, blow it with a blower brush, and then gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commerci[...]

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    60 Specifications General Power requirement: 6VDC Power consumption: 6.4 W Weight: 800 grams (Without battery pack, lens hood, lens cap, and cassette) Dimensions: 3.9" (W) x 4.1" (H) x 9.6" (D) (100 x 105 x 246 mm) Camera Section Scanning: 525 Lines/60 Fields/30 Frames Required Minimum Illumination: 2 lux Lens: F:1.4 8:1 (6.0~48.0mm)[...]

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    Limited W arranty 61 What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter the labor charges to repair your camcorder. • Pay any Authorized RCA [...]

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    62 Index A/M FOCUS Button ..............................12,32,38-39 A/V (Audio/Video) IN OUT Switch ............................12,46-47,48-49,54-55 AC Adapter/Charger, Safety Instructions .............iii Accessories, Included .............................................8 Accessories, Optional .........................................2-7 Accessor[...]

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    63 Index (continued) PAUSE Button ...........................................16-17,53 /D•S•E (Pause/Digital Special Effects) Button ............................................12,32,40,53 Pause, Stop-Action ...............................................53 PLAY Button ..............................................16-17,52 6 (Play) /FADE .......[...]

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    Thomson Consumer Electronics 600 N Sherman Dr , PO Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206 © 1994 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Korea Part Number 94-Pro809-1 If your camcorder needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any [...]