RCA specifications Product Registration, Model No Pro809 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From

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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 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 numbers are located on the bottom of your camcorder.

Model No: Pro809

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Your video camcorder’s AC adapter/charger will operate on 100-240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz, and has a polarized plug. Because one blade of the plug is wider than the other, the plug fits in the wall socket only one way. Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug. If you need an extension cord, use a polarized extension cord.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. IF YOU SPILL LIQUID ON THE CAMCORDER OR ADAPTER/CHARGER, DISCONNECT THE AC ADAPTER/CHARGER’S POWER CORD TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND CONSULT AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL. MOISTURE CAN DAMAGE INTERNAL PARTS. REFER ALL SERVICE TO AUTHORIZED RCA CAMCORDER SERVICENTER PERSONNEL ONLY.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No Pro809 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromSafety Precautions Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter/Charger IiiInstallation Read and Follow Instructions- All the safetyImportant Safeguards Use Object and Liquid Entry-NeverService ViiTable of Contents Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAH25 Y- Adapter AC088 Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Model Pro809 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local Dealer800 338 International OrdersUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationCAMERA/OFF/VCR switch is in OFF Attach a power supplyCharged Battery Adapter/ChargerRemove lens cap and attach it to the clip on the handstrap Adjust handstrapInsert a cassette Details are onStart and stop recording Make sure Scene Select AE dial is in AutoPlace CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR Play back what you have recordedReview camcorder’s operating controls Details on viewfinder playback are on pagesDATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE Switch Bright and Focus Controls Remote Sensor Remote ControlInstall Remote Battery Cell 66F.FWD Fast Forward/SCAN Location and Function of Remote ButtonsAs Thumb Trigger on Camcorder Details on pages 55REW Rewind/SCANUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder To Attach the Adapter/ChargerUsing the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the BatteryRemove the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsTo Attach Battery Display in Viewfinder Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorProper Care and Storage of Your Battery Optional accessories are shown on pages Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter/ChargerUse 1CVA356 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge a Battery Use 1CVA356 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Power Camcorder Place CAMERA/OFF/VCRCassette Recording Time Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Recording and Playback Speed and TimesInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageQuick Review Recording FeaturesDisplay On/Off Feature Edit SearchAutomatic Iris and White Balance Tape PositioningMicrophone Flying Erase HeadDate and Time Display Install the Lithium Cell BatteryTo remove battery Correcting the Date or Time Setting the Time and Date Display in the ViewfinderPlace DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE switch in DATE/TIME Described on pages Place DATE/TIME/ NORMAL/ Title switch in DATE/TIMERecording Date and Time or Date on Your Tape Eyepiece Focus Control Tilt AdjustmentElectronic Viewfinder Manual Focus Indicator Viewfinder Displays Battery Level IndicatorDEW Indicator Displays in ViewfinderTime Counter With Zero Memory Status IndicatorsTime and Date TitleIndicator Uses Mode Scene Select AE ModesBacklight To Add More LightUsing Power Zoom Buttons ZoomingFade Out Fading In and Out of ScenesFade Focusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusConditions that May Require Manual Focus Manual FocusMacro Focus Digital Special Effects To Use Digital Special EffectsPlace CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE Time CounterTo Use Time Counter 55/EDIT 55 REW/SCAN on remote to rewind the tapeDelete a Title TitlerCreating a Title Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE in TitleRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterBlank Space Edit Insert Using the Camcorder OSD CAMERA/OFF55 REW/SCAN 66 F.FWD/SCAN Edit Insert from a Monitor TV or VCR FadeTo Edit Insert From a TV or Another VCR InstallationEdit Insert 55/EDIT 55 REW/SCAN on remote , to locate the place onRecording from VCR or TV Monitor LightTo Record from a Monitor TV or VCR Attaching the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapTraveling Tips Recording and Traveling TipsHolding The Camcorder To Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesViewfinder Playback Playback Features Stop Action PausePlayback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Play StopViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPlayback on TV or VCR Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR to turn on the camcorderTrouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsCAMERA/OFF/VCR switch must be in Camera At 00000 MEM . Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLECondition. See pages 38-39 for details on manual focus Title switch in DATE/TIME and press ON/OFF toCAMERA/OFF/VCR switch must be in Camera or VCR Is playing. See pagesThings to Avoid Care and MaintenanceProper Care and Storage Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Specifications User InformationLimited Warranty Index 12,46-47,48-49,54-55Index Part Number 94-Pro809-1