RCA Pro809 specifications Play back what you have recorded, Review camcorder’s operating controls

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First-Time Operation (continued)

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 the tape in the viewfinder.

5.Press /B.LIGHT when you are finished.

6. Details on viewfinder playback are on pages 52-53.

11.Review camcorder’s operating controls.

Remote Control Sensor

Microphone

Eyepiece Focus Control

Electronic Viewfinder

Power Zoom Buttons

T = Telephoto

W = Wide Angle

Tally Light

Manual Focus Ring

Lens

 

 

FADE

B.LIGHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT+

 

 

 

D•S•E

 

 

EDIT

 

 

 

A/M

FOCUS

SELECT

 

 

 

 

REC

 

 

SCENE

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TE/

TIME

NORMAL

TITLE

OSD

ON/OFF

EJECT

BATT

A/V

IN

OU

BATT EJECT

Button

A/V IN OUT

Switch

6/FADE Button

AUTO

/B.LIGHT Button

66 /EDIT + Button

55 /EDIT – Button

II/D.S.E. (Digital Special Effects) Button

A/M FOCUS/VCR REC Button

SCENE SELECT AE Dial

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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 To order accessories, contact your local Dealer 800 338United States and Canada Orders International OrdersUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach a power supply Charged BatteryCAMERA/OFF/VCR switch is in OFF Adapter/ChargerAdjust handstrap Insert a cassetteRemove lens cap and attach it to the clip on the handstrap Details are onStart and stop recording Make sure Scene Select AE dial is in AutoPlay back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controlsPlace CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR 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/SCANPowering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter 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/VCRErase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesCassette Recording Time Recording and Playback Speed and TimesInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageRecording Features Display On/Off FeatureQuick Review Edit SearchTape Positioning MicrophoneAutomatic Iris and White Balance 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 Viewfinder Displays Battery Level Indicator DEW IndicatorManual Focus Indicator Displays in ViewfinderStatus Indicators Time and DateTime Counter With Zero Memory 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 EffectsTime Counter To Use Time CounterPlace CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE 55/EDIT 55 REW/SCAN on remote to rewind the tapeTitler Creating a TitleDelete 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 FadeInstallation Edit InsertTo Edit Insert From a TV or Another VCR 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 StopPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Playback on TV or VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR to turn on the camcorderTrouble Checks and Adjustments CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch must be in CameraTrouble Checks At 00000 MEM . Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLETitle switch in DATE/TIME and press ON/OFF to CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch must be in Camera or VCRCondition. See pages 38-39 for details on manual focus 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