RCA Pro809 specifications Bright and Focus Controls

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First-Time Operation (continued)

11.Review camcorder’s operating controls. (continued)

Eyepiece Release Switch	BRIGHT and FOCUS Controls
	(See “Trouble Checks” for details.)

TAPE

EJECT

TAPE EJECT Switch

PUSH Here to Close

Cassette Door

PUSH

Lens Cap

Clip

Attach a Power Supply Here: Adapter/ Charger, Charged Battery, or Optional Car Cord

	R	C	V
	R
	O			Shoulder Strap
	F	A		Shoulder Strap
	F
	C
			ME	Attachment Ring
			RA

			Handstrap
Shoulder Strap			CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch	Lens Cap
Shoulder Strap

Attachment Ring

Thumb Trigger

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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 Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model Pro809 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 Install Remote Battery Cell Remote ControlRemote Sensor As Thumb Trigger on Camcorder Location and Function of Remote Buttons66F.FWD Fast Forward/SCAN 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 BatteryTo Attach Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsRemove the Battery Proper Care and Storage of Your Battery Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorDisplay in Viewfinder Use 1CVA356 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge a Battery Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter/ChargerOptional accessories are shown on pages 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 HeadTo remove battery Install the Lithium Cell BatteryDate and Time Display Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE switch in DATE/TIME Setting the Time and Date Display in the ViewfinderCorrecting the Date or Time Recording Date and Time or Date on Your Tape Place DATE/TIME/ NORMAL/ Title switch in DATE/TIMEDescribed on pages Electronic Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentEyepiece Focus Control 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 Fading In and Out of ScenesFade Out Focusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusMacro Focus Manual FocusConditions that May Require Manual 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 TitleBlank Space Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder 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 StrapHolding The Camcorder Recording and Traveling TipsTraveling Tips Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesTo Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder 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 pagesProper Care and Storage Care and MaintenanceThings to Avoid Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Specifications User InformationLimited Warranty Index 12,46-47,48-49,54-55Index Part Number 94-Pro809-1

First-Time Operation (continued)

11.Review camcorder’s operating controls. (continued)

BRIGHT and FOCUS Controls

TAPE EJECT Switch

Lens Cap

Clip