RCA Pro809 specifications Battery Safety Precautions, To Attach Battery, Remove the Battery

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Powering Your Camcorder (continued)

Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)

CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch

BATT EJECT

To 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 battery to the left and off the camcorder.

Battery Safety Precautions

Do not short the battery’s terminals.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. There are no user- serviceable parts inside.

Use the battery only with specified adapter/chargers and camcorders.

Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing the battery to excessive heat – over 149º F (65º C) could be hazardous.

ATTENTION: THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE

PURCHASED USES A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE, UNDER VARIOUS STATE

AND LOCAL LAWS, IT MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF THIS BATTERY INTO THE MUNICIPAL WASTE STREAM.

CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL SOLID WASTE OFFICIALS FOR DETAILS IN YOUR AREA FOR RECYCLING OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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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 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 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/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 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/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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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