RCA Pro809 Tape Positioning, Microphone, Automatic Iris and White Balance, Flying Erase Head

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Recording Features (continued)

55REW/SCAN

66F.FWD/SCAN STOP

	PAUSE
PLAY
REW	F.FWD
SCAN
STOP
VCR REC

CAMERA RECORD

STANDBY W

ZOOM

T

DISPLAY

TITLE

ON/OFF

CAMERA RECORD/STANDBY

DISPLAY

Tape 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 + (66F.FWD/SCAN on remote) to fast forward the tape. Press /B.LIGHT (STOP on remote) to stop fast forwarding.

•Press 55/EDIT – (55REW/SCAN on remote) to rewind the tape to the beginning. Press /B.LIGHT (STOP on remote) to stop rewinding.

Note: Press and hold the button during rewind or fast forward to visually search the tape. Release to continue rewinding or fast forwarding.

Microphone

The microphone picks up the sound during a recording. It is more sensitive to sounds coming from the direction the lens is pointed.

Automatic Iris and White Balance

The camcorder automatically adjusts the iris and white balance for the recording conditions.

Flying Erase Head

A separate erase head is mounted on the spinning headwheel (hence the term “flying”).

This allows you to make clean edits without the “glitches” or “rainbow noise” that may occur.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model No Pro809 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationSafety Precautions Iii Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter/ChargerRead and Follow Instructions- All the safety InstallationImportant Safeguards Object and Liquid Entry-Never UseVii ServiceTable of Contents To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAH25 Y- Adapter AC088 Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Model Pro809 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature International Orders To order accessories, contact your local Dealer800 338 United States and Canada OrdersFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAdapter/Charger Attach a power supplyCharged Battery CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch is in OFFDetails are on Adjust handstrapInsert a cassette Remove lens cap and attach it to the clip on the handstrapMake sure Scene Select AE dial is in Auto Start and stop recordingDetails on viewfinder playback are on pages Play back what you have recordedReview camcorder’s operating controls Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCRDATE/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 55REW Rewind/SCAN Details on pagesTo Attach the Adapter/Charger Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterCharging the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove 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 Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR Use 1CVA356 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Power CamcorderRecording and Playback Speed and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Cassette Recording TimeCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesEdit Search Recording FeaturesDisplay On/Off Feature Quick ReviewFlying Erase Head Tape PositioningMicrophone Automatic Iris and White BalanceDate 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 Displays in Viewfinder Viewfinder Displays Battery Level IndicatorDEW Indicator Manual Focus IndicatorTitle Status IndicatorsTime and Date Time Counter With Zero MemoryScene Select AE Modes Indicator Uses ModeTo Add More Light BacklightZooming Using Power Zoom ButtonsFade Out Fading In and Out of ScenesFade Auto Focus Focusing Your CamcorderConditions that May Require Manual Focus Manual FocusMacro Focus To Use Digital Special Effects Digital Special Effects55/EDIT 55 REW/SCAN on remote to rewind the tape Time CounterTo Use Time Counter Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLEPlace DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE in Title TitlerCreating a Title Delete a TitleRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterBlank Space OSD CAMERA/OFF Edit Insert Using the Camcorder55 REW/SCAN 66 F.FWD/SCAN Fade Edit Insert from a Monitor TV or VCR55/EDIT 55 REW/SCAN on remote , to locate the place on InstallationEdit Insert To Edit Insert From a TV or Another VCRLight Recording from VCR or TV MonitorTo Record from a Monitor TV or VCR To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapTraveling Tips Recording and Traveling TipsHolding The Camcorder To Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesViewfinder Playback Stop Action Pause Playback FeaturesPlay Stop Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksPlace CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR to turn on the camcorder Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPlayback on TV or VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or RecordingAt 00000 MEM . Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsCAMERA/OFF/VCR switch must be in Camera Trouble ChecksIs playing. See pages Title switch in DATE/TIME and press ON/OFF toCAMERA/OFF/VCR switch must be in Camera or VCR Condition. See pages 38-39 for details on manual focusThings to Avoid Care and MaintenanceProper Care and Storage Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens User Information SpecificationsLimited Warranty 12,46-47,48-49,54-55 IndexIndex Part Number 94-Pro809-1