RCA Pro809 Status Indicators, Time and Date, Time Counter With Zero Memory, Title, Zoom

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Displays in Viewfinder (continued)

Status Indicators

The following status displays appear to let you know what the camcorder is doing.

•REC appears during recording.

•PAUSE appears during record pause.

•STBY appears during record pause.

•PLAY appears during playback.

•FF appears during fast forward.

•REW appears during rewind.

•STOP appears when the camcorder is stopped.

TAPE and TAPE END Displays

•TAPE appears when you try to record and the cassette’s safety tab has been closed.

•TAPE flashes when there is no cassette in the camcorder.

•TAPE END flashes when there is approximately five minutes of recording time left on the cassette.

•TAPE END appears during playback when the end of the cassette is reached.

Time and Date

Repeatedly press ON/OFF when the TIME/DATE/NORMAL/TITLE switch is in TIME/DATE to display the time and date or date only.

•These displays will be recorded on the tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder.

•Details are on pages 28-30.

Time Counter With Zero Memory

Repeatedly press OSD when TIME/DATE/NORMAL/TITLE is in NORMAL to display the time counter.

•Press Z/MEMORY to turn zero memory on or off. MEM appears below the time counter when zero memory is turned on.

•Details are on pages 41 and 44-47.

Title

Repeatedly press ON/OFF when TIME/DATE/NORMAL/TITLE is in TITLE to display the title.

•The title will be recorded whenever it appears in the viewfinder.

•Details are on pages 42-43.

Zoom

The zoom indicator shows the position of the motorized zoom lens. T indicates telephoto and W indicates wide angle.

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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 800 338 To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders International OrdersFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesCharged Battery Attach a power supplyCAMERA/OFF/VCR switch is in OFF Adapter/ChargerInsert a cassette Adjust handstrapRemove lens cap and attach it to the clip on the handstrap Details are onMake sure Scene Select AE dial is in Auto Start and stop recordingReview camcorder’s operating controls Play back what you have recordedPlace 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 55REW Rewind/SCAN Details on pagesUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter To Attach the Adapter/ChargerCharging 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 CamcorderVideo Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabCassette Recording Time Recording and Playback Speed and TimesCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesDisplay On/Off Feature Recording FeaturesQuick Review Edit SearchMicrophone Tape PositioningAutomatic 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 DEW Indicator Viewfinder Displays Battery Level IndicatorManual Focus Indicator Displays in ViewfinderTime and Date Status IndicatorsTime Counter With Zero Memory TitleScene 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 EffectsTo Use Time Counter Time CounterPlace CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE 55/EDIT 55 REW/SCAN on remote to rewind the tapeCreating a Title TitlerDelete a Title Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE in 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 VCREdit Insert InstallationTo Edit Insert From a TV or Another VCR 55/EDIT 55 REW/SCAN on remote , to locate the place onLight 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 JacksPlayback on TV or VCR Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR to turn on the camcorderCAMERA/OFF/VCR switch must be in Camera Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsTrouble Checks At 00000 MEM . Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLECAMERA/OFF/VCR switch must be in Camera or VCR Title switch in DATE/TIME and press ON/OFF toCondition. 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 User Information SpecificationsLimited Warranty 12,46-47,48-49,54-55 IndexIndex Part Number 94-Pro809-1