RCA Pro809 specifications Scene Select AE Modes, Indicator Uses Mode

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SCENE SELECT AE Modes

The SCENE SELECT AE dial lets you select four different recording modes. Turn the dial to select the mode for the effect you want. The indicator for the mode you select will appear in the viewfinder. Set the dial to AUTO for normal recording.

 

 

FADE

B.LIGHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT+

 

 

 

D•S•E

 

 

EDIT

 

 

 

A/M

FOCUS

SELECT

 

REC

 

 

SCENE

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

TE/

TIME

NORMAL

TITLE

OSD

ON/OFF

EJECT

BATT

A/V

IN

OU

SCENE SELECT AE Dial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicator

 

 

Uses

 

 

Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

None

 

 

Use for normal recording. The shutter speed is set to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/60 second.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sports

 

 

 

SPORTS

 

 

Use to record fast moving action with less blurring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

when you plan on playing back the recording on a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR using special effects, such as pause and slow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

motion. Shutter speed is automatically selected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

between 1/60 and 1/250 second.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portrait

 

 

PORTRAIT

 

 

Use to record a still subject – such as a person or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flower, when zooming in, or when there is something

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

between the camcorder and subject. Reduces depth-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of-field so background becomes blurry while subject

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

remains clearly focused. Focus is locked in auto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High-Speed

 

 

HSS

 

 

Use outdoors and in well-lit situations to record fast-

 

 

Shutter

 

 

 

 

 

moving action with less blurring when you plan on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

playing back the recording on a VCR using special

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

effects, such as pause and slow motion. Can capture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

faster action than sports mode. Shutter speed is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

automatically selected between 1/250 and 1/1000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

second.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Accessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder 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 Remote Control Install Remote Battery CellRemote Sensor Location and Function of Remote Buttons As Thumb Trigger on Camcorder66F.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 BatteryBattery Safety Precautions To Attach BatteryRemove the Battery Checking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Proper Care and Storage of Your BatteryDisplay in Viewfinder Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter/Charger Use 1CVA356 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge a BatteryOptional 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 HeadInstall the Lithium Cell Battery To remove batteryDate and Time Display Setting the Time and Date Display in the Viewfinder Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE switch in DATE/TIMECorrecting the Date or Time Place DATE/TIME/ NORMAL/ Title switch in DATE/TIME Recording Date and Time or Date on Your TapeDescribed on pages Tilt Adjustment Electronic ViewfinderEyepiece 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 ZoomingFading In and Out of Scenes FadeFade Out Focusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusManual Focus Macro 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 TitleChart of Characters in Titler’s Register Blank SpaceRecording 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 StrapRecording and Traveling Tips Holding The CamcorderTraveling Tips Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder PlaybackTo 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 pagesCare and Maintenance Proper Care and StorageThings to Avoid Cleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s LensCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Specifications User InformationLimited Warranty Index 12,46-47,48-49,54-55Index Part Number 94-Pro809-1