RCA Pro809 specifications Installation, To Edit Insert From a TV or Another VCR

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Edit Insert (continued)

Installation

1Attach the audio/video cable’s white plug to the AUDIO OUT jack of the TV (or VCR).

Note: If your TV (or VCR) has stereo AUDIO jacks, attach the white plug to the one labeled MONO. If one is not labeled MONO, you may need a Y-adapter, such as AH25 shown on page 3, to hear both channels.

2Attach the audio/video cable’s yellow plug to the VIDEO OUT jack on the TV (or VCR).

3Attach the yellow plug on the other end of the audio/video cable to the VIDEO jack and the white plug to the AUDIO jack located behind the small cover on the side of the camcorder.

4Place the A/V (audio/video) IN/OUT switch to IN.

To Edit Insert From a TV or Another VCR

The source for audio and video during edit insert from a TV or VCR is the signal coming through the audio and video plugs of the audio/video cable.

If you connect only the video plug of the audio/video cable to a TV or VCR, you will have no sound on the dubbed portion.

If you connect only the audio plug of the audio/video input cable to the TV or VCR, the camcorder will not dub.

1.Connect the camcorder to the TV or VCR as shown.

2.Place camcorder’s CAMERA/OFF/ VCR switch in VCR.

3.Insert the tape you want to insert new audio and video on in the camcorder.

4.Look into the viewfinder and use 6/FADE (PLAY on remote),

55/EDIT – and 66/EDIT +(55 REW/SCAN and 55 F.FWD/SCAN on remote) to locate the place on the tape where you want edit insert to end.

5.Make sure DATE/TIME/NORMAL/ TITLE switch is in NORMAL, and press RESET to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

6.Use 6/FADE (PLAY on remote), then

55/EDIT – (55 REW/SCAN on remote) , to locate the place on the

tape where you want edit insert to begin, and press /D•S•E (PAUSE on remote) to place the camcorder in play pause where you want to begin dubbing.

7.Press VCR REC, to place camcorder in record pause.

8.Press Z/MEMORY to turn on zero memory and store the insert ending point in memory. MEM flashes under the time counter.

9.Start the other component playing. Press /D•S•E (PAUSE on remote) to start dubbing. The camcorder will stop recording at the zero memory point.

Note: Zero memory is cancelled when insert recording is complete.

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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 Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model Pro809 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 Install Remote Battery Cell Remote ControlRemote Sensor As Thumb Trigger on Camcorder Location and Function of Remote Buttons66F.FWD Fast Forward/SCAN 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 CamcorderTo 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 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 BalanceTo 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 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 Fading In and Out of ScenesFade Out Auto Focus Focusing Your CamcorderMacro Focus Manual FocusConditions that May Require Manual 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 TitleBlank Space Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder 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 StrapHolding The Camcorder Recording and Traveling TipsTraveling Tips Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesTo Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder 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 focusProper Care and Storage Care and MaintenanceThings to Avoid Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder User Information SpecificationsLimited Warranty 12,46-47,48-49,54-55 IndexIndex Part Number 94-Pro809-1