RCA Pro809 specifications To Record from a Monitor TV or VCR

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Recording from VCR or TV Monitor (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 Record from a Monitor TV (or VCR)

1.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV monitor: Turn on the TV, and tune it to the channel you want to record.

B.Camcorder connected to a VCR that is already connected to a TV: Turn on VCR and select channel you want to record, or place the cassette you want to copy in the VCR. If you are copying a tape, press the PLAY button on the VCR.

Note: If you want to see what is being recorded, turn on the TV, and tune it to the channel you normally use to see the signal from the VCR.

2.Slide the camcorder’s CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to VCR, and insert a blank cassette. Press VCR REC to start recording.

3.Press /B.LIGHT (STOP on remote) when you are finished.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

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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 Accessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Model Pro809 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 Control Install Remote Battery CellRemote Sensor Location and Function of Remote Buttons As Thumb Trigger on Camcorder66F.FWD Fast Forward/SCAN 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 CamcorderBattery 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 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 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 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 ButtonsFading In and Out of Scenes FadeFade Out Auto Focus Focusing Your CamcorderManual Focus Macro FocusConditions that May Require Manual 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 TitleChart of Characters in Titler’s Register Blank SpaceRecording 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 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 StrapRecording and Traveling Tips Holding The CamcorderTraveling Tips Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder 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 pagesCare and Maintenance Proper Care and StorageThings to Avoid Cleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s LensCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder User Information SpecificationsLimited Warranty 12,46-47,48-49,54-55 IndexIndex Part Number 94-Pro809-1