RCA Pro809 Playback on TV or VCR, Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

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Playback on TV or VCR (continued)

Installation

1Attach white plug on one end of the audio/video cable to AUDIO IN jack on the TV (or VCR).

Note: If your TV (or VCR) has stereo AUDIO IN jacks, attach 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.

3Attach the white plug on the other end of the audio/video cable to the white AUDIO plug (located under the small cover) on the side of the camcorder.

4Attach the yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO plug on the camcorder.

5Place the A/V (audio/video) IN/OUT switch to OUT.

2Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV (or VCR).

Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

1.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel.

B.Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera mode”, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

2.Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR to turn on the camcorder.

3.Press 6/FADE (PLAY on remote) to play the tape.

•During playback, use the playback features on page 53.

4.To copy what the camcorder is playing, place a blank cassette in the VCR, and press the VCR’s RECORD button.

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

Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording)

1.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to the video input channel.

B.Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera mode”, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

2.Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR in CAMERA.

Note: When the camcorder is used as a camera, turn the TV’s volume down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.

3.Press the thumb trigger (CAMERA/RECORD STANDBY on remote) to begin recording. You can watch what the camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.

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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 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 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 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 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 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 BalanceInstall 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 focusCare 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