RCA Pro809 specifications Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens, Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder

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Care and Maintenance (continued)

Cleaning the Camcorder

To clean the camcorder’s exterior, remove any power source connected to the camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth.

 

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Caution: Use of strong cleaning products, such as those containing alcohol or benzine, may damage the camcorder.

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Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens

To clean the camcorder’s lens, blow it with a blower brush, and then gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning may scratch the lens.

 

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Caution: Do not touch the lens with your fingers. The oil from your skin can damage the lens.

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Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder

The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed for cleaning.

Eyepiece Release Switch

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1.Slide and hold eyepiece release switch while rotating eyepiece counterclockwise to remove.

2.Remove dust using a blower brush.

3.Place the eyepiece on the viewfinder and rotate clockwise to replace.

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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