RCA specifications Part Number 94-Pro809-1

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For your nearest Home Entertainment Dealer

or Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A.

1-800-336-1900

Canadian Consumers –

Your toll-free numbers are:

English: 1-800-522-0338

French: 1-800-522-0445

If your camcorder needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.

Thomson Consumer Electronics

600 N Sherman Dr, PO Box 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206

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Printed in Korea

Part Number 94-Pro809-1

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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 To order accessories, contact your local Dealer 800 338United States and Canada Orders International OrdersUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach a power supply Charged BatteryCAMERA/OFF/VCR switch is in OFF Adapter/ChargerAdjust handstrap Insert a cassetteRemove lens cap and attach it to the clip on the handstrap Details are onStart and stop recording Make sure Scene Select AE dial is in AutoPlay back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controlsPlace 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 Details on pages 55REW Rewind/SCANPowering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter 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/VCRErase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesCassette Recording Time Recording and Playback Speed and TimesInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageRecording Features Display On/Off FeatureQuick Review Edit SearchTape Positioning MicrophoneAutomatic 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 Viewfinder Displays Battery Level Indicator DEW IndicatorManual Focus Indicator Displays in ViewfinderStatus Indicators Time and DateTime Counter With Zero Memory 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 EffectsTime Counter To Use Time CounterPlace CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE 55/EDIT 55 REW/SCAN on remote to rewind the tapeTitler Creating a TitleDelete 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 FadeInstallation Edit InsertTo Edit Insert From a TV or Another VCR 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 StopPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Playback on TV or VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR to turn on the camcorderTrouble Checks and Adjustments CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch must be in CameraTrouble Checks At 00000 MEM . Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLETitle switch in DATE/TIME and press ON/OFF to CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch must be in Camera or VCRCondition. 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 Specifications User InformationLimited Warranty Index 12,46-47,48-49,54-55Index Part Number 94-Pro809-1