RCA PRO807 owner manual Start and stop recording, Play back what you have recorded

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First-Time Operation (continued)

POWER (CAM/OFF/PLAY) Switch

Tally Light		RES
		COUNTERMEM
		.
	ADJ.	DATE/TIME
	ADJ.

Electronic Viewfinder in Operating Position (PULL out here )

PULL

	.
	F.FWD
	REW
FOCUS
	PLAY
ON	STOP
ON
OFF
	.
	SEL
+	MODELOCK
+	AUTO
–
MANUAL	FOCUS
MANUAL

Eyepiece Focus

Control

BATTERY

REW (Rewind) Button
PLAY Button	OPEN Button
PLAY Button

AUTO LOCK
STOP Button Switch	EJECT Button
	(located under the
	cassette compart-
	ment cover)

Power Supply (Adapter/Charger

or Charger Battery)

	POWER	Lens Cap
		on Strap
	. ADJ
	DATE/TIME
	. RES
MEM	COUNTER	OPEN

		PUSH
REC		Earphone
REC		Jack
STOP		Jack
START/
POWER		ON/POWER
POWER	ON	SAVE Lever
SAVE		SAVE Lever
		Thumb
		Trigger

11. Start and stop recording.

Start and stop recording by pressing and releasing the thumb trigger. You do not have to hold the thumb trigger to record. The REC indicator appears in the viewfinder when the camcorder is recording.

Notes: The tally light flashes during record-pause and goes off when the camcorder is recording or the , ON/POWER SAVE lever is placed in the POWER SAVE position.

If you do not record within five minutes, the camcorder will automatically shut off to prevent excessive tape wear. To resume recording press the thumb trigger twice.

Any material recorded on the tape will automatically be erased if you record over it.

To monitor the audio being recorded, attach an optional earphone to the earphone jack.

12. Play back what you have recorded.

•Press the thumb trigger to stop recording.

•Place the POWER switch in the PLAY position.

•Press the REW (rewind) button to rewind the tape.

•Then press the PLAY button to play back the tape in the electronic viewfinder.

•Press the STOP button when you are finished playing back the tape.

•Details on viewfinder playback are on page 31.

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Contents Special Features Powering Your CamcorderRecording Features Playback FeaturesMail Your Registration Card Today Product RegistrationAttach Sales Receipt Here and File For Future Reference Record Vital Information HereSafety Precautions Important Safeguards Conditions Requiring Service-Unplug this ServiceReplacement Parts-When replacement parts UseOptional Accessories Order Form for Pro807 Optional Accessories Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also VCC1000 Video Color Control CenterUnited States Orders Accessory Order FormCanadian Orders International OrdersUsing an Optional Tripod AC035 Super Lightweight TripodOptional Tripod First-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesThank you for choosing an RCA camcorder Charged Battery Attach a power supply to the camcorderAttach the shoulder strap Adapter/ChargerPlace the ON/POWER Save lever in the on position Adjust the hand strapTurn on the camcorder Insert a cassette in the camcorderPlay back what you have recorded Start and stop recordingReview all of the camcorder’s operating controls Open Button ON/POWER Save Lever pages REC START/STOP ButtonBattery Installation Remote ControlRecord START/STOP Button Same as Thumb Trigger on Camcorder Location and Function of the Remote ControlREW Rewind Button Stop ButtonUsing 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 CamcorderRefresh Button Proper Care and Storage of Your Battery Low Level Battery WarningBattery Safety Precautions Attaching the Charged Battery to the CamcorderUsing the Optional RCA DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger RCA Video Cassettes Erase Protection-Record-Protect Safety TabCassette Recording Time Inserting and Removing CassettesSpecial Features Setting the Time and Date Display in the Viewfinder Installing the Battery for Time and Date DisplayDate and Time Display Cleaning the Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentElectronic Viewfinder Recording Date and TIme or Date on Your TapeDisplays in Viewfinder Cassette Indicator Power ZoomingDisplays Time Counter with Memory StopSwitch Focusing Your CamcorderAuto Focus Manual FocusSports Preset Program ModesTime Counter with Memory Stop Memory Stop FeatureTime Counter MEMORYButtonRecording Tips Camcorder Recording TipsHolding Your Camcorder Traveling TipsCamcorder Care and Storage Care and MaintenanceCassette Care and Storage Things to AvoidViewfinder Playback Power CAM/ OFF/PLAY SwitchFWD Button Channel 4CH/3CH Switch InstallationScreen Playback on a TV Using the Antenna ConnectionPlayback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback on TV or VCRSeeing the Camcorder’s displays on the TV Screen Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsFor details on manual focus General Design SpecificationsVideo Recorder Section Camera SectionCompact Camcorder Limited Warranty Eject Button 10-11,13,20 IndexRecord START/STOP Button IndexPart Number 92-Pro807-1