RCA PRO807 owner manual Displays in Viewfinder

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Displays in Viewfinder

1LP Display

2

Status Displays

REC LP

M 1:00:00

6

Time Counter with

 

Memory Stop

3

Preset Program

 

MF

7

Manual Focus

 

Mode Indicators

 

 

 

 

 

(MF,+, and –)

 

(Sports, Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicators

 

High-Speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shutter, Close-

 

 

 

 

 

up, Low- Light,

 

 

8

Cassette

 

and Flickerless)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicator

 

 

 

 

 

4

Battery Warning

 

 

 

 

5 Dew, TAPE, and

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE END

 

 

 

 

 

Indicators

 

AM 10:30:15

 

 

 

 

 

9

Time and Date

 

 

 

1. 1.1992

 

 

 

 

Display

The camcorder has several displays in the electronic viewfinder that tell what the camcorder is doing, and aid in the ease of operation.

1LP Indicator

The LP indicator appears when you are playing back a tape that was recorded at the LP speed.

2Status Displays

One of the following displays will appear in the viewfinder to let you know what the camcorder is doing. These displays are not recorded on the tape when they appear in the viewfinder.

•REC appears when the camcorder is recording.

•PAUSE flashes when the camcorder is in the record-pause mode.

•FF appears when the tape is fast forwarding, and REW appears when the tape is rewinding.

•STOP appears when the camcorder is stopped during playback.

•PLAY appears when the camcorder is playing back a tape.

Note: When you start or stop recording, a larger REC or PAUSE indicator will briefly flash below the status display area to let you know that the AUTO LOCK switch is in the AUTO LOCK position.

3Preset Program Mode Indicators (Sports, Auto High-Speed Shutter, Close-up, Low- Light, and Flickerless)

Slide the AUTO LOCK switch out of the AUTO LOCK position, and then repeatedly press the MODE SEL. (select) button to select one of the

camcorder’s preset program modes ( , ,

, , , or ). The indicator for the mode selected will appear in the viewfinder. This indicator will not be recorded on the tape when it appears in the viewfinder. No indicator appears when the auto mode is selected. Details are on page 27.

4Battery Warning

The battery warning indicator appears when it is time to recharge the battery pack.

5Dew, TAPE and TAPE END Indicators

•The dew indicator appears when excessive moisture has entered the

camcorder or cassette. The camcorder’s buttons will not operate except to eject the cassette. Press the EJECT button and remove the cassette from the camcorder.

Place the camcorder in a warm, dry area until the indicator disappears (approximately one hour). When the indicator no longer appears in the

viewfinder, the camcorder will operate.

•TAPE appears in the viewfinder when there is approximately five minutes of recording time left on the tape.

•TAPE END appears in the viewfinder during recording when the end of the tape is reached.

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Contents Recording Features Powering Your CamcorderSpecial Features Playback FeaturesAttach Sales Receipt Here and File For Future Reference Product RegistrationMail Your Registration Card Today Record Vital Information HereSafety Precautions Important Safeguards Replacement Parts-When replacement parts ServiceConditions Requiring Service-Unplug this UseOptional Accessories Please complete other side also Optional Accessories Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Pro807 VCC1000 Video Color Control CenterCanadian Orders Accessory Order FormUnited States Orders International OrdersOptional Tripod AC035 Super Lightweight TripodUsing an Optional Tripod Thank you for choosing an RCA camcorder Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesFirst-Time Operation Attach the shoulder strap Attach a power supply to the camcorderCharged Battery Adapter/ChargerTurn on the camcorder Adjust the hand strapPlace the ON/POWER Save lever in the on position Insert a cassette in the camcorderStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedReview all of the camcorder’s operating controls ON/POWER Save Lever pages REC START/STOP Button Open ButtonRemote Control Battery InstallationREW Rewind Button Location and Function of the Remote ControlRecord START/STOP Button Same as Thumb Trigger on Camcorder Stop ButtonUsing an optional plug adapter Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder To Attach the Adapter/ChargerRefresh Button Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderCharging the Battery Battery Safety Precautions Low Level Battery WarningProper Care and Storage of Your Battery Attaching the Charged Battery to the CamcorderUsing the Optional RCA DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger Cassette Recording Time Erase Protection-Record-Protect Safety TabRCA Video Cassettes Inserting and Removing CassettesSpecial Features Date and Time Display Installing the Battery for Time and Date DisplaySetting the Time and Date Display in the Viewfinder Electronic Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentCleaning the Viewfinder Recording Date and TIme or Date on Your TapeDisplays in Viewfinder Displays Power ZoomingCassette Indicator Time Counter with Memory StopAuto Focus Focusing Your CamcorderSwitch Manual FocusPreset Program Modes SportsTime Counter Memory Stop FeatureTime Counter with Memory Stop MEMORYButtonHolding Your Camcorder Camcorder Recording TipsRecording Tips Traveling TipsCassette Care and Storage Care and MaintenanceCamcorder Care and Storage Things to AvoidFWD Button Power CAM/ OFF/PLAY SwitchViewfinder Playback Installation Channel 4CH/3CH SwitchPlayback on a TV Using the Antenna Connection ScreenPlayback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Seeing the Camcorder’s displays on the TV Screen Playback on TV or VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksFor details on manual focus Video Recorder Section Design SpecificationsGeneral Camera SectionCompact Camcorder Limited Warranty Index Eject Button 10-11,13,20Index Record START/STOP ButtonPart Number 92-Pro807-1
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