RCA PRO807 owner manual For details on manual focus

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Trouble Checks (continued)

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

 

 

Poor auto-focus operation

• Make sure AUTO LOCK switch is in the AUTO LOCK position.

 

• Scene is dark. Auto-focus may not work under this condition. See page 26

 

for details on manual focus.

 

• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.

 

• Viewfinder eyepiece focus is misadjusted. (See page 23.)

 

 

Picture is too dark or

• Select the best preset program mode for the recording situation.

subject too dark.

See page 27.

 

 

Viewfinder displays are

• Try adjusting eyepiece focus control. See page 23.

out of focus

• Pull electronic viewfinder out to the extended operating position.

 

 

Date and/time (or date)

• Date and time or date will be recorded on tape whenever they appear in the

were recorded on tape

viewfinder.

 

• Press DATE/TIME button to remove them from viewfinder when recording.

 

 

Date and/or time are

• Clock battery may need replacing. See page 22.

incorrect

• Date and/or time may need to be set. See pages 22-23.

 

 

Remote control

• Aim remote control at remote control sensor on camcorder.

will not operate camcorder

• Remote control batteries may need replacing.

 

• If POWER switch is in CAM position, the ON/POWER SAVE lever must be

 

in ON position for camcorder to operate.

 

POWER switch must be in CAM or PLAY position for camcorder to

 

operate.

 

• Camcorder’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong

 

artificial light. This may interfere with operation of camcorder by remote

 

control.

 

 

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Contents Playback Features Powering Your CamcorderSpecial Features Recording FeaturesRecord Vital Information Here Product RegistrationMail Your Registration Card Today Attach Sales Receipt Here and File For Future ReferenceSafety Precautions Important Safeguards Use ServiceConditions Requiring Service-Unplug this Replacement Parts-When replacement partsOptional Accessories VCC1000 Video Color Control Center Optional Accessories Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Pro807 Please complete other side alsoInternational Orders Accessory Order FormUnited States Orders Canadian OrdersAC035 Super Lightweight Tripod Using an Optional TripodOptional Tripod Unpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationThank you for choosing an RCA camcorder Adapter/Charger Attach a power supply to the camcorderCharged Battery Attach the shoulder strapInsert a cassette in the camcorder Adjust the hand strapPlace the ON/POWER Save lever in the on position Turn on 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 ControlStop Button Location and Function of the Remote ControlRecord START/STOP Button Same as Thumb Trigger on Camcorder REW Rewind ButtonTo Attach the Adapter/Charger Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using an optional plug adapterUsing the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the BatteryRefresh Button Attaching the Charged Battery to the Camcorder Low Level Battery WarningProper Care and Storage of Your Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsUsing the Optional RCA DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger Inserting and Removing Cassettes Erase Protection-Record-Protect Safety TabRCA Video Cassettes Cassette Recording TimeSpecial Features Installing the Battery for Time and Date Display Setting the Time and Date Display in the ViewfinderDate and Time Display Recording Date and TIme or Date on Your Tape Tilt AdjustmentCleaning the Viewfinder Electronic ViewfinderDisplays in Viewfinder Time Counter with Memory Stop Power ZoomingCassette Indicator DisplaysManual Focus Focusing Your CamcorderSwitch Auto FocusSports Preset Program ModesMEMORYButton Memory Stop FeatureTime Counter with Memory Stop Time CounterTraveling Tips Camcorder Recording TipsRecording Tips Holding Your CamcorderThings to Avoid Care and MaintenanceCamcorder Care and Storage Cassette Care and StoragePower CAM/ OFF/PLAY Switch Viewfinder PlaybackFWD Button Channel 4CH/3CH Switch InstallationScreen Playback on a TV Using the Antenna ConnectionPlayback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Playback on TV or VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or RecordingSeeing the Camcorder’s displays on the TV Screen Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsFor details on manual focus Camera Section Design SpecificationsGeneral Video Recorder SectionCompact Camcorder Limited Warranty Eject Button 10-11,13,20 IndexRecord START/STOP Button IndexPart Number 92-Pro807-1