RCA Pro884HB manual Play back what you have recorded, Review camcorder’s operating controls

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First-Time Operation

8.Play back what you have recorded.

A.Press thumb trigger to stop recording.

B.Place CAM/OFF/VCR in VCR.

C.Press REW to rewind the tape.

D.Press PLAY to play back the tape in the viewfinder.

E.Press STOP when you are finished.

F. Details on viewfinder playback are on page 54.

9.Review camcorder’s operating controls.

EIS (Electronic Image	Shoulder Strap
Stabilizer) Button	Shoulder Strap
	Attachment Ring
EJECT
Switch	Viewfinder
FADE Button	Eyepiece Focus Control
	Eyepiece Focus Control

Stereo

Microphone

Cassette	PUSH
Compartment	PUSH
	PUSH

FOCUS F (Far) and

N (Near) Buttons

PLAY Button (Also Titler Button)

REW (Rewind) and EDIT SEARCH

55 Button (Also Titler Button)

EJECT
		EIS
FADE
		16X9
FOCUS
F	DATE/TITLE
N	DATE/TITLE
PLAY		DISPLAY	COLOR
PLAY		DISPLAY
		.
		F.F
REW	EDIT		TINT	BRIGHT
SEARCH
STOP			Viewfinder Controls
			Viewfinder Controls
			16X9 Button
			DATE/TITLE Button
			(Also DISPLAY Button)

F.F(Fast Forward) and EDIT SEARCH 66 Button

(Also Titler Button)

Shoulder Strap

Attachment Ring

STOP Button

(Also Titler Button)

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model Pro884HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistancePlayback Recording FeaturesOptional Color Enhancement Index AlphabeticalUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Insert a cassetteAttach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrap Turn on the camcorder Adjust eyepiece focus control for your vision Start and stop recordingPlay back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controlsInst To Play Back High-Band 8mm High-Band 8mm Video Recording SystemTo Record High-Band 8mm Sharing Your 8mm CassettesInstall Remote Battery Remote ControlRemote Sensor REW Rewind Button Location and Function of Remote ButtonsFWD Fast Forward Button Stop ButtonV Audio/Video DUB Button Play ButtonUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder To Attach the Adapter/ChargerUsing the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging and Refreshing the BatteryInsert the Battery Remove the BatteryProper Care and Storage of Your Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsUsing Alkaline AA Batteries to Power Your Camcorder Insert the BatteriesSafety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorUsing the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapters Using the DCC06 Car Cord Adapter to Power the CamcorderUse DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Power Camcorder Using DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge a BatteryCassette Recording Time Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Recording and Playback Speed and TimesInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageFlying Erase Head Recording FeaturesStereo Microphone Tally LightEdit Search Tape Positioning Edit SearchTime-Remaining Display Program AE Auto ExposureTo Date Search Date SearchTo Stop Date Search Set the Date and Time Date and Time DisplayCorrect the Date or Time To Select Display to Record Install the Clock Lithium Cell Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentEyepiece Focus Control Displays in Viewfinder Time Counter With Memory Stop Battery Level IndicatorStatus Time RemainingFocusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusMacro Focus Manual FocusConditions that May Require Manual Focus Using INST. Instant Zoom Button Using Power Zoom ButtonsZooming Do not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV 16 X 9 ModeTo Record in 16 x 9 Format Repeatedly Press Fade Fading In and Out of ScenesSelect the Type of Fade FadeElectronic Image Stabilizer EIS To Use EIS ButtonTime Counter With Memory Stop Memory-Stop FeatureTo Use Time Counter PAUSE/RECORD Titler Creating a TitleRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register? ’ . / , ! Blank Space Recording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCRInstallation Audio/Video DubbingTo Audio/Video Dub on the Camcorder Synchro Edit To Synchro Edit Recording from VCR or TV Monitor Installation How to Record from a Monitor TV or VCROptional Color Enhancement Light Removing and Replacing the Light Bulb Removing the Lens Hood Attaching the Shoulder StrapTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Holding The Camcorder Camcorder Recording and Traveling TipsTraveling Tips Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesTo Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Playback on TV or VCR Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback on TV without Audio/Video Inputs Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing Care and Maintenance Cleaning the ViewfinderTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesVLP04 Color Enhancement Light DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger DCC06 Car Cord Adapter CPS85 AC Battery ChargerRechargeable Batteries AH25 Y-Adapter CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableVAA008 Audio/Video Input Cable Cable TransformerAC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model Pro884HB Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders 800 338International Orders Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksSee pages User Information Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesSpecifications Index Index Title ON/OFF Button Canadian Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers North Meridian Street Indianapolis,