RCA Pro884HB High-Band 8mm Video Recording System, To Record High-Band 8mm, Display in Viewfinder

High-Band 8mm Video Recording System

High-band 8mm is a video recording format based on the original 8mm recording system. Special circuitry inside the camcorder produces high-quality recordings when using the high-band 8mm recording system.

For full compatibility with existing 8mm equipment, the camcorder is capable of recording and playing back either standard or high-band 8mm. The camcorder automatically selects standard or high-band 8mm during recording or playback.

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Display in Viewfinder

To Record High-Band 8mm

To record in the high-band 8mm format, use cassettes labeled with the 8 symbol.

The 8 indicator will appear in the viewfinder and the camcorder will record in high-band 8mm.

Notes: If you use a standard 8mm cassette, you will record in standard 8mm.

A cassette recorded using the high-band 8mm format cannot be played back on a standard 8mm camcorder or VCR.

To Play Back High-Band 8mm

To play back high-band 8mm, place the cassette labeled with the 8 symbol in the camcorder.

The 8 indicator will appear in the viewfinder and the camcorder will automatically play back high-band 8mm.

Sharing Your 8mm Cassettes

If you want to share your 8mm cassettes with friends not having a high-band 8mm camcorder or VCR, you have two options.

1.Record in high-band 8mm and then copy the tape on a VCR. See pages 56-57 for instructions on tape copying.

Note: This method lets you have a 8 quality cassette for your use and still have a copy to share.

2. Record in standard 8mm with your camcorder by using a standard 8mm cassette.

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