RCA Pro884HB manual Stop Button, V Audio/Video DUB Button, FWD Fast Forward Button, Play Button

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Remote Control

2STOP Button

•Press STOP when the camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in VCR to stop playback, rewinding, or fast forwarding.

•STOP has no effect when the camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in CAM. To stop recording, press

PAUSE/RECORD.

3A/V (Audio/Video) DUB Button

•Use this button to record new audio and video in place of existing audio and video on a recorded tape.

•Details are on pages 44-45.

4DISPLAY Button

•Press DISPLAY to turn the time counter’s memory-stop feature on and off.

5RESET Button

•Press RESET to set the time counter back to “0:00:00”.

6TITLE ON/OFF Button

•Press TITLE ON/OFF to display and remove the titler graphics from the viewfinder.

•Details are on pages 42-43.

7F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button

•Press F.FWD when the camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in VCR to fast forward the tape.

•Press and hold F.FWD during playback (camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch in VCR) to visually search the tape forward at a high speed. Release F.FWD to return to normal playback.

•Press and hold F.FWD when the camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch

is in CAM to visually search the recorded material forward. When you release the F.FWD button, the camcorder will stop searching, and prepare to record at that point on the tape.

8PLAY Button

•Press PLAY when the camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in VCR to begin playback.

•Press and hold PLAY when the camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in CAM to view the recorded material at normal speed. When you release PLAY, the camcorder will stop playing and prepare to record at that point on the tape.

9PAUSE/RECORD Button (Same as Thumb Trigger on Camcorder)

•Press and release PAUSE/RECORD when the CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in CAM to start and stop recording.

•Press PAUSE/RECORD during playback (camcorder’s CAM/ OFF/VCR switch in VCR) to produce a stop-action picture. Press PAUSE/RECORD again to return to normal playback.

10ZOOM (W and T) Buttons

•Press and hold W ZOOM to move the lens in the wide-angle direction.

•Press and hold T ZOOM to move the lens in the telephoto direction.

11S. (Synchro) EDIT Button

•Use this button to synchro edit.

•Details on pages 46-47.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model Pro884HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsIndex Alphabetical Recording FeaturesOptional Color Enhancement PlaybackFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesInsert a cassette Attach the adapter/chargerAttach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrap Turn on the camcorder Start and stop recording Adjust eyepiece focus control for your visionReview camcorder’s operating controls Play back what you have recordedInst Sharing Your 8mm Cassettes High-Band 8mm Video Recording SystemTo Record High-Band 8mm To Play Back High-Band 8mmRemote Control Install Remote BatteryRemote Sensor Location and Function of Remote Buttons REW Rewind ButtonPlay Button Stop ButtonV Audio/Video DUB Button FWD Fast Forward ButtonTo Attach the Adapter/Charger Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterCharging and Refreshing the Battery Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove the Battery Insert the BatteryBattery Safety Precautions Proper Care and Storage of Your BatteryInsert the Batteries Using Alkaline AA Batteries to Power Your CamcorderChecking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Safety Precautions When Using Alkaline BatteriesUsing the DCC06 Car Cord Adapter to Power the Camcorder Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord AdaptersUsing DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge a Battery Use DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Power CamcorderRecording and Playback Speed and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Cassette Recording TimeCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesTally Light Recording FeaturesStereo Microphone Flying Erase HeadEdit Search Edit Search Tape PositioningProgram AE Auto Exposure Time-Remaining DisplayDate Search To Date SearchTo Stop Date Search Date and Time Display Set the Date and TimeCorrect the Date or Time To Select Display to Record Install the Clock Lithium Cell Tilt Adjustment ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Displays in Viewfinder Time Remaining Battery Level IndicatorStatus Time Counter With Memory StopAuto Focus Focusing Your CamcorderManual Focus Macro FocusConditions that May Require Manual Focus Using Power Zoom Buttons Using INST. Instant Zoom ButtonZooming 16 X 9 Mode Do not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TVTo Record in 16 x 9 Format Fade Fading In and Out of ScenesSelect the Type of Fade Repeatedly Press FadeTo Use EIS Button Electronic Image Stabilizer EISMemory-Stop Feature Time Counter With Memory StopTo Use Time Counter PAUSE/RECORD Creating a Title TitlerRecording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCR Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register? ’ . / , ! Blank Space Recording Titles on a Tape in the CamcorderAudio/Video Dubbing InstallationTo Audio/Video Dub on the Camcorder Synchro Edit To Synchro Edit Recording from VCR or TV Monitor How to Record from a Monitor TV or VCR InstallationOptional Color Enhancement Light Removing and Replacing the Light Bulb Attaching the Shoulder Strap Removing the Lens HoodTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Camcorder Recording and Traveling Tips Holding The CamcorderTraveling Tips Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Playback Features Stop-Action PauseVisual Searching Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Playback on TV or VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback on TV without Audio/Video Inputs Playback Operation Viewing What the Camcorder Is RecordingNormal TV Viewing Cleaning the Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceOptional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerVLP04 Color Enhancement Light DCC06 Car Cord Adapter CPS85 AC Battery Charger DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/ChargerRechargeable Batteries Cable Transformer CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableVAA008 Audio/Video Input Cable AH25 Y-AdapterAC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Accessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Model Pro884HB Authorized Signature 800 338 United States and Canada OrdersInternational Orders Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsSee pages User Information Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceLimited Warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty Product RegistrationSpecifications Index Index Title ON/OFF Button North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Canadian Consumers