RCA Pro884HB Recording Features, Stereo Microphone, Flying Erase Head, Tally Light, Quick Review

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Recording Features

Tally Light

Stereo

Microphone

Stereo Microphone

The stereo microphone picks up the sound during a recording. It is more sensitive to sounds coming from the direction the lens is pointed.

Flying Erase Head

A separate erase head is mounted on the spinning headwheel (hence the term “flying”).

This allows you to make clean edits without the “glitches” or “rainbow noise” that may occur.

Tally Light

The tally light on the front of the camcorder lights when the camcorder is recording.

Quick Review

Press and release EDIT SEARCH 55

(REW on remote) when the camcorder is in record pause to review the last few seconds of a recording.

The camcorder will play back the last few seconds of the recording, return the tape to its previous position, and return to record pause.

Note: Do not press and hold EDIT SEARCH

55or the camcorder will go into edit search.

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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 CassettesRemote Sensor Remote ControlInstall Remote Battery 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 Stop Date Search Date SearchTo Date Search Correct the Date or Time Date and Time DisplaySet the Date and Time To Select Display to Record Install the Clock Lithium Cell Eyepiece Focus Control Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Displays in Viewfinder Time Counter With Memory Stop Battery Level IndicatorStatus Time RemainingFocusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusConditions that May Require Manual Focus Manual FocusMacro Focus Zooming Using Power Zoom ButtonsUsing INST. Instant Zoom Button To Record in 16 x 9 Format 16 X 9 ModeDo not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV Repeatedly Press Fade Fading In and Out of ScenesSelect the Type of Fade FadeElectronic Image Stabilizer EIS To Use EIS ButtonTo Use Time Counter Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter With Memory Stop 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 To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapRemoving the Lens Hood Traveling Tips Camcorder Recording and Traveling TipsHolding The Camcorder To Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesViewfinder Playback Visual Searching Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPlayback on TV or VCR Playback on TV without Audio/Video Inputs Normal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Care and Maintenance Cleaning the ViewfinderVLP04 Color Enhancement Light Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Rechargeable Batteries DCC06 Car Cord Adapter CPS85 AC Battery ChargerDCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger AH25 Y-Adapter CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableVAA008 Audio/Video Input Cable Cable TransformerAC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Model Pro884HB Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature International Orders 800 338United States and Canada 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,