RCA Pro884HB manual Viewfinder, Eyepiece Focus Control, Tilt Adjustment

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Viewfinder

The camcorder’s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the lens.

CAM/OFF/VCR Switch

Eyepiece

Viewfinder Focus

Control

PUSH

EJECT

 

 

 

EIS

FADE

 

 

 

 

16X9

FOCUS

 

F

DATE/TITLE

N

PLAY

DISPLAY

 

 

F.F.

 

EDIT

 

SEARCH

 

REW

COLOR

TINT BRIGHT

STOP

Eyepiece Focus Control

The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your personal vision. If you wear eyeglasses, you can probably operate the camcorder without them.

1.Attach a power supply to the camcorder. Press and hold the small button on the CAM/OFF/VCR switch while you slide it to CAM.

2.Adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision. Focus on one of the on-

screen displays (such as the time counter).

The eyepiece focus control does not affect the focus of the picture actually recorded by the camcorder.

COLOR, TINT, and BRIGHT Controls

These small controls are set at the factory and should require no adjustment. If adjustment is needed, use a small plastic screw driver to prevent damaging the miniature controls.

Tilt Adjustment

180˚ Tilt

Caution: Do not force the viewfinder to rotate completely around. This will damage the viewfinder and/or the camcorder.

Caution: When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap, rotate the viewfinder down to prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model Pro884HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsOptional Color Enhancement Recording FeaturesPlayback Index AlphabeticalFirst-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 To Record High-Band 8mm High-Band 8mm Video Recording SystemTo Play Back High-Band 8mm Sharing Your 8mm CassettesRemote Control Install Remote BatteryRemote Sensor Location and Function of Remote Buttons REW Rewind ButtonV Audio/Video DUB Button Stop ButtonFWD Fast Forward Button Play ButtonUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter To Attach the Adapter/ChargerCharging 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 CamcorderVideo Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabCassette Recording Time Recording and Playback Speed and TimesCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesStereo Microphone Recording FeaturesFlying Erase Head Tally LightEdit 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 Status Battery Level IndicatorTime Counter With Memory Stop Time RemainingAuto 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 Select the Type of Fade Fading In and Out of ScenesRepeatedly Press Fade FadeTo Use EIS Button Electronic Image Stabilizer EISMemory-Stop Feature Time Counter With Memory StopTo Use Time Counter PAUSE/RECORD Creating a Title Titler? ’ . / , ! Blank Space Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Recording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCRAudio/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 VAA008 Audio/Video Input Cable CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableAH25 Y-Adapter Cable TransformerAC088 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 How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesSpecifications Index Index Title ON/OFF Button Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesCanadian Consumers North Meridian Street Indianapolis,