RCA Pro884HB manual Status, Time Counter With Memory Stop, Time Remaining, Battery Level Indicator

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Displays in Viewfinder

•ZOOM appears when you press T and zoom in the telephoto direction more than twelve times.

•I.ZOOM appears when you press INST. ZOOM to enlarge the picture 1.5 times.

7 Status

The following status displays appear.

•REC appears during recording.

•66 appears during fast forwarding, and 55 appears during rewinding.

• appears during record pause.

•A/V DUB appears during audio/video dubbing.

8Time Counter With Memory Stop

•The counter shows the amount of elapsed recording or playback time.

•Press DISPLAY on the remote to turn memory stop on or off. An M appears with the time counter when memory stop is turned on.

Note: During playback or play pause, you can press DISPLAY on the cam- corder to turn memory stop on and off.

•Details are on pages 40-41.

9Time Remaining

• displays the amount of recording or playback time left on the cassette in the camcorder.

•Details are on page 26.

10Battery Level Indicator

•This indicator shows the amount of time left for the rechargeable battery (or alkaline “AA” batteries).

•Details are on page 19.

11 High-Band 8mm

This indicator appears when the camcorder is recording or playing back in high-band 8mm.

•This display is not recorded on the tape.

12TAPE, NO TAPE, and TAPE END

•TAPE flashes when you try to record and the safety tab has been closed.

•TAPE flashes when a tape is inserted in the camcorder and moisture is present or the tape is damaged. Moisture may develop when the camcorder is moved from a cold area to a warm area. Remove the tape and wait an hour before reinserting. If the tape is damaged, remove the tape and replace it.

•NO TAPE flashes when you try to record and there is no cassette in the camcorder.

•TAPE END flashes when there is approximately three minutes of recording time left on the cassette.

•TAPE END appears briefly during recording when the end of the cassette is reached.

13Time and Date

Press DATE/TITLE repeatedly to display the time and date, auto date, auto title, or date only when the camcorder is in record or record pause.

•These displays will be recorded on the tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder.

•Details are on pages 28-29.

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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 Sensor Remote ControlInstall Remote Battery 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 DisplayTo 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 Remaining Battery Level IndicatorStatus Time Counter With Memory StopAuto Focus Focusing Your CamcorderConditions 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 Fade Fading In and Out of ScenesSelect the Type of Fade Repeatedly Press FadeTo Use EIS Button Electronic Image Stabilizer EISTo Use Time Counter Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter With Memory Stop 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 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 Cleaning the Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceVLP04 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 Cable Transformer CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableVAA008 Audio/Video Input Cable AH25 Y-AdapterAC088 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 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