RCA Pro884HB manual Focusing Your Camcorder, Auto Focus

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Focusing Your Camcorder

Power Zoom Buttons “ T ” and “ W

 

 

FADE

EIS

 

 

 

 

F

FOCUS

16X9

 

 

 

 

N

 

 

 

 

DATE/TITLE

FOCUS F (Far) and

 

PLAY

 

N (Near) Buttons

REW

 

DISPLAY

EDIT

 

 

 

F.F.

 

 

SEARCH

 

 

 

 

 

STOP

Auto Focus

The camcorder will focus automatically whenever FOCUS does not appear in the viewfinder.

If FOCUS appears, press FOCUS F and N at the same time to turn on auto focus.

The camcorder will automatically focus on the subject in the center of the viewfinder.

T

W

.

INST

ZOOM

OPEN

DCIN 6V

Auto focus will operate on the telephoto “T” side from approximately 3.3 feet to infinity.

Auto focus will operate on the wide- angle “W” side 3/8 inches from the lens surface to infinity.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model Pro884HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceRecording Features Optional Color EnhancementPlayback 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 High-Band 8mm Video Recording System To Record High-Band 8mmTo Play Back High-Band 8mm Sharing Your 8mm CassettesRemote Control Install Remote BatteryRemote Sensor REW Rewind Button Location and Function of Remote ButtonsStop Button V Audio/Video DUB ButtonFWD Fast Forward Button Play ButtonPowering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter 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 BatteryErase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesCassette Recording Time Recording and Playback Speed and TimesInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageRecording Features Stereo MicrophoneFlying Erase Head Tally LightEdit Search Tape Positioning Edit SearchTime-Remaining Display Program AE Auto ExposureDate 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 Battery Level Indicator StatusTime Counter With Memory Stop Time RemainingFocusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusManual 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 Fading In and Out of Scenes Select the Type of FadeRepeatedly Press Fade FadeElectronic Image Stabilizer EIS To Use EIS ButtonMemory-Stop Feature Time Counter With Memory StopTo Use Time Counter PAUSE/RECORD Titler Creating a TitleChart of Characters in Titler’s Register ? ’ . / , ! Blank SpaceRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder 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 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 Care and Maintenance Cleaning the ViewfinderOptional 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 CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit Cable VAA008 Audio/Video Input 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 and Adjustments Trouble ChecksSee pages User Information Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesSpecifications Index Index Title ON/OFF Button Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers North Meridian Street Indianapolis,