RCA Pro884HB manual Recording Features, Optional Color Enhancement, Playback, Index Alphabetical

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Table of Contents

 

Recording Features

 

• Stereo Microphone

24

• Flying Erase Head

24

• Tally Light

24

• Quick Review

24

• Edit Search

25

• Tape Positioning

25

• Time Remaining Display

26

• Program AE (Auto Exposure)

26

• Date Search

27

• Date and Time Display

 

• Set the Date and Time

28

• Record the Date and Time,

 

Date, or Date and Title

29

• Install the Clock Lithium Cell

30

• Viewfinder

 

• Eyepiece Focus Control

31

COLOR, TINT, and BRIGHT

 

Controls

31

• Tilt Adjustment

31

• Displays in Viewfinder

32-33

• Focusing

 

• Auto Focus

34

• Manual Focus

35

• Macro Focus

35

• Zooming

36

• 16X9 Mode

37

• Fading In and Out of Scenes

38

• Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)

....39

• Time Counter with Memory

 

Stop

40-41

• Titler

 

• Creating a Title

42

• Recording Titles

43

• Audio/Video Dubbing

44-45

• Synchro Edit

46-47

• Recording from VCR or

 

TV Monitor

48-49

Optional Color Enhancement

 

Light

50-51

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

52

Removing the Lens Hood

52

Recording and Traveling Tips

53

Playback

 

• Viewfinder Playback

54

• Playback Features

 

Stop-Action Pause

55

• Visual Searching

55

• Playback on TV (or VCR) with

 

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks

56-57

• Playback on TV without

 

Audio and Video Inputs

58-59

Care and Maintenance

60

Optional Accessories

61-67

• Accessory Order Form

65-67

Trouble Checks

68-69

User Information

70

Assistance

71

Limited Warranty

72-73

Specifications

74

Index (Alphabetical)

75-77

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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 CassettesInstall Remote Battery Remote ControlRemote 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 ExposureTo Date Search Date SearchTo Stop Date Search Set the Date and Time Date and Time DisplayCorrect the Date or Time To Select Display to Record Install the Clock Lithium Cell Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentEyepiece Focus Control Displays in Viewfinder Battery Level Indicator StatusTime Counter With Memory Stop Time RemainingFocusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusMacro Focus Manual FocusConditions that May Require Manual Focus Using INST. Instant Zoom Button Using Power Zoom ButtonsZooming Do not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV 16 X 9 ModeTo 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 ButtonTime Counter With Memory Stop Memory-Stop FeatureTo 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 Removing the Lens Hood Attaching the Shoulder StrapTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Holding The Camcorder Camcorder Recording and Traveling TipsTraveling Tips Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesTo Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Playback on TV or VCR Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback on TV without Audio/Video Inputs Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing Care and Maintenance Cleaning the ViewfinderTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesVLP04 Color Enhancement Light DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger DCC06 Car Cord Adapter CPS85 AC Battery ChargerRechargeable Batteries CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit Cable VAA008 Audio/Video Input CableAH25 Y-Adapter Cable TransformerAC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model Pro884HB Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders 800 338International 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,