RCA Pro884HB manual Attach the adapter/charger, Insert a cassette

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First-Time Operation

2. Attach the adapter/charger.

T

W

INST.

ZOOM

FADE

EIS

FOCUS

16X9

F

N

 

DATE/TITLE

DCIN

 

6V

 

PLAY

 

REW

 

DISPLAY

EDIT

 

 

SEARCH

F.F.

 

STOP

 

DC IN 6V Jack on Side of Camcorder

Adapter/Charger’s

 

DC Cable

Adapter/Charger

OPEN

DC OUTPUT

POWER

REFRESH

 

 

 

CHARGE

Jack

 

 

POWER Indicator

 

To AC 100-240V,

 

 

50/60 Hz.

Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time, attach the adapter/charger.

Attach one end of the adapter/ charger’s DC cable to the DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter/ charger.

Attach the other end of the cable to the DC IN 6V jack on the camcorder.

Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into an operating outlet.

Details are on page 14.

Notes: Details on using the rechargeable battery are on page 16.

You can also use six alkaline “AA” batteries to power the camcorder. Details are on page 18.

3. Insert a cassette.

Cassette Door

PUSH Here

PUSH

EJECT Switch

EJECT

 

 

 

EIS

 

FADE

 

 

 

16X9

 

FOCUS

 

 

F

 

 

N DATE/TITLE

Safety Tab

PLAY

DISPLAY

 

F.F.

 

Tape Window

A. Slide EJECT to open the cassette compartment.

B. Fully insert cassette with tape window and safety tab facing out.

C. Gently close compartment door by pressing on the area labeled PUSH until the door clicks into place.

Details are on page 23.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model Pro884HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Table 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 Control Install Remote BatteryRemote Sensor 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 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 Time Counter With Memory Stop Battery Level IndicatorStatus 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 Repeatedly Press Fade Fading In and Out of ScenesSelect the Type of Fade FadeElectronic Image Stabilizer EIS To Use EIS ButtonMemory-Stop Feature Time Counter With Memory StopTo Use Time Counter 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 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 AH25 Y-Adapter CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableVAA008 Audio/Video Input Cable 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 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,