USER‘S Guide

Pro809

Table of Contents	1
Optional Accessories ...	2
First-Time Operation ....	8
Remote Control	15
Powering Your Camcorder
18
Recording Features ....	26
Playback	52
Trouble Checks	56
Care and Maintenance58
Specifications	60
Limited Warranty	61
Index	62

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USER‘S Guide Model No Pro809 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product Registration Safety Precautions Iii Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter/Charger Read and Follow Instructions- All the safety Installation Important Safeguards Object and Liquid Entry-Never Use Vii Service Table of Contents To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional Accessories AH25 Y- Adapter AC088 Tripod Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model Pro809 Authorized Signature 800 338 To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders International Orders First-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessories Charged Battery Attach a power supplyCAMERA/OFF/VCR switch is in OFF Adapter/Charger Insert a cassette Adjust handstrapRemove lens cap and attach it to the clip on the handstrap Details are on Make sure Scene Select AE dial is in Auto Start and stop recording Review camcorder’s operating controls Play back what you have recordedPlace CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR Details on viewfinder playback are on pages DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE Switch Bright and Focus Controls Install Remote Battery Cell Remote ControlRemote Sensor As Thumb Trigger on Camcorder Location and Function of Remote Buttons66F.FWD Fast Forward/SCAN 55REW Rewind/SCAN Details on pages Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter To Attach the Adapter/Charger Charging the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder To Attach Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsRemove the Battery Proper Care and Storage of Your Battery Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorDisplay in Viewfinder Use 1CVA356 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge a Battery Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter/ChargerOptional accessories are shown on pages Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR Use 1CVA356 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Power Camcorder Video Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabCassette Recording Time Recording and Playback Speed and Times Cassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing Cassettes Display On/Off Feature Recording FeaturesQuick Review Edit Search Microphone Tape PositioningAutomatic Iris and White Balance Flying Erase Head To remove battery Install the Lithium Cell BatteryDate and Time Display Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE switch in DATE/TIME Setting the Time and Date Display in the ViewfinderCorrecting the Date or Time Recording Date and Time or Date on Your Tape Place DATE/TIME/ NORMAL/ Title switch in DATE/TIMEDescribed on pages Electronic Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentEyepiece Focus Control DEW Indicator Viewfinder Displays Battery Level IndicatorManual Focus Indicator Displays in Viewfinder Time and Date Status IndicatorsTime Counter With Zero Memory Title Scene Select AE Modes Indicator Uses Mode To Add More Light Backlight Zooming Using Power Zoom Buttons Fade Fading In and Out of ScenesFade Out Auto Focus Focusing Your Camcorder Macro Focus Manual FocusConditions that May Require Manual Focus To Use Digital Special Effects Digital Special Effects To Use Time Counter Time CounterPlace CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE 55/EDIT 55 REW/SCAN on remote to rewind the tape Creating a Title TitlerDelete a Title Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE in Title Blank Space Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder OSD CAMERA/OFF Edit Insert Using the Camcorder 55 REW/SCAN 66 F.FWD/SCAN Fade Edit Insert from a Monitor TV or VCR Edit Insert InstallationTo Edit Insert From a TV or Another VCR 55/EDIT 55 REW/SCAN on remote , to locate the place on Light Recording from VCR or TV Monitor To Record from a Monitor TV or VCR To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder Strap Holding The Camcorder Recording and Traveling TipsTraveling Tips Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesTo Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Stop Action Pause Playback Features Play Stop 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 Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR to turn on the camcorder CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch must be in Camera Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsTrouble Checks At 00000 MEM . Place DATE/TIME/NORMAL/TITLE CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch must be in Camera or VCR Title switch in DATE/TIME and press ON/OFF toCondition. See pages 38-39 for details on manual focus Is playing. See pages Proper Care and Storage Care and MaintenanceThings to Avoid Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder User Information Specifications Limited Warranty 12,46-47,48-49,54-55 Index Index Part Number 94-Pro809-1

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