First-Time Operation (continued)

Eyepiece Focus Control

Tally Light

Electronic Viewfinder in

Operating Position

 

 

FADE

B.LIGHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT+

 

 

 

D•S•E

 

 

EDIT

 

 

 

A/M

FOCUS

SELECT

 

REC

 

 

SCENE

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

TE/

TIME

NORMAL

TITLE

OSD

ON/OFF

EJECT

BATT

A/V

IN

OU

SCENE SELECT AE Dial

7.Make sure SCENE SELECT AE dial is in AUTO.

The camcorder will adjust focus automatically and the shutter speed is set to 1/60 second.

8.Rotate viewfinder and adjust eyepiece focus control for your vision.

1.Rotate viewfinder into a comfortable viewing position.

2.If the image in the viewfinder is blurry, adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision.

Details are on page 31.

9. Start and stop recording.

Start and stop recording by pressing and releasing the thumb trigger. You do not have to hold the thumb trigger to record.

The tally light will light and REC will appear in the viewfinder. when the camcorder is recording.

Notes: If you do not record within five minutes, the camcorder will automatically shut off to prevent excessive tape wear. If this happens, press the thumb trigger to turn on the camcorder.

Any material recorded on the tape will automatically be erased if you record over it.

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RCA Pro809 specifications Start and stop recording, Make sure Scene Select AE dial is in Auto