Playback

Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

1.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel.

B.Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera mode”, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

2.Slide the POWER switch upward to turn on the camcorder.

3.Press the VCR(PLAY)/CAM button to put the camcorder in the playback mode. The green VCR(PLAY) indicator will light.

4.Press PLAY

During playback, use the playback features on page 35.

5.To copy what the camcorder is playing, place a blank cassette in the VCR, and press the VCR’s RECORD button.

Note: Make sure the memory-stop feature is turned off (press COUNTER MEMORY on the remote control) or the camcorder will enter play pause when the counter reaches M 0:00:00.

6.Press STOP when you are finished.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of copyrighted material may infringe the rights of others.

Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording)

1.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to the video input channel.

B.Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera mode”, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

2.Slide the POWER switch upward to turn on the camcorder. The red CAM indicator will light.

Note: When the camcorder is used as a camera, turn the TV’s volume down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.

3.Press the thumb trigger to begin recording. You can watch what the camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.

Notes: The remote control will operate the camcorder.

Press the DISPLAY button to have the camcorder’s displays appear on the TV screen. During tape copying, these displays will be recorded when they appear on the TV screen.

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RCA Pro848, Pro842 Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR, Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording