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RCA Pro884HB manual USER‘S Guide

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USER‘S Guide Model Pro884HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product Registration Assistance Table of Contents Optional Color Enhancement Recording FeaturesPlayback Index Alphabetical First-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessories Insert a cassette Attach the adapter/charger Attach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrap Turn on the camcorder Start and stop recording Adjust eyepiece focus control for your vision Review camcorder’s operating controls Play back what you have recorded Inst To Record High-Band 8mm High-Band 8mm Video Recording SystemTo Play Back High-Band 8mm Sharing Your 8mm Cassettes Install Remote Battery Remote ControlRemote Sensor Location and Function of Remote Buttons REW Rewind Button V Audio/Video DUB Button Stop ButtonFWD Fast Forward Button Play Button Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter To Attach the Adapter/Charger Charging and Refreshing the Battery Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder Remove the Battery Insert the Battery Battery Safety Precautions Proper Care and Storage of Your Battery Insert the Batteries Using Alkaline AA Batteries to Power Your Camcorder Checking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Safety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Using the DCC06 Car Cord Adapter to Power the Camcorder Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapters Using DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge a Battery Use DCC80 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 Stereo Microphone Recording FeaturesFlying Erase Head Tally Light Edit Search Edit Search Tape Positioning Program AE Auto Exposure Time-Remaining Display To 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 Status Battery Level IndicatorTime Counter With Memory Stop Time Remaining Auto Focus Focusing Your Camcorder Macro 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 Select the Type of Fade Fading In and Out of ScenesRepeatedly Press Fade Fade To Use EIS Button Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS Time Counter With Memory Stop Memory-Stop FeatureTo Use Time Counter PAUSE/RECORD Creating a Title Titler ? ’ . / , ! Blank Space Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Recording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCR Audio/Video Dubbing Installation To Audio/Video Dub on the Camcorder Synchro Edit To Synchro Edit Recording from VCR or TV Monitor How to Record from a Monitor TV or VCR Installation Optional 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 Cleaning the Viewfinder Care and Maintenance To 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 VAA008 Audio/Video Input Cable CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableAH25 Y-Adapter Cable Transformer AC088 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 Trouble Checks and Adjustments See pages User Information Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and Service Limited Warranty How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States Specifications Index Index Title ON/OFF Button Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesCanadian Consumers North Meridian Street Indianapolis,