Canadian Consumers, Customer Service Accessories | RCA Pro884HB

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U.S. Consumers:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty . . . . . .800-283-6503

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-336-1900

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-338-0376

Canadian Consumers:

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-522-0338French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-522-0445

If your camcorder needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.

10330 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

© 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

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Part Number 95-Pro884HB-1

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RCA Pro884HB manual Canadian Consumers, Customer Service Accessories, North Meridian Street Indianapolis

Contents

USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model Pro884HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Table of Contents Assistance Recording Features Optional Color EnhancementPlayback Index Alphabetical Unpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time Operation Attach the adapter/charger Insert a cassette Attach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrap Turn on the camcorder Adjust eyepiece focus control for your vision Start and stop recording Play back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controls Inst High-Band 8mm Video Recording System To Record High-Band 8mmTo Play Back High-Band 8mm Sharing Your 8mm Cassettes Remote Sensor Remote ControlInstall Remote Battery REW Rewind Button Location and Function of Remote Buttons Stop Button V Audio/Video DUB ButtonFWD Fast Forward Button Play Button Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter To Attach the Adapter/Charger Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging and Refreshing the Battery Insert the Battery Remove the Battery Proper Care and Storage of Your Battery Battery Safety Precautions Using Alkaline AA Batteries to Power Your Camcorder Insert the Batteries Safety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Checking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapters Using the DCC06 Car Cord Adapter to Power the Camcorder Use DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Power Camcorder Using DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge a Battery Erase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesCassette Recording Time Recording and Playback Speed and Times Inserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and Storage Recording Features Stereo MicrophoneFlying Erase Head Tally Light Edit Search Tape Positioning Edit Search Time-Remaining Display Program AE Auto Exposure To Stop Date Search Date SearchTo Date Search Correct the Date or Time Date and Time DisplaySet the Date and Time To Select Display to Record Install the Clock Lithium Cell Eyepiece Focus Control Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Displays in Viewfinder Battery Level Indicator StatusTime Counter With Memory Stop Time Remaining Focusing Your Camcorder Auto Focus Conditions that May Require Manual Focus Manual FocusMacro Focus Zooming Using Power Zoom ButtonsUsing INST. Instant Zoom Button To Record in 16 x 9 Format 16 X 9 ModeDo not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV Fading In and Out of Scenes Select the Type of FadeRepeatedly Press Fade Fade Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS To Use EIS Button To Use Time Counter Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter With Memory Stop PAUSE/RECORD Titler Creating a Title Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register ? ’ . / , ! Blank SpaceRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Recording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCR Installation Audio/Video Dubbing To 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 VCR Optional Color Enhancement Light Removing and Replacing the Light Bulb To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapRemoving the Lens Hood Traveling Tips Camcorder Recording and Traveling TipsHolding The Camcorder To Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesViewfinder Playback Visual Searching Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPlayback on TV or VCR Playback on TV without Audio/Video Inputs Normal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Viewfinder VLP04 Color Enhancement Light Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Rechargeable Batteries DCC06 Car Cord Adapter CPS85 AC Battery ChargerDCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit Cable VAA008 Audio/Video Input CableAH25 Y-Adapter Cable Transformer AC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Model Pro884HB Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature International Orders 800 338United States and Canada Orders Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble Checks See pages User Information Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Limited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States Specifications Index Index Title ON/OFF Button Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers North Meridian Street Indianapolis,