Playback

Playback Using the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder

You can view tapes in color using the LCD monitor or black-and-white using the viewfinder. You can hear the sound from the tapes on the built-in speaker when you use the monitor.

SPEAKER VOLUME Control

BRIGHT

Control

_ +

PUSH

Eyepiece Focus

Control

Viewfinder

PUSH OPEN

DISPLAY

EIS

PROG.AE/

 

 

EFFECT

 

 

MENU

 

 

FADE/

 

 

WIPE

FAR

+

 

 

_

NEAR

EJECT

CASSETTE

EJECT

PUSH/OPEN

 

PUSH Button EJECT Button

Button

LCD

 

 

Monitor

 

To Play Back a Tape

1.Attach a power supply.

Attach the adapter/charger, charged battery, or optional DC car cord.

2.Insert a tape.

Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD monitor. Open the monitor at least 60º before opening the cassette compartment.

Press EJECT to open the cassette compartment.

Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape.

Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out.

Press the PUSH button to lock the cassette compartment closed.

3.Place the POWER switch in VCR. The power indicator will light .

4.Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to view what you are recording.

Use the LCD Monitor

Make sure the monitor is open at least 60º. The viewfinder will be automatically turned off.

Tilt the LCD monitor (up to 45º up or down).

Adjust the brightness of the image by turning the BRIGHT dial.

Adjust speaker volume with the SPEAKER VOLUME control.

Use the Viewfinder

Make sure the monitor is closed and locked. The viewfinder will be automatically turned on.

Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortable viewing condition.

Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision.

5.Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playback.

If necessary, adjust tracking.

During playback, use the playback features on the next pages.

6.Press STOP when you are finished.

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RCA ProV800C manual Playback Using the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder, To Play Back a Tape Attach a power supply

ProV800C specifications

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