Playback

Playback Operation

1.Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to channel 3 or 4.

2.Turn on the TV, and tune it to the same channel you selected with the RF output adapter’s CH3/CH4 switch.

3.Place adapter’s VCR/TV switch in VCR.

4.Place POWER in VCR. Power indicator will light.

5.Press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder.

During playback, use the playback features described on pages 69-70.

If noise bars appear on the screen, adjust tracking as described on page 71.

6.Press STOP on the camcorder when you are finished.

Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording

1.Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4.

2.Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV.

3.Place adapter’s VCR/TV switch in VCR.

4.Place POWER in CAMERA. Power indicator will light.

Normal TV Viewing

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

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

6.Press the thumb trigger on the camcorder to pause recording.

For normal TV viewing, you may leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the TV. Disconnect the adapter’s plug from

the camcorder and place the adapter’s VCR/TV switch in TV.

Note to Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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RCA ProV800C manual Playback Operation, Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording, Normal TV Viewing

ProV800C specifications

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