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RCA Pro809 Camcorder User Manual

1. Warranty Limited eee White Balance Automatic e PA Z MEMORY SET Bilton 63 For your nearest Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter call toll free in the U S A 1 800 336 1900 Canadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are English 1 800 522 0338 French 1 800 522 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 Thomson Consumer Electronics 600 N Sherman Dr PO Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 1994 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Korea Part Number 94 809 1
2. 58 59 Care and Storage of Battery Care and Storage Cassettes L Cassettes Inserting and Removing CHAR and Buttons sss 42 Checking Problems 56 57 Cleaning the Viewfinder Cleaning Camcorder Cleaning Lens Cleaning Viewfinder Clock Cell Installing Contents Controls Camcorder Copying Tapes Correcting the Time and Date 29 62 Date and Time Display sss 28 30 Date and Time Recording BO Date and Time 5 E3 DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE Switch 0305098830145 DC AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks soto tits 131 06 4 7148 49 b4 55 Design Specifications sess 00 DEW Indic tor 062 DISPLAY Button 16 261 1 Display On Off Feature 26 Displays in Viewfinder B2 33 Edit Insert From Monitor TV or VCR 46 47 Edit Search EJECT Button Erase Protection 24 Eyepiece Focus Control Eyepiece Release Switch 1459 F FWD 66 SCAN Button 16 171260 2 AH TI45 b 2153 FADE 6 Play Fading 5e ner trece ere rt nentes 7 FF Indicator cecinit First Time Operation sse BIA Flying Erase Head Focusing Hand Strap A
3. Scene is dark Auto focus may not work under this condition See pages 38 39 for details on manual focus Date and time or date Date and time or date are recorded on tape when they were recorded on tape appear in viewfinder Place DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE switch in DATE TIME and press ON OFF to remove them from viewfinder Date indicator flashes Clock battery may need changing See page 28 viewfinder Clock battery needs to be installed See page 29 Date and or time are Clock battery needs changing See page 28 incorrect Time including AM PM or date needs to be set See page 29 Remote control Aim remote at remote sensor on camcorder will not operate Remote must be within 13 feet from the camcorder camcorder Remote control cell may need replacing See page 15 CAMERA OFF VCR switch must be in CAMERA or VCR Camcorder s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light This may interfere with operation of camcorder by remote Camcorder will not Check cable connections and make sure other component record from audio video is playing See pages 48 49 cable Make sure A V IN OUT switch is in IN Camcorder turns off Camcorder remained in pause for five minutes Press during operation thumb trigger to turn camcorder back on Battery needs recharging Tally light flashes slowly Remove cassette turn camcorder off wait 10 15 seconds or D EMG C EMG tur
4. 20 21 22 D If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation E If the product has been dropped in any way F When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the product is in safe operating condition Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Table of Contents Product Registration Safety i vii Optional Acc
5. Apt City State Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely DL o1oH Accessory Order Form continued To order accessories contact your local Dealer If a dealer is not nearby you can also follow the directions below to order by telephone or direct by mail United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call the toll free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 Most times your order will be shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt If ever it is not possible to ship within 30 days we will notify you with an update on your order and an option to cancel To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks 17573 For more information on these accessories or current prices write to the following address Video Accessories Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Distributor amp Special Products 2000 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford NJ 08096 2088 International Orders This offer is valid only in the 50 United States and Canada Fo
6. 1 Unfasten one end of the strap from the buckle catch and slide the end of the strap out of the tension band Make sure you leave the buckle on the strap 2 Thread each end of the strap through one of the shoulder strap attachment rings as shown Thread the strap back through the tension band and into the buckle P Make sure the strap is firmly attached before using it to carry the camcorder 4 To adjust the length of the strap pull a loop of the strap loose Then pull the strap through the tension band or buckle firmly Caution When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap you may find it convenient to rotate the viewfinder to the front This helps prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move 50 Recording and Traveling Tips Do not bump or tap the microphone while recording this sound will be recorded Be aware of backgrounds Background details may show up as visual clutter Noises especially TV sets household appliances traffic etc can detract from the sound you record Avoid long still shots of landmarks and scenic attractions Include people and details Local color gives travel videos lasting appeal Consider recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point Try to make sure indoor scenes are well lit This improves picture quality and color reproduction Holding The Camcorder To film at
7. 52 53 Visual Searching 52 53 Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks 54 55 Trouble Checks Care and Maintenance 58 59 60 Limited Warranty Index Alphabetical 62 63 Optional Accessories We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to the fun of using your 8mm camcorder These pages have a selection of accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and watching your videos more enjoyable To order accessories contact your local Dealer If a dealer is not nearby all accessories are available through toll free ordering or by using the order form on page 5 AC025A Soft Carrying Case VCC1000 Video Color Control Center ess eS TSS Loo Lg SgS LeAF e The VCC1000 is two accessories in one The color control center allows you to adjust the color intensity tint white Custom compact soft case designed balance and sharpness of tapes being especially to provide protection and utility dubbed This is especially helpful when for your 8mm camcorder and most the original tape was produced in poor accessories Rugged fabric lined with soft jj ghting conditions or poor color settings
8. camcorder will now record as normal If you do not want to continue recording press the thumb trigger CAMERA RECORD STANDBY on remote to stop recording Chart of Characters in Titler s Register BCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS UVWXYZ0123456789 lt gt Blank Space gt 43 Edit Insert Using the Camcorder Edit insert lets you record new audio and video from the camcorder to a previously recorded tape in the camcorder DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE in NORMAL SET ON OFF _PATE TIMEO NORMALO TITLEO Z Zero MEMORY OSD CAMERA OFF VCR Switch Located Other Side B LIGHT 55 EDIT 66 EDIT 44 Edit Insert Using the Camcorder continued 55 REW SCAN 66 F FWD SCAN 1 CAMERA OFF VCR in CAMERA 2 Press 55 EDIT or 66 EDIT S5REW SCAN or 66 F FWD SCAN on remote to locate the place you want the insert to end 3 Place DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE in NORMAL 4 Press OSD DISPLAY on remote to display the time counter in the viewfinder 5 Press RESET to set the time counter to 0 00 00 6 Press 55 EDIT 55REW SCAN on remote to locate the place you want the insert to start 7 Press ZMEMORY to turn on zero memory and store the insert ending point in memory MEM flashes under the time counter CAMERA RECORD STANDBY Minutes Hours Seconds 0 00 00 MEM Time Counter with Zero Memory Turned On 8 Press the thumb trigger o
9. non abrasive material and generous The second feature the character padding Has three outside pockets with generator lets you create titles that can storage for lens filters adapters batteries be recorded on your tapes This lets you and tapes add a professional and or personal touch to your home videos All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice Optional Accessories continued 1CVA356 Car Cord Adapter Charger AV608 AV8MM and AV8MSH Rechargeable Batteries Caution Do not use any other car cord adapter charger with this camcorder This car cord adapter charger lets you operate your camcorder from a car truck or RV by plugging it into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket It will also charge the battery supplied with your camcorder or the AV8MM or AV8MSH long play batteries These rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries are specifically designed for It is specially designed to convert power long life from a 24 volt or 12 volt battery to ANGUS 1 hour 10 minutes operate the camcorder AV8MM 1 hour 40 minutes AV8MSH 2 hours 20 minutes The length the battery powers the 25 Y Adapter camcorder depends on how much you use zoom and pause All three batteries can be recharged with the AC M um adapter charger that came with your camcorder This Y adapter let s you connect your All specifications and descriptions of camcorder
10. Counter In Viewfinder Notes If you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 a minus It will not be recorded on the tape will appear in front of the counter The time counter is automatically reset to 0 00 00 each time a cassette is inserted 41 Titler The title can be displayed and recorded at any time The built in character register contains 47 characters for creating titles on two lines with up to 16 characters per line OO SET lef N NORMAL O DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE in TITLE TITLEO RESET ZIMEMORY Q EZ CHAR SET s CHAR Character and ON OFF Creating a Title 1 Attach a power source and place CAMERA OFF VCR in CAMERA Place DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE in TITLE Press SET to move the flashing cursor to the place you want to begin Select the first character by pressing CHAR or CHAR until the character you want appears See the Chart of Characters on the next page for the characters available in the titler s register After you have selected the first character press SET to move the flashing cursor to next position Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed the title Note To correct a character press SET to place the cursor over it and then press CHAR or CHAR to enter the correct character 42 CAMERA OFF VCR Switch Located on
11. Switch Position Function of Buttons DS 1 ON OFF Displays and removes date time display in viewfinder 2 Sets the date and time digits ES 3 Enters the date and time digits 4 Enters the date and time digits BATE 1 OSD Turns on screen displays on or off 2 Z MEMORY Turns zero memory feature on or off TITLEO 3 RESET Resets the time counter 4 No Function SUE 1 ON OFF Displays and removes title display in viewfinder TIMEO 2 SET Sets the title characters 3 Enters characters for title 4 CHAR Enters characters for title DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE Switch SET OoNorri DATE RESET Z MEMORY OSD ds CHAR CHAR SET ON OFF See chart above for functions of 1 2 3 and 4 buttons depending on position of switch Accessory Shoe AUDIO VIDEO and DC Jacks Located behind small cover continued on next page 13 First Time Operation continued 11 Review camcorder s operating controls continued BRIGHT and FOCUS Controls Eyepiece Release Switch See Trouble Checks for details PUSH Here to Close Cassette Door TAPE EJECT Switch Attach a Power Supply Here Shoulder Strap Adapter Charger Attachment Ring Charged Battery or Optional Car Cord Shoulder Strap CAMERA OFF VCR Switch Lens Cap Attachment Ring Thumb Trigger 14 Remote Control Install Remote Battery Cell Pin Hole 2 Battery Cell Holder 3 1 Bac
12. THE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE IF YOU SPILL LIQUID ON THE CAMCORDER OR ADAPTER CHARGER DISCONNECT THE ADAPTER CHARGER S POWER CORD TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND CONSULT AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL MOISTURE CAN DAMAGE INTERNAL PARTS REFER ALL SERVICE TO AUTHORIZED RCA CAMCORDER SERVICENTER PERSONNEL ONLY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS io CAUTION READ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER CHARGER ON THE NEXT PAGE BEFORE USING THE AC ADAPTER CHARGER CAUTION MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL SAFETY POWERLINE OPERATED EQUIPMENT OR ACCESSORIES CONNECTED TO THIS UNIT SHOULD BEAR THE UL LISTING MARK OR IF PURCHASED AND USED IN CANADA THE CSA CERTIFICATION MARK ON THE ACCESSORIES THEMSELVES AND SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN MODIFIED SO AS TO DEFEAT THE SAFETY FEATURES THIS WILL HELP AVOID ANY POTENTIAL HAZARD FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE IF IN DOUBT CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE CAMCORDER OR AC ADAPTER CHARGER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION MISE EN GARDE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK h RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN e NE PAS OUVRIR The symbol of a lightning An exclamation point flash within a triangle is within a triangle is intended to alert the user intended to alert the user to the presence of to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within important operating and maintenance the product s enclosure
13. carry bag does not offer the protection your camcorder needs Treat your camcorder as carry on luggage to protect it from rough handling 51 Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features CAMERA OFF VCR Switch On Side of Camcorder B LIGHT 66 EDIT 55 EDIT 6FADE Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder playback is the simplest way to watch tapes using the camcorder This method is generally used only to review scenes immediately after recording because the display is in black and white To Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder 1 Place CAMERA OFF VCR in VCR 4 Press M B LIGHT STOP on remote 2 Insert the cassette you want to play when you are finished 3 Press 6 FADE PLAY on remote to play back the tape PLAY appears in the viewfinder PLAY Display in Viewfinder 52 Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features continued CAMERA RECORD 55 REW SCAN 66 F FWD SCAN Playback Features Stop Action Pause Visual Searching During playback press 11 DeS E During playback press and hold PAUSE on remote to stop the 55 EDIT 55 REW SCAN on action and view one frame of the remote if you want to visually tape search the tape in reverse Caution Pause is designed for During playback press and hold momentary interruptions and should 66 EDIT 66 REW SCAN on not be used for an extended period of time If the camcorder remains in pause for more than five minute
14. different angles raise the viewfinder Standing against a wall may give your recordings more stability Use an optional tripod or monopod for stable images Hold the camcorder horizontally Keep your feet slightly apart and upper arms close to your body Traveling Tips Write down your camcorder s serial number and keep it separate from the camcorder when traveling If your camcorder is lost or stolen you will be able to identify it Use extra care to avoid damage to your camcorder and accessories when operating them at a beach or pool Spray sand and dust should be avoided If your lens has been exposed to the elements clean it only with proper lens cleaning supplies Practice recording under a variety of lighting conditions Use the viewfinder to keep camcorder level or scenes will appear tilted Include close up shots of individuals when taping family outings or group functions Make a video recording of your home and contents to store in a safe place in case of fire or theft Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side to side while recording steady gradual pan avoids blurring and jitter When possible rest your elbows on a table or other stable surface to help keep the camcorder steady Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder Carry your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling See page 2 fora case specially designed for this camcorder An ordinary suitcase or
15. replaced before attaching it 4 Slide the charged battery off the adapter charger and attach it to the camcorder as shown on the next page continued on next page 19 Powering Your Camcorder continued Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder continued To Attach Battery If the power connector is attached to the camcorder remove it before attaching the battery Hold the battery flush against the camcorder and slide it to the right as shown Make sure it is firmly attached to the camcorder Remove the Battery Press and hold BATT EJECT while sliding the battery to the left and off the camcorder Battery Safety Precautions Do not short the battery s terminals Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery There are no user serviceable parts inside Use the battery only with specified adapter chargers and camcorders Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing the battery to excessive heat over 149 F 65 C could be hazardous 20 ATTENTION THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED USES A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE UNDER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL LAWS IT MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF THIS BATTERY INTO THE MUNICIPAL WASTE STREAM CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL SOLID WASTE OFFICIALS FOR DETAILS IN YOUR AREA FOR RECYCLING OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL Q Powering Your Camcorder continued Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder
16. s mono audio cable to a stereo accessories are subject to change TV or VCR without notice Optional Accessories continued AC088 Tripod This tripod s fluid effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt The grooved tubular 3 section leg design folds down to 26 when not in use and weighs only 4 lbs Rubber feet allow for sure footing Cautions Before using a tripod make sure it is stable enough to hold the camcorder without falling over When attaching your camcorder to a tripod be careful not to force its screw into the camcorder s mounting hole The tripod screw should not protrude into the camcorder more than approximately three eighth 3 8 inch Forcing the screw could damage the mounting hole on the bottom of the camcorder All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice Accessory Order Form D Detach Here Order Form for Camcorder Model Pro809 Description Part No Price Qty Total Soft Camcorder Case 25 59 95 Tripod AC088 39 95 Y Adapter AH25 1 95 Rechargeable Battery 1 Hr 10 Mins AV608 49 95 Rechargeable Battery 1 Hr 40 Mins AV8MM 59 95 Rechargeable Battery 2 Hrs 20 Mins AV8MSH 79 95 Video Color Control Center VCC1000 349 00 Car Adapter Charger 1CVA356 79 95 Power Connector 210922 21 50 Audio Video Cable 210923 10 00 Replacement Remote 221307 39 95 Shou
17. shipping We recommend using the original carton and packing materials Include any cables and other accessories originally furnished with the camcorder nclude in the camcorder carton 1 a copy of your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date 2 your name and address and 3 a brief description of the problem Ship the camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter Pay any charges billed to you by the Servicenter for service not covered by the warranty What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your owner s manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your camcorder Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Cleaning of video audio heads Damage from misuse or neglect Batteries for clock or other features A camcorder that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes camcorder purchased or serviced outside the USA How state law relates to this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state Product registration Please complete and mail the product registration card packed with your camcorder It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage If you purchas
18. to place camcorder in record pause 8 Press ZMEMORY to turn on zero memory and store the insert ending point in memory MEM flashes under the time counter 9 Start the other component playing Press 11 0 5 PAUSE on remote to start dubbing The camcorder will stop recording at the zero memory point Note Zero memory is cancelled when insert recording is complete 47 Recording from VCR TV Monitor To connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR with AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks you will need the audio video cable that came with your camcorder If your TV is already connected to a VCR you can attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording on the TV CAMERA OFF VCR Switch Located on other side 4 A V IN OUT Switch in IN W B LIGHT White Audio Plug Audio Video y Cable Supplied Y Adapter Optional Audio Video Cable S Supplied d LE 9 O R OUT Lee xO OUT VIDEO AY d OE 2 vettow Video Plug 2 veltow Video Plug Back of Back of Mono VCR or Stereo VCR or TV Monitor TV Monitor continued on next page 48 Recording from VCR or TV Monitor continued Installation D Attach the audio video cable s white plug to the AUDIO OUT jack of the TV or VCR Note If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO jacks attach the white plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you may need a Y adapter such as AH25 shown on page 3 to
19. viewfinder Details are on pages 42 43 Zoom The zoom indicator shows the position of the motorized zoom lens T indicates telephoto and W indicates wide angle 33 SCENE SELECT AE Modes The SCENE SELECT AE dial lets you select four different recording modes Turn the dial to select the mode for the effect you want The indicator for the mode you select will appear in the viewfinder Set the dial to AUTO for normal recording Mode Indicator Uses AUTO None Use for normal recording The shutter speed is set to 1 60 second Sports SPORTS Use to record fast moving action with less blurring when you plan on playing back the recording on a VCR using special effects such as pause and slow motion Shutter speed is automatically selected between 1 60 and 1 250 second Portrait PORTRAIT Use to record a still subject such as a person or flower when zooming in when there is something between the camcorder and subject Reduces depth of field so background becomes blurry while subject remains clearly focused Focus is locked in auto High Speed HSS Use outdoors and in well lit situations to record fast Shutter moving action with less blurring when you plan on playing back the recording on a VCR using special 7 effects such as pause slow motion Can capture faster action than sports mode Shutter speed is automatically selected between 1 250 and 1 1000 second 34 B
20. white plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you may need a Y adapter such as AH25 shown on page 3 to hear both channels 0 Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV or VCR 3 Attach the white plug on the other end of the audio video cable to the white AUDIO plug located under the small cover on the side of the camcorder Attach the yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO plug on the camcorder Place the A V audio video IN OUT switch to OUT Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR 2 Place CAMERA OFF VCR in VCR to 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 4 turn the camcorder Press 6 FADE PLAY on remote to play the tape During playback use the playback features on page 53 To copy what the camcorder is playing place a blank cassette in the VCR and press the VCR s RECORD button Press B LIGHT STOP on remote when you are finished Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording 2 Place CAMERA OFF VCR 1 A Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it
21. 4 Close the clock cell compartment Cautions Lithium cell battery Replace only with Duracell No DL2025 Use of other cells may present a risk of fire or explosion Must be disposed of properly Never handle a punctured or leaking cell May cause burns or personal injury Keep out of the hands of children Can cause death or injury if swallowed If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell and never short circuit the and sides of the cell 28 Date and Time Display continued Setting the Time and Date Display in the Viewfinder SET DATE TIME and ON OFF NORMAL TITLE E a ON OFF DATE EX Switch in j DATE TIME RESET Z MEMORY OSD CHAR SET ON OFF CAMERA OFF VCR Switch in CAMERA Located on other side Make sure the lithium battery cell is installed and a power source is connected to the camcorder 1 Place CAMERA OFF VCR switch in 5 Press SET The flashing cursor will CAMERA move to the next part of the display 2 Place DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have switch in DATE TIME entered the correct month day year 3 Press SET to display a flashing cursor hour
22. 5 Place CAMERA OFF VCR in 2 Hold power connector flush against the CAMERA back of camcorder and slide it to the right as shown 3 Insert power connectors s small plug into DC OUT jack of car cord adapter charger 23 Video Cassettes We recommend our cassettes be used with your camcorder Use of poor quality or damaged tapes can contaminate the video heads resulting in snow or no picture during playback Head cleaning is not covered under warranty It is considered normal maintenance Playing one of our new tapes for approximately 30 minutes will often satisfactorily clean the heads and improve your picture Erase Protection Safety Tab You can use your video cassettes over and over again To erase a previous recording just record over it To Prevent Erasure To Record Again Close Safety Tab Open Safety Tab Expose Red Red Disappears Safety Tab Recording and Playback Speed and Times The camcorder records in standard speed SP Listed below are the maximum SP recording times for some popular 8mm cassettes The camcorder plays back in standard speed SP and long play LP The camcorder automatically selects the playback speed Cassette Recording Time P6 15 15 Minutes P6 20 20 Minutes P6 45 45 Minutes P6 60 60 Minutes P6 90 90 Minutes P6 120 2 Hours P6 150 2 1 2 Hours 24 Video Cassettes continued Inserting and Removing Cassettes Tape Window Saf
23. Effects Indicator in Viewfinder Press D S E again to add even more digital effects to the picture you are recording DSE3 appears in the viewfinder Press D S E to return to normal recording No indicator appears in the viewfinder Time Counter The time counter shows actual time elapsed when recording or playing back a tape It helps you quickly locate the end of recorded segments B DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE in NORMAL AA A A OOOO RESET 7 OSD Jr odi S amp T ON pFF lj RESET Z Zero MEMORY OSD NcAMERA orr 99 FFWD SCAN VCR Switch Located on Other Side 55 66 EDIT To Use Time Counter 4 Insert the cassette and press 55 EDIT 55 REW SCAN on remote to rewind the tape 1 Place CAMERA OFF VCR in VCR 2 Place DATE TIM E NORMAL TITLE in NORMAL 3 Press OSD DISPLAY on remote to display the time counter in the 5 Press RESET to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 6 Press 66 EDIT 4 66 F FWD SCAN on remote and fast forward the tape viewfinder until the time counter reads the amount Mi of time of your recorded segment For inutes dt f Hours Seconds example 0 10 00 will appear for ten minutes 00000 7 Press M B LIGHT STOP on remote to stop the tape This is the approximate end of your recording 8 Press OSD to remove the time counter from the viewfinder Time
24. Other Side If you want to delete a character press CHAR or CHAR until the blank space appears 7 Press ON OFF to store the title and remove it from the viewfinder when you are finished Important Note Place TIME DATE NORMAL TITLE in NORMAL to remove the titler graphics from the viewfinder for normal recording Delete a Title Display the title and press SET to place the cursor over the character you want to delete Then press CHAR or CHAR to enter the blank space Press SET to place the cursor over the next character you want to delete and enter the blank space Continue until all the characters are deleted Titler continued CAMERA RECORD CAMERA RECORD STANDBY 1 TITLE ON OFF ON OFF Recording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder 1 Attach a power source and place CAMERA OFF VCR in CAMERA 2 Locate the place on the tape where you want to record the title Note If you record a title on a pre recorded tape the audio and video will be erased where the title is inserted There will also be a three to four second pause of blank tape before the existing audio and video return 3 Place DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE in TITLE 4 Press ON OFF TITLE ON OFF on remote to display the title in viewfinder Press the thumb trigger CAMERA RECORD STANDBY on remote to start recording the title Press ON OFF to remove the titler graphics from the viewfinder The
25. T STOP on remote to stop rewinding Note Press and hold the button during rewind or fast forward to visually search the tape Release to continue rewinding or fast forwarding Microphone The microphone picks up the sound during a recording It is more sensitive to sounds coming from the direction the lens is pointed CAMERA RECORD CAMERA RECORD STANDBY Automatic Iris and White Balance The camcorder automatically adjusts the iris and white balance for the recording conditions Flying Erase Head A separate erase head is mounted on the spinning headwheel hence the term flying This allows you to make clean edits without the glitches or rainbow noise that may occur 27 Date and Time Display Install the Lithium Cell Battery The time indicator will flash for approximately five seconds after the CAMERA OFF VCR switch is set to CAMERA when the battery needs replacing The cell should last approximately one year Clock Battery Compartment Clock Cell Side Facing Out CAMERA OFF VCR Switch in OFF 1 Make sure camcorder is turned off and To remove battery remove any power supply attached to To remove cell place a non metallic the camcorder pointed object behind the cell and lift it 2 Open the clock cell compartment out of the compartment 3 Insert the clock cell into the clock compartment with the terminal facing out
26. Table of Contents 1 ptional Accessories 2 First Time O peration 8 Remote Control 15 Powering Your Camcorder 18 Recording Features 26 Playback 52 Trouble Checks 56 Care and Maintenanceb8 Specifications 60 Limited W arranty 61 Index ii 62 Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you ever need them The numbers are located on the bottom of your camcorder Model No Pro809 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your video camcorder s AC adapter charger will operate on 100 240 volts AC 50 60 Hz and has a polarized plug Because one blade of the plug is wider than the other the plug fits in the wall socket only one way Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug If you need an extension cord use a polarized extension cord CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
27. VCR in VCR to record on the camcorder from the audio video jacks ZOOM W and T Press and hold W ZOOM to move the lens in the wide angle direction Press and hold T ZOOM to move the lens in the telephoto direction 17 Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter Charger to Power Your Camcorder The adapter charger s power connector attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power The adapter charger operates on 100 240 volts 50 60 Hz To AC 100 240V 50 60 Hz CAMERA OFF VCR Switch To Attach the Adapter Charger To Remove the Adapter Charger 1 Make sure CAMERA OFF VCR is in 1 Unplug the adapter charger from the OFF wall outlet 2 Plug the adapter charger s plug into 2 Press and hold BATT EJECT while the nearest AC outlet 100 240V sliding the power connector to the left 50 60Hz Adapter charger s POWER and off the camcorder indicator will light 3 Connect power connector s cable to Using an Optional Plug Adapter DC OUT jack on adapter charger An optional plug adapter may be required 4 Hold power connector flush against in some countries camcorder and slide it to the right as shown E Optional AC Plug Adapter A AC 200 240V 1 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the AC plug adapter 2 Plug the AC plug adapter into an AC outlet 18 Powering Your Camcorder continued Using
28. a blower brush and then gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens Improper cleaning may scratch the lens Caution Do not touch the lens with your fingers The oil from your skin can damage the lens Cleaning the Camcorder s Viewfinder The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed for cleaning Eyepiece Rel Switch Ue 1 Slide and hold eyepiece release switch while rotating eyepiece counterclockwise to remove 2 Remove dust using a blower brush 3 Place the eyepiece on the viewfinder and rotate clockwise to replace 59 Specifications General Power requirement 6VDC Power consumption 6 4 W Weight 800 grams Without battery pack lens hood lens cap and cassette Dimensions 3 9 W x 4 1 H x 9 6 D 100 x 105 x 246 mm Camera Section Scanning 525 Lines 60 Fields 30 Frames Required Minimum Illumination 2 lux Lens F 1 4 8 1 6 0 48 0mm Image Sensor 1 3 CCD Diameter 37 mm User Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Thes
29. acklight Use this feature to record a subject that is darker than the surrounding scene B LIGHT To Add More Light Press and hold B LIGHT to add more light when recording A subject that is standing in a shadowed area A subject that is is standing in front of a window A subject that is is wearing white clothing standing in front of a white background A subject that has a light source behind them Release B LIGHT when the light conditions change 35 Zooming The motorized zoom lens allows you to zoom in or out by pressing a button Power Zoom Buttons W Wide Angle Telephoto 1 ZOOM Buttons Using Power Zoom Buttons Press W to move the lens in the wide angle direction Press T to move the lens in the telephoto close up direction The zoom indicator appears in the viewfinder Zoom Indicator in Viewfinder 36 Fading In and Out of Scenes You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade in and out of scenes Both the picture and sound will gradually appear or disappear The speed of the fade is automatically controlled by the camcorder Fade In 1 Place the camcorder in record pause 2 Press and hold FADE 3 Simultaneously press the thumb trigger to start recording and release FADE The picture and sound will gradually fade in Fade Out 1 During recording press and hold FADE until the picture fades out 2 P
30. ality standards in the manufacture of your product safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument However safety is your responsibility too These pages list important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a camcorder adapter charger and accessory equipment Please read them carefully before operating your products Installation 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instruc tions should be read before the product is operated Follow all operating instructions 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions 4 Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure If you need an extension cord use one with a polarized plug Power Sources This product should be operated only from the t
31. and which may service instructions in the literature be of sufficient magnitude to constitute accompanying the product a risk of electric shock CAUTION AVOID OPERATING YOUR CAMCORDER IMMEDIATELY AFTER MOVING IT FROM A COLD LOCATION TO A WARM LOCATION GIVE THE CAMCORDER 1 1 2 TO 2 HOURS TO REACH A STABLE TEMPERATURE BEFORE INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE WHEN MOVED FROM A COLD AREA TO A WARM LOCATION MOISTURE MAY CONDENSE ON THE HEAD DRUM INSIDE THE MACHINE THIS MOISTURE COULD CAUSE THE TAPE TO STICK TO THE HEADWHEEL AND DAMAGE THE HEADWHEEL OR TAPE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter Charger Before using the AC adapter charger read all instructions and cautionary markings on 1 AC adapter charger 2 battery and 3 product using battery Caution To reduce risk of injury charge only rechargeable batteries type AV608 AV8MM or AV8MSH Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage Do not expose the adapter charger to moisture of any kind Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull out the cord with the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the adapter charger from the wall outlet Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to
32. ast Press DISPLAY to turn the viewfinder displays on or off Press and hold 66F FWD SCAN during playback CAMERA OFF VCR in VCR to visually search the tape forward at a high speed Release 66F FWD SCAN to return to normal playback 16 Remote Control continued PAUSE Press PAUSE during playback to stop the tape for stop action viewing Press PAUSE again to return to normal playback Details on pages 52 53 PLAY Press PLAY when the camcorder s CAMERA OFF VCR switch is in VCR to begin playback 55REW 5 e Press and release 5 5REW SCAN quickly CAMERA OFF VCR in CAMERA to view the last three seconds of recorded material Press and hold BBREW SCAN CAMERA OFF VCR in CAMERA to visually search the recorded material in reverse Release 55REW SCAN to record at that point on the tape Press BBREW SCAN CAMERA OFF VCR in VCR to rewind the tape Press and hold BBREW SCAN during playback CAMERA OFF VCR in VCR to visually search the tape in reverse at a higher speed Release 55REW SCAN to return to normal playback STOP Press STOP CAMERA OFF VCR in VCR to stop playback rewinding or fast forwarding STOP has no effect when CAMERA OFF VCR switch is in CAMERA To stop recording press CAMERA RECORD STANDBY TITLE ON OFF Press TITLE ON OFF to display and remove the titler graphics in the viewfinder VCR REC Record Press VCR REC CAMERA OFF
33. ause 2 Fully insert cassette with tape and STBY will appear in the window facing out and safety tab viewfinder facing up The CAMERA OFF VCR switch tells 3 Gently close compartment door by the camcorder whether you want to pressing on area marked PUSH record CAMERA play back tapes Details are on page 25 VCR or turn off the camcorder s power OFF 4 Adjust handstrap Some of the controls operate 1 Unsnap handstrap cover differently depending on the position 2 Insert your right hand and adjust Opie C AMERMOTENGR strap to fit Important Note The DEW indicator will flash in the viewfinder when there is excessive moisture in the camcorder When the DEW indicator stops flashing the camcorder is ready to operate 3 Snap handstrap cover shut 5 Remove lens cap and attach it to the clip on the handstrap 10 First Time Operation continued Electronic Viewfinder in Operating Position SCENE SELECT AE Dial 7 Make sure SCENE SELECT AE dial is in AUTO The camcorder will adjust focus automatically and the shutter speed is set to 1 60 second 8 Rotate viewfinder and adjust eyepiece focus control for your vision 1 Rotate viewfinder into a comfortable viewing position 2 If the image in the viewfinder is blurry adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision Details are on page 31 9 Start and stop recording Start and stop recording by pressing and releasing the thumb trigger You
34. back SPORTS Indicator BA Sports Modsa et RET BA STANDBY CAMERA RECORD Button T6 T2218 11553 E5 Status Indicators sss 32 33 STBY Indicator STOP Button STOP Indicator Stop Action B LIGHT Stop Backlight 12 7 581652 Table of Tally EJECT Button sss TAPE END Indicator TAPE Indicator Tape Copying Tape Positioning esee Things to Avoid Thumb Trigget Tilt Acjustment tette retten Bil Time and Date Display Time and Date Recording Time and Date Setting Time Counter 823381 TIME DATE NORMAL TITLE Switch 1 45 Tips Recording rre teret enne Tips Title Display TITLE ON OFF Button Traveling Tips TH POM SING iiri titer tet eher rites Trouble Checks iiiter tierras Turning On the Camcorder Unpacking Camcorder VCR OFF CAMERA Button 9 LOIT4 1 2027 3 11440 45052 VIDEO AUDIO and DC Viewfinder Adjusting Viewfinder Cleaning Viewfinder Displays Viewfinder Playback sees
35. ch Located on other side 31 Displays in Viewfinder Several displays that aid in the operation of the camcorder appear in the viewfinder The only displays that are recorded on the tape when they appear in the viewfinder are the title date and time or date only Scene Select AE Manual Focus Status Indicators Battery Level Time Counter r EB iz 0 00 00 With Zero Zoom 5PORTRAIT DEW Memory M FOCUS DSE1 TAPE END W DEW Digital lt Special GRATULATIONS TAPE END Effects KARL AND CHASE Title 12 00 AM H Time and Date 11 11 94 Viewfinder Displays Battery Level Indicator This indicator shows the amount of time left for the rechargeable battery Details are on page 21 DEW Indicator DEW flashes when there is excessive moisture in the camcorder Remove the cassette and leave the cassette compartment open for at least two hours When DEW stops flashing the camcorder is ready to operate Digital Special Effects The mode selected with the DeS E button appears here Details are on page 40 32 Manual Focus Indicator Press A M FOCUS to turn auto focus on and off M FOCUS appears when manual focus is turned on No indicator appears when auto focus is turned on SCENE SELECT AE Indicators The indicator for the mode selected with the SCENE SELECT AE dial appears here No indicator appears when the dial is set to AUTO Details are on page 34 continued on
36. continued Checking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator shows how much recording time is left on the battery This indicator will not be recorded on the tape Battery am Level Indicator Display in Viewfinder When the battery is fully charged the display shows Wl in the viewfinder After several minutes the display shows e When the battery level display starts flashing it is time to recharge the battery Caution The camcorder will shut off when the battery reaches empty The battery should still eject the cassette when you slide TAPE EJECT If it does not do not attempt to force the cassette compartment open This will damage the camcorder Wait at least three seconds after attaching the battery before inserting a cassette Proper Care and Storage of Your Battery Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14 F 10 or above 95 F 35 C The battery may be damaged if operated at temperatures above 122 F 50 C Operation time will decrease at extremely low temperatures Charge the battery at a temperature of 32 F 95 F 0 35 to prevent damage After repeated chargings and use the operation time will gradually decrease When operation time becomes too short to be useful it is time to replace the battery continued on next page 21 Powering Your Camcorder continued Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter Charg
37. cts at different distances overlap A subject with distinct horizontal stripes low contrast or small pattern A subject not in the center of the viewfinder Macro Focus Subjects with shiny surfaces or sharp angles Recording in snow fog or other low light situations Recording through a window Recording using accessory lens The macro focus feature lets you focus on objects as close as 3 9 inches from the camcorder lens in full wide angle position 1 Make sure M FOCUS does not appear in the viewfinder If it does press A M FOCUS to remove it 2 Press and hold zoom button W until the lens is completely zoomed out 3 Position the subject in the center of the viewfinder Notes Zooming is not possible when using macro focus To change the size of the subject move the camcorder s lens closer or farther away from it For best results increase illumination when recording using macro focus 39 Digital Special Effects The digital special effects feature lets you select one of three digital effects while recording D S E Digital Special Effects To Use Digital Special Effects 1 Place CAMERA OFF VCR in CAMERA 2 Press DeS E to give the picture you are recording a digital effect DSEI appears in the viewfinder 3 Press D S E again to increase the digital effect of the picture you are recording DSE2 appears in the viewfinder 40 DSE1 Digital Special
38. damage or stress Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If an extension cord must be used make sure that Pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of the plug on the adapter charger 2 Extension cord is properly wired in good electrical condition and 3 Wire size below is met Minimum Length of Extension AWG Size Cord Feet 18 Equal to or less than 100 16 Equal to or less than 150 Do not operate adapter charger with a damaged cord or plug Replace it immediately Do not operate adapter charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way Take it to a qualified serviceman Do not disassemble adapter charger Take it to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock To reduce risk of electric shock unplug adapter charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Be sure to save these operating instructions for future reference CAUTION FCC REGULATIONS STATE THAT ANY UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT MAY VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE IT CAUTION THE UNAUTHORIZED RECORDING OF TELEVISION PROGRAMS AND OTHER MATERIALS MAY INFRINGE THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to qu
39. djusting sse Handstrap High Speed Shutter Holding the Camcorder HSS High Speed Shutter Indicator 34 Important Safeguards sss iv viil Included Accessories Inserting and Removing Cassettes Tris AMLOMALIC Lens Cap Lens Cleaning iecore 59 Limited Warranty Low Battery Warning M FOCUS Indicator 9 Maintenance and Care sss 53 59 Making Better Videos By Manual Focus Microphone We NORMAL TITLE TIME DATE 45 OFF VCR CAMERA Button 0 1011419020 7 3140 45652 ON OFF OSD Button Operation First Time Optional Accessories Order Form Accessory OSD ON OFF Button Index continued PAUSE Button 11 DeSeE Pause Digital Special Effects Button eee 2182 4053 Pause PLAY 16 7152 6 PlayVFADE PLAY 52 33 Playback 52 55 Playback Features sse Playback on a TV With AUDIO VIDEO IN TACKS 54 55 Playback Playback First ei r2 Playbac
40. do not have to hold the thumb trigger to record The tally light will light and REC will appear in the viewfinder when the camcorder is recording Notes If you do not record within five minutes the camcorder will automatically shut off to prevent excessive tape wear If this happens press the thumb trigger to turn on the camcorder Any material recorded on the tape will automatically be erased if you record over it continued on next page 11 First Time Oper ation continued 10 Play back what you have recorded 1 Press thumb trigger to stop recording 2 Place CAMERA OFF VCR in VCR 3 Press 55 EDIT to rewind the tape 4 Press 6 FADE to play back the tape in the viewfinder 5 Press M B LIGHT when you are finished 6 Details on viewfinder playback are on pages 52 53 11 Review camcorder s operating controls Eyepiece Focus Control Electronic Viewfinder Power Zoom Buttons T Telephoto W z Wide Angle Remote Control Sensor Tally Light Microphone Manual Focus Ring BATT EJECT Button A V IN OUT Lens Switch W B LIGHT Button 6 FADE Button 66 EDIT Button 55 EDIT Button II D S E Digital Special Effects Button A M FOCUS VCR REC Button SCENE SELECT AE Dial 12 First Time Operation continued 11 Review camcorder s operating controls continued DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE Switch
41. e The resulting heat buildup could permanently damage the camcorder s internal parts 58 Do not store the camcorder in temperatures below 22 F 30C or above 149 F 65C When the camcorder is not in use always remove the cassette and AC adapter charger or battery Retain the original carton for future storage or shipping purposes Always replace the lens cap on the lens when the camcorder is not in use Do not operate the camcorder in extremely humid environments Do not operate the camcorder near the ocean as salt water or salt water spray may damage the internal parts of the camcorder Do not operate the camcorder for extended periods in temperatures below 40 F 4C or above 95 F 35C Do not expose the camcorder or adapter charger to rain or moisture If either component becomes wet turn off the power and take the unit to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter Do not use an adapter charger or batteries other than the ones specified for the camcorder Use of the wrong accessories may cause damage to the camcorder Care and Maintenance continued Cleaning the Camcorder To clean the camcorder s exterior remove any power source connected to the camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth Caution Use of strong cleaning products such as those containing alcohol or benzine may damage the camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder s Lens To clean the camcorder s lens blow it with
42. e camcorder Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette The cassette tape may be broken try another cassette You may have reached end of cassette try rewinding it Won t playback CAMERA OFF VCR switch must be in VCR Won t record Safety tab has been closed See page 24 CAMERA OFF VCR switch must be in CAMERA No picture in Remove lens cap viewfinder CAMERA OFF VCR switch must be in CAMERA Tape stops during Time counter zero memory may be on Whenever MEM rewind or fast appears under time counter display the camcorder will stop forward at 0 00 00 MEM Place DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE in NORMAL and press ZMEMORY to turn off zero memory Tape may be at the end or already rewound Camcorder remains Press 11 DeS E PAUSE on remote to return to normal in stop action playback Viewfinder images adjusting eyepiece focus control See page 31 out of focus Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused The small BRIGHT and FOCUS controls on the viewfinder are set at the factory and should need no adjustment If they require adjustment carefully use a small plastic screwdriver to prevent damaging the delicate controls Picture has digital effects Repeatedly press D S E to remove special effects 56 Trouble Checks continued Trouble Checks and Adjustments Poor auto focus FOCUS appears in viewfinder Press FOCUS operation button to turn on auto focus See pages 38 39
43. e limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a Video Recorder Section Record Playback System Two video record playback heads One flying erase head Video Signal EIA Standard NTSC Color Video Input 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm Video Output 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm Audio Input 7 5 dBs Audio Output 7 5 dBs Tripod Mount One 1 4 x 20 threaded hole particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s FCC authority to operate this camcorder This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from di
44. e or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the product manufacturer s instructions have been followed Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Caution Maintain electrical safety Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire If in doubt contact qualified service personnel IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS nino 10 Water and Moisture Do not use 11 this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the product Use this product only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 11A A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick Stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combi
45. ed your camcorder outside the United States See your Dealer for details 61 Index FOCUS Button eee 2528 39 A V Audio Video IN OUT SWICH 216 47H8 49154 55 AC Adapter Charger Safety Instructions Accessories Included Accessories Optional sese ACCESSOLY Accessory Order Form see Adapter Charger Using Attaching the Shoulder Strap AUDIO VIDEO B LIGHT W Backlight Stop Button DD7ESEIEA BATT EJECT Button Battery Level Indicator ss 2182 Battery Marker Switch Battery Safety Precautions Battery Attaching and Rem ving Battery Care and Storage Battery Clock Battery Using Rechargeable 919 21 BRIGHT and FOCUS Controls 56 Buttons Camcorder 12 74 Buttons Remote Control Camcorder Cleaning Camcorder Controls sss Camcorder Holding esses Camcorder Powering eese Camcorder Turning On esses LO Camcorder Unpacking sss 8 CAMERA OFF VCR Button CAMERA RECORD STANDBY Button HBE Car Cord Adapter Charger 1 22 23 Care and Maintenance
46. er The optional 1CVA356 car cord adapter charger allows you to power your camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car truck or RV It converts 24 and 12 volts to a 6 volt output The 1CV A356 can also charge the battery that came with your camcorder and the long play batteries Notes Consult instructions enclosed with the 1CV A356 for details The vehicle s engine does not have to be running when using the car cord Optional accessories are shown on pages 2 4 Cautions The 1CV A356 is designed to be used only with vehicles having negative ground electrical systems Do not use any other car cord It may damage your camcorder Use 1CVA356 Car Cord Adapter Charger to Charge a Battery Cigarette Lighter Socket CHARGE Indicator Optional 1CVA356 Car Adapter Charger 1 If the power connector s plug is 3 The CHARGE indicator will light while attached to adapter charger remove it the battery is being charged When the 2 Attach the battery as shown CHARGE indicator turns off the battery is charged 22 Powering Your Camcorder continued Use 1CVA356 Car Cord Adapter Charger to Power Camcorder Cigarette Lighter Socket CAMERA OFF VCR Switch Optional 1CVA356 Car Cord Adapter Charger DC OUT Jack Slide camcorder s CAMERA OFF VCR 4 Insert plug of car cord adapter charger switch to OFF and remove battery if it into vehicle cigarette lighter s socket is attached
47. essories 2 7 e Accessory Order Form First Time Operation 8 4 Remote Control Powering Your Camcorder 18 23 Video Cassettes 24 25 Recording Features e Display On Off Feature 20 Quick Edit SCAanC hiss 26 s Tally 26 Tape Positioning 22 Microphone inisesin isiu cecs e Automatic Iris and White Flying Erase e Date and Time Displays 25 30 e Electronic Viewfinder Displays in Viewfinder e SCENE SELECT AE Modes e Backlight x 35 a ZOOMING e Fading In and Out of Scenes 37 e Digital Special Effects 40 Time s Dee 42 43 Edit Insert Using the Camcorder 14 45 Edit Insert From a Monitor TV OF VOR seno 46 47 Recording from VCR or TV Monitor eene 48 49 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 50 Recording and Traveling Tips Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features e Viewfinder Playback 52 53 Playback Features 52 53 e Stop Action Pause
48. ety Tab TAPE EJECT Button 1 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the cassette compartment 2 Fully insert cassette with safety tab facing up and tape window facing out Cassette Care and Storage Close the safety tab to prevent accidental erasure Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture Do not touch or cover the small holes in the cassette or use cassettes with damaged or spliced tape 77 Caution Insert the cassette with the safety tab up and tape window facing out The cassette should slide easily in the compart ment Do not force it PUSH Here to Close 3 Gently close compartment door by pressing on area marked PUSH 4 When you are finished with a cassette rewind it remove it from the camcorder and label it Store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures Excessive heat or cold may damage your cassettes Keep the cassette away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices 25 Recording Features CAMERA OFF VCR Microphone 55 Display On Off Feature When the DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE switch is in NORMAL you can turn the normal viewfinder displays on or off Press OSD on the camcorder DISPLAY on the remote to turn the viewfinder displays off Press the button again to turn the viewfinder displays on Quick Review Press and release 55 EDIT 55REW SCAN on rem
49. evice may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell and never short circuit the and sides of the cell available from most local drug stores Use of other cells may present a risk of fire or explosion First Time Operation continued 2 Attach a power supply A Adapter Charger To AC 100 240V 50 60Hz DC OUT Jack POWER Indicator Plug in adapter charger The adapter charger s POWER indicator will light 2 Connect power connector s cable to DC OUT jack on adapter charger 3 Hold power connector flush against camcorder and slide in direction of arrow B Charged Battery Charged Battery Attached to Camcorder Battery must be charged before it can be used the first time 1 Make sure camcorder s CAMERA OFF VCR switch is in OFF Align battery with camcorder Hold battery flush against camcorder and slide in direction of arrow Details are on pages 19 21 continued on next page First Time Operation continued TAPE EJECT Safety Tab Tape Window Cassette Door Lens Cap Attached to Clip Hand Strap Thumb Trigger CAMERA OFF VCR Switch 3 Insert a cassette 6 Place the CAMERA OFF 1 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the VCR switch to CAMERA cassette compartment The camcorder will enter record p
50. gital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le mat riel brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par le ministre des Communications Limited Warranty What your warranty covers Any defect in material or workmanship 90 days for labor charges One year for parts The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental What we will do Pay any Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter the labor charges to repair your camcorder Pay any Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts required to repair your camcorder How you get service Check with your RCA Dealer or call 1 800 336 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter nearest you If an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter is conveniently near you Take your camcorder to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter of your choice Show the Servicenter Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date Pick up your camcorder when repairs are completed If an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter is not located conveniently near you Pack the camcorder so that it will not be damaged during
51. hear both channels Q Attach the audio video cable s yellow plug to the VIDEO OUT jack on the TV or VCR 3 Attach the yellow plug on the other end of the audio video cable to the VIDEO jack and the white plug to the AUDIO jack located behind the small cover on the side of the camcorder Place the A V audio video IN OUT switch to IN To Record from a Monitor TV or VCR 1 A Camcorder connected directly to TV monitor Turn on the TV and tune it to the channel you want to record B Camcorder connected to a VCR that is already connected to a TV Turn on VCR and select channel you want to record or place the cassette you want to copy in the VCR If you are copying a tape press the PLAY button on the VCR Note If you want to see what is being recorded turn on the TV and tune it to the channel you normally use to see the signal from the VCR 2 Slide the camcorder s CAMERA OFF VCR switch to VCR and insert a blank cassette Press VCR REC to start recording 3 Press B LIGHT STOP on remote when you are finished Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others 49 Attaching the Shoulder Strap The shoulder strap packed with your camcorder is designed to let you carry the camcorder from your shoulder and when you are ready to shoot bring the camcorder to shooting position in one quick movement To Attach the Shoulder Strap
52. k Replace f N Cell Battery lt n Remote ww With Positive 4 Cell Terminal Up Holder e e H 1 Turn remote over and insert a pin or Cautions Lithium cell battery Replace straightened paper clip in the pin hole only with Duracell No DL2025 Use of to remove the battery holder other cells may present a risk of fire or explosion Must be disposed of properly Never handle a punctured or leaking cell May cause burns or personal injury 2 Insert battery cell in battery holder so positive terminal faces up 3 Replace battery holder Keep out of the hands of children Can Notes Never place anything heavy on top of cause death or injury if swallowed If the remote or lay it upside down swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment Replace battery when camcorder fails to EY respond to remote The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if EI mistreated Do not recharge disassemble not be used for a month or more This will heat above 212 100 C or incinerate prevent possible damage from battery leakage If leakage occurs wipe up the liquid inside the compartment and replace the battery Remove the battery from the remote if it will Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell and never short circuit the and sides of the cell Remote Sensor Remo
53. k Viewfinder sss Plug Adaptet 5 rtr tritt rein PORTRAIT Indicator Portrait Mode Powering the Camcorder Problem Solving Product Registration Quick Review REC Indicator LID7B2p3 RECORD STANDBY CAMERA Button E4345 Recording From VCR or TV Monitor 48 49 Recording Speed Recording Tips Recording First Registration Card Remote Control Battery Replacing 53 Remote Control Buttons REW 55 SCAN Button 2 Safeguards Important eee Safety Instructions AC Adapter Charger Safety Precautions Safety Tab SCAN 66 F FWD Button 16 1726 271F 45B2153 SCAN 55 REW Button 6 17 6 2 a 5253 SCENE SELECT AE 1 SCENE SELECT AE Indicators SCENE SELECT AE Modes ss B4 Searching Visual sse 53 SELF TIMER Self TIMOR seei Sensor Remote SET Z MEMORY 429 B0827 3Bs4 114 Setting the Time and Date Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings Shoulder Strap Attaching Solving 66 57 Specifications Speed Recording and Play
54. lder Strap 221308 22 95 AC Adapter Charger 153 79 95 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise 10 Minimum Order Dales Tax M We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping Handling and Insurance 5 00 Total Amount Enclosed sss Use VISA or MasterCard preferably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or cash Allow 8 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Where applicable we will ship a superseding model Please complete other side also Accessory Order Form continued Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT Copy complete account number SA from your VISA card card expires LI CL IMPORTANT Copy complete account number Master Card from your MasterCard Copy Number CILI My card above your expires T name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Print or type your name and A complete and correct address clearly This will be order will save you days your mailing label of waiting eS inde Name Street
55. minute and AM or PM on the month 7 After you select AM or PM press SET to remove the flashing cursor from the viewfinder and start the camcorder s internal clock The flashing cursor lets you know which part of the display you are setting Hours Minutes Correcting the Date or Time AMDE EM To correct the date or time after the clock 12 00AM has been started place DATE TIME PUT E NORMAL TITLE switch in DATE TIME Month Repeatedly press SET to place the Day flashing cursor on the digit you want to Year correct Then enter the correct digit using 4 Press or to enter the correct digit the or button Press and hold or to rapidly advance the digits 29 Date and Time Display continued Recording Date and Time or Date on Your Tape The time and date or date only can be recorded on your tape Whenever one of the displays appears in the viewfinder it will be recorded The DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE switch must be set to DATE TIME SET DATE TIME mdi ON OFF NORMAL TITLE Y SET ON NO PINE L Switch in O E DATE TIME RESET Z MEMORY OSD p CHAR CHAR SET ON OFF CAMERA OFF VCR Switch in CAMERA Located on other side Install the lithium battery cell and set the time and date as described 28 29 Repeatedly escribed on pages PA 1 Place CAMERA OFF VCR ON OFF gt 11 18 93 switch i
56. n CAMERA Date Only 2 Place DATE TIME NORMALY TITLE switch in DATE TIME 3 Repeatedly press ON OFF to display the date date 12 00AM and time or no display in 1 1 93 the viewfinder Date and Time I No Display 30 Electronic Viewfinder The camcorder s electronic viewfinder is a miniature black and white monitor that displays the picture seen by the lens Tilt Adjustment For convenient viewing you can rotate the viewfinder about 180 Caution Do not force the viewfinder to rotate completely around This will damage the viewfinder and or the camcorder Caution When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap rotate the viewfinder to the front to prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your personal vision If you wear eyeglasses you can probably operate the camcorder without them Viewfinder in Operating Position Eyepiece Focus Control 1 Attach a power supply to the camcorder Place the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to CAMERA 2 Rotate the viewfinder into operating position and adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision Focus on one of the on screen displays such as the time counter The eyepiece focus control does not affect the focus of the picture actually recorded by the camcorder CAMERA OFF VCR Swit
57. n camcorder back on and reload tape L EMG S EMG R EMG appears in viewfinder when displays are on Picture looks unnatural Use of fluorescent sodium or mercury light when has a vertical smear recording using a SCENE SELECT mode may vary color Recording a very bright subject using high shutter speeds may cause smearing 57 Care and Maintenance Proper Care and Storage Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder s cassette door Dust and grit are abrasive and will cause excessive wear to both the camcorder s recording playback heads and cassettes Before handling your camcorder make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it may damage the finish The camcorder can be damaged by improper storage or handling Do not subject the camcorder to swinging shaking or dropping Things to Avoid Do not attempt to disassemble your camcorder There are no user serviceable parts inside Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location Give the camcorder 1 1 2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm condensation may cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for extended periods of tim
58. n the camcorder CAMERA RECORD STANDBY on remote to start recording the new insert The camcorder will stop recording at the zero memory point Notes Zero memory is cancelled when insert recording is complete 45 Edit Insert from A Monitor VCR Edit insert lets you record new audio and video from the camcorder or another source such as a TV or VCR to a previously recorded tape in the camcorder You will need the audio video cable that came with your camcorder RESET Z MEMORY SET ON OFF DATE NORMAL J TITLE RESET Z MEMORY OSD CHAR CHAR SET ON OFF DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE CAMERA OFF VCR Switch Located on other side A V IN OUT Switch in IN Audio Video Cable Supplied Y Adapter Optional White Audio Video Audio Cable Plug S Supplied Z aik SA CA I AUDIO A OUT OUT 7 LR S59 UE AS VIDEO ex eX 2 Yellow Video Plug MEO 2 yellow Video Plug Back of Back of Mono VCR or Stereo VCR or TV Monitor TV Monitor 46 Edit Insert continued Installation D Attach the audio video cable s white plug to the AUDIO OUT jack of the TV or VCR Note If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO jacks attach the white plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you may need a Y adapter such as AH25 shown on page 3 to hear both channels Q Attach the audio video cable s yellow plug to the VIDEO OUT jack on the TV o
59. nation to overturn continued on next page 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See example below as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Example of Antenna Grounding GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a p
60. next page Displays in Viewfinder continued Status Indicators The following status displays appear to let you know what the camcorder is doing REC appears during recording PAUSE appears during record pause STBY appears during record pause PLAY appears during playback FF appears during fast forward REW appears during rewind STOP appears when the camcorder is stopped TAPE and TAPE END Displays TAPE appears when you try to record and the cassette s safety tab has been closed TAPE flashes when there is no cassette in the camcorder TAPE END flashes when there is approximately five minutes of recording time left on the cassette TAPE END appears during playback when the end of the cassette is reached Time and Date Repeatedly press ON OFF when the TIME DATE NORMAL TITLE switch is in TIME DATE to display the time and date or date only These displays will be recorded on the tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder Details are on pages 28 30 Time Counter With Zero Memory Repeatedly press OSD when TIME DATE NORMAL TITLE is in NORMAL to display the time counter Press ZIMEMORY to turn zero memory on or off MEM appears below the time counter when zero memory is turned on Details are on pages 41 and 44 47 Title Repeatedly press ON OFF when TIME DATE NORMAL TITLE is in TITLE to display the title The title will be recorded whenever it appears in the
61. ote when the camcorder is in record pause to review the last few seconds of a recording The camcorder will play back the last few seconds of the recording return the tape to its previous position and return to record pause Note Do not press and hold 55 EDIT 55REW SCAN on remote the camcorder will go into edit search 26 66 EDIT Edit Search Edit search uses 66 EDIT 55 EDIT BBREW SCAN or 66 F FWD SCAN on remote to precisely position the tape while the camcorder is in record pause Press and hold 55 EDIT 55REW SCAN on remote to visually search the recorded tape in reverse Press and hold 66 EDIT 66F FWD SCAN on remote to visually search forward on the recorded tape Release the button for the camcorder to return to record pause at that point on the tape Tally Light The tally light on the front of the viewfinder lights when the camcorder is recording and flashes if there is an operation warning See Trouble Checks for details Recording Features continued 55 REW SCAN 66 F FWD SCAN STOP Tape Positioning When CAMERA OFF VCR is in VCR and the camcorder is stopped you can quickly fast forward or rewind the tape Press 66 EDIT 66F FWD SCAN on remote to fast forward the tape Press W B LIGHT STOP on remote to stop fast forwarding Press 55REW SCAN remote to rewind the tape to the beginning Press B LIGH
62. r VCR 3 Attach the yellow plug on the other end of the audio video cable to the VIDEO jack and the white plug to the AUDIO jack located behind the small cover on the side of the camcorder Place the A V audio video IN OUT switch to IN To Edit Insert From a TV or Another VCR The source for audio and video during edit insert from a TV or VCR is the signal coming through the audio and video plugs of the audio video cable If you connect only the video plug of the audio video cable to a TV or VCR you will have no sound on the dubbed portion If you connect only the audio plug of the audio video input cable to the TV or VCR the camcorder will not dub 1 Connect the camcorder to the TV or VCR as shown Place camcorder s CAMERA OFF VCR switch in VCR Insert the tape you want to insert new audio and video on in the camcorder Look into the viewfinder and use 6 FADE PLAY on remote 55 EDIT and 66 EDIT 55 REW SCAN and 55 F FWD SCAN on remote to locate the place on the tape where you want edit insert to end Make sure DATE TIME NORMAL TITLE switch is in NORMAL and press RESET to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 Use 6 FADE PLAY on remote then 55 EDIT 55 REW SCAN on remote to locate the place on the tape where you want edit insert to begin and press II DeS E PAUSE on remote to place the camcorder in play pause where you want to begin dubbing 7 Press VCR REC
63. r international orders please send your request for a price quotation not an order to International Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Distributor amp Special Products 2000 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford NJ USA 08096 2088 First Time Operation 1 Unpack the camcorder and accessories Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder The items shown below are packed with your camcorder If any are missing or appear damaged contact your dealer immediately Rechargeable 6 Volt Battery Stock No AV608 WARNING NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY Camcorder Model Pro809 Caution Do not use this adapter charger for any other purpose other than charging the S p 4 AV608 AV8MM or AV8MSH ow 4 battery pack or supplying power AC Adapter Charger to the camcorder Power Connector Stock No 1CVA153 Stock No 210922 Remote Control Shoulder Strap Audio Video Cable Stock No 221307 Stock No 221308 Stock No 210923 e Cautions Lithium cell batteries Must DE disposed of properly Never handle punctured or leaking cells May a Cell cause burns or personal A PNEU and Sioe Keep out of the hands of children Can cause death or injury 3 Volt Micro Lithium Cell if swallowed If swallowed consult a physician Batteries Replace only with immediately for emergency treatment Duracell No DL2025 The lithium cell used in this d
64. ress the thumb trigger to stop recording The picture and sound will gradually fade out 37 Focusing Your Camcorder Power Zoom Buttons y SCENE SELECT AE Dial A M Automatic Manual FOCUS Auto Focus The camcorder will focus automatically whenever M FOCUS does not appear in the viewfinder f M FOCUS appears press A M FOCUS to turn on auto focus The camcorder will automatically focus on the subject in the center of the viewfinder 38 Auto focus will operate on the telephoto T side from approximately 3 6 feet to infinity Auto focus will operate on the wide angle W side 3 8 inches from the lens surface to infinity Focusing Your Camcorder continued Manual Focus Under certain conditions such as those listed below you may need to focus manually 1 Press A M FOCUS to turn on manual focus M FOCUS appears in the viewfinder 2 Press zoom button to zoom in on your subject To maintain proper focus throughout the zoom range zoom in on your subject before adjusting the focus 3 Turn the focus ring until the subject is clearly focused 4 When you are finished press A M FOCUS to turn on auto focus M FOCUS disappears from the viewfinder Conditions that May Require Manual Focus The following conditions may require the use of manual focusing during recording When a subject has a close foreground and a background far away When two subje
65. rofessional antenna installer Use 14 15 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product continued on next page vi IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 16 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges T m es N Service 17 18 vii Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power supply cord or plug is damaged B If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product C If the product has been exposed to rain or water 19
66. s it will enter the stop mode Release the button to return to normal playback Press 11 DeS E PAUSE on remote again to return to normal playback remote if you want to visually search the tape forward Notes During pause and search operations it is normal for streaks to appear in the picture The sound is muted during pause and search When you reach the end of the tape during playback the tape is automatically rewound 53 Playback on or VCR Using AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks To connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR using AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks use the audio video cable that was packed with the camcorder If your TV is already connected to a VCR you can attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV CAMERA OFF VCR Switch Located on other side A V IN OUT Switch in OUT Audio Video Cable Supplied Y Adapter Optional 1 white Audio Video Audio Cable Plug Supplied C E No R IN VIDEO 57 2 yellow Video Plug Back of Back of Mono VCR or Stereo VCR or TV Monitor TV Monitor Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other recorded material may infringe the rights of others 54 Playback VCR continued Installation QD Attach white plug on one end of the audio video cable to AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR Note If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO IN jacks attach
67. te Sensor The remote operates the camcorder by infrared light so it is protected from Note The camcorder may not respond to the electrical and sound interference remote control if the camcorder s remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong However the remote must be aimed artificial light directly at the camcorder s remote sensor There cannot be any obstructions between them 15 Remote Control continued Location and Function of Remote Buttons A brief description of the functions of the remote buttons is given here Some buttons perform the same function as the corresponding controls on your camcorder You can use whichever is more convenient at the time Note An RCA VCR that is set to respond to VCR 2 on the VCR s remote may respond to this remote when it is used to operate the camcorder CAMERA RECORD PAUSE F CAMERA RECORD STANDBY PLAY 55REW Rewind SCAN I 200M Wand T STOP VCR REC Record DISPLAY I TITLE ON OFF 66F F WD Fast Forward SCAN CAMERA RECORD STANDBY Same 66F F WD Fast Forward SCAN as Thumb Trigger on Camcorder Press and hold 66F FWD SCAN Press and release CAMERA CAMERA OFF VCR in CAMERA to RECORD STANDBY CAMERA OFF visually search the recorded material VCR in CAMERA to start and stop forward Release 66F FWD SCAN to recording record at that point on the tape Press 66F FWD SCAN DISPLAY CAMERA OFF VCR in VCR to f
68. the Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time Initial charging will take approximately one hour When fully charged the battery should supply about 45 55 minutes of operating time depending on how much you use zoom and pause Note Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery as a reminder to help you remember to recharge the battery It has no other function Marker Switch CHARGE Indicator POWER Indicator To AC Wall Outlet 100 240V 50 60 Hz Charging the Battery Caution When a battery is attached to the adapter charger do not turn the adapter charger upside down The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury If the power connector is attached to the adapter charger remove its plug 1 Plug the adapter charger into the nearest AC outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz POWER will also flash if a hot battery is attached to the adapter charger Attaching an extremely hot battery is not recommended Allow it to cool down 2 Place the battery on the adapter charger and press it in place 3 The adapter charger s CHARGE indicator will light When the CHARGE indicator turns off the battery is fully charged If POWER on the adapter charger starts flashing remove the plug from the outlet for about 30 seconds Then reattach it If after several attempts POWER continues to flash your battery cannot take a charge and must be
69. 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 3 in CAMERA Note When the camcorder is used as a camera turn the TV s volume down to prevent a high pitched squeal caused by feedback Press the thumb trigger CAMERA RECORD STANDBY on remote to begin recording You can watch what the camcorder is seeing or recording on the TV screen 55 Trouble Checks Troubles sometimes are caused by simple faults that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble Trouble Checks and Adjustments No power If using battery it may need to be recharged Make sure adapter charger is plugged into working outlet Won t record or Make sure adapter charger is plugged into working outlet playback If DEW indicator appears in viewfinder there is moisture in the camcorder Remove the cassette from camcorder and let it dry naturally for at least one hour There may be no cassette in th
70. ype of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets extension cords frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous They may result in a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation have it replaced by your service technician Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product continued on next page iv 8 Ventilation Slots and openings in the products are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect them from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcas

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