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RCA PRO807 Camcorder User Manual

1. 37 Design Specifications General Power requirement 6VDC Power consumption 5 8 watts normal Weight 1 7 Ibs 780g Dimensions 4 3 5 W x 4 3 5 H x 10 1 5 L 117 x 118 x 259mm Video Recorder Section Format 8mm Record Playback System Two video record playback heads One flying erase head Headwheel Cylinder Diameter 40 mm Video Signal EIA Standard NTSC Color Camera Section Scanning 525 Lines 60 Fields 30 Frames Image Sensor 1 3 high resolution solid state CCD Imager Tripod Mount One 1 4 threaded hole Lens f1 8 8 1 6 48mm Diameter 37 mm Earphone Jack Monaural 8 ohm mini jack All features and specifications are subject to change without notice 38 This digital apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications L interf rence radio lectrique g n r e par cet appareil digital ne d passe pas les limites de la classe B dict es par le R glement sur les peturbations radio lectriques du Ministr re Canadien des Communications Compact Camcorder Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Any defect in material or workmanship e 90 days for labor charges e One year for parts The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter the labor charges to
2. ABA DISPLAY Button 14 1398335 Displays in Viewfinder 24 73 Earphone Jack EJECT Button BOJ Electronic Viewfinder Adjusting 0 Erase Protection 20 Eyepiece Focus Control 10 11412123 F FWD Fast Forward Button se EFF A DN o E DAEA A E ehered First Time Operation ceccceeesceeeereseeeeees B 13 Flickerless Mode Flying Erase Head C1 FOCUS ON OFF Button sens Focusing Your Camcorder cece eeeeeeseeeenes 20 Hand Stap fs sement Important Safeguards Important Safety Instructions Inserting and Removing Cassettes 20 IN OdUCHON sisi ced HA ae eed L NS RS Run Lens CiP einama normon Limited Warranty Low Level Battery Warning Low Light Mode 00 ee eeeceeeeesseceneeceeeeenseeeeeeeeees LP Tape Speed Display Maintenance and Care Making Better Videos MANUAL FOCUS and Buttons Manual Focus MF MF and MF Indicators cececcccccccecessessescecceccceseeaesssenee Memory Stop Indicator 24 25 Memory Stop Feature 28 Microphone 12727 MODE SEL Button w ecceeeceeeeceeeeceeseeneeeeeeee 24127 ON POWER SAVE Lever 113 OPEN Button serres sreerressreressernse TOL3E0 Operation First Time 8 13 Index continued Optional Accessories 4 7 Order Form ACCEssOry li 5 6 Output Jacks Yellow Video DC and
3. Model No __ Pro807 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From 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 or AV8MM 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 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 Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and D 3 Wire size below is met Minimum Length of Extension AWG Size Cord in Feet 18 Equal to or less than 100 16 Equal t
4. Output Jacks Yellow Video DC and White Audio Located behind cover pages 32 34 PLAY Button pages 11 24 31 33 35 Lens page 30 FOCUS ON OFF Button pages 25 26 Also Still 11 Button pages 31 33 35 AUTO LOCK Switch MANUAL FOCUS and pages 10 12 21 27 Button pages 24 25 26 STOP Button pages 11 21 31 33 35 Also MODE SEL Select Button pages 24 27 12 First Time Operation continued ADJ Adjust Button 22 23 DATE TIME Button PE pages 22 23 25 Cassette Compartment Cover pages 10 20 COUNTER RES Reset and MEM Memory Buttons pages 24 25 28 OPEN Button EJECT Button page 10 20 Located under the cassette compartment cover pages 10 11 20 Lens Cap Holder page 9 Cassette Compartment pages 10 20 Earphone Jack O pages 21 31 Hand Strap page 10 ON POWER SAVE Lever pages 10 11 Shoulder Strap a Rings REC START STOP Button page Thumb Trigger page 11 Attach charged battery here DCIN 6 5 V Jack Attach DC power cord here pages 9 17 18 for adapter charger or optional DC car cord pages 9 16 19 13 Remote Control Battery Installation The batteries supplied with your remote control are packed separately Install them as follows 1 Turn the remote control over and slide the battery compartment cover off 2 Insert the batteries so that their positive end
5. Plug an optional earphone into this jack to privately listen while recording or playing back a tape AUTO LOCK Switch AUTO LOCK Switch When the AUTO LOCK switch is in the AUTO LOCK position the camcorder will automatically control the focus and other recording features When you press the thumb trigger to start recording the REC and PAUSE indicators will briefly appear twice their normal size in the viewfinder to alert you that the AUTO LOCK switch is in the AUTO LOCK position Details are on pages 26 27 Note When the AUTO LOCK switch is in the AUTO LOCK position you cannot manually control the focus or preset program modes Tape Positioning When the POWER switch is in the PLAY position and the camcorder is stopped you can quickly fast forward or rewind the tape e Press the F FWD fast forward button to fast forward the tape Press the STOP button to stop fast forwarding e Press the REW rewind button to rewind the tape to the beginning Press the STOP button to stop rewinding Microphone The microphone picks up the sound during a recording It is more sensitive to sounds coming from the direction the lens is pointed Tally Light The tally light on the front of the camcorder flashes when the camcorder is in the record pause mode e During recording the tally light will turn off if you start recording with the thumb trigger on the camcorder or place the ON POWER SAVE lever in the POWER SAVE position
6. These rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries are specifically designed for long life The AV608 can power your camcorder up to one hour and the AV8MM up to two hours depending on how much you use zoom and pause Both can be recharged with the AC adapter charger that came with your camcorder Initial charging and recharging takes approximately one hour for the AV608 or two hours for the AV8MM AV608 AV8MM Audio Video Cables These cables are shielded for connecting AUDIO and Cc VIDEO jacks They have B RCA type phono plugs on each end AH069G 3 ft AH070G 5 ft Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable This is a double cable that lets you connect the AUDIO and VIDEO jacks of monaural components It can be used to connect your camcorder to a TV monitor or VCR The cable is color coded and shielded with RCA type phono plugs on each end AH075G 6 ft 193983 Cable Transformer The 193983 is used to connect a standard 300 ohm antenna twin lead to a standard round 75 ohm connector on the RF output adapter 193983 All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice Optional Accessories Accessory Order Form VCC1000 Video Color Control Center The VCC1000 is actually two accessories in one The color control center allows you to adjust the color intensity tint white balance and sharpness of tapes being dub
7. Video Camcorder Model Pro807 Owner s Manual Product Registration Inside Front Cover Safety Precautions l Optional Accessories 4 7 Accessory Order Form 5 0 Using an Optional Tripod pl First Time Operation 8 13 Remote Control 14 15 Powering Your Camcorder eseseeeeee n 16 19 RCA Video Cassettes 00 0 0 cccecseeceeesereeees 20 Special Features Camera Pdi tis ssicci cssvseccorssensesensstuerosnessontsseues QUICK REVIEW o eeceeccecsescsescsscsssessescseseeeeseees Flying Erase Head Li Earphone Jack 5 54 AUTO LOCK Switch ss Pi Tape Positioning cccsescecccessssteeeeeceteteteeees Microphone a Pally AB aan en eue Ci Recording Features e Date and Time Display 22 23 Electronic Viewfinder sesrenicaorieeiiesiissree e Displays in Viewfinder eee 24 25 Power ZOOMING Focusing Your Camcorder 26 Preset Program Modes e Time Counter with Memory Stop 28 Recording and Traveling Tips Care and Maintenance aieaaioarear01aaann Bol Playback Features e Viewfinder Playback ccccesceeeeeeeteeeeeeeees e Playback on TV or VCR Using Antenna Connections ss 2 33 e Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks cieie 34 33 Trouble Checks vitso
8. White Audio ssesseeeseesereeerrrerrrrreeress TM B2B4 PAUSE Display cones izscscosvssecesessueescnsevsnsrssisivesseesanss 24 PLAY Button re CELA PLAY Display 24 Playbacks st lee inia B1 35 Playback on a TV Using Antenna Connection 2 33 Playback on a TV Using AUDIO VIDEO IN JACKS cnin tincer 34 35 Playback First sise 10 11 Playback Viewfinder BI Positioning the Tape ccccccsesseseeseeseeeeeeeeeeeenes 21 POWER CAM OFF PLAY Switch A Power ZOOMINg Powering the Camcorder ssseeseseereerereere eee 16 191 Preset Program Indicators 2427 Preset Program Modes 2AL2 7 Problem Solving c ceccesecsesseeseseeseeeeeseeeeeees B6 37 Product Registration ee Program Preset Modes cccccccseeseeeeteteees Dar Quick REVIEW PT RCA Video Cassettes 20730 REC Display vce sei hei SA aie ue REC START STOP Button Thumb Trigger I3 RECORD START STOP Button 14 15 Record Protect Safety Tab Recording Speed and Times eee eeeeeeeeee po Recording Steps First Time ee 8 13 Recording Tips ZT Recording First 10 11 Refreshing the Battery 7 Registration Card Remote Control 4 15 Review Quick nn gI REW Rewind Button D214 1552151853535 REW Display Safeguards Important 2 3 Safety Record Protect Tab Safety Instructions for AC Adapter Charger
9. 00ccceee Safety Instructions Inside Front Cover Safety Precautions fn SCENE SEARCH and Buttons 14 15 PT Setting the Time and Date eeeeeeeee 22 23 Shoulder Strap RingS ce eeeeeeeeeeseeeeereeeeeees DTA Shoulder Strap Attaching eee eeeeeeeee 9 Solving Problems B6 37 SP Speed 288 enr Rhin L Special Features Specifications Sports MOGs tse is ineineinnsestnl Status DISPlA ss ssssnns him L Still ID Button oo eens 11618385 STILL Button ie B3B STOP Button 0m2 1533 SLOP Display iiciin innon 24 SIOTADE oiite dioi oak Stanton B0 T Telephoto Zoom Button 25 Table of Contents ce eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Front Cover Tally Light ccccccccsecccssseseseseeeeeesenes 275120 TAPE END Indicator sl 24 TAPE Indicator l C4 Tape Copying oo ceceeeesseeeeceeeeceeeeceeeeceeeeeeeed BZ 35 Tape Positioning ccccccsessssssesescsseececseseeeceesens 2i Things to Avoid eeeeeeeeceeeecneeceneeceeeeenseeeneeeeeey BOJ Thumb Trigger HIB Tilt Adjustment Viewfinder cccceeeeeees 23 Time and Date Display 22 23 Time and Date Recording zal Time and Date Setting s seseiseeeeeiseeereerreereee 22 23 Time Counter Display 0 0 0 0 cece eeeeeeeeee 24 25 Time Counter with Memory Stop Feature 23 Tips Recording 29 Tips Tra
10. Clements Bridge Rd Deptford NJ 08096 2088 Canadian Orders For Canada inquiries please call one of these toll free numbers for information about accessories English 1 800 668 5518 French 1 800 668 5507 International Orders This offer is valid only in the 50 United States For 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 Optional Tripod AC035 Super Lightweight Tripod This tripod s fluid effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt The quick release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the camcorder The grooved tubular 3 section leg design folds down to 23 1 2 when not in use and weighs only 3 1 2 Ibs Rubber feet allow for sure footing Using an Optional Tripod Mounting the camcorder on a tripod such as AC035 will keep the camcorder steady and produce excellent video results Caution 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 the tripod screw into the camcorder s tripod 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 camcorde
11. Earphone Jack Located on the side of the camcorder POWER Switch Microphone Tally Light REW Rewind Button F FWD Fast Forward Button Camera Edit The camera edit feature allows you to use the F FWD fast forward and REW rewind buttons on the camcorder or the SCENE SEARCH and buttons on the remote control to precisely position the tape while the camcorder is in the record pause mode e Press and hold the REW rewind button on the camcorder or the SCENE SEARCH button on the remote control to visually search the recorded tape in reverse e Press and hold the F FWD fast forward button on the camcorder or the SCENE SEARCH button on the remote control to visually search forward on the recorded tape When you release the buttons the camcorder will return to the record pause mode at that point on the tape Quick Review When the camcorder is in the record pause mode press and release the REW button to review the last few seconds of recorded material in the viewfinder The camcorder will return to the record pause mode Note Do not hold the REW button or the camcorder will go into camera edit 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 at the beginning and end of each recording Earphone Jack
12. Eject Lever 1218 Battery Safety Precautions ee eects 3 Battery Warning La24 Battery Care and Storage eeeeeeeseeeeseceeeeneee IE Battery Using Rechargeable 17 18 CAM OFF PLAY POWER Switch 10 12 Camcorder Powering esceeteceseeeneeeeeeeees 16 19 Camcorder Turning On iLO Camcorder Unpacking 00 eee eeeseesecseeneeseeeeee BI Car Cord Optional 19 Care and Maintenance 30 Care and Storage of the Battery ES Cassette Care and Storage 30 Cassette Compartment Cassettes Inserting and Removing 0 TORO Charging the Battery 7 Cleaning the Viewfinder eeeeeeeeeeeeeees Za Clock Battery Compartment ee www Close Up Mode Compact Camcorder Limited Warranty 69 Connection TV Using Antenna 05 B2 33 Connection TV Using AUDIO VIDEO L O CRT EE D chevron B4 35 Contents seen Copying Tap s sisssssse sushi 32 35 COUNTER MEM Memory Button 11324 25128 COUNTER MEMORY Button 24 2578 COUNTER RES Reset Button COUNTER RESET Button 14 T5 24 25 28 Date and Time Display 24 25 Date and Time Recording Z3 40 Date and Time Setting 22 23 DATE TIME Button 22 2323 DC Car Cord Optional il 9 DC IN 6 5V Jack nl DC Power Cord ss IT Design Specifications BI Dew Indicator
13. Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH D lt Detach Here for VDC88 VDCO090 12 95 Extra Battery for DCs Bp1000 2995 Charger for BP1000 vpcoss S 1895 Replacement Remote Control 211026 49 95 RF Connecting Cable 213003 11 95 Shoulder Strap 213004 13 95 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise 10 Minimum Order Sales LAK he ans Ge hatte hed deco 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 e All accessories are subject to availability e 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 aa IMPORTANT Copy complete account number VI SA from your VISA card TERRES BEER EAR LE My card expires CL CL IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard above your expires L L name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice PLE A SE Print or type your name and address clearly This will be your mailing label A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting l l l l I Name I I St
14. a minus will appear in front of the time counter display Whenever memory stop is turned on the camcorder will stop rewinding or fast forwarding when the counter reaches M 0 00 00 To continue rewinding or fast forwarding press REW or F FWD again There may be a small difference between the actual length of the tape and the counter reading The memory stop feature can be turned on at any time by pressing the COUNTER MEM button Press the COUNTER MEM button again to turn memory stop off and remove the M in front of the time counter If the tape does not stop at the exact memory location use the REW and F FWD buttons Camcorder Recording Tips Recording Tips Practice recording under a variety of lighting conditions This will help you respond quickly whenever you see a scene you want to record When using manual focus it is easier to make professional looking videos if you check the focus before you start recording Use your camcorder s zoom to help you focus manually Before you start recording zoom in on your subject and adjust the focus until you see a clear image in the viewfinder Then zoom back to where you want to record If the subject to camcorder distance does not change the subject will remain in sharp focus over the entire zoom range Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side to side while recording A steady gradual pan avoids blurring and jitter Use the viewfinder to make sure the cam
15. expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video 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 video product C If the video product has been exposed to rain or water D If the video 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 video product to its normal operation E If the video product has been dropped or the case has been damaged F When the video 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 video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine
16. in the literature product s enclosure and which may be accompanying the product of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock FCC Warning Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate 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 quality standards in the manufacture of your video product safety is a major factor in the design of every instru ment 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 video products Installation 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video 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 video product and in the operating instructions 4 Polarization This video 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 fea
17. light e When filming a horizontally striped subject e When filming subjects with little or no contrast in the picture To focus manually 1 Slide the AUTO LOCK switch to the left out of the AUTO LOCK position 2 Press the power zoom button labeled T and zoom in on the subject 3 Press the FOCUS ON OFF button to select manual focus MF will appear in the viewfinder 4 Adjust the focus by pressing the or side of the MANUAL FOCUS button e MF will appear in the viewfinder when focusing in the direction e MF will appear in the viewfinder when focusing in the direction 5 Use the power zoom buttons to select desired zooming range Note When the CAM OFF PLAY switch is set to OFF the focus will reset to auto focus when power is restored Manual focus will remain selected when you place the ON POWER SAVE lever in the POWER SAVE position and then restore power by returning it to the ON position Preset Program Modes The camcorder has several preset program modes which allow you to select a mode that fits your particular recording situation The camcorder will automatically set shutter speed white balance and iris Manual or auto focus can be used during any of the preset program modes To select one of the preset program modes follow the steps below 1 Place the camcorder in the record pause mode 2 Slide the AUTO LOCK switch to the left out of the AUTO LOCK position 3 Repeatedly press the MOD
18. or spliced tape Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment All dust is abrasive and will cause excessive wear on the tape and the camcorder s recording or playback heads Keep the cassette away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture The tape may jam and damage your camcorder Things to Avoid e Do not attempt to disassemble your camcorder There are no user serviceable parts inside e 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 moisture may cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape e Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects e Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight Doing so could permanently damage the camcorder s internal parts e Do not operate the camcorder in extremely humid environments 30 Do not operate the camcorder for extended periods in temperatures below 40 F 4 C or above 95 F 35 C 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 Compact Camcorder Servicenter Never attempt to force open the cassette door If the battery reac
19. prevent excessive tape wear EJECT Button Located under cassette compartment cover e During playback press and hold the F FWD fast forward or REW rewind button if you want to visually search the tape in forward or reverse Release the button to return to normal playback 4 Press the STOP button when you are finished Notes The corresponding buttons on the remote control can be used to operate the camcorder The camcorder can play back tapes recorded in SP or LP speed The LP indicator appears in the electronic viewfinder when a tape recorded at LP speed is being played Tapes recorded at SLP speed cannot be played back in this camcorder During still and search operations it is normal for streaks to appear in the picture The sound is muted during special playback operations 31 Playback on a TV or VCR Using the Antenna Connection To connect your camcorder to a TV using the antenna connection you will need the RF output adapter and coaxial RF cable that came packed 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 or playing on the TV The unauthorized recording of television programs and other recorded material may infringe the rights of others Back of TV or VCR Coaxial RF Cable supplied Back of TV CHANNEL 4CH 3CH 5 Switch Output Jacks SSS Located behind door oS
20. that the video product is in safe operating condition 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 Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide protection and utility for your RCA 8mm camcorder and most accessories Rugged fabric lined with soft non abrasive material and generous padding Has three outside pockets with storage for lens filters adapters batteries and tapes DCC05 DC Car Cord Adapter Charger This DC car cord adapter charger enables you to operate your camcorder from your car truck or RV by plugging the car cord directly into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket It will also charge the AV608 battery supplied with the camcorder or the AV8MM long play battery The DCCOS is specially designed to convert power from a 24 volt or 12 volt battery to a 6 volt output Caution Do not use any other RCA car cord with this camcorder It may damage the camcorder Rechargeable Batteries
21. the picture seen by the camcorder when recording The viewfinder can also be used for viewing the tape during playback Electronic Viewfinder in Operating Position PULL here to extend viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control Caution When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap rotate the EVF down This helps 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 It s easiest to set the correct focus by focusing on one of the viewfinder s on screen displays such as the date Pull the viewfinder out into operating position Look through the viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision The eyepiece focus control does not affect the focus of the picture actually recorded by the camcorder Recording Date and TIme or Date on Your Tape If you see the date and time or date display in the viewfinder while you are recording it will be recorded on your tape If you do not want it recorded press the DATE TIME button until the displays are removed from the viewfinder Press To Display in Viewfinder DATE TIME and Record on the Tape Button Press Once Date Only Press Again Date and Time Press Again Neither Date nor Time Tilt Adjustment For convenie
22. 004 DC Connecting Cord Stock No DCC100 Clock Battery 3 Volt Micro Lithium Cell such as Maxell No from most local drug stores and camera shops CR2025 available RF Output Adapter Stock No CRF800 RF Connecting Cable Stock No 213003 Caution Lithium battery Must be disposed of properly Never handle punctured or leaking batteries May cause burns or personal injury Can cause death or injury if swallowed Keep out of hands of children If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment First Time Operation continued 2 Attach a power supply to the camcorder 3 Remove the lens cap and attach it to Attach a power supply to the camcorder either the lens cap holder on the camcorder the adapter charger or charged battery Adapter Charger Pull on tab to Z EN Y Attach to remove the lens lens cap cap holder DC IN 6 5V Pull on the tab on the side of the lens cap to Jack remove it Then pull it straight rotate it down and attach it to the lens cap holder on the side of the camcorder 4 Attach the shoulder strap To AC 100 240V 50 60 Hz 1 Unfasten one end of the shoulder strap from the buckle Make sure you leave the buckle on the strap Connect one end of the DC power cord into the DC OUT jack on the adapter charger Plug the other end of the DC power cord into the DC IN 6 5V jack on the back of the camcorder Plug the A gt ES adapter charger s pl
23. 17 Powering Your Camcorder continued Attaching the Charged Battery to the Camcorder If the DC cord is attached to the camcorder remove it before attaching the battery 1 Align the reference line on the battery with the line on the back of the camcorder 2 Hold the battery flush against the camcorder and slide it in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the camcorder s POWER switch to the CAM position and place the ON POWER SAVE lever in the ON position BATTERY Eject Lever WARNING NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY Removing the Battery From the Camcorder Slide and hold the BATTERY eject lever on the camcorder 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 RCA adapter chargers and camcorders 18 Low Level Battery Warning The battery warning indicator S will appear in the viewfinder when the battery power is low Recharge the battery or use the adapter charger to power the camcorder Caution When the battery reaches its empty level while you are using it the camcorder will shut off However the battery should have enough reserve power to eject the cassette when you press the EJECT button If the camcorder does not eject the cassette when you press the EJ
24. C SERVICE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING EQUIPMENT ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H 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 professional antenna installer Use 14 Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 15 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video 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 video product 16 Lightning For added protection for this video 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 video product due to lightning and power line surges Service 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video 18 19 20 product yourself as opening or removing covers may
25. E SEL select button to select the preset program mode that best fits your recording conditions See the chart below to determine which mode to use Notes If you want the camcorder to remember the preset program mode and settings you selected during recording breaks place the ON POWER SAVE lever in the POWER amp Display in fe q Viewfinder with the gt Sports mode selected SAVE position The camcorder will automatically return the settings to the auto mode if the power is turned off using the POWER button Auto focus will automatically reset whenever you select a new preset program mode MODE SEL Select Button AUTO LOCK Switch Mode Shutter Speed Indicator Auto Focus Area Recording Conditions Auto mode 1 60 second None Normal Use under normal conditions 1 60 1 250 second depending on brightness Sports amp Center Frame Area Only 9 feet and farther For filming sporting events football games etc e Colors may change if this mode is used indoors with fluorescent lighting Auto high speed shutter 1 250 1 10 000 second depending on brightness HS Normal For capturing fast movements such as a golf swing tennis swing etc e Colors may change if this mode is used indoors with fluorescent lighting Close up 1 60 second v 2 5 inch 78 inches For filming subjects such as flowers or insects at a short distance e This m
26. ECT button do not attempt to force the cassette compartment open This will damage the camcorder Power your camcorder with the adapter charger or recharge the battery before attempting to eject the cassette Proper Care and Storage of Your Battery The battery will provide better service and longer performance if you charge it before use and store it at normal room temperature The nickel cadmium battery will provide better service if it is used until it reaches the empty level camcorder automatically turns off before recharging Use the refresh feature if the battery is not completely discharged The battery should be charged at a temperature of 41 F 95 F 5 C 35 C to prevent damage Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14 F 10 C 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 When the battery is used the first time the recording time will be slightly shorter than normal To receive full operation time from the battery refresh and recharge the battery two or three times 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 Powering Your Camcorder continued Using the Optional RCA DCC05 Car Cord Adapter Charger The optional RCA DCCOS DC car cord adapter charger allows you to
27. FWD Fast Forward Button begin recording again press the RECORD e Press the F FWD button when the camcorder s START STOP button twice POWER switch is in the PLAY position to fast f d the tape 2 REW Rewind Button Rr ee e During playback or fast forward operation e Press the REW button when the camcorder s POWER switch in the PLAY position press A OWER switch is in the PLAY position to and hold the F FWD button to visually search rewind the tape forward on the tape Release the F FWD button e During playback or rewind POWER switch in to return to normal playback or fast forward the PLAY position press and hold the REW operation button to visually search the tape in reverse Release the REW button to return to normal 8 s TILL Button playback or rewind e During playback press the STILL button to produce a stop action picture Press the STILL SCENE SEARCH and Buttons button again to return to normal playback When the camcorder s POWER switch is in the CAM position record pause mode press one of HD button on the camcorder the SCENE SEARCH buttons to visually search Note Some picture noise is normal during stop the tape action playback e Press and hold the SCENE SEARCH button to visually search forward on the tape Release the coun TER RESET and MEMORY Buttons button to return to record pause These buttons have the same function as the e Press and hold the SCENE SEARCH button to CO
28. UNTER RES and COUNTER MEM buttons on the camcorder Details are on page 28 This button has the same function as the still visually search the tape in reverse Release the button to return to record pause 4 DISPLAY Button Press the DISPLAY button when the camcorder is connected to a TV to see the viewfinder s displays on the TV screen Press the DISPLAY button again to remove them Details on connecting a TV are on pages 32 35 15 Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter Charger to Power Your Camcorder The adapter charger 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 so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery You may need a plug adapter in some countries Consult your RCA dealer Be sure to purchase the plug adapter before traveling The adapter can be hard to find in foreign countries DC Power Cord To Attach the Adapter Charger Using an optional plug adapter 1 Plug one end of the DC power cord into the An optional plug adapter may be required in some DC OUT jack on the adapter charger countries 2 Plug the other end of the DC power cord into the DC IN 6 5V jack on the back of the camcorder 6 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the nearest Optional AC AC outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz Plug Adapte
29. VHF Antenna Adapter supplied Q lt lt 2 Optional 300 75 VHF Antenna Ohm Transformer such as 193983 Installation D Disconnect the VHF antenna from your TV Attach one end of the coaxial RF cable to the or VCR Connect the antenna to the VHF IN VHF OUT connector on the adapter and attach connector on the RF output adapter if you are the other end to the VHF input on your TV or going to leave the adapter connected to the TV VCR as shown or VCR 3 Attach the RF output adapter s plug to the Note If your VHF antenna is the flat twin lead type output jacks located behind the door on the side attached by two screws you will also need an optional of the camcorder as shown above 300 75 ohm transformer such as 193983 shown on page 6 32 Playback on a TV Using the Antenna Connection continued Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR 1 Set the CHANNEL 4CH 3CH switch on the RF output adapter to 4CH or 3CH 2 A Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4 B Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV Turn on VCR and tune it to channel 3 or 4 Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR 3 Attach a power supply and slide the camcorder s POWER switch to the PLAY position Insert the cassette you want to play back 4 Press the PLAY button to begin playback e During playback press the still Il button to sto
30. abeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both channels D Attach one end of another optional audio video cable to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV or VCR and the other end to the yellow video jack located under the door on the side of the camcorder Optional accessories are available from your dealer or electronics supply store Mail order form is on page 5 34 Playback on TV or VCR continued Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR 1 A Camcorder connected directly to TV monitor 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 2 Attach a power supply and slide the camcorder s POWER switch to the PLAY position Insert the cassette you want to playback 3 Press the PLAY button to begin playback e During playback press the still I button to stop the action and view one frame of the tape Press the still I button again or the PLAY button to return to normal playback Caution Still is designed for momentary interruptions and should not be used for extended time periods If the camcorder remains in the still mode for more than five minutes the camcor
31. and tune it to channel 3 or 4 Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR Note When the camcorder is used as a camera turn the TV s volume down to prevent a high pitched squeal caused by feedback 2 Set the CHANNEL switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV or VCR 3 Attach a power supply and slide the camcorder s POWER switch to the CAM position Insert the cassette you want to record on Make sure the ON POWER SAVE lever is in the ON position Press the thumb trigger on the camcorder or the RECORD START STOP button on the remote control to start recording You can watch what you are recording on the TV screen Seeing the Camcorder s displays on the TV Screen When the camcorder is connected to a TV press the DISPLAY button on the remote control to see the camcorder s viewfinder displays on the TV screen Press the DISPLAY button again to remove the displays Normal TV Viewing For normal TV viewing you may leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the TV or VCR Just disconnect the adapter s plug from the camcorder or turn off the camcorder s power 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 conne
32. ard and consult authorized service personnel Moisture can damage internal parts Refer all service to Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter personnel only 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 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 prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose camcorder or AC adapter charger to rain or moisture 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 CAUTION MISE EN GARDE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR The symbol of a lightning flash within An exclamation point within a triangle is a triangle is intended to alert the user intended to alert the user to the presence to the presence of uninsulated of important operating and maintenance dangerous voltage within the service instructions
33. ation is more noticeable when zooming in to film close up shots If possible use a tripod or make sure that the camcorder is kept steady When the camcorder s CAM OFF PLAY switch is set to the OFF position the zoom ratio will automatically return to the full wide angle position When you place the ON POWER SAVE lever in the POWER SAVE position and then back in the ON position the zoom ratio will remain the same as before you put it in the POWER SAVE position 25 Focusing Your Camcorder FOCUS ON OFF Button Auto Focus If you want the camcorder to focus for you automatically set the AUTO LOCK switch to the AUTO LOCK position Notes The camcorder will automatically focus on any subject at a distance of three feet or more from the lens When a subject is closer than three feet press the power zoom button W to change to a wide angle position where the subject will be in focus When zooming in on a distant subject from the wide angle position auto focus may not function properly due to the instability of the image Let auto focus adjust for the full zoomed in position and then use a tripod for stable images The subject will then stay in focus while using the power zoom buttons 26 Switch MANUAL FOCUS and Button Manual Focus Under certain conditions such as those listed you may need to focus manually e When filming two subjects one nearby and one distant e When filming subjects in very low
34. bed This is especially helpful when the original tape was produced in poor lighting conditions or poor color settings The second feature the character generator lets you create titles that can be recorded on your tapes This lets you add a professional and or personal touch to your home videos VDC88 Color Enhancement Light This ultra compact 15 watt video light is cordless light in weight and includes a rechargeable battery It mounts on the top of the camcorder and fits on a standard accessory shoe The VDCS88 provides excellent soft lush fill light The VDC88 uses one 15 watt VDC090 replacement bulb The rechargeable battery BP1000 can be charged with the VDC085 battery charger Order Form for Pro807 Description Part No Price Qty Total Soft Camcorder Case AC025A 59 95 Super Lightweight Tripod AC035 69 95 Gold Tipped Audio Video Cable 3 ft AHO69G 5 99 Gold Tipped Audio Video Cable 5 ft AHO70G 7 99 Gold Tipped Dubbing Cable 6 ft AH075G 10 99 Rechargeable Battery AV608 49 95 Rechargeable Battery AV8MM 59 95 RF Output Adapter CRF800 49 95 AC Adapter Charger CPS800 189 95 DC Car Cord Adapter Charger DCC05 169 95 DC Cable for Adapter Charger DCC100 14 95 Video Control Center VCC1000 349 90 Color Enhancement Light Replacement Bulb 15 watt Use VISA or MasterCard preferably
35. camcorder will automatically shut off to prevent excessive tape wear To resume recording press the thumb trigger twice Any material recorded on the tape will automatically be erased if you record over it To monitor the audio being recorded attach an optional earphone to the earphone jack cassette compart Earphone Jack ON POWER SAVE Lever Thumb Trigger 12 Play back what you have recorded e Press the thumb trigger to stop recording e Place the POWER switch in the PLAY position e Press the REW rewind button to rewind the tape e Then press the PLAY button to play back the tape in the electronic viewfinder e Press the STOP button when you are finished playing back the tape e Details on viewfinder playback are on page 31 11 First Time Operation continued 13 Review all of the camcorder s operating controls The page number s where detailed information on each control can be found are listed for your convenience Eyepiece Focus Control Power Zoom Buttons W and T pages 10 11 23 page 25 POWER CAM camera OFF PLA Y Switch pages 10 11 Accessory Shoe Remote Control Sensor page 14 Microphone page 21 Electronic Viewfinder PULL here to extend Tally Light pages 10 11 23 25 31 pages 11 15 21 F FWD Fast Forward Button pages 21 31 33 35 REW Rewind Button pages 21 31 33 35 Clock Battery Compartment page 22
36. camera OFF PLAY switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record CAM play back tapes PLAY or turn off the camcorder s power OFF Some of the controls operate differently depending on the position of the POWER switch e Press and hold the small button on the POWER switch while sliding it to the CAM position 7 Place the ON POWER SAVE lever in the ON position The camcorder also has an ON POWER SAVE lever to conserve battery power when recording e During recording place the ON POWER SAVE lever in the ON position The camcorder will not record unless this lever is in the ON position e Place the ON POWER SAVE lever in the POWER SAVE position during recording breaks The camcorder will enter the standby mode Important Note The dew indicator al will appear in the electronic viewfinder when there is excessive moisture in the camcorder Remove the cassette from the camcorder and let it dry naturally 10 8 Insert a cassette in the camcorder Cassette Compartment Cover Cassette Compartment 1 Slide the OPEN button and completely open the cassette compartment cover 2 Press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment 3 Insert a cassette only one way with the record protect safety tab facing up and the tape window facing out 4 Gently press on the side of the cassette compartment where it is labeled PUSH as shown above until it locks into place 5 After the cassette c
37. corder is level while recording or your scenes will appear tilted Try to make sure indoor scenes are well lit This improves picture quality and color reproduction Do not bump or tap the camcorder s microphone while recording because this sound will be recorded Be aware of video and audio backgrounds Background details barely noticed while you are taping may show up as visual clutter on your recording Background noises especially TV sets radios household appliances traffic sounds etc can detract from the sound you want to record Avoid long still shots of landmarks and scenic attractions Recordings are more interesting if they include people and details Local color will give travel videos lasting appeal Consider recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point for added interest Remember to check the lighting before starting to record 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 Holding Your Camcorder e Hold the camcorder horizontally Keep your feet slightly apart and your upper arms close to your body e When possible rest your elbows on a table or other stable surface to help keep the camcorder steady If you want to film at different angles you may raise the viewfinder 90 e Standing against a wall may give your record
38. cted to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 33 Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor or VCR using AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks you will need optional audio video cables 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 The unauthorized recording of television programs and other recorded material may infringe the rights of others Optional Audio Video Cables such as AH069G Back of AHO070G or AH075G Mono VCR or TV Monitor White Audio Plug Video Jack AUDIO 5 anue k VIDEO 2 yellow 7 SR HE Video Plug 77777 Open Door a ae D 2 Yellow Video Plug 77777 White Audio Plug OR Optional Y Adapter IV Back of available from AudioVideo Stereo VCR or electronics White Such as AH069G V Monitor supply store Audio AHO070G or U8 AHO075G Video Jack AUDIO 4 TO A Audio Jack VIDEO Pull Here to N f Open Door A White Audio Plug Installation D Attach one end of an optional audio video cable such as AH069G AH070G or AH075G to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR and the other end to the white audio jack located under the door on the side of the camcorder Note If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO jacks attach the AUDIO plug to the one l
39. der will automatically move the tape away from the spinning heads to prevent excessive tape wear During playback press and hold the F FWD fast forward or REW rewind button if you want to visually search the tape in forward or reverse Release the button to return to normal playback 4 To copy what the camcorder is playing place a blank cassette in the VCR and press the VCR s RECORD button 5 Press the STOP button when you are finished Notes The corresponding buttons on the remote control can be used to operate the camcorder The camcorder can play back tapes recorded in SP or LP speed The LP indicator appears in the electronic viewfinder when a tape recorded at LP speed is being played Tapes recorded at SLP cannot be played back on this camcorder During still and search operations it is normal for streaks to appear in the picture The sound is muted during special playback operations Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording 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 2 Attach a power supply and slide the camcorder s POWER switch to the CAM
40. e During recording the tally light will light continuously if you start recording with the RECORD START STOP button on the remote control 21 Date and Time Display Installing the Battery for Time and Date Setting the Time and Date Display in the Display Viewfinder The time and date or only the date can be recorded on your tape Whenever one of the displays appear in the viewfinder it will be recorded on the tape You can choose to record only the date both the date and time or neither ADJ Adjust DATE TIME Button Button Battery Compartment Battery Tray Caution Lithium battery Must be disposed of properly Never handle punctured or leaking batteries May cause burns or personal injury 1 Install the clock battery as described in the Can cause death or injury if swallowed previous column Keep out of the hands of children If swallowed 2 Attach a power supply to the camcorder Press consult a physician immediately for emergency and hold the small button on the POWER switch treatment while you slide it in the CAM camera position Never use metallic tweezers to hold the battery and Place the ON POWER SAVE lever in the ON never short circuit the and sides of the battery position 3 Use a straightened paper clip or pen to press and 1 Locate the clock battery compartment on the hold the ADJ adjust button for about one bottom side of the camcorder second The reset da
41. e of your battery properly attached the POWER indicator on the DCCOS will light 19 RCA Video Cassettes We recommend that RCA cassettes be used with your camcorder The tape in these cassettes is of high quality formulation It has been manufactured to our critical specifications for excellent performance Use of tape not meeting these specifications could considerably reduce the performance of your camcorder Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback Because there is no control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers head cleaning is not covered under warranty It is considered normal maintenance Playing a new RCA tape for approximately 30 minutes will often satisfactorily clean the heads and improve your picture Erase Protection Record Protect Safety Tab You can use your video cassettes over and over again To erase a previous recording just record over it Va ANIAN CAP AZ er To Prevent To Record Record Protect Erasure Close Again Open Tab Record Protect Record Protect Tab Expose Tab Red Red Disappears A To prevent erasing a recording you want to keep close the cassette s record protect tab by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until the red area is completely visible B To record again on the cassette slide the record
42. ears when using auto focus Cassette Indicator This indicator appears if there is no cassette in the camcorder or if you try to record on a cassette that has its record protect tab closed It also appears if there is moisture in the cassette 9 Time and Date Display After the time and date have been set press the DATE TIME button to display the time and date or date in the viewfinder The time and date display only appears when the camcorder is recording or in the record pause mode POWER switch in the CAM position e This display will be recorded on the tape whenever it appears in the viewfinder e Repeatedly press the DATE TIME button to remove this display from the viewfinder e 88 88 appears instead of the time and date if the time and date have not been set It also appears when the clock battery is not installed correctly or it needs to be replaced e Details are on pages 22 23 Power Zooming Power Zoom Buttons T Telephoto _ W Wide Angle M The 8 1 motorized zoom lens allows you to zoom in and out for close ups or wide angle shots just by pressing one of the power zoom buttons The zoom buttons are easily controlled by your index and middle fingers when you hold the camcorder through the handstrap e Press the button labeled T to move the lens in the telephoto close up direction e Press the button labeled W to move the lens in the wide angle direction Notes Image vibr
43. elps you locate a certain point on the tape This is useful if you want to review a section immediately after recording or return to the same place on the tape several times during playback When memory stop is turned on the tape will stop automatically during rewind or fast forward when the time counter reaches M 0 00 00 1 Press the COUNTER MEM memory button to turn on the memory stop feature An M appears in front of the time counter in the viewfinder Time Counter _M0g0 00 with Memory I Seconds Stop Feature Minutes Turned on Hours Display in Viewfinder 28 COUNTER COUNTER re MEMORY Baoi Button 2 Locate the place on the tape you want to return to and press the COUNTER RES reset button to set the time counter to M 0 00 00 3 Continue to record or play the tape When you want to return to the place you marked press the thumb trigger to stop recording or the STOP button to stop playing back the tape 4 Make sure the CAM OFF PLAY switch is in the PLAY position and then press the REW rewind button The tape will rewind to the time counter reading of M 0 00 00 Notes for Memory Stop The corresponding buttons on the remote control can be used to operate the camcorder Whenever the time counter is displayed you can reset it to 0 00 00 by pressing the COUNTER RES button If you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00
44. et program modes 1 1 CE amp door fi The indicator for the mode selected will appear in the viewfinder This indicator will not be recorded on the tape when it appears in the viewfinder No indicator appears when the auto mode is selected Details are on page 27 4 Battery Warning The battery warning indicator appears when it is time to recharge the battery pack e REC appears when the camcorder is recording Dew TAPE and TAPE END Indicators e PAUSE flashes when the camcorder is in the record pause mode e FF appears when the tape is fast forwarding and REW appears when the tape is rewinding e STOP appears when the camcorder is stopped during playback e PLAY appears when the camcorder is playing back a tape Note When you start or stop recording a larger REC or PAUSE indicator will briefly flash below the status display area to let you know that the AUTO LOCK switch is in the AUTO LOCK position 3 Preset Program Mode Indicators Sports Auto High Speed Shutter Close up Low Light and Flickerless Slide the AUTO LOCK switch out of the AUTO LOCK position and then repeatedly press the MODE SEL select button to select one of the 24 e The dew indicator appears when excessive moisture has entered the camcorder or cassette The camcorder s buttons will not operate except to eject the cassette Press the EJECT button and remove the cassette from the camcorder Place the camcorder in a warm d
45. hes its empty level during recording the camcorder will shut off but the battery should have enough reserve power to eject the cassette If the camcorder does not eject the cassette power your camcorder with the adapter charger or recharge the battery Do not use an adapter charger or batteries other than the ones specified Use of the wrong accessories may cause damage to the camcorder Viewfinder Playback Earphone Jack Located on side POWER CAM OFF PLAY Switch STOP Button 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 If you want to privately listen during viewfinder playback you may connect an optional earphone to the earphone jack To play back a tape through the viewfinder follow these steps 1 Slide the POWER switch to the PLAY position 2 Insert the cassette you want to playback 3 Press the PLAY button to begin playback e During playback press the still 1 button to stop the action and view one frame of the tape Press the still 1 button again or the PLAY button to return to normal playback Caution Still is designed for momentary interruptions and should not be used for an extended period of time If the camcorder remains in the still mode for more than five minutes it will automatically move the tape away from the spinning heads to
46. ings more stability e Use an optional tripod for stable images Traveling Tips e 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 e Make sure you have any plug adapters that you may need before taking your camcorder to other countries Consult your RCA dealer for advice 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 e Carry your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling See page 4 for a case especially designed for this camcorder An ordinary suitcase or carry bag does not offer the protection your camcorder needs Treat your camcorder as carry on luggage to protect it from rough handling 29 Care and Maintenance Camcorder Care and Storage e Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder s cassette door Dust and grit are abrasive and will cause excessive wear both to the camcorder s recording playback heads and cassettes e We recommend RCA video cassettes be used with this camcorder These cassettes have been manufactured to our critical specifications Use of cassettes not meeting these specifications may reduce the camcorder s performance or contaminate the heads resulting in a snowy picture or n
47. les and the point where they exit from the video product Ventilation Slots and openings in the video products are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect them from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer s instructions have been followed 9 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video 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 Water and Moisture Do not use this video 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 11 Accessories Do not place this video product on an unstable cart stand trip
48. n ceceshoceeien ce cetatsoeeess B6 37 Design Specifications B8 Limited Warranty Bo Index Alphabetical 0 cccceeeeees 40 41 Product Registration Mail Your Registration Card Today A Product Registration Card is packed with your camcorder Please fill out the card and return it immediately Your prompt submission of this card confirms your right to the protection available under the terms and conditions of the warranty and also allows us to contact you should it ever become necessary With your card on file we can also help you in the event of loss or theft by verifying your ownership If you did not receive a Product Registration Card please contact your dealer Attach Sales Receipt Here and File For Future Reference To obtain warranty parts and service you must show your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase to your Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter Tape or staple your sales receipt to this manual so you will have it handy should service ever be needed Do not mail your sales receipt to us File it at home with your owner s manual for future reference Record Vital Information Here No other RCA camcorder has the same serial number as yours You will find the serial number and model number on the bottom of your camcorder Make sure both numbers are recorded below so that you will have them in case your camcorder is stolen or you need a complete description for identification
49. nt viewing the viewfinder can be raised 90 Caution Do not force the viewfinder to rotate completely around This will damage the viewfinder and or the camcorder Cleaning the Viewfinder You may occasionally want to clean the viewfinder Follow the steps below a 1 Fully extend the viewfinder and then slightly push it back g 3 2 Rotate the viewfinder in the counter clockwise direction to remove the eyecup piece 3 Use an optional air blower available from most camera stores to clean the viewfinder 23 Displays in Viewfinder LP Display Time Counter with 2 Status Displays REC LP M 1 00 00 Memory Stop 3 Preset Program Mode Indicators Sports Auto High Speed Shutter Close up Low Light and Flickerless MF 4 Battery Warning 5 Dew TAPE and TAPE END pias AM 10 30 15 Manual Focus MF and Indicators Cassette Indicator 9 Time and Date 1 1 1 992 Display The camcorder has several displays in the electronic viewfinder that tell what the camcorder is doing and aid in the ease of operation 4 LP Indicator The LP indicator appears when you are playing back a tape that was recorded at the LP speed 2 Status Displays One of the following displays will appear in the viewfinder to let you know what the camcorder is doing These displays are not recorded on the tape when they appear in the viewfinder camcorder s pres
50. o 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 charger Take it to an Authorized RCA Compact 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 charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Be sure to save these operating instructions for future reference 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 use a polarized cord CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert MISE EN GARDE Pour pr venir les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqt au fond CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the cover or back No user serviceable parts are inside If you spill liquid on the camcorder or AC adapter charger disconnect the AC adapter charger s power cord to prevent possible fire or shock haz
51. o picture during playback Always replace the lens cap on the lens when the camcorder is not in use e Do not touch the lens with your fingers The oil from your skin can damage the lens Always use lens cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens Improper cleaning may scratch the lens 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 Do not store the camcorder in temperatures below 22 F 30 C or above 149 F 65 C 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 Cassette Care and Storage e When you are finished with a cassette rewind it and remove it from the camcorder Label your cassettes before storing them e When you are finished recording close the cassette s record protect safety tab to prevent accidental erasure e Store cassettes vertically in their protective boxes at normal room temperatures Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes in a car or outdoors for an extended period Excessive heat or cold may damage your cassettes Do not touch or cover the small holes in the cassette or use cassettes with damaged
52. od bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the video product Use this video product only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the video product and cart combination to overturn IMPORTAN T SAFEGUARDS continued 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 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 Example of Antenna Grounding ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 ELECTRI
53. ode automatically sets the zoom to the wide angle position and the focus to about 2 inches from the lens The focus can then be adjusted on any subject in a range of 2 5 inch to 78 inches from the lens Low Light 1 60 second lc Normal For best results when filming indoors under low light conditions e If the camcorder makes too many focus adjustments this may indicate that the subject is too bright In this case select the auto mode shown above or use manual focus Flickerless 1 100 second Normal When recording in a foreign country under fluorescent lighting that uses 50 Hz electric current some parts of Europe and Asia 27 Time Counter with Memory Stop COUNTER MEM Memory Button COUNTER RES Reset Button Time Counter The time counter display shows the actual time elapsed when recording a program or playing back a segment of a pre recorded tape The time counter also helps you quickly locate the end of recorded segments Note the time counter reading when you are finished recording or playing back a tape For example you recorded a 10 minute segment Later if you want to locate the end of your recording you can insert the cassette and fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 10 00 Before you start to record or playback a tape press the COUNTER RES reset button to set the counter to 0 00 00 Memory Stop Feature The memory stop feature h
54. ompartment is fully retracted close the cassette compartment cover Note If the cassette you load into the cassette compartment has been rewound in a different unit the cassette compartment may open again Make sure the cassette compartment is completely retracted before closing the cassette compartment cover 9 Set AUTO LOCK switch in the AUTO LOCK position 10 Pull out the electronic viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision e Pull the electronic viewfinder out into the operating position e If the image in the viewfinder is blurry adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision Details are on page 23 First Time Operation continued POWER CAM OFF PLAY Switch Tally Light Electronic Viewfinder in Operating Position PULL out here Eyepiece Focus Control REW Rewind Button PLAY Button OPEN Button AUTO LOCK STOP Button Switch EJECT Button Lens Cap located under the on Strap Power Supply Adapter Charger or Charger Battery 11 Start and stop recording Start and stop recording by pressing and releasing the thumb trigger You do not have to hold the thumb trigger to record The REC indicator appears in the viewfinder when the camcorder is recording Notes The tally light flashes during record pause and goes off when the camcorder is recording or the ON POWER SAVE lever is placed in the POWER SAVE position If you do not record within five minutes the
55. p the action and view one frame of the tape Press the still II button again or the PLAY button to return to normal playback Caution Still is designed for momentary interruptions and should not be used for extended time periods If the camcorder remains in the still mode for more than five minutes the camcorder will automatically move the tape away from the spinning heads to prevent excessive tape wear e During playback press and hold the F FWD fast forward or REW rewind button if you want to visually search the tape in forward or reverse Release the button to return to normal playback 5 To copy what the camcorder is playing place a blank cassette in the VCR and press the VCR s RECORD button 6 Press the STOP button when you are finished Notes The corresponding buttons on the remote control can be used to operate the camcorder The camcorder can play back tapes recorded in SP or LP speed The LP indicator appears in the electronic viewfinder when a tape recorded at LP speed is being played Tapes recorded at SLP cannot be played back on this camcorder During still and search operations it is normal for streaks to appear in the picture The sound is muted during special playback operations Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording 1 A Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4 B Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV Turn on VCR
56. position Place the ON POWER SAVE lever in the ON position and insert the cassette you want to record on Note When the camcorder is used as a camera turn the TV s volume down to prevent a high pitched squeal caused by feedback 3 Press the camcorder s thumb trigger or the remote control s RECORD START STOP button to begin recording You can watch what the camcorder is seeing or recording on the TV screen Seeing the Camcorder s displays on the TV Screen When the camcorder is connected to a TV press the DISPLAY button on the remote control to see the camcorder s viewfinder displays on the TV screen Press the DISPLAY button again to remove the displays 35 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 Compact Camcorder Servicenter look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble If service should be necessary the warranty information lists what your warranty covers and explains how to get service Trouble Checks and Adjustments No power position outlet e ON POWER SAVE lever in POWER SAVE position Place lever in ON e If using battery it may need to be recharged e If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged in
57. power your camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car truck or RV It converts 24 and 12 volts Cautions The DCCOS is designed to be used to a 6 volt output The DCCOS can also charge only with vehicles having negative ground the battery that came with your camcorder and electrical systems the AV8MM long play battery Do not use any other RCA car cord with this camcorder Other RCA car cords may damage Consult the installation and operating yonr cameo instructions enclosed with the DCCOS for complete operating instructions Using the RCA DCC05 Car Cord Adapter Using the RCA DCC05 Car Cord Charger to Power the Camcorder Adapter Charger to Charge the Battery If the DC power cord is attached to the car cord adapter charger remove it 1 If the battery is attached to the camcorder or car cord adapter charger remove it N Attach the battery to the car cord adapter charger as shown Insert the plug on the DCC05 into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket If the car cord and battery 2 Plug one end of the DC power cord into the DC OUT jack on the car cord adapter charger and W the other end into the DC IN 6 5 V jack on the are properly attached the POWER and CHARGE back of the camcorder indicators on the DCC05 will light 3 Insert the plug on the DCCOS into the vehicle s Note Use the REFRESH feature on the adapter charger cigarette lighter socket If the car cord is to maximize the lif
58. protect tab open in the direction of the arrow until the red area disappears behind the cassette case Inserting and Removing Cassettes OPEN Button Record Protect Tab Attach a power supply to the camcorder Slide the OPEN button and completely open the cassette compartment cover Press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment Insert or remove the cassette D W Caution Insert the cassette only one way with the record protect tab facing up and the tape window facing out The cassette should slide easily in the compartment Do not force the cassette 4 Close the cassette compartment door Gently press on the area labeled PUSH as shown above un After the cassette compartment is fully retracted close the cassette compartment cover Recording and Playback Speeds and Times The camcorder records in standard speed SP The chart in the next column shows the maximum SP recording times for some popular 8mm cassettes The camcorder can play back tapes in standard speed SP or long play LP speed The playback speed is automatically selected by the camcorder The LP indicator appears in the electronic viewfinder when the camcorder is playing back a tape recorded in the LP speed 20 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 Special Features
59. r First Time Operation Thank you for choosing an RCA camcorder You have selected a precision engineered camcorder designed to give you years of performance and enjoyment Although your camcorder is very simple to use it is important that you read and carefully follow the instructions in this manual until you are completely familiar with the proper operating procedures 1 Unpack the camcorder and accessories Make sure you remove all the accessories and information papers that came packed with the camcorder e Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder Camcorder Model Pro807 Rechargeable 6 Volt Battery Stock No AV608 If you should experience a problem always refer first to Trouble Checks on pages 36 37 Many times a simple solution is all that is needed and it could save you a costly service call If your camcorder should require service during the warranty period refer to page 39 for a description of what we will do and instructions on how to request service e The items shown below are packed with your camcorder If any of the items are missing or appear damaged contact your RCA dealer immediately WARNING NICKEL CADMIUM I BATTERY c MUST BE i DISPOSED OF Remote PROPERLY Control Batteries size AA 1 5 volt Remote Control Stock No 211026 AC Adapter Charger Stock No CPS800 Shoulder Strap Stock No 213
60. r ARE 4 If the adapter charger is properly connected its POWER indicator will light 1 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the AC plug adapter To Remove the Adapter Charger 2 Plug the AC plug adapter into an AC outlet 1 Unplug the adapter charger from the wall outlet 2 Disconnect the DC power cord from the camcorder and the adapter charger 16 Powering Your Camcorder continued Using 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 60 minutes of operating time depending on how much you use zoom and pause auto focus and record pause The adapter charger has a REFRESH button that allows you to completely discharge the battery The nickel cadmium battery will provide longer operation time if it is refreshed before charging Refreshing a battery will take approximately 3 1 2 hours The operation time of the battery may decrease if the battery s power has not been completely exhausted before it is recharged Refresh a partially discharged battery before recharging it When using the battery to power the camcorder place the ON POWER SAVE lever in the POWER SAVE position during recording breaks to conserve the battery s power Place it back in the ON position when you are ready to resume recording Note The small marker switch on the top of the ba
61. reet I l I I I I Apt l I l aig I City I I States Zip I l I I I US E es a es EEA 4 Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely e Allow 8 weeks for deliver e All accessories are subject to availability e Where applicable we will ship a superseding model D lt Detach Here 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 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 RCA Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 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
62. repair your camcorder e Pay any Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter for the new or at our option rebuilt replacement parts required to repair your camcorder How you get service e Check with your RCA Dealer or call 1 800 336 1900 for the Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter nearest you State that you have an RCA 8 millimeter camcorder If an Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter is conveniently near you e Take your camcorder to the Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter of your choice e Show the Servicenter Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date e Pick up your camcorder when repairs are completed If an Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter is not located conveniently near you e Pack the camcorder so that it will not be damaged during shipping We recommend using the original carton and packing materials Include any cables and other accessories originally furnished with the camcorder e Include 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 e Ship the camcorder to an Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter e Pay any charges billed to you by the Servicenter for service not covered by the warranty What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your owner s manual clearly describes how to install adju
63. ry area until the f indicator disappears approximately one hour When the indicator no longer appears in the viewfinder the camcorder will operate TAPE appears in the viewfinder when there is approximately five minutes of recording time left on the tape TAPE END appears in the viewfinder during recording when the end of the tape is reached Displays continued 6 Time Counter with Memory Stop e Press the COUNTER RES reset button to reset the counter to 0 00 00 when you start recording or playing back a tape e Press the COUNTER MEM memory button to turn on the time counter s memory stop feature An M appears in front of the time counter display Press the COUNTER MEM button again to remove the M and turn off the memory stop feature e These displays will not be recorded on the tape when they appear e Details are on page 28 7 Manual Focus MF MF and MF Indicator Slide the AUTO LOCK switch to the left out of the AUTO LOCK position Then press the FOCUS ON OFF button to turn off auto focus and focus manually e The MF indicator will appear in the viewfinder during manual focus e Focus manually using the MANUAL FOCUS button e During manual focus MF or MF will appear in the viewfinder when using the MANUAL FOCUS button e This display will not be recorded on the tape when it appears e Press the FOCUS ON OFF button again to return to auto focus No indicator app
64. s Poor auto focus operation e Make sure AUTO LOCK switch is in the AUTO LOCK position e Scene is dark Auto focus may not work under this condition See page 26 for details on manual focus e Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused e Viewfinder eyepiece focus is misadjusted See page 23 Picture is too dark or subject too dark e Select the best preset program mode for the recording situation See page 27 Viewfinder displays are out of focus e Try adjusting eyepiece focus control See page 23 e Pull electronic viewfinder out to the extended operating position Date and time or date were recorded on tape e Date and time or date will be recorded on tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder e Press DATE TIME button to remove them from viewfinder when recording Date and or time are incorrect e Clock battery may need replacing See page 22 e Date and or time may need to be set See pages 22 23 Remote control will not operate camcorder e Aim remote control at remote control sensor on camcorder e Remote control batteries may need replacing e If POWER switch is in CAM position the ON POWER SAVE lever must be in ON position for camcorder to operate e POWER switch must be in CAM or PLAY position for camcorder to operate e Camcorder s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light This may interfere with operation of camcorder by remote control
65. s contact the positive terminals in the battery compartment 3 Replace the cover Notes Never place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upside down This may accidentally depress the buttons for a long time and discharge the batteries Replace the batteries when the camcorder fails to respond to the remote control Remove the batteries from the remote control if it will not be used for a month or more This will prevent possible damage from battery leakage If leakage occurs wipe up the liquid inside the compartment and replace the batteries with new ones Do not use new and used batteries together Different brands and types of batteries have different voltages Do not use different brands or types of batteries together Remote Control Sensor The remote control operates the camcorder by infrared light so it is protected from electrical and sound interference However the remote control must be aimed directly at the camcorder s remote control sensor There cannot be any obstructions between them The remote control should operate up to approximately 16 feet from the camcorder Replace the remote control batteries if the operation distance decreases Note The camcorder may not respond to the remote control if the camcorder s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light 14 Location and Function of Remote Control Buttons A brief description of the function
66. s of the remote control buttons is given here Most of the remote control buttons perform the same function as the corresponding controls on your camcorder You can use whichever are more convenient at the time Note An RCA VCR that is set to respond to the VCR 2 button on the VCR s remote control may respond to this remote control when it is used to operate the camcorder continued on the next page Remote Control continued Location and Function of the Remote Control STOP Button Buttons continued e Press this button when the camcorder s POWER D RECORD START STOP Button Same as switch is in the PLAY position to stop playback Thumb Trigger on Camcorder rewind or fast forwarding Press and release the RECORD START STOP e The STOP button has no effect when the button when the POWER switch is in the CAM camcorder s POWER switch is in the CAM camera position to start and stop recording The position To stop recording press the RECORD tally light will light continuously during recording START STOP button D Po ae recording using this button on the PLAY Button Notes The camcorder s ON POWER SAVE lever must Press the PLAY button when the camcorder s be in the ON position for the camcorder to record POWER switch is in the PLAY position to begin If the camcorder is left in the record pause mode playback POWER switch in the CAM position for more than five minutes the camcorder s power will turn off To DF
67. st and operate your camcorder Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Cleaning of video audio heads e Damage from misuse or neglect e Batteries for clock or other features e A camcorder that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A camcorder purchased or serviced outside the USA How state law relates to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state Product registration e 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 purchased your camcorder in Canada e The Canadian warranty applies in place of this warranty 39 Index Accessories Included il Accessories Optional csccesseceseecsteseneeeeneees 4 7 ACCESSON SO sas vtr Mn tete less es Accessory Order Form 5 6 Adapter Charger Safety Instructions Adapter Charger Using 0 ceeseseeeceseeeeeeeeeeee ADJ Adjust Button 13122 23 Attaching the Shoulder Strap eee pl AUTO LOCK Switch mre Auto FOCUS 26 Auto High Speed Shutter Mode 21 Auto M de 555 rennais BA Batteries Remote Control 4 BATTERY
68. te 1 1 1992 and time 2 Pull the battery tray out from the battery AM 12 00 00 will appear in the viewfinder compartment 4 The month will be flashing Repeatedly press the 3 Insert the clock battery with the terminal DATE TIME button until the correct month facing up as illustrated above appears 4 Replace the battery tray in the camcorder Display in Viewfinder Notes Under normal conditions the lithium battery ___ Hours and should last about one year When the battery is expired the AM or PM date display will show 88 88 After the lithium battery Minutes has been replaced the date and time will need to be reset L Seconds AM 12 00 90 1 1 1992 Month Day Year continued on the next page 22 Date and Time Display continued 5 Then press the ADJ button The flashing cursor will move to the next part of the display 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have entered the correct month day year hour including AM or PM and minute 7 After setting the minutes press the ADJ button to start the seconds The seconds counter will start with 00 Notes To correct the date or time after the clock has been started repeat steps 3 7 If 88 88 appears instead of the date display the lithium clock battery is expired Replace the battery and reset the time and date Electronic Viewfinder The camcorder s electronic viewfinder EVF is a miniature black and white monitor that displays
69. to a working Won t record or playback outlet naturally e If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working e If dew indicator ch appears in the viewfinder there is moisture in the camcorder Remove the cassette from the camcorder and let it dry e There may be no cassette in the camcorder e Try ejecting and re inserting the cassette e The cassette tape may be broken try another cassette e You may have reached the end of the cassette try rewinding it Won t playback e POWER switch must be in PLAY position Won t record e Record protect tab has been closed See page 20 e POWER switch must be in CAM camera position ON POWER SAVE lever must be in ON position No picture in viewfinder e Remove lens cap e ON POWER SAVE lever must be in ON position when POWER switch is in CAM camera position Tape stops during rewind or fast forward e Time counter memory may be on Whenever an M appears with the time counter display the camcorder will stop rewinding or fast forwarding when counter reads M 0 00 00 Press the REW or F FWD button again to continue rewinding or fast forwarding or press COUNTER MEM memory button to turn off memory stop feature Camcorder remains in stop action play pause mode e Press the still 1 or PLAY button to return to normal playback 36 Trouble Checks continued Trouble Checks and Adjustment
70. ttery is for use as a personal reminder to help you remember to recharge the battery It has no other function amp a Marker Switch To AC 100 240V 50 60 Hz Caution When a battery is attached to the adapter charger do not turn them upside down The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury REFRESH Button CHARGE Indicator POWER Indicator Charging the Battery If the DC cord is connected to the adapter charger remove its plug 1 Plug the adapter charger into the nearest AC outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz The POWER indicator will light 2 Align the reference mark on the battery with the line on the adapter charger 3 Hold the battery flush against the adapter charger and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place 4 Press the REFRESH button to discharge the battery After a few seconds the CHARGE indicator will slowly flash The CHARGE indicator will stop flashing after the battery has been discharged Then the POWER indicator will light and the battery will automatically recharge Note If the CHARGE indicator on the AC adapter charger starts flashing rapidly remove the battery from the adapter charger Try attaching the battery again Make sure it is correctly attached 5 Remove the charged battery by sliding it off the adapter charger Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet 6 Attach the charged battery to the camcorder as shown on the next page
71. ture 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 video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer or local power company For video products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Overloading Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords 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 11A A video product and cart against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptac
72. ug into an operating outlet The POWER indicator on the adapter charger will 2 Thread one end of the shoulder strap through light Details are on page 16 one of the shoulder strap rings located on the Charged Battery top and bottom of the camcorder Shoulder K strap rings 3 Thread the strap back into the buckle Pull on the strap and make sure it is securely fastened before using the shoulder strap to support the camcorder Attach charged battery to camcorder Make sure the camcorder s POWER switch is in Z the OFF position Match the line on the battery to the line on the camcorder Hold the battery flush against the camcorder and slide it in the 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the other end of the direction of the arrow until a click is heard shoulder strap Details are on page 17 The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time continued on next page 9 First Time Operation continued 5 Adjust the hand strap Adjust the hand strap so it is snug around your hand when you place your thumb on the thumb trigger and your middle and index fingers on the power zoom buttons 1 Unsnap the flap and open the adjustment strap 2 Put your hand in the hand strap 3 Pull the adjustment strap to tighten 4 Snap the flap closed 6 Turn on the camcorder Because your camcorder is both a camera and a VCR it performs two completely separate groups of functions The position of the POWER CAM
73. veling sinnis enaa 29 Tripod USINE ss Russes Trouble Checks B6 37 Turning On the Camcorder eee eee eee 10 Unpacking the Camcorder ei eeeeeeseseeeseeeees BI Video Cassettes 20B0 Viewfinder 21214 25181 Viewfinder Displays cccccceseeseeteeteeeeeees 24 73 Viewfinder Playback Bil Viewfinder Cleaning l p3 W Wide Angle Zoom Button 25 MATTANDYe Ne een Natal BA ZOOMING POWET D3 For your nearest home entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter call toll free in the U S A 1 800 336 1900 If you would like a copy of this manual in French please follow the instructions below Si un livret d instructions en frangais n est pas inclus avec votre appareil vous pouvez en obtenir un indiquer le num ro de mod le votre nom et votre adresse en vous adressant Thomson lectronique Grand Public du Canada Service des donn es techniques 6540 Tomken Rd Mississauga Ontario Canada LST 2E9 Thomson Consumer Electronics 600 N Sherman Dr PO Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 1992 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan Part Number 92 Pro807 1

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