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Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and lot proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you every need them. The numbers are located on the bottom Of your camcorder. Model No. Pro808 Serial No.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your video camcorder's AC adapter/charger will operate on 120-240 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 thc wall socket only one way. Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug. If you need an extension cord, use a polarized extension cord. WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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 instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the video product.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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.
.......... " .......................................... :......................................................... Opti onal Accessories i: ...... : To order accessories, contact your local dealer, call toll-free, or use the order form on the next page. AC025A Soft Carrying Rechargeable accessories. Rugged fabric lined with soft The rechargeable battery BP 1000 can be charged with the VDC085 battery charger. and tapes.
193983 Cable Transformer Order Form for Pro808 transfoimer is used This 300-to-75 ohm to connect a standard 300-ohm twin-lead to a standard antenna round 75- ohm connector. AH011 Cable Transformer This 75-to-300 ohm transformer is used to connect a standard 75-ohm antenna cable, such as AH065G or AH066G, to the 300-ohm screw terminals on a TV. Audio/Video Cables AH069G (3-ft) AH070G (5-ft) These cables are shielded for connecting A UDIO and VIDEO jacks. They have RCA-type phono plugs on each end.
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AC035 Super I,ightweight AC036 Monopod Tripod This monopod gives a flexible alternative 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 lbs. Rubber feet allow for sure footing.
1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories. • Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder. • The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. contact your RCA dealer immediately. If any are missing or appear damaged, 1£,% :" l'/ Remote (Two • "AA" Batteries 1.5 Volt) 1 Remote Control Part No. 217495 Camcorder Model Control Pro808 WARNING: NICKEl, CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Shoulder Strap Part No.
2. Attach a Power Supply: A. Adapter/Charger or Charged Battery. Adapter/Charger Connect one end of the DC power cord to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/ charger and the other end to the DC IN 6.5V jack on the camcorder. I. DC Power Cord . jack OUT Jack To AC 100-240V, 50160 Hz B. Charged Plug in the adapter/charger. adapter/charger's POWER will light. Details are on page 16. POWER Indicator Battery* 1. Make sure the camcorder's switch is OFF'. Match The indicator POWER 2.
Fi 4. Attach lens cap to the lens cap holder. A. Pull tab on side of the lens cap to remove from lens on camcorder. it C. Attach it to the lens cap holder on the side of the camcorder. Tab on Lens Cap Lens Cap on Holder B. Pull tab end of the lens cap straight out and rotate it down. 5. Adjust the hand strap. A. Unsnap the flap and open the adjustment strap. B. Put your hand in the hand strap. 4 0 C. Pull the adjustment strap to tighten. D. Snap the flap closed. f 6.
7. Turn on the camcorder and place the ON/POWER POWER (CAM/OFbTPLA Y) Switch SAVE lever ON*. A. Press and hold the small button on the POWER \ switch while placing it in CAM (camera). The position of the POWER switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record (CAM), play back tapes (PLAY), or turn off the camcorder's power (OFF). B.Place the ON/POWER SAVE lever ON. This lever must be ON for the camcorder to record.
11. Play back what you have recorded. A. Press the thumb trigger to stop recording. B. Place the POWER switch in PLAY. C. Press the REW button to rewind the tape. D. Press the PLAY button to play back the tape in the viewfinder. E. Press the STOP button when you are finished Details on viewfinder playback 12. Review the camcorder playing back the tape. are on page 31. controls.
12. Review the camcorder controls. (continued) ADJ. (Adjust) Button DA TE/TIME Button Cassette Compartment Cover COUNTER RESET and MEM (Memory) Buttons Button EJECT Button (Located under the cassette compartment cover) Lens Cap Lens Cap Holder Cassette Compartment (_) Strap ON/POWER SAVE Lever Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings REC START/STOP Button (Thumb Trigger) Attach charged battery here DC IN 6.
Install Remote Batteries Remote 1. Turn the remote over and slide the battery Most of the remote control buttons perform the same function as the corresponding controls on the camcorder. You can use whichever are more convenient at the time. compartment cover off. 2. Insert the batteries contact the positive so their positive (+) ends terminals in the battery Buttons compartment. 3. Replace the cover. Notes: Never place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upside-down.
Remote (_ Buttons RECORD (continued) START/STOP _PLA Button • Press and release the RECORD Y Button Press the PLAY button when the camcorder's START/STOP POWER switch is in PLAY to begin playback. button when the POWER switch is in CAM to start and stop recording. • The tally light will light continuously recording. during 7(7(7_F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button • Press the F.FWD button when the camcorder's POWER switch is in PLAY to fast forward the tape.
PoWering Adapter/Charger The adapter/charger lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household It operates power Consult on 100-240 volts, 50/60 the camcorder or recharge Hz, so it can be used virtually the battery. anywhere power. in the world You may need a plug adapter in some to countries. your RCA dealer. DC OUT Jack Jack _DC To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz Power Cord POWER Indicator Use the Adapter/Charger Using 1.
Powering Your Camcorder(continued) _:i_!:i!_i:zii!_i!i_!iiii_:_:_i: ¸: Rechargeable Battery 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). Place the ON/POWER SAVE lever in POWER SAVE during recording breaks to conserve power. back in ON when you are ready to resume recording.
Rechargeable Battery (continued) Align Reference WARNING:NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED BATTERY Eject Lever OFPROPERLY. Remove the Battery Attach the Charged Battery 1. If the DC power cord's plug is attached camcorder, remove it. 2. Align the reference camcorder. .... 1. Slide and hold the BATTERYeject to the lever on the camcorder while sliding the battery to the left and off the camcorder. marks on the battery and Battery 3.
Optional RCA DCC05 This adapter/charger truck, came allows or RV. It converts with your camcorder Consult Car the instructions Adapter/Charger Cord you to power your 24- and 12-volts and the AV8MM enclosed camcorder to a 6-volt (long with the DCC05 from the cigarette output. lighter It can also charge socket the battery of a car, that play) battery. for complete Using the RCA DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger operation information. to Power the Camcorder Lighter Socket I I.
We recommend RCA cassettes be used with your camcorder. Use of poor quality or damaged tapes can contaminate the video heads, resulting in snow or no picture during playback. Head cleaning is not covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance. Playing a new RCA tape for approximately 30 minutes will often satisfactorily clean the heads and improve your picture. Insert and Remove Cassettes 1. Attach a power supply to the camcorder. OPEN Button 2.
Earphone Jack (] (Located on the side POWER Switch Microphone Tally Light (Rewind) Button WD. (Fast Forward) Button A UTO LOCK Switch Camera Edit AUTO This feature lets you position the tape while the camcorder is in record-pause. • Press and hold the REW button on the camcorder (or the SCENE SEARCH - button on the remote control) to visually search the recorded tape in reverse.
Date and ADJ. (Adjust) Button DA TE/TIME Button Display in Viewfinder Hours and AM or PM Minutes Cell Holder --Seconds AM 12:00:00 \1/ 1 . I .1993 MDei__- _ l Cell Compartment Install the Lithium Cell for Time and Date Display l. Pull out the cell holder. 2. Insert 3. Replace Note: the cell with the "+" terminal Cautions: up. the cell holder. The lithium cell should last about one year. When it expires, the date display shows "'88:88". Reset the date and time after replacing the cell.
The camcorder's viewfinder camcorder. The viewfinder is a miniature black-and-white monitor that displays the picture seen by the can also be used for viewing the tape during playback. Caution: When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap, rotate the viewfinder down. prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move. This helps Viewfinder in Operating Position (PULL here to extend viewfinder.
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P Y (_ g Time Counter with Memory The time counter Stop Power Zoom Buttons appears here during recording and playback. • Press the COUNTER • Press the COUNTER T=Telephoto W=Wide Angle RESET button to reset the counter to "0:00:00" when you start recording or playing back a tape. MEM (memory) button to , !!!:i!i:iii_:i!r _. turn memory stop on or off. An M appears in front of the time counter when memory stop is on.
Power Zoom A UTO LOCK Switch FOCUS ON/OFF Button Auto Focus MANUAL FOCUS + and Button To focus manually. If you want the camcorder to focus for you 1. Slide the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK. automatically, set the AUTO LOCK switch to A UTO LOCK. 2. Press power zoom button "T" and zoom in on the subject. The camcorder 3. Press the FOCUS will automatically focus on any subject three feet or more from the lens.
The camcorder has several preset program modes for particular recording situations. It will automatically shutter speed, white balance, and iris. Manual or auto-focus can be used during any of these modes. set Sports Mode Indicators Display in Viewfinder MODE SEL. (Select) Button To select a preset program mode 1. Place the camcorder in record-pause. 2. Slide the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK. 3. Repeatedly press the MODE SEL. (select) button to select the mode that best fits the conditions.
Thetimecounterdisplayshowstheactualtimeelapsed whenrecordingor playingbacka tape.Thetime counterquicklylocatestheendof recorded segments. Notethereadingwhenyouarefinishedrecordingor playingbacka tape.Beforeyoustartto recordor playbacka tape,presstheCOUNTER RESET button to set the counter to "0:00:00". For example, you recorded a 10-minute segment. Later, you want to locate the end of your recording. the cassette and fast-forward the tape until the time counter reads "0:10:00".
• Make a video recording of your home and contents to store in a safe place in case of fire or theft. • Practice recording under a variety of lighting conditions. This will help you respond quickly. • Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side-to- side while recording. A steady, gradual avoids blurring and "jitter". • Use the viewfinder level while recording "tilted". "pan" to make sure the camcorder Check the focus before you start recording. Use your camcorder's zoom to help you focus manually.
Camcorder Care and Storage Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder's cassette door. They are abrasive and cause excessive wear both to the camcorder's recording/playback heads and cassettes. Before handling your camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish. • Always replace the lens cap on the lens when the camcorder is not in use.
Viewfinder playback is a way to watch tapes in black and white using the camcorder. the tape, connect an optional earphone to the earphone O jack. EJECT Button (Located under cassette compartment cover) Earphone Jack (Located on side) POWER (CAM/OFF/PLA To hear the sound on Y) REW (Rewind) Still (ll) Button F.FWD. Button PLAY Button STOP Button To play back a tape through the viewfinder. 1. Slide the POWER switch to PLAY. 2. Insert the cassette you want to play back. 3. Press the PLAY button.
To connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR using AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, use the audio/video cables that were packed with the camcorder. If your TV is already connected to a VCR, you can attach the camcorder to the VCR mad watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV.
Playback Operation Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder (or Recording) and How to Copy I. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV monitor: Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel. B. Camcorder connected i. 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".
To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio and video inputs, you need an optional CRF800 adapter and coaxial RF cable as shown. Optional Coaxial RF Cable* (such as AH065G RF output _ or AH066G) 75 -7300 '_x_--_ Back ofrl'V Optional Ohm Transformer* '_'_ (such as AH011) "_\ " Back of TV CHANNEL (_ J Output Jacks (Located behind door) Optional CRF800 RF Output Adapter* VHF Antenna Optional 300-75 Ohm Transformer* (such as 193983) VHF Antenna Installation (_ Disconnect the VHF antenna from y
PlaybaCk ona TV withoutAu$o/Videohpu Playback Viewing Operation 1. Set the CHANNEL 4CH/3CH switch on the RF want to play back. 2. Set the CHANNEL switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV. 4. Press the PLAY button to begin playback. . • During playback, press the still (!l) button to "stop the action" and view one frame of the tape. Press the still (11) button again (or the PLAY button) to return to normal playback.
Trouble C1 Troubles sometimes technician are caused by simple "faults" that you can easily correct without the help of a service 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. Trouble i Checks • ON/POWER No power I Won't record or playback and Adjustments ....
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General Power requirement: 6VDC Power consumption: 5.2 W Weight: 1.7 lbs.
What your warranty What your warranty covers: • Customer • Any defect in material or workmanship. What period for rental units bcgins with the • Installation • Cleaning we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter the labor charges to repair your camcorder. • Pay any Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement camcorder. (Your owner's manual how to install, adjust, and operate your camcorder.
Accessories, Included ............................................. Accessories, Optional ........................................ :.4-7 Accessory Shoe ..................................................... Accessory, Order Form ........................................ Adapter/Charger, Safety Instructions ............................... Adapter/Charger, ADJ. (Adjust) Attaching 8 12 5-6 16 Button ....................................... the Shoulder 13,22 Strap ................................
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ncH Fol your nea['est Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. 1-800-336-1900 Thomson Consumer 600 N Sherman Indianapolis, ©1993 Thomson Trademark(s) Marca(s) Printed Part Electronics Dr, PO Box 1976 IN Consumer 46206 Electronics, ® Registered Registrada(s) in Japan Number 1AG61:::'1 P0046 93-Pro808-1 -- Inc.
