Start And Stop Recording - RCA Pro809 User Manual

First-Time Operation
7. Make sure SCENE SELECT
AE dial is in AUTO.
The camcorder will adjust focus
automatically and the shutter speed is
set to 1/60 second.
8. Rotate viewfinder and adjust
eyepiece focus control for
your vision.
1. Rotate viewfinder into a
comfortable viewing position.
2. If the image in the viewfinder is
blurry, adjust the eyepiece focus
control for your vision.
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Eyepiece Focus Control
Tally Light
SCENE SELECT AE Dial
Electronic Viewfinder in
Operating Position

9. 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 tally light will light and REC will
appear in the viewfinder. when the
camcorder is recording.
Notes: If you do not record within five
minutes, the camcorder will automatically
shut off to prevent excessive tape wear. If
this happens, press the thumb trigger to
turn on the camcorder.
Any material recorded on the tape will
automatically be erased if you record
over it.
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