Displays In Viewfinder - RCA Pro809 User Manual

Displays in Viewfinder

Several displays that aid in the operation of the camcorder appear in the viewfinder.
The only displays that are recorded on the tape when they appear in the viewfinder are
the title, date and time, or date only.
Battery Level
Zoom
Digital
Special
Effects
Battery Level Indicator
This indicator shows the amount of time
left for the rechargeable battery. Details
are on page 21.
DEW Indicator
DEW flashes when there is excessive
moisture in the camcorder. Remove the
cassette and leave the cassette
compartment open for at least two hours.
When DEW stops flashing, the
camcorder is ready to operate.
Digital Special Effects
The mode selected with the D•S•E button
appears here. Details are on page 40.
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Manual Focus
Scene Select AE
T REC 0:00:00
5 PORTRAIT DEW
M.FOCUS
DSE1 TAPE END
W
CONGRATULATIONS
KARL AND CHASE
12:00 AM
11/11/94
Viewfinder Displays
Status Indicators
MEM
Manual Focus Indicator
Press A/M FOCUS to turn auto focus on
and off.
• M.FOCUS appears when manual
focus is turned on.
• No indicator appears when auto focus
is turned on.
SCENE SELECT AE Indicators
The indicator for the mode selected with
the SCENE SELECT AE dial appears
here. No indicator appears when the dial
is set to AUTO. Details are on page 34.
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Time Counter
With Zero
Memory
DEW
TAPE END
Title
Time and Date