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Table of Contents ....................... 5

Optional Accessories.. ................ .6
First-Time Operation ...............
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Recording Features ................. .23
Playback .................................
References ...............................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    U S E R ’ S G U I D E Table of Contents ....... 5 Optional Accessories....6 First-Time Operation ....Remote Control ......16 Powering Your Camcorder ..18 Recording Features ....23 Playback ......... References ....... C A M...
  • Page 2 To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in !s pull out the cord with the plug rather than the cord any way. Take it to an Authorized RCA Camcorder when disconnecting the adapter/charger from the Servicenter.
  • Page 3 BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. IF YOU SPILL LIQUID ON THE CAMCORDER OR ADAPTER/CHARGER, DISCONNECT THE AC ADAPTER/CHARGER’S POWER CORD TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND CONSULT AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL. MOISTURE CAN DAMAGE INTERNAL PARTS. REFER ALL SERVICE TO AUTHORIZED RCA CAMCORDER SERVICENTER PERSONNEL ONLY. CAUTION: READ “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER”...

  • Page 4: Recording And Playback Speeds And Times

    In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. These pages list important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a camcorder. adapter/charger, and accessory equipment.
  • Page 5 Service 1 2 . Outdoor Antenna Grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, 17. Servicing-Do not attempt to service this product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as yourself as opening or removing covers may expose to provide some protection against voltage surges you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

  • Page 6: Recording Tips

    Make a video recording of your home and contents Check the focus before start recording. Use to store in a safe place in case of fire or theft. your camcorder’s zoom to help you focus manually. Zoom in on your subject and adjust the Practice recording under a variety of lighting focus until you see a clear image in the viewfinder.

  • Page 7: First-Time Operation

    Product Registration....Inside Front Cover Tilt Adjustment ..........Displays in Viewfinder ......24-25 Safety Precautions..........Date and Time Display Recording Tips........... Install Lithium Cell........26 Holding the Camcorder ........4 Set and Record Time and Date .....26 Traveling Tips ..........

  • Page 8: Playback

    To order accessories, contact your local dealer, call toll free, or use the order form on the This ultra compact E-watt video light is cordless, light in weight, and includes a rechargeable battery. It Custom compact soft mounts on the top of the camcorder case designed and fits a standard accessory shoe.

  • Page 9: Accessory Order Form

    193983 Cable Transformer Order Form for Pro808A This 300-to-75 ohm Description transformer is used Soft Camcorder Case 59.95 1 to connect a standard Super Lightweight Tripod 300-ohm antenna twin-lead to a standard round Cable Transformer 1.90 75-ohm connector. RF Coaxial Cable (6-ft.) AH011 Cable Transformer RF Coaxial Cable (lo-ft.)
  • Page 10 To order accessories, contact your local Dealer. Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard by If a dealer is not nearby, you can also filling in below follow the directions below to order by telephone or direct-by-mail. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD United States and Canada Orders IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card...

  • Page 11: Using A Tripod Or Monopod

    AC035 Super Lightweight Tripod AC036 Mouopod This tripod’s fluid-effect head provides smooth This monopod gives a flexible alternative to using a camera pan and tilt. The quick-release mount makes traditional tripod. It is ideal for all camcorders and it easy to attach or remove the camcorder. The photo cameras.

  • Page 12: Unpack The Camcorder And Accessories

    1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories. Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder. The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Remote Control With...

  • Page 13: Attach The Shoulder Strap

    2. Attach an adapter/charger or charged battery. A. 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 DC Power Cord, Plug in the adapter/charger. The adapter/charger’s POWER indicator will light.

  • Page 14: Attach The Lens Cap To The Lens Cap Holder

    4. Attach the lens cap to the lens cap holder. A. Pull tab on side of the lens cap to remove it C. Attach it to the lens cap holder on the side of from lens on camcorder. the camcorder. Lens Cap on Holder 5.
  • Page 17 12. Review the camcorder controls. (continued) ADJ. (Adjust) Button DATE/TIME Button Cassette Compartment COUNTER RESET and MEM (Memory) Buttons OPEN Button EJECT Button (Located under the cassett compartment cover) Cassette Compartment ‘Earphone Jack (0) ON/POWER SAVE Lever Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings REC START/STOP Button (Thumb Trigger) Attach charged...

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Replace Remote Battery Cell Cell Cell Holder 3. Insert the lithium cell into the cell holder so its 1. Turn the remote over. Insert a pencil or paper positive (+) terminal faces up. clip in the small hole and slide it in the direction of the arrow while removing the battery cell 4.

  • Page 19: Functions Of Remote Buttons

    You can use whichever are more convenient at the time. using the remote for the first time, remove the plastic film covering the battery cell. Notes: Before An RCA VCR that responds to the 2 button on the VCR’s remote may respond to this remote control. F.FWD (Fast Forward)

  • Page 20: Powering Your Camcorder

    Adapter/Charger The adapter/charger lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. It operates on loo-240 volts, SO/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 dealer.

  • Page 21: Rechargeable Battery

    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 ONIPOWER SAVE lever in POWER SAVE during recording breaks to conserve power.

  • Page 22: Using The Battery

    Rechargeable Battery (continued) B A T T E R Y E j e c t , Lever 4. Slide camcorder’s POWER switch to CAM, Attach the Charged Battery and place ONJPOWER SAVE lever in ON. 1. If the DC power cord’s plug is attached to the camcorder, remove it.

  • Page 23: Optional Car Cord Adapter/Charger

    Optional DCCOS Car Cord Adapter/Charger This adapter/charger allows you to power your camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts 24- and 1Zvolts to a 6.5volt output. It can also charge the battery that came with your camcorder and the AWMM (long play) battery.

  • Page 24: Insert And Remove Cassette

    We recommend our cassettes be used with your camcorder. Use of poor quality or damaged tapes can contaminate the video heads, resulting in snow or no picture during playback. Head cleaning is not covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance. The automatic head cleaner is activated whenever a cassette is inserted or removed.

  • Page 25: Recording Features Viewfinder

    The camcorder’s viewfinder is a miniature black-and-white monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder. The viewfinder can also be used for viewing the tape during playback. Caution: with the shoulder strap, rotate the viewfinder When carrying the camcorder down.

  • Page 26: Displays In Viewfinder

    Tape Remaining R E C 7 Manual Focus 3 Preset Program (MF, Mode Indicators < Indicators 8 Cassette Indicator TAPE, Dew, and - TAPE END Indicators 1.1994 D i s p l a y Displays in Viewfinder A larger REC or PAUSE briefly flashes of power left in the rechargeable battery.
  • Page 27 7 Manual Focus Indicators 4 LP Indicator LP appears when you play back a tape Press FOCUS ON/OFF to turn off auto focus recorded in LP speed. and focus manually. AUTO LOCK must be out of AUTO LOCK. The MF indicator will appear in the viewfinder during manual focus.

  • Page 28: Install Lithium Cell

    ADJ. (Adjust) B u t t o n , Display in Viewfinder Minutes Seconds Cell Compartmen Install the Lithium Cell for Time and Date Display Lithium cell battery. Replace only with 3-Volt micro lithium 2. Insert the cell in the cell holder cell -Duracell No.

  • Page 29: Camera Edit

    Earphone Jack 0 (Located on the side of the camcorder) F.FWD PLAY STOP FWD. (Fast Forward) LOCK Switch Camera Edit Microphone This feature lets you position the tape while the The microphone picks up the sound during a camcorder is in record pause. recording.

  • Page 30: Focusing Your Camcorder

    Manual Focus Display in Viewfinder FOCUS ON/OFF To focus manually. Auto Focus AUTO LOCK A UT0 LOCK. If you want the camcorder to focus for you automatically, set 2. Press power zoom button ‘7” and zoom in on the A UT0 LOCK A UT0 LOCK.

  • Page 31: Power Zooming

    Power ZOOM Buttons W=Wide Angle Image vibration is more noticeable when Notes: The 8: 1 motorized zoom lens allows you to zoom zooming in to film close-up shots. If possible use a in and out for close-ups or wide-angle shots by tripod or make sure the camcorder is kept steady.

  • Page 32: Preset Program Modes

    The camcorder has several preset program modes for particular recording situations. It will automatically set shutter speed, white balance, and iris. Manual or auto focus can be used during any of these modes. Sports Mode Indicators Display in Viewfinder SEL. (Select) Notes: If you want the camcorder to remember the mode To select a preset program mode...

  • Page 33: Time Counter With Memory

    Time Counter The time counter display shows the actual time elapsed when recording or playing back a tape. The time counter quickly locates the end of recorded segments. Note the reading when you are finished recording or playing back a tape. Before you start to record or playback a tape, press the COUNTER RESET button to set the counter to “0:OO:Oo”.

  • Page 34: Playback Features Viewfinder Playback

    Viewfinder playback is a way to watch tapes in black and white using the camcorder. Earphone Jack 0 (Located on Side) Cassette Compartment Cover) POWER (CAM/OFF/PI-4 REW (Rewind) Button Pause (II) Button Button Earphone Jack To Play Back a Tape You can attach an optional earphone and listen to the I.

  • Page 35: Visual Search

    PLAY PLAY F.FWD F.FWD REW (Rewind) REW (Rewind) F. F WD (Fast Forward) F. F WD (Fast Forward) STOP STOP PA USE PA USE DISPLAY DISPLAY Visual Search Stop Action Pause During playback, press and hold F.FWD During playback, press pause (II) (PAUSE on (fast forward) if you want to visually search remote) to “stop the action”...

  • Page 36: Playback On Tv Or Vcr Using Audio/Video In Jacks

    To connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR using AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, use the audio/video cable that came packed with the camcorder. If your TV is already connected to a VCR, you can attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV. Back of Mono VCR or TV Monitor...
  • Page 37 Installation 2 Attach the yellow video plug on one end of the audio/video cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the included audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN jack TV or VCR and the other white plug to the on the TV or VCR and the other yellow plug to white audio jack located under the door on the the yellow video jack located under the door on the side of the camcorder.

  • Page 38: Playback On Tv Without Audio/Video Inputs

    To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio and video inputs, you need an optional CRF800 RF output adapter and coaxial RF cable as shown. Optional Coaxial RF Cable* (such as AH065G or AH066G) I Optional 7.5300 Ohm Transformer* (such as AH01 1) Back of TV Optional CRFIOO...
  • Page 39 Installation 2 Attach one end of the coaxial RF cable to the VHF OUT connector on the RF output adapter Connect the antenna to the VHF IN connector on and the other end to the VHF input on your TV. the optional CRF800 RF output adapter if you leave the adapter connected to the TV.

  • Page 40: Camcorder Care And Storage

    Camcorder Care and Storage Before handling your camcorder, make sure your Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’s cassette door. They are abrasive and cause hands and face are free from any chemical excessive wear both to the camcorder’s products such as suntan lotion, as it may damage recording/playback heads and cassettes.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Camcorder

    Cleaning the Camcorder To clean the camcorder’s exterior, remove any power source connected to the camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth. Caution: Use of strong cleaning products, such as those containing alcohol or benzine, may damage the camcorder.
  • Page 42 Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.
  • Page 43 Poor auto focus operation Scene is dark. Auto-focus may not work under this condition. See page 28 for details on manual focus. Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused. Viewfinder eyepiece focus is misadjusted. See page 23. Select the best preset program mode for the recording situation. Picture is too dark or See page 30.

  • Page 44: Design Specifications

    Camera Section General Scanning: 525 Lines/60 Fields/30 Frames Power requirement: 6/6.5V DC Image Sensor: l/3” high-resolution, Power consumption: 5.0 W solid-state CCD Imager Weight: 1.7 lbs. (780g) Tripod Mount: One l/4” threaded hole Dimensions: 4-3/5”(W) x 4-3/5”(H) x 10-1/5”(L) Lens: fl.8 (117x 12Ox259mm) 8: 1 (6-48mm) Diameter: 37 mm...

  • Page 45: Limited Warranty

    How you get service: Please complete and mail the product registration curd packed with your camcorder. It will make it Check with your RCA Camcorder Dealer or call easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. l-800-336- 1900 for the Authorized RCA The return of the card is not required for warranty Camcorder Servicenter nearest you.

  • Page 46: Index (Alphabetical)

    Accessories, Included ..........COUNTER RES (Reset).......17,25,3 1 Accessories, Optional.......... .6-9 COUNTER RESET Button......15,25,3 1 Accessory Shoe ............D a t e a n d Time Display....... .24-25,26 Accessory, Order Form ........7-8 D a t e a n d Time Indicators ......24-25,26 Using..

  • Page 47: Trouble Checks

    Shoulder Strap, Attaching........OPEN Button..........Solving Problems ..........Operation, First-Time ........SP Recording a n d Playback Speed......22 Optional Accessories..........6-9 Special Features ............ Order Form, Accessory ........7-8 Specifications............PAUSE Button ..........Sports M o d e ............PAUSE Indicator............
  • Page 48 U.S.A. Canadian Consumers - Your toll-free numbers are: English: l-800-522-0338 French: I-800-522-0445 Thomson Consumer Electronics 600 N Sherman Dr, PO Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Trademark(s)@ Registered Printed in Japan Part Number 94-Pro808A-1 1 AG6Pl PO1 38--...

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