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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 t[...]

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    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. CA[...]

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    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. Thesepages list important information that wil! help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a camcorder, adapte[...]

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    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. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian E[...]

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    Opti Accessories i: ...... : onal .......... " .......................................... : ................ ........................................... To order accessories, contact your local dealer, call toll-free, or use the order form on the next page. AC025A Soft Carrying Case Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide prote[...]

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    193983 Cable Transformer This 300-to-75 ohm transfoimer is used to connect a standard 300-ohm antenna twin-lead to a standard round 75- ohm connector. AH011 Cable Transformer This 75-to-300 ohm trans- former 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 AH069[...]

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    AC035 Super I,ightweight 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 lbs. Rubber feet allow for sure footing. AC036 Monopod This mono[...]

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    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 RCA dealer immediately. Camcorder Model Pro808 1£,% :" l'/ • 1 Remote Control Part No. 217495[...]

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    2. Attach a Power Supply: Adapter/Charger or Charged Battery. A. Adapter/Charger DC Power Cord OUT Jack jack I. . 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. Plug in the adapter/charger. The adapter/charger's POWER indicator will light. Details are o[...]

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    Fi 4. Attach lens cap to the lens cap holder. A. Pull tab on side of the lens cap to remove it from lens on camcorder. Tab on Lens Cap B. Pull tab end of the lens cap straight out and rotate it down. C. Attach it to the lens cap holder on the side of the camcorder. Lens Cap on Holder 5. Adjust the hand strap. 4 0 f A. Unsnap the flap and open the a[...]

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    7. Turn on the camcorder and place the ON/POWER SAVE lever ON*. POWER (CAM/OFbTPLA Y) Switch ON/POWER SAVE Lever 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 po[...]

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    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 playing back the tape. Details on viewfinder playback are on page 31. 12. [...]

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    12. Review the camcorder controls. (continued) DA TE/TIME Button COUNTER RESET and MEM (Memory) Buttons EJECT Button (Located under the cassette compartment cover) ADJ. (Adjust) Button Cassette Compartment Cover Button Lens Cap Lens Cap Holder Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings Cassette Compartment (_) Strap ON/POWER SAVE Lever REC START/STOP Button ([...]

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    Install Remote Batteries 1. Turn the remote over and slide the battery compartment cover off. 2. Insert the batteries so their positive (+) ends 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. Replace the batteries when the camcord[...]

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    Remote Buttons (continued) (_ RECORD START/STOP Button • Press and release the RECORD START/STOP button when the POWER switch is in CAM to start and stop recording. • The tally light will light continuously during recording. (_REW (Rewind) Button • Press the REW button when the camcorder's POWER switch is in PLAY to rewind the tape. • [...]

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    PoWering Adapter/Charger The adapter/charger lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. It 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. DC OUT Jack Jack _DC Powe[...]

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    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 foc[...]

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    Rechargeable Battery (continued) Align Reference BATTERY Eject Lever WARNING:NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OFPROPERLY. .... Attach the Charged Battery 1. If the DC power cord's plug is attached to the camcorder, remove it. 2. Align the reference marks on the battery and camcorder. 3. Hold the battery flush against the camcorder, and [...]

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    Optional RCA DCC05 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 12-volts to a 6-volt output. It can also charge the battery that came with your camcorder and the AV8MM (long play) battery. Consult the instructions enclosed with the DCC0[...]

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    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[...]

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    Earphone Jack (] (Located on the side POWER Switch Microphone Tally Light (Rewind) Button WD. (Fast Forward) Button A UTO LOCK Switch Camera Edit 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 t[...]

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    Date and ADJ. (Adjust) Button DA TE/TIME Button Cell Compartment Cell Holder Display in Viewfinder AM 12:00:00 1/ 1 . I .1993 MDei__- _ l Hours and AM or PM Minutes --Seconds Install the Lithium Cell for Time and Date Display l. Pull out the cell holder. 2. Insert the cell with the "+" terminal up. 3. Replace the cell holder. Note: The l[...]

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    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: When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap, rotate the viewfinder down. This helps prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping agai[...]

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    P Y g (_ Time Counter with Memory Stop The time counter appears here during recording and playback. • Press the COUNTER RESET button to reset the counter to "0:00:00" when you start recording or playing back a tape. • Press the COUNTER MEM (memory) button to turn memory stop on or off. An M appears in front of the time counter when me[...]

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    Power Zoom FOCUS ON/OFF Button A UTO LOCK Switch MANUAL FOCUS + and - Button Auto Focus If you want the camcorder to focus for you automatically, set the AUTO LOCK switch to A UTO LOCK. The camcorder will automatically focus on any subject three feet or more from the lens. For a subject closer than three feet, press "W" to change to wide-[...]

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    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 MODE SEL. (Select) Button To select a preset program mode 1. Place the camcorder in record-paus[...]

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    The timecounter display shows the actual time elapsed when recording or playing back a tape. The time counter quickly locates the end of recorded segments. Note thereading 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 "0:00:00". F[...]

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    • 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 "pan" avoids blurring and "jitter".[...]

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    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. • Always replace the lens cap on the lens when the camcorder is not in use. • When the camcorder is not in use, always remove the cassette[...]

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    Viewfinder playback is a way to watch tapes in black and white using the camcorder. To hear the sound on the tape, connect an optional earphone to the earphone O jack. Earphone Jack (Located on side) EJECT Button (Located under cassette compartment cover) POWER (CAM/OFF/PLA Y) REW (Rewind) Still (ll) Button F.FWD. Button PLAY Button STOP Button To [...]

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    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. Included Audio/Video Back ot' Cable Mono VCR or TV Monitor (1) Whi[...]

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    Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR I. 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 &quo[...]

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    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. Output Jacks (Located behind door) Optional Coaxial RF Cable* (such as AH065G _ or AH066G) CHANNEL 75 -7 '_x 300 _--_ Back ofrl'V Optional Ohm Transformer* '_'_ (such as AH011) "_ &[...]

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    PlaybaCk ona TV without Au$o/Video hpu ( ontinuea) , Playback Operation 1. Set the CHANNEL 4CH/3CH switch on the RF output adapter to 4CH or 3CH. 2. Turn on the TV, and tune it to channel 3 or 4. 3. Attach a power supply, and slide the camcorder's POWER switch to PLA Y. Insert the cassette you want to play back. 4. Press the PLAY button to beg[...]

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    Trouble C1 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[...]

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    TroUble i i_ec_ hnd Adj u stments I , _%_ _,_,_,_,_,_, ...... .... , i_ii_!_ii!_i_iiii!i_!i_i_!ii,_i_iii_i!_,!_!_i_!_! II iiii!!_!i !ii _iilii i_i_iii_,i_?,_i,i_i_,i_i_iii_,_ i _!!ill ,_,_iiiiiiiii!_il ii!i!ii iili Poor auto-focus operation • Make sure AUTO LOCK switch is in the AUTO LOCK position. • Scene is dark. Auto-focus may not work under[...]

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    General Power requirement: 6VDC Power consumption: 5.2 W Weight: 1.7 lbs. (780g) Dimensions: 4-3/5"(W) x 4-3/5"(H) x _117 x 120 x 259mm) IO-I/5"(L) apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations' of the Canadian Department of _ :__::_I:_I!I :!_ Video Recorder Section Format: 8ram Record/Playback System: Two video record[...]

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    What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units bcgins with the first rental. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter the labor charges to repair your camcorder. • Pay any Authorized RCA Compact Camco[...]

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    Accessories, Included ............................................. 8 Accessories, Optional ........................................ :.4-7 Accessory Shoe ..................................................... 12 Accessory, Order Form ........................................ 5-6 Adapter/Charger, Safety Instructions ............................... Ins[...]

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    Index (continued) Order Form, Accessory ........................................ 5-6 Output Jacks (Yellow Video, DC, and White Audio) ............................................ 12,32,34 PA USE Display ..................................................... 24 PLAY Button ........................... 12,14-15,24,31,33,35 PLAY Display ................[...]

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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 Electronics 600 N Sherman Dr, PO Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206 ©1993 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Japan Part Number 93-Pro808-1 1AG61:::&apo[...]