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Product Registration..............Inside Front Cover
Safety Precautions...........................................1-3
Optional Accessories.......................................4-7
• Accessory Order Form ...................................5-6
Using an Optional Tripod..................................7
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First-Time Operation....................................8-13
Remote Control ...........................................14-15
Powering Your Camcorder........................16-19
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Product Registration needed. Do not mail your sales receipt to us. File it Mail Your Registration Card Today at home with your owner’s manual for future A Product Registration Card is packed with your reference. camcorder. Please fill out the card and return it Record Vital Information Here. immediately. Your prompt submission of this card confirms your No other RCA camcorder has the same serial right to the protection available under the terms and number as yours. You will find the serial
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Safety Precautions Your video camcorder’s AC adapter/charger will operate on 100-240 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 the wall socket only one way. Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug. If you need an extension, use a polarized cord. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. MISE EN GARDE: Pour prévenir les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus la
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality against them, paying particular attention to standards in the manufacture of your video product, cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the safety is a major factor in the design of every instru- point where they exit from the video product. ment. However, safety is your responsibility too. 8. Ventilation—Slots and openings in the video These pages list important information that will help products are provided f
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued) 12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside 16. Lightning—For added protection for this video antenna or cable system is connected to the product during a lightning storm, or when it is video product, be sure the antenna or cable left unattended and unused for long periods of system is grounded so as to provide some time, unplug it from the wall outlet and protection against voltage surges and built-up disconnect the antenna or cable system. This static charges.
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Optional Accessories We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for Rechargeable Batteries sparking creativity and adding to the fun of using These your 8mm camcorder. These pages have a selection rechargeable of accessories to help make your memorable nickel- moments look and sound even better. cadmium These accessories are designed to make the process batteries are of recording and watching your videos more specifically enjoyable. designed for AV608 AV8MM long life. To order accessori
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Optional Accessories Accessory Order Form VCC1000 Video Color Control Order Form for Pro807 Center Description Part No. Price Qty. Total Soft Camcorder Case AC025A $ 59.95 Super Lightweight Tripod AC035 $ 69.95 Gold-Tipped Audio/Video Cable (3-ft.) AH069G $ 5.99 Gold-Tipped Audio/Video Cable (5-ft.) AH070G $ 7.99 The VCC1000 is actually two Gold-Tipped Dubbing Cable (6-ft.) AH075G $ 10.99 accessories in one. The color control center allows you to Rechargeable Battery AV608 $ 49.9
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Accessory Order Form (continued) o Maste Ca d by To order accessories, contact your filling in below local Dealer. Charge your order on your VISA If a dealer is not nearby, you can also or MasterCard by USE YOUR CREDIT CARD filling in below follow the directions below to order by ® telephone or direct-by-mail. IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ® United States Orders IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card To place your order by p
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Optional Tripod AC035 Super Lightweight Tripod Using an Optional Tripod Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such as This tripod’s fluid-effect head provides smooth AC035 will keep the camcorder steady and camera pan and tilt. The quick-release mount makes produce excellent video results. 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. Caution: Before using a
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First-Time Operation Thank you for choosing an RCA camcorder. If you should experience a problem, always refer first to “Trouble Checks” on pages 36-37. Many You have selected a precision-engineered times a simple solution is all that is needed, and it camcorder designed to give you years of could save you a costly service call. If your performance and enjoyment. camcorder should require service during the Although your camcorder is very simple to use, it is warranty period, refer to page 39
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COUNTER S. MEM COUNTER ADJ. DATE/TIME RES. MEM POWER COUNTER ADJ. DATE/TIME RES. MEM POWER ON POWER SAVE ON POWER SAVE ON POWER SAVE DC IN 6.5V First-Time Operation (continued) 2. Attach a power supply to the camcorder. 3. Remove the lens cap and attach it to the lens cap holder on the camcorder. Attach a power supply to the camcorder–either the adapter/charger or charged battery. Adapter/Charger Pull on tab to Attach to remove the lens lens cap cap. holder. DC OUT Jack Pull on the tab on the
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First-Time Operation (continued) 5. Adjust the hand strap. 8. Insert a cassette in the camcorder. Adjust the hand strap so it is snug around your Cassette hand when you place your thumb on the thumb OPEN Button Compartment trigger and your middle and index fingers on the Cover power zoom buttons. EJECT Button Cassette Compartment 1.Slide the OPEN button and completely open 1.Unsnap the flap and open the adjustment strap the cassette compartment cover. 2.Put your hand in the hand strap. 2.Press
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COUNTER ADJ. DATE/TIME RES. MEM POWER ON POWER SAVE First-Time Operation (continued) Electronic Viewfinder in Operating POWER (CAM/OFF/PLAY) Switch Position (PULL out here ) Tally Light Eyepiece Focus Control REW (Rewind) Button OPEN Button PLAY Button AUTO LOCK Switch STOP Button EJECT Button Lens Cap (located under the on Strap cassette compart- ment cover) Earphone Jack ON/POWER SAVE Lever Power Supply Thumb (Adapter/Charger Trigger or Charger Battery) 11. Start and stop recording. 12. Play b
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First-Time Operation (continued) 13. Review all of the camcorder’s operating controls. The page number(s) where detailed information on each control can be found are listed for your convenience. Eyepiece Focus Control (pages 10-11, 23) Power Zoom Buttons (W and T) (page 25) POWER (CAM (camera)/OFF/PLAY) Switch (pages 10-11) Accessory Shoe Remote Control Sensor (page 14) Microphone (page 21) Electronic Viewfinder (PULL here to extend) (pages 10-11, 23-25, 31) Tally Light (pages 11, 15, 21) BATTE
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COUNTER ADJ. DATE/TIME RES. MEM POWER ON POWER SAVE DC IN 6.5V First-Time Operation (continued) ADJ. (Adjust) Button (pages 22-23) DATE/TIME Button (pages 22-23, 25) Cassette Compartment COUNTER RES. (Reset) and Cover MEM (Memory) Buttons (pages 10, 20) (pages 24-25, 28) OPEN Button (page 10, 20) EJECT Button (Located under the cassette compartment cover) Lens Cap (pages 10-11, 20) (page 9) Lens Cap Holder (page 9) Cassette Compartment (pages 10, 20) Earphone Jack ( ) (pages 21, 31) Hand St
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RECORD STOP START STOP REW PLAY F.FWD SCENE SEARCH – STILL + DISPLAY COUNTER RESET MEMORY Remote Control Battery Installation Location and Function of Remote Control Buttons The batteries supplied with your remote control are packed separately. Install them as follows. A brief description of the functions of the remote control buttons is given here. Most of the remote 1. Turn the remote control over and slide the battery control buttons perform the same function as the compartment cover off.
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Remote Control (continued) Location and Function of the Remote Control 5 STOP Button Buttons (continued) • Press this button when the camcorder’s POWER 1 RECORD START/STOP Button (Same as switch is in the PLAY position to stop playback, Thumb Trigger on Camcorder) rewind, or fast forwarding. • The STOP button has no effect when the Press and release the RECORD START/STOP camcorder’s POWER switch is in the CAM button when the POWER switch is in the CAM position. To stop recording, press the RECO
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COUNTER ADJ. DATE/TIME RES. MEM POWER ON POWER SAVE DC IN 6.5V Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger 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. Be sure to p
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Powering Your Camcorder (continued) Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be charged before it can be used the When using the battery to power the camcorder, first time. Initial charging will take approximately place the ON/POWER SAVE lever in the POWER one hour. When fully charged, the battery should SAVE position during recording breaks to conserve supply about 45-60 minutes of operating time the battery’s power. Place it back in the ON position (depending on how much y
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Powering Your Camcorder (continued) Attaching the Charged Battery to the Camcorder Low Level Battery Warning If the DC cord is attached to the camcorder, remove The battery warning indicator ( ) will appear in it before attaching the battery. the viewfinder when the battery power is low. Recharge the battery, or use the adapter/charger to 1. Align the reference line on the battery with the power the camcorder. line on the back of the camcorder. 2. Hold the battery flush against the camcorde
