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Pro809
USER‘S
GUIDE
Table of Contents.........1
Optional Accessories ...2
First-Time Operation....8
Remote Control .........15
Powering Your Camcorder
18
Recording Features....26
Playback...................52
Trouble Checks..........56
Care and Maintenance58
Specifications............60
Limited Warranty ......61
Index........................62
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CAMCO RDER
CAMCORDER
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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 for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you ever need them. The numbers are located on the bottom of your camcorder. Model No: Pro809 Serial No: Purcha
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) CAUTION: READ “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER” ON THE NEXT PAGE BEFORE USING THE AC ADAPTER/CHARGER. CAUTION: MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL SAFETY. POWERLINE-OPERATED EQUIPMENT OR ACCESSORIES CONNECTED TO THIS UNIT SHOULD BEAR THE UL LISTING MARK OR, IF PURCHASED AND USED IN CANADA, THE CSA CERTIFICATION MARK ON THE ACCESSORIES THEMSELVES AND SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN MODIFIED SO AS TO DEFEAT THE SAFETY FEATURES. THIS WILL HELP AVOID ANY POTENTIAL HAZARD FR
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IMPOR T AN T SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter/Charger 2. Extension cord is properly wired and Before using the AC adapter/charger, in good electrical condition, and read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC adapter/charger, 3. Wire size below is met: (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. Minimum Length of Extension Caution: To reduce risk of injury, AWG Size Cord (Feet) charge only rechargeable batteries type 18 Equ
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other devoted to quality standards in the outlet unless the blades can be fully manufacture of your product, safety inserted without blade exposure. If is a major factor in the design of you need an extension cord, use one every instrument. However, safety is with a polarized plug. your responsibility too. 5. Power Sources—This product should These pages list important
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued) 8. Ventilation—Slots and openings in 10. Water and Moisture—Do not use the products are provided for this product near water—for ventilation to ensure reliable example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, operation of the product and to kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet protect them from overheating. basement, or near a swimming pool These openings must not be blocked and the like. or covered. The openings should 11. Accessories—Do not place this never be blocked by
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued) 12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If 13. Power Lines—An outside antenna an outside antenna or cable system is system should not be located in the connected to the product, be sure the vicinity of overhead power lines, antenna or cable system is grounded other electric light or power circuits, so as to provide some protection or where it can fall into such power against voltage surges and built-up lines or circuits. When installing an static charges. Article 810 of
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued) 16. Lightning—For added protection D. If the product does not operate for this product during a lightning normally by following the storm, or when it is left unattended operating instructions. Adjust and unused for long periods of time, only those controls that are unplug it from the wall outlet and covered by the operating disconnect the antenna or cable instructions. Improper system. This will prevent damage to adjustment of other controls may the product du
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Table of Contents Product Registration ............................i • Digital Special Effects ..................40 • Time Counter ................................41 Safety Precautions...........................i-vii • Titler ........................................42-43 Optional Accessories ........................2-7 • Edit Insert Using the • Accessory Order Form.................5-7 Camcorder ..........................44-45 • Edit Insert From a Monitor First-Time Operation....................
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Optional Accessories We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to the fun of using your 8mm camcorder. These pages have a selection of accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better. These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and watching your videos more enjoyable. To order accessories, contact your local Dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, all accessories are available through toll-free ordering or by
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DC OUT 7.5V 1.6A POWER CHARGE AC POWER ADAPTER AA-EIN Optional Accessories (continued) 1CVA356 Car Cord Adapter/Charger AV608, AV8MM, and AV8MSH — Rechargeable Batteries Caution: Do not use any other car cord adapter/charger with this camcorder. This car cord adapter/charger lets you operate your camcorder from a car, truck, or RV by plugging it into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. It will also charge the battery supplied with your camcorder or the AV8MM or AV8MSH These rechargeable ni
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Optional Accessories (continued) AC088 Tripod This tripod’s fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt. The grooved, tubular 3-section leg design folds down to 26" when not in use and weighs only 4 lbs. Rubber feet allow for sure footing. Cautions: Before using a tripod, make sure it is stable enough to hold the camcorder without falling over. When attaching your camcorder to a tripod, be careful not to force its screw into the camcorder’s mounting hole. The tripod screw should not p
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Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Model Pro809 Description Part No. Price Qty. Total Soft Camcorder Case AC025A $ 59.95 Tripod AC088 $ 39.95 Y-Adapter AH25 $ 1.95 Rechargeable Battery (1 Hr. 10 Mins) AV608 $ 49.95 Rechargeable Battery (1 Hr. 40 Mins) AV8MM $ 59.95 Rechargeable Battery (2 Hrs. 20 Mins) AV8MSH $ 79.95 Video Color Control Center VCC1000 $ 349.00 Car Adapter/Charger 1CVA356 $ 79.95 Power Connector 210922 $ 21.50 Audio/Video Cable 210923 $
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Detach Here Accessory Order Form (continued) Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ® IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card My card expires: s r r TM IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number My card above your expires: name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice. Print or type your name and A complete and correct address clearly. This will be order w
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Accessory Order Form (continued) To order accessories, contact your local Dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by telephone or direct-by-mail. United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call the toll- free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form. 1 – 800 – 338 – 0376 Most times your
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CAMERA PAUSE RECORD PLAY STANDBY REW F.FWD W SCAN ZOOM T STOP DISPLAY VCR REC TITLE ON/OFF First-Time Operation 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. Rechargeable 6-Volt Battery Stock No. AV608 WARNING: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Camcorder: Model
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First-Time Operation (continued) 2. Attach a power supply. A. Adapter/Charger To AC 100-240V, Power 50/60Hz. Connector DC OUT Jack POWER Indicator 1. Plug in adapter/charger. The adapter/charger’s POWER indicator will light. 2. Connect power connector’s cable to DC OUT jack on adapter/charger. 3. Hold power connector flush against camcorder and slide in direction of arrow. B. Charged Battery* 1. Make sure camcorder’s CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch is in OFF. 2. Align battery with camcorder. Hold bat
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V C R O F F C A M E R A First-Time Operation (continued) TAPE EJECT Tape Window Safety Tab Cassette Door PUSH Here to Close Lens Cap Attached to Clip Hand Strap Thumb Trigger CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch 3. Insert a cassette. 6. Place the CAMERA/OFF/ 1. Slide TAPE EJECT to open the VCR switch to CAMERA. cassette compartment. The camcorder will enter record pause and STBY will appear in the 2. Fully insert cassette with tape viewfinder. window facing out and safety tab facing up. The CAMERA/OFF/VCR
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First-Time Operation (continued) Eyepiece Focus Control Tally Light Electronic Viewfinder in Operating Position SCENE SELECT AE Dial 7. Make sure SCENE SELECT 9. Start and stop recording. AE dial is in AUTO. Start and stop recording by pressing The camcorder will adjust focus and releasing the thumb trigger. You automatically and the shutter speed is do not have to hold the thumb trigger set to 1/60 second. to record. The tally light will light and REC will 8. Rotate viewfinder and adjust app
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First-Time Operation (continued) 10. Play back what you have recorded. 1. Press thumb trigger to stop recording. 2. Place CAMERA/OFF/VCR in VCR. 3. Press 55 /EDIT – to rewind the tape. 4. Press 6/FADE to play back the tape in the viewfinder. 5. Press /B.LIGHT when you are finished. 6. Details on viewfinder playback are on pages 52-53. 11. Review camcorder’s operating controls. Eyepiece Focus Control Electronic Viewfinder Power Zoom Buttons T = Telephoto W = Wide Angle Remote Control Sen
