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Pro884HB
USER‘S
GUIDE
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CAMCORDER
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Important Safety Information Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture. CAUTION This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN electric shock or personal injury. ATTENTION This symbol indicates important RISQUE DE CHOC instructions accompanying the product. ELECTRIQUE
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Assistance We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call: Camcorder Exchange Warranty...... 800-283-6503 (Pages 72-73) Customer Service..................................... 800-336-1900 (Page 71) Accessories......................................... 800-338-0376 (Pages 61-67) Table of Contents Safety Information................................i • Location and Function of Remote Buttons ........................12-13 Product Registration........................
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Table of Contents Recording Features Optional Color Enhancement • Stereo Microphone............................24 Light.........................................50-51 • Flying Erase Head.............................24 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ...........52 • Tally Light.........................................24 • Quick Review....................................24 Removing the Lens Hood ..................52 • Edit Search ........................................25 • Tape Positioning .........
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POWER CHARGE REFRESH First-Time Operation This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options. Assistance The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter. Camcorder Exchange Warranty . . . . .800-283-6503 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-336-1900 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-338-0376 1. Unpack the camcorder a
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PUSH FADE EIS 16X9 FOCUS F N DATE/TITLE PLAY DISPLAY F.F. REW EDIT SEARCH STOP POWER CHARGE REFRESH First-Time Operation 2. Attach the adapter/charger. Adapter/Charger’s DC Cable Adapter/Charger DC OUTPUT DC IN 6V Jack on Side Jack of Camcorder POWER Indicator To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz. Since the battery must be charged • Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into before it can be used the first time, an operating outlet. attach the adapter/charger. • Details are on page 14. • Attach one end of the a
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EIS FADE 16X9 FOCUS F N DATE/TITLE PLAY DISPLAY EDIT F.F. REW SEARCH STOP First-Time Operation Lens Cap Attach Lens Cap Here Handstrap Cover Handstrap 4. Attach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrap. A. Remove the lens cap from the C. Unsnap the handstrap cover and camcorder. open the adjustment strap. D. Put the lens cap cord over the adjustment strap. Lens Cap E. Put your hand in the handstrap. Lens Cap Cord F. Pull the adjustment strap to tighten and close the strap. B. Attach the lens
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EIS FADE 16X9 FOCUS F N DATE/TITLE PLAY DISPLAY EDIT F.F. REW SEARCH STOP First-Time Operation CAM/OFF/VCR Switch Thumb Trigger 5. Turn on the camcorder. • Press and hold the small button on The CAM/OFF/VCR switch tells the CAM/OFF/VCR while sliding it to camcorder whether you want to CAM or VCR. record (CAM), play back tapes (VCR), or turn off the camcorder’s power Important Note: The TAPE indicator (OFF). will flash in the viewfinder when there is moisture in the camcorder. Remove the So
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FADE EIS 16X9 FOCUS F N DATE/TITLE PLAY DISPLAY F.F. REW EDIT SEARCH STOP First-Time Operation Eyepiece Focus Control Electronic Viewfinder in Operating Position Tally Light Thumb Trigger 6. Adjust eyepiece focus control 7. Start and stop recording. for your vision. Start and stop recording by pressing and releasing the thumb trigger. You A. Rotate viewfinder into a do not have to hold the thumb trigger comfortable viewing position. to record. The tally light will light B. If the image in the
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PUSH First-Time Operation 8. Play back what you have recorded. A. Press thumb trigger to stop recording. B. Place CAM/OFF/VCR in VCR. C. Press REW to rewind the tape. D. Press PLAY to play back the tape in the viewfinder. E. Press STOP when you are finished. F. Details on viewfinder playback are on page 54. 9. Review camcorder’s operating controls. EIS (Electronic Image Shoulder Strap Stabilizer) Button Attachment Ring EJECT Switch Viewfinder FADE Button Eyepiece Focus Control Stereo CO
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EIS FADE 16X9 FOCUS F N DATE/TITLE PLAY DISPLAY F.F. REW EDIT SEARCH STOP First-Time Operation 9. Review camcorder’s operating controls. Power Zoom Buttons T = Telephoto W = Wide Angle INST. Accessory ZOOM Lens CAM/OFF/VCR Shoe Button Switch Tally Light (On Front) Remote Control Sensor (On Front) Install Charged Thumb Battery or Six Trigger Alkaline “AA” Handstrap Batteries Clock Cell Holder DC IN 6V Jack Located Behind Small Cover (Connect Audio/Video In/Out Connector Adapter/Charger Here)
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High-Band 8mm Video Recording System High-band 8mm is a video recording format based on the original 8mm recording system. Special circuitry inside the camcorder produces high-quality recordings when using the high-band 8mm recording system. For full compatibility with existing 8mm equipment, the camcorder is capable of recording and playing back either standard or high-band 8mm. The camcorder automatically selects standard or high-band 8mm during recording or playback. 8 Display in Viewfind
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REW F.FWD STOP PLAY A/V DUB PAUSE DISPLAY RECORD T ZOOM RESET W TITLE S.EDIT ON
OFF Remote Control Install Remote Battery Battery Holder Back of Remote Pin Hole 1. Turn remote over, insert a pin or Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Must be disposed of properly. Never handle a straightened paper clip in the pin hole, punctured or leaking cell. May cause burns and remove the battery holder. or personal injury. 2. Insert battery so positive (+) terminal Keep out of the hands of children. Can fa
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Remote Control Location and Function of Remote Buttons A brief description of the functions of the remote buttons is given here. Some buttons perform the same function as the corresponding controls on your camcorder. You can use whichever is more convenient at the time. Note: An RCA VCR that is set to respond to VCR 2 on the VCR’s remote may respond to this remote when it is used to operate the camcorder. REW F.FWD 1 REW (Rewind) Button 7 F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button STOP PLAY 2 STOP Button 8
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Remote Control 2 STOP Button is in CAM to visually search the recorded material forward. When you • Press STOP when the camcorder’s release the F.FWD button, the CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in VCR to camcorder will stop searching, and stop playback, rewinding, or fast prepare to record at that point on the forwarding. tape. • STOP has no effect when the camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch 8 PLAY Button is in CAM. To stop recording, press • Press PLAY when the camcorder’s PAUSE/RECORD. CAM/OFF/VCR switch
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EIS FADE FOCUS 16X9 F N DATE/TITLE PLAY DISPLAY EDIT F.F. REW SEARCH STOP POWER CHARGE REFRESH 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. Adapter/Charger’s DC Cable Adapter/Charger DC OUTPUT DC IN 6V Jack on Side Jack of Camcorder POWER Indicator To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz. To Attach the Adap
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POWER CHARGE REFRESH Powering Your Camcorder Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder 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 45-55 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use zoom and pause). Note: Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery as a reminder to help you remember to recharge the battery. It has no other function. C
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Powering Your Camcorder Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder Insert the Battery 5. Close the battery compartment cover. 1. Make sure the CAM/OFF/VCR switch Hold the OPEN lever and align the is in OFF. tabs on the cover with the tabs on the 2. Lift the OPEN lever and pull up the compartment. battery compartment cover. OPEN Lever Tabs 3. Insert the battery into the battery compartment aligning the reference marks. Reference Notes: The OPEN lever must be open for Marks the cov
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Powering Your Camcorder Proper Care and Storage of Your Battery The battery will provide better service After repeated chargings and use, the and longer performance if you refresh it operation time will gradually decrease. before charging and store it at normal When operation time becomes too short room temperature. to be useful, it is time to replace the battery. Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14°F (–10°C) or above 95°F Charge the battery at a temperature of (35°C). The bat
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Powering Your Camcorder Using Alkaline “AA” Batteries to Power Your Camcorder The camcorder can be powered by six alkaline dry-cell “AA” batteries. The operation time of the camcorder depends on the type of alkaline batteries used. Insert the Batteries 5. Close the battery compartment cover. 1. Make sure the CAM/OFF/VCR switch Hold the OPEN lever and align the is in OFF. tabs on the cover with the tabs on the 2. Lift the OPEN lever and pull up the compartment. battery compartment cover. OPEN
