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Owner's Manual
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Product Registration Model No. Pro808 Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us Serial No. to contact you if needed. Purchase Date: Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and lot proof of purchase. Attach it here and Purchased From: record the serial and model numbers in case you every need them. The numbers are located on the bottom Of your camcorder. AC Adapter/Charger Before using the AC adapter/charger, read a
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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. WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. MISE EN GARDE: POUR PR_VENIR LES CHOCS _LECTRIQUES, CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO INTRODU1RE LA LA
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the standards in the manufacture of your video product, point where they exit from the video product. safety is a major factor in the design of every instru- ment. However, safety is your responsibility too. ° Ventilation--Slots and openings in the video products are provided for ventilation to ensure Thesepages list important info
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 12. 16. Lightning--For added protection for this video Outdoor Antenna Grounding--If an outside product during a lightning storm, or when it is antenna or cable system is connected to the left unattended and unused for long periods of video product, be sure the antenna or cable time, unplug it from the wall outlet and system is grounded so as to provide some disconnect the antenna or cable system. This protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 81
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onal .......... " .......................................... :................ ........................................... Opti Accessories i: ...... : VDC88 Color Enhancement Light To order accessories, contact your local dealer, call toll-free, or use the order form on the next page. This uRra compact 15-watt video light is cordless, light in AC025A Soft Carrying Case weight, and includes a Custom compact soft rechargeable battery. It case designed inounts on the top of the especially to provi
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193983 Cable Transformer Order Form for Pro808 Description • Part No. Price Qty. Total transfoimer is used Soft Camcorder Case AC025A $ 59.95 This 300-to-75 ohm to connect a standard Super Lightweight Tripod AC035 $ 69.95 300-ohm antenna Monopod AC036 $ 39.95 twin-lead to a standard round 75- Cable Transformer AH011 $ 1.90 ohm connector. RF Coaxial Cable (6-ft.) AH065G $ 6.99 AH011 Cable Transformer RF Coaxial Cable (10-ft.) AH066G $ 8.99 Audio/Video Cable (3-ft.) AH069G $ 5.99 This 75-to-300 Au
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AC036 Monopod AC035 Super I,ightweight Tripod This monopod gives a flexible alternative to using a This tripod's fluid-effect head provides smooth traditional tripod. It is ideal for all camcorders and camera pan and tilt. The quick-release mount makes photo cameras. It has a quick release shoe, three- it easy to attach or remove the camcorder. The section leg, handstrap, foot step, and weighs only 35 grooved, tubular 3-section leg design folds down to ounces. 23-1/2" when not in use and weighs
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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. 1£,% :" l'/ Remote Control Batteries (Two "AA" 1.5 Volt) • 1 Remote Control Camcorder Part No. 217495 Model Pro808 WARNING: NICKEl, CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Shoulder Strap Rechargeable Battery Part No. 213004 Part N
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2. Attach a Power Supply: Adapter/Charger or Charged Battery. A. Adapter/Charger 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 DC Power Cord 6.5V jack on the camcorder. . Plug in the adapter/charger. The adapter/charger's POWER indicator will light. jack Details are on page 16. OUT Jack To AC 100-240V, POWER 50160 Hz Indicator B. Charged Battery* 1. Make sure the camcorder's POWER switch is OFF'. 2. Match the lines on the batter
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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 C. Attach it to the lens cap holder on the side of from lens on camcorder. the camcorder. Tab on Lens Cap Lens Cap on Holder B. Pull tab end of the lens cap straight out and rotate it down. 5. Adjust the hand strap. A. Unsnap the flap and open the adjustment strap. B. Put your hand in the hand strap. 4 0 C. Pull the adjustment strap to tighten. D. Snap the flap closed. f 6. Insert a cassette in the cam
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7. Turn on the camcorder and place the ON/POWER SAVE lever ON*. POWER (CAM/OFbTPLA Y) Switch 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 power (OFF). B.Place the ON/POWER SAVE lever ON. This lever must be ON for the camcorder to record. Place the ON/POWER SAVE lever in the POWER SAVE position during recording bre
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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. Review the camcorder controls. Eyepiece Focus Control Power Zoom Buttons (W and T) POWER (CAM (camera)/OFF/PLA Y) Switch Accessory Shoe Remote Control
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12. Review the camcorder controls. (continued) ADJ. (Adjust) Button DA TE/TIME Button Cassette Compartment COUNTER RESET and Cover MEM (Memory) Buttons Button EJECT Button (Located under the cassette compartment cover) Lens Cap Lens Cap Holder Cassette Compartment (_) Strap ON/POWER SAVE Lever Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings REC START/STOP Button (Thumb Trigger) Attach charged DC IN 6.5 V Jack (Attach DC power cord here battery here for adapter/charger or optional car cord) 13
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Install Remote Batteries Remote Buttons Most of the remote control buttons perform the 1. Turn the remote over and slide the battery same function as the corresponding controls on compartment cover off. the camcorder. You can use whichever are more 2. Insert the batteries so their positive (+) ends convenient at the time. 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 t
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Remote Buttons (continued) _PLA Y Button (_ RECORD START/STOP Button Press the PLAY button when the camcorder's • Press and release the RECORD START/STOP POWER switch is in PLAY to begin playback. button when the POWER switch is in CAM to start and stop recording. (Fast 7(7(7_F.FWD Forward) Button • The tally light will light continuously during • Press the F.FWD button when the camcorder's recording. POWER switch is in PLAY to fast forward the tape. (_REW (Rewind) Button • During playback or fa
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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 Power Cord POWER Indicator To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz Using an Optional Plug Adapter Use the Adapter/Charger 1. Plug one end of the DC power cord into the A
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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 focus, and record-pause). Place the ON/POWER SAVE lever in POWER SAVE during recording breaks to conserve power. Place it back in ON when you are ready to
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Rechargeable Battery (continued) Align Reference WARNING:NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY BATTERY Eject MUST BE DISPOSED Lever OFPROPERLY. .... Remove the Battery Attach the Charged Battery 1. Slide and hold the BATTERYeject lever on the 1. If the DC power cord's plug is attached to the camcorder while sliding the battery to the left camcorder, remove it. and off the camcorder. 2. Align the reference marks on the battery and camcorder. Battery Safety Precautions .... Do not short _ebattery's te_in_s! :' 3
