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V ideo Camcorder Model Pro807 Owner ’ s Manual CAMCORDER Product Registration ..............Inside Front Cover Safety Precautions ...........................................1-3 Optional Accessories .......................................4-7 • Accessory Order Form .
IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using the AC adapter/charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC adapter/charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. Caution: To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries type AV608 or AV8MM.
1 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.
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.
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.
4 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.
Optional Accessories Accessory Order Form 5 VCC1000 Video Color Control Center The VCC1000 is actually two accessories in one. The color control center allows you to adjust the color intensity, tint, white balance, and sharpness of tapes being dubbed.
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Optional T ripod 7 AC035 Super Lightweight 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.
First-T ime Operation 8 Thank you for choosing an RCA camcorder . You have selected a precision-engineered camcorder designed to give you years of performance and enjoyment.
First-T ime Operation (continued) 9 2. Attach a power supply to the camcorder . Attach a power supply to the camcorder–either the adapter/charger or charged battery. Adapter/Charger Connect one end of the DC power cord into the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger.
5. Adjust the hand strap. Adjust the hand strap so it is snug around your hand when you place your thumb on the thumb trigger and your middle and index fingers on the power zoom buttons. 1. Unsnap the flap and open the adjustment strap 2. Put your hand in the hand strap.
REW F.FWD. BATTERY STOP MODE SEL. AUTO LOCK MANUAL FOCUS ON OFF + – FOCUS PLAY ADJ. DATE/TIME RES. MEM COUNTER PULL POWER SAVE START/ STOP REC ADJ. POWER DATE/TIME RES. MEM COUNTER OPEN ON PUSH First-T ime Operation (continued) 1 1. Start and stop recording.
First-T ime 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. 12 REW F.FWD. BATTERY STOP MODE SEL. AUTO LOCK MANUAL FOCUS ON OFF + – FOCUS PLAY ADJ.
First-T ime Operation (continued) 13 ON POWER SAVE DC IN 6.5V START/ STOP REC ADJ. POWER DATE/TIME RES. MEM COUNTER OPEN Attach charged battery here ( pages 9, 17-18) DC IN 6.
Remote Contr ol Battery Installation The batteries supplied with your remote control are packed separately. Install them as follows. 1. Turn the remote control over and slide the battery compartment cover off. 2. Insert the batteries so that their positive (+) ends contact the positive terminals in the battery compartment.
Remote Contr ol (continued) Location and Function of the Remote Control Buttons ( continued) 1 RECORD START/STOP Button (Same as Thumb Trigger on Camcorder) Press and release the RECORD START/STOP button when the POWER switch is in the CAM (camera) position to start and stop recording.
Powering Y our Camcorder 16 To Attach the Adapter/Charger 1. Plug one end of the DC power cord into the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger. 2. Plug the other end of the DC power cord into the DC IN 6.5V jack on the back of the camcorder. 3. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into the nearest AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).
Powering Y our Camcorder (continued) 17 Using the Battery to Power Y our Camcorder The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximately one hour.
Attaching the Charged Battery to the Camcorder If the DC cord is attached to the camcorder, remove it before attaching the battery. 1. Align the reference line on the battery with the line on the back of the camcorder. 2. Hold the battery flush against the camcorder and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
Powering Y our Camcorder (continued) Using the RCA DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge the Battery 1. If the DC power cord is attached to the car cord adapter/charger, remove it. 2. Attach the battery to the car cord adapter/charger as shown. 3. Insert the plug on the DCC05 into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
RCA V ideo Cassettes 20 We recommend that RCA cassettes be used with your camcorder. The tape in these cassettes is of high-quality formulation. It has been manufactured to our critical specifications for excellent performance. Use of tape not meeting these specifications could considerably reduce the performance of your camcorder.
Special Featur es Camera Edit The camera edit feature allows you to use the F.FWD. (fast forward) and REW (rewind) buttons on the camcorder (or the SCENE SEARCH + and – buttons on the remote control) to precisely position the tape while the camcorder is in the record-pause mode.
Date and T ime Display 22 Installing the Battery for T ime and Date Display REW F.FWD. BATTERY STOP MODE SEL. AUTO LOCK MANUAL FOCUS ON OFF + – FOCUS PLAY ADJ. DATE/TIME RES. MEM COUNTER PULL Caution: Lithium battery. Must be disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking batteries.
Date and T ime Display (continued) Electr onic V iewfinder 23 Press To Display in Viewfinder DATE/TIME and Record on the Tape Button Press Once Date Only Press Again Date and Time Press Again Neither Date nor Time 5. Then, press the ADJ. button. The flashing cursor will move to the next part of the display.
24 Displays in V iewfinder camcorder’s preset program modes ( , , , , , or ). The indicator for the mode selected will appear in the viewfinder. This indicator will not be recorded on the tape when it appears in the viewfinder. No indicator appears when the auto mode is selected.
Power Zooming Displays (continued) 25 Time Counter with Memory Stop • Press the COUNTER RES. (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 on the time counter’s memory-stop feature.
Focusing Y our Camcorder 26 Manual Focus Under certain conditions, such as those listed, you may need to focus manually. • When filming two subjects–one nearby and one distant. • When filming subjects in very low light. • When filming a horizontally striped subject.
Pr eset Pr ogram Modes 27 The camcorder has several preset program modes which allow you to select a mode that fits your particular recording situation. The camcorder will automatically set shutter speed, white balance, and iris. Manual or auto-focus can be used during any of the preset program modes.
T ime Counter with Memory Stop 28 Time Counter The time counter display shows the actual time elapsed when recording a program or playing back a segment of a pre-recorded tape. The time counter also helps you quickly locate the end of recorded segments.
Camcorder Recording T ips Recording Tips • Practice recording under a variety of lighting conditions. This will help you respond quickly whenever you see a scene you want to record. • When using manual focus, it is easier to make professional looking videos if you check the focus before you start recording.
Car e and Maintenance Camcorder Care and Storage • Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and grit are abrasive and will cause excessive wear both to the camcorder’s recording/playback heads and cassettes. • We recommend RCA video cassettes be used with this camcorder.
V iewfinder Playback Viewfinder playback is the simplest way to watch tapes using the camcorder. This method is generally used only to review scenes immediately after recording because the display is in black and white. If you want to privately listen during viewfinder playback, you may connect an optional earphone to the earphone jack.
Playback on a TV (or VCR) Using the Antenna Connection Installation 1 Disconnect the VHF antenna from your TV (or VCR). Connect the antenna to the VHF IN connector on the RF output adapter if you are going to leave the adapter connected to the TV (or VCR).
Playback on a TV Using the Antenna Connection (continued) Playback Operation and How to Copy T apes on the VCR 1. Set the CHANNEL 4CH/3CH switch on the RF output adapter to 4CH or 3CH . 2. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4.
Playback on TV (or VCR) Using AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks Installation 1 Attach one end of an optional audio/video cable (such as AH069G, AH070G, or AH075G) to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV (or VCR) and the other end to the white audio jack located under the door on the side of the camcorder.
Playback on TV (or VCR) (continued) 1. 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”.
T r ouble Checks 36 T roubles 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.
T r ouble Checks (continued) Poor auto-focus operation Picture is too dark or subject too dark. Viewfinder displays are out of focus Date and/time (or date) were recorded on tape Date and/or time are incorrect Remote control will not operate camcorder • Make sure AUTO LOCK switch is in the AUTO LOCK position.
Design Specifications 38 General Power requirement: 6VDC Power consumption: 5.8 watts (normal) Weight: 1.7 lbs. (780g) Dimensions: 4-3/5"(W) x 4-3/5"(H) x 10-1/5"(L) (117 x 118 x 259mm).
Compact Camcorder Limited W arranty 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 begins with the first rental. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter the labor charges to repair your camcorder.
Index Accessories, Included .............................................8 Accessories, Optional ..........................................4-7 Accessory Shoe .....................................................12 Accessory, Order Form................
Index (continued) Optional Accessories ...........................................4-7 Order Form, Accessory........................................5-6 Output Jacks (Yellow Video, DC, and White Audio) ............................................12,32,34 PAUSE Display .
For your nearest home entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. 1-800-336-1900 If you would like a copy of this manual in French, please follow the instructions below.
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