Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Pro867 del fabbricante RCA
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V ideo Camcorder Models Pro867/Pro870 Owner ’ s Manual Product Registration .......Inside Front Cover Safety Precautions ...................................i-vii Optional Accessories ................................1-7 • Accessory Order Form .....
V ideo Camcorder Owner ’ s Manual Models Pro867 Pro870 ® Product Registration .......Inside Front Cover Safety Precautions ...................................i-vii Optional Accessories ................................1-7 • Accessory Order Form ..
i Pr oduct Registration Mail Y our Registration Card T oday A Product Registration Card is packed with your camcorder. Please fill out the card and return it immediately.
ii 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.
iii 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 BB060, or BB120. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
iv 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 instrument.
v 8. Ventilation— Slots and openings in the video products are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect them from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
vi 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.
vii 16. Lightning— For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges.
Optional Accessories 1 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 (continued) 2 DCC80 DC Car Cord Adapter/Charger This DC car cord adapter/charger enables you to operate your camcorder from your car, truck, or RV by plugging the DCC80 directly into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. It will also charge the BB060 battery supplied with your camcorder or the BB120 (long play) battery.
Optional Accessories (continued) 3 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.
Optional Accessories (continued) 4 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.
5 Accessory Order Form Detach Here ✂ Please complete other side also Order Form for Camcorder Model Pro867 or Pro870 Description Part No. Price Qty. Total Carrying Case ACB065 $ 27.95 Soft Camcorder Case AC025A $ 59.95 Super Lightweight Tripod AC035 $ 69.
6 Accessory Order Form (continued) Detach Here ✂ ® r r s TM Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your V.
7 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.
First-T ime Operation 8 You have selected a precision-engineered camcorder designed to give you years of performance and enjoyment. Although your camcorder is very simple to use, it is important that you read and carefully follow the instructions in this manual until you are completely familiar with the proper operating procedures.
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 the power connector’s small plug into the DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter/ charger.
First-T ime Operation (continued) 10 5. Place the ON/POWERSA VE lever in the ON position. The camcorder also has an ON/POWERSAVE lever to conserve battery power when recording. • During recording, place the ON/POWERSAVE lever in the ON position. The camcorder will not record unless this lever is in the ON position.
First-T ime Operation (continued) 11 8. Adjust the eyepiece focus contr ol for your vision. If the image in the viewfinder is blurry, adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision. Details are on page 34. 9. Start and stop r ecording. Start and stop recording by pressing and releasing the thumb trigger.
First-T ime Operation (continued) 12 1 1. Review all the camcorder ’ s operating contr ols. The page number(s) where detailed information on each control can be found are listed for your convenience. RESET DISPLAY POWER TITLE SEL EDIT–ADV REW PLAY F.
First-T ime Operation (continued) 13 POWERSAVE . . ON W T BATTERY PAUSE STOP REW PLAY F.FWD POWER REVIEW DO NOT PUSH Cassette Door (page 27) Attach a Power Supply Here: Adapter/ Charger, Charged Batte.
RESET DISPLAY POWER TITLE SEL EDIT–ADV REW PLAY F.FWD STOP PAUSE OFF VCR CAMERA EJECT + — W T W T W T BATTERY FULL AUTO SHUTTER DATE TITLER FOCUS OFF • • ON DO NOT PUSH REVIEW FADE W T EJECT CAMERA OFF VCR POWER – TITLE SEL + REVIEW REW PLAY F.
First-T ime Operation (continued) 15 RESET DISPLAY POWER TITLE SEL EDIT–ADV REW PLAY F.FWD STOP PAUSE OFF VCR CAMERA EJECT + — W T BATTERY FULL AUTO SHUTTER DATE TITLER FOCUS OFF • • ON DO NOT.
Remote Contr ol 16 1. Turn the remote control over, and pull on the tab to remove the battery holder. 2. Insert the battery so that its positive (+) terminal faces up. 3. Replace the battery holder in the remote control. Notes: Never place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upside-down.
Remote Contr ol (continued) 17 The remote control operates the camcorder by infrared light, so it is protected from electrical and sound interference. However, the remote control must be aimed directly at the camcorder’s remote control sensor. There cannot be any obstructions between them.
Remote Contr ol (continued) 18 A brief description of the functions of the remote control buttons is given here. They perform the same function as the corresponding controls on your camcorder.
Remote Contr ol (continued) 19 3 A/V (Audio/Video) DUB Button • This button is used to record new audio and video in place of existing audio and video on a recorded tape. Details are on pages 52-53. 4 DISPLAY Button • Press this button to display the battery level indicator, time counter or time-remaining display in the viewfinder.
Powering Y our Camcorder 20 The adapter/charger’s power connector 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.
Powering Y our Camcorder (continued) 21 Charging the Battery If the power connector is attached to the adapter/charger, remove its plug. 1. Align the reference arrow on the battery with the arrow on the adapter/charger. 2. Hold the battery flush against the adapter/charger and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
Powering Y our Camcorder (continued) 22 Attaching the Charged Battery to the Camcorder If the power connector is attached to the camcorder, remove it before attaching the battery. 1. Align the reference arrow on the battery with the arrow on the back of the camcorder.
Checking Battery Power (Battery Level Indicator) The battery level indicator in the camcorder’s viewfinder shows how much recording time is left on the battery. Press the DISPLAY button on the camcorder to display the battery level indicator in the viewfinder.
Powering Y our Camcorder (continued) 24 1. If the battery is attached to the camcorder, remove it. 2. Align the reference arrow on the power connector with the arrow on the camcorder. 3. Hold the power connector flush against the back of the camcorder and slide it to the right in the direction of the arrow as shown.
Powering Y our Camcorder (continued) 25 1. If the battery is attached to the camcorder, remove it. 2. Align the reference arrow on the power connector with the arrow on the camcorder. 3. Hold the power connector flush against the back of the camcorder and slide it to the right in the direction of the arrow as shown.
RCA V ideo Cassettes 26 You can use your video cassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording, just record over it. B. A. To Prevent Erasure— Close Record- Protect Tab (Expose Red) To .
RCA V ideo Cassettes (continued) 27 1. Attach a power supply to the camcorder, and slide and release the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment. 2. Insert or remove the cassette. Cassette Car e and Storage • When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it, and remove it from the camcorder.
Detailed Recording Steps 28 1 Attach a power source to the camcorder. Detailed Instructions for attaching the adapter/charger, battery, or optional DC car cords are on pages 20-25 . 2 Prepare the camcorder to record. A. Press and hold the small button on the POWER switch while sliding it to the CAMERA position.
Detailed Recording Steps (continued) 29 E. If the picture in the viewfinder is blurry, adjust the eyepiece focus control. 3 Start Recording A. Place the ON/POWERSAVE lever in the ON position. The camcorder will not record if this lever is in the POWERSAVE position.
Special Featur es 30 Flying Erase Head A separate erase head is mounted on the spinning headwheel (hence the term “flying”). This allows you to make clean edits without the “glitches” or “rainbow noise” that may occur at the beginning and end of each recording.
Special Featur es (continued) 31 Edit Search The edit search feature allows you to use the F.FWD (fast forward), REW (rewind), and PLAY buttons on the camcorder (or remote) control to precisely position the tape while the camcorder is in the record-pause mode.
Date and T ime Display 32 1. Locate the CLOCK BATTERY compartment on the back of the camcorder. 2. Pull the tab to the side to open the cover and expose the clock battery compartment. 3. Insert the clock battery with the “+” terminal facing out (as illustrated inside the battery compartment cover) .
Date and T ime Display (continued) 33 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have entered the correct month, day, year, hour, minute, and AM or PM. 7. After you select AM or PM, press the STOP button again to remove the flashing cursor from the viewfinder and start the camcorder’s internal clock.
Electr onic V iewfinder 34 The camcorder’s electronic viewfinder (EVF) is a miniature black-and-white monitor that displays the picture seen by Eyepiece Focus Contr ol The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your personal vision.
Fading In and Out of Scenes 35 You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade in and out of scenes. Both the picture and sound will gradually appear or disappear. The speed of the fade is automatically controlled by the camcorder. RESET DISPLAY POWER TITLE SEL EDIT–ADV REW PLAY F.
Focusing Y our Camcorder 36 Auto Focus If you want the camcorder to focus for you automatically, place the FULL AUTO OFF/ON switch in the ON position. The camcorder’s auto-focus system sends out an infrared light beam and automatically focuses on the nearest object that reflects this light.
Focusing Y our Camcorder (continued) 37 The following conditions may require the use of manual focusing during recording. • When using the optional wide-angle or telephoto lens adapters, turn off the auto-focus system and focus manually.
Using V ariable Shutter Speeds 38 Because your camcorder has a variable shutter, you can choose AE (automatic exposure) or one of six shutter speeds (1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/1000, 1/2000, and 1/10000 second). The POWER switch must be in the CAMERA position.
Using V ariable Shutter Speeds (continued) 39 FULL AUT O OFF/ON Switch ON • When the FULL AUTO OFF/ON switch is in the ON position, the camcorder automatically selects the shutter speed of 1/60 second. FULL AUTO appears in the viewfinder when you press the DISPLAY button.
Displays in V iewfinder 40 The camcorder has several displays in the viewfinder that tell what the camcorder is doing, and aid in the ease of operation. 1 FULL AUTO or Shutter Speed Display When you press the DISPLAY button to display the battery level indicator, time counter, or time-remaining display, these displays appear in the viewfinder.
Displays in V iewfinder (continued) 41 • When the FULL AUTO OFF/ON switch is in the OFF position, AE (automatic exposure) or the shutter speed ( S:120 , S:250 , S:1000 , S:2000 , or S:10000 ) selected with the SHUTTER button appears. No shutter speed display appears when the normal (1/60 second) speed is selected.
Displays in V iewfinder (continued) 42 6 Pro870 Only: Zoom Displays Repeatedly press the ZOOM MODE button to select one of the digital zooming modes. The mode selected will appear in the viewfinder. This display will not be recorded on the tape when it appears in the viewfinder.
Displays in V iewfinder (continued) 43 7 Tape Display for Time-Remaining Display Press the DISPLAY button to display the time-remaining display. Then press the RESET button to display the size tape you are using in the camcorder. This display will not be recorded on the tape when it appears in the viewfinder.
2. Locate the place on the tape you want to return to, and press the RESET button to set the time counter to “0:00:00 M ”. 3. Continue to record or play the tape. When you want to return to the place you marked, press the thumb trigger to stop recording, or the STOP button to stop playing back the tape.
2. If the correct tape display does not appear for your size of tape, press the RESET button repeatedly until the correct tape size is displayed. For example, if you are using a 60-minute cassette, the tape display should be 60. The display will remain blank until the camcorder has finished its calculations.
Zooming 46 W T Manual Zoom Ring Lever Power Zoom Buttons T = Telephoto W = Wide Angle FADE RESET DISPLAY POWER TITLE SEL EDIT–ADV REW PLAY F.FWD STOP PAUSE OFF VCR CAMERA EJECT + — W T BATTERY FUL.
Zooming (continued) 47 • ZM:2 16X9 is used to change the recording format. ZM:2 16X9 is explained below. 2. Press one of the power zoom buttons ( W or T ) to control the digital zoom ratio. Notes: When you zoom in the close-up direction above eight times, the zoom ratio display ( X8–X64 ) appears with the zoom mode display.
T itler 48 The camcorder ’ s built-in titler can store two dif ferent title pages in memory . Each title page can be displayed and recorded at any time. The built-in character register contains over 40 dif ferent characters for creating titles with up to 32 characters on two lines.
T itler (continued) 49 Chart of Characters in T itler’ s Register A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ? ’ . / , - ; : < > ! (Blank) Recording T itles on a T ape in the Camcorder 1. Attach a power source to the camcorder, and slide the POWER switch to the CAMERA position.
Synchr o Edit 50 Synchro edit allows your camcorder to control a VCR (one that has a compatible P AUSE , EDIT , EDIT IN/OUT , or SYNC jack) while tapes are being copied from the camcorder to the VCR. This is convenient when you want to copy only selected segments from a previously recorded tape.
Synchr o Edit (continued) 51 T o Synchro Edit 1. Connect your camcorder to a compatible VCR as shown. 2. Prepare the camcorder to play back the tape you want to copy. • Slide the POWER switch to the VCR position. • Press the EJECT button, and insert the tape you want to copy.
Audio/V ideo Dubbing 52 The A/V (audio/video) DUB button on the remote control lets you record new audio and video from another VCR or camcorder to a previously recorded tape in the camcorder . Y ou will need an optional V AA009 audio/video input cable shown on page 3.
Audio/V ideo Dubbing (continued) 53 1. Slide the camcorder’s POWER switch to the VCR position. 2. Insert the tape you want to dub on, press the PLAY button, and locate a place on the tape a few seconds before where you want the dubbing to begin.
Recording on Camcorder fr om VCR or TV Monitor 54 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of Mono VCR or TV Monitor White Audio Plug Yellow Video Plug Optional VAA009 Audio/Video Input Cable AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L R .
Recording on Camcorder fr om VCR or TV Monitor (continued) 55 How to Record on the Camcorder fr om a TV (or VCR) 1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV monitor: Turn on the TV, and tune it to the channel you want to record.
Camcorder Recording T ips 56 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.
57 The lens hood can be removed so you can attach optional accessories. To remove the lens hood, put your hand flat against the lens hood and turn it counterclockwise.
58 Car e and Maintenance Pr oper 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.
59 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. To play back a tape through the viewfinder, follow these steps: 1.
60 Playback on TV (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, you will need the audio/video output cable that came packed with your camcorder.
61 Playback on TV (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks (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”.
62 Playback on a TV without AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks To connect your camcorder to a TV without AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, you will need the RF output adapter and coaxial RF cable that came packed with your camcorder. If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks (or is connected to a VCR), refer to pages 60-61.
63 Playback on a TV without AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks (continued) Playback Operation 1. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the adapter to channel 3 or 4. 2. Turn on the TV, and tune it to the same channel you selected with the RF output adapter’s CH3/CH4 switch. 3.
No power Won’t record or playback Won’t playback Won’t record No picture in viewfinder T r ouble Checks 64 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.
Tape stops during rewind or fast forward Camcorder remains in “stop action” (play-pause) mode Poor auto-focus operation Picture is too dark or subject too dark.
T r ouble Checks (continued) 66 Date and/or time are incorrect Remote control will not operate camcorder (Pro870 Only) Images are recorded thinner than they are • Clock battery may need replacing. See page 32 . • Date and/or time may need to be set.
Specifications 67 General Power requirement: 6VDC Power consumption: 6 watts (normal) Weight: 1.8 lbs. (810g) Dimensions: 4-7/16"(W) x 4-1/2"(H) x 6-7/8"(D) (112 x 114 x 174mm) Video Re.
68 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.
69 Index 16X9 Mode ..........................................47 16X9 Mode Display .............................42 A/V (Audio/Video) DUB Button .................................8-19,52-53 Accessories, Included .........................2,8 Accessories, Optional .
Erase Protection ...................................26 Eyepiece Focus Control .............11,12,34 F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button .....................14,18-19,28-33,59 Fade Button ..........................12,28-29,35 Fading In and Out ................
Index (continued) 71 Recording on the Camcorder from a VCR or TV .................................54-55 Recording Speed and Times ................26 Recording Steps, Detailed ..............28-29 Recording Steps, First-Time.............8-15 Recording Times and Speed .
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