RCA PRO808A User Manual

The camcorder has several preset program modes for particular recording situations. It will automatically set
shutter speed, white balance, and iris. Manual or auto focus can be used during any of these modes.
Sports Mode
Indicators
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SEL. (Select)
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Display in Viewfinder
To select a preset program mode
I. Place the camcorder in record pause.
2. Slide AUTO LOCK out of AUTO LOCK.
3. Repeatedly press MODE SEL. (select) to select
the mode that best fits the conditions. See the
chart below to decide which mode to use.
Notes: If you want the camcorder to remember the mode
you selected during recording breaks, place the
ON/POWER SAVE lever in POWER SAVE. The settings
will automatically return to auto if the power is turned off
using the POWER switch.
Auto focus will automatically reset whenever you select a
new preset program mode.
Mode
Shutter Speed Indicator Auto Focus Area Recording Conditions
iuto mode
1 I60 second. None
Normal
Use under normal conditions.
sports
1 I60 - I t250 second.
3E
Center Frame Area
For fihning sporting events, football games, etc.
(depending on
Only
l Colors may change if this mode is used
brightness)
(9 feet and farther)
indoors with fluorescent lighting.
\uto high
I/250 - l/lO,ocO
Normal
For capturing fast movements such as a golf
;peed shutter =nd (depending
pa
x
swing, tennis swing, etc.
on brightness)
l Colors may change if this mode is used
indoors with fluorescent lighting.
“lose-up MOsecond
2/5 inch-78 inches
For filming subjects, such as flowers or
insects, at a short distance.
B
l This mode automatically sets the zoom to the
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wide-angle position and focus to about 2
inches from the lens. The focus can then be
adjusted on any subject in a range of 2/5 inch
to 78 inches from the lens.
Low Light
1160 second
Normal
For best results when filming indoors, under
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low light conditions.
l If the camcorder makes too many focus
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adjustments, this may indicate that the
subject is too bright. In this case select the
auto mode shown above or use manual focus.
Flickerless MOO second Normal
When recording in a foreign country under
fluorescent lighting that uses 50 Hz. electric
current (some parts of Europe and Asia).
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RCA PRO808A Specifications

General

Brand	RCA
Model	PRO808A
Category	Camcorder
Language	English