RCA P46729 - Manual (Page 37)

Playback on a TV without AudioAldeo Inputs
(continued)
Playback Operation
1. Set the CHANNEL 4CH/3CH switch on the RF
output adapter to 4CH or 3CH.
2. Turn on the TV, and tune it to channel 3 or 4.
3. Attach a power supply, and slide the camcorder's
POWER switch to PLAY. Insert the cassette you
want to play back.
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4. Press the FZAT button to begin playback.
• During playback, press the still (II) button to
“stop the action” and view one frame of the
tape. Press the still
(II) button again (or the
FLAT button) to return to normal playback.
Caution: Still is designed for momentary
interruptions, and should not be used for
extended time periods. If the camcorder
remains in the still mode for more than five
minutes, the camcorder will automatically
move the tape away from the spinning heads
to prevent excessive tape wear.
• During playback, press and hold the F.FWD.
(fast forward) or REW (rewind) button if you
want to visually search the tape in forward or
reverse. Release the button to return to normal
playback.
5. Press the STOP button when you are finished.
Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4.
Note: When the camcorder is used as a camera, turn
the TV’s volume down to prevent a high-pitched
squeal caused by feedback.
2. Set the CHANNEL switch on the RF output
adapter to the same channel you selected on
the TV.
3. Attach a power supply and slide the camcorder’s
POWER switch to CAM. Insert the cassette you
want to record on. Make sure [ht ON/POWER
SAVE lever is ON. Press the thumb trigger on the
camcorder (or the RECORD START/STOP button
on the remote control) to start recording. You
can watch what you are recording on the TV
screen.
See the Camcorder’s displays on the TV.
• Press the DISPLAY buiion on the remote control
to see the viewfinder displays on the TV screen.
• Press the DISPLA Y button again to remove the
displays.
Normal TV Viewing
You can leave the RF output adapter hooked up to
the TV. Disconnect the adapter’s plug from the
camcorder or turn off the camcorder’s power.
Notes: The corresponding buttons on the remote control
can be used to operate the camcorder.
The camcorder can play back tapes recorded in SP or LP
speed. The LP indicator appears in the viewfinder when
an LP tape is played.
During still and search operations, it is normal for streaks
to appear in the picture.
The sound is muted during special playback operations.
Note to Cable TV Installer
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of
Canadian Electrical Code, Part
I), that provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system
of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
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