RCA Pro809 - Manual (Page 18)

First-Time Operation
(continued)
10
3. Insert a cassette.
1. Slide TAPE EJECT to open the
cassette compartment.
2. Fully insert cassette with tape
window facing out and safety tab
facing up.
3. Gently close compartment door by
pressing on area marked PUSH.
Details are on page 25.
4. Adjust handstrap.
1. Unsnap handstrap cover.
2. Insert your right hand and adjust
strap to fit.
3. Snap handstrap cover shut.
5. Remove lens cap and attach it
to the clip on the handstrap.
6. Place the CAMERA/OFF/
VCR switch to CAMERA.
The camcorder will enter record pause
and STBY will appear in the
viewfinder.
The CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch tells
the camcorder whether you want to
record (CAMERA), play back tapes
(VCR), or turn off the camcorder’s
power (OFF).
Some of the controls operate
differently depending on the position
of the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch.
Important Note: The DEW indicator will
flash in the viewfinder when there is
excessive moisture in the camcorder.
When the DEW indicator stops flashing,
the camcorder is ready to operate.
PUSH
TAPE EJECT
V C R
O F F
C A M ER A
Tape Window
Cassette Door
Lens Cap
Attached to Clip
Safety Tab
PUSH Here to Close
Hand Strap
TAPE EJECT
Thumb Trigger
CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch