RCA ProV712 / PRO 8 Camcorder
(160-0867)                 Operations, Playback       Faxback Doc. # 34798

Basic Operations Playback

The LCD monitor screen makes it possible to play back and see what you have
just recorded.  Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen
playback.  You can also watch prerecorded 8 mm video tapes on this Cam-
corder.

1.  Hold down the Power switch and slide it to VCR.

2.  If the tape is not at the desired point, press the REW (or FF) button
    to rewind (or fast forward) the tape.

3.  Press the PLAY (->) button.

To Stop Playback

    Press the STOP button ( [] ).

Auto Tape Rewind

The tape is automatically rewound when playback reaches the end of the tape.

Volume Control

While the Camcorder is in VCR mode, press the VOL.  /\ or \/ button to
increase or decrease the volume to your preference.

Video Search

Searching For and Playing Back a Scene Near the One Currently Being Played
Back

1.  During playback, press the FF (forward search) >> or REW (reverse
    search) << button.  The fast forward (or reverse) playback picture is
    displayed on-screen.

2.  When you find the desired scene, press the play button to return to
    normal playback.

Searching for and Playing Back a Scene Far from the Current One

1.  During fast forward (or rewind), press and hold down the FF (forward
    search) >> or REW (reverse search) << button.  The fast forward (or
    reverse) playback picture is displayed on-screen.

2.  If the desired scene is still rather far from that point, release the
    Forward Search (or Reverse Search) button to return to Fast Forward
    (or Rewind) mode, and repeat the operation.

3.  When you finally find the desired scene, press the STOP button and
    then the PLAY button to start normal playback.

NOTES:  The sound is turned off during these searches.

        Some picture noise appears during these searches.  This is not a
        malfunction.


(BR/EB 9/25/96)

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