RCA ProV712 / PRO 8 Camcorder
(160-0867)                 Video Cassettes            Faxback Doc. # 34796

Inserting and Removing a Cassette

Inserting a Cassette

1.  Slide the release and open the cassette compartment door.
    The cassette holder extends automatically.

2.  Insert the tape cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with
    the protect tab toward the top.

3.  Gently press the "PUSH" mark until the cassette holder clicks into
    place.  The cassette holder retracts automatically.

4.  Wait for the cassette holder to retract completely. Then close the com-
    partment door by pressing its center until the door clicks into place.

Removing a Cassette

1.  Slide the release and open the cassette compartment door.

2.  Remove the cassette.

CAUTIONS:  Do not try to close the cassette compartment door while the
           cassette holder is extending or retracting.

           Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette holder.

           Do not apply force to the cassette holder except for pressing the
           "PUSH" mark to close it.

           Do not tilt the Camcorder or hold it upside down when a cassette
           is being inserted or removed.  It may damage the tape.

           Remove the cassette if the Camcorder will not be used for a long
           time.

           If you do not press the cassette holder closed correctly in step
           4, the Camcorder's cassette protection mechanism might eject the
           cassette.  If this happens, reinsert the cassette.

           Do not attempt to pick up the Camcorder by holding the cassette
           compartment door.

           When the battery pack is almost empty, the cassette holder may
           fail to retract automatically when you close it in step 3.  If
           this happens, replace the battery pack with a charged one. Slide
           the Power switch to the OFF position and then back to the CAMERA
           or VCR position.

To Protect Recordings From Accidental Erasure

Slide the red tab on the tape cassette in the direction of the arrow until
the red indicator is visible.  When you want to record on the tape again,
slide the red tab in the reverse direction.

Video Cassette Tapes

To Protect Recordings From Erasure

When a previously recorded cassette is used again for recording, the pre-
viously recorded material is erased. To protect a recording from accidental
erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to cover the hole (A red mark will
be exposed.)  To record, slide the tab to open the hole.

NOTES:  Do not insert anything into the erasure-protection hole in the
        cassette.

        Use only those tapes with the 8 mark.

        This unit is designed to operate with MP tapes, so playing back ME
        tapes will result in "noisy" pictures.  Use MP-type tapes whenever
        possible.

        Do not put anything into the holes on the bottom of the cassette.

        Do not store or place your video tapes in direct sunlight, near
        heaters, or in places with excessive moisture or dust.

        Do not keep video tapes near magnetic objects.  They may erase the
        recording.

        Do not drop or subject the tapes to excessive shocks.

        Uneven tape winding will damage the tape.  If the tape is not
        properly wound, reinsert it in the Camcorder and rewind the tape.

        Store the cassettes in their cases and stand them on edge.


(BR/EB 9/25/96)

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