RCA AV cable with plug connectors.
Camcorders using 8 mm analog video cassettes were first introduced in the 1980's as a compact alternative to the larger, heavier VHS camcorders. The 8 mm tape is housed in a case approximately the same size as an audio cassette, although mechanically it resembles a smaller version of a VHS cassette. Any 8 mm camcorder can be connected with RCA-type composite cables to a TV with matching composite jacks for playback of the tapes. The set up takes less than five minutes.
Instructions
1. Connect the plugs on one end of the RCA cable to the jacks on the side of the camcorder, matching the plug colors to the jacks. If you have only one audio jack, the camcorder is a mono model, so use only the red plug to connect.
2. Hook up the plugs on the other end of your cable to the inputs on the TV.
3. Connect the DC power cable to the jack on the camcorder or attach its battery pack.
4. Press the "Eject" button, which is typically on the top edge on the camcorder. Slide the 8 mm video cassette into the compartment and push the cover closed.
5. Slide the mode switch on the camcorder to the "Playback" position and push the rewind and fast-forward buttons to cue the tape to the desired location. Press "Play" to watch the 8 mm tape.
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