RCA Pro942 manual Proper Care and Storage of Your Battery, Battery Safety Precautions

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Powering Your Camcorder

Proper Care and Storage of Your Battery

The battery will provide better service and longer performance if you refresh it before charging and store it at normal room temperature.

Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14°F (–10°C) or above 95°F (35°C). The battery may be damaged if operated at temperatures above 122°F (50°C). Operation time will decrease at extremely low temperatures.

After repeated chargings and use, the operation time will gradually decrease. When operation time becomes too short to be useful, it is time to replace the battery.

Charge the battery at a temperature of 32°F-95°F (0°C-35°C) to prevent damage.

Battery Safety Precautions

Do not short the battery’s terminals.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Use the battery only with specified adapter/chargers and camcorders.

ATTENTION: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE, UNDER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, IT MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF THIS

BATTERY INTO THE MUNICIPAL WASTE STREAM. Ni - Cd

CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL SOLID WASTE OFFICIALS FOR DETAILS IN YOUR AREA FOR RECYCLING OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model Pro942 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsVideo Cassettes Recording FeaturesOptional Color Enhancement PlaybackFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesInsert a cassette Attach the adapter/chargerTurn on the camcorder Attach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrapStart and stop recording Adjust eyepiece focus control for your visionReview camcorder’s operating controls Play back what you have recordedInst Remote Sensor Remote ControlInstall Remote Battery Location and Function of Remote Buttons REW Rewind ButtonV Audio/Video DUB Button Stop ButtonFWD Fast Forward Button Play Button Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug Adapter To Attach the Adapter/ChargerCharging and Refreshing the Battery Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove the Battery Insert the BatteryBattery Safety Precautions Proper Care and Storage of Your BatteryInsert the Batteries Using Alkaline AA Batteries to Power Your CamcorderDisplay in Viewfinder Safety Precautions When Using Alkaline BatteriesChecking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Using the DCC06 Car Cord Adapter to Power the Camcorder Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord AdaptersUsing DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge a Battery Use DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Power CamcorderVideo Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabCassette Recording Time Recording and Playback Speed and TimesCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesMicrophone Recording FeaturesFlying Erase Head Tally LightEdit Search Edit Search Tape PositioningProgram AE Auto Exposure Time-Remaining DisplayTo Stop Date Search Date SearchTo Date Search Correct the Date or Time Date and Time DisplaySet the Date and Time DATE/TITLE To Select Display to RecordInstall the Clock Lithium Cell Eyepiece Focus Control Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Displays in Viewfinder Status Battery Level IndicatorTime Counter With Memory Stop Time RemainingAuto Focus Focusing Your CamcorderConditions that May Require Manual Focus Manual FocusMacro Focus Zooming Using Power Zoom ButtonsUsing INST. Instant Zoom Button To Record in 16 x 9 Format 16 X 9 ModeDo not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV Repeatedly Press Fade Fading In and Out of ScenesSelect the Type of Fade Fade Out FadeTo Use EIS Button Electronic Image Stabilizer EISTo Use Time Counter Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter With Memory Stop Creating a Title Titler? ’ . / , ! Blank Space Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Recording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCRAudio/Video Dubbing InstallationTo Audio/Video Dub on the Camcorder Synchro Edit To Synchro Edit Recording from VCR or TV Monitor How to Record from a Monitor TV or VCR InstallationOptional Color Enhancement Light Removing and Replacing the Light Bulb To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapRemoving the Lens Hood Traveling Tips Camcorder Recording and Traveling TipsHolding The Camcorder To Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesViewfinder Playback Visual Searching Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Video Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPlayback on TV or VCR Playback on TV without Audio/Video Inputs Normal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Cleaning the Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceVLP04 Color Enhancement Light Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Rechargeable Batteries DCC06 Car Cord Adapter CPS85 AC Battery ChargerDCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger VAA009 Audio/Video Input Cable CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableAH25 Y-Adapter Cable TransformerAC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Model Pro942 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature International Orders 800 338United States and Canada Orders Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsSee pages User Information SpecificationsReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceLimited Warranty How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesDATE/TITLE IndexIndex Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesCanadian Consumers North Meridian Street Indianapolis,