RCA Pro942 manual Status, Time Counter With Memory Stop, Time Remaining, Battery Level Indicator

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Displays in Viewfinder

•ZOOM appears when you press T and zoom in the telephoto direction more than twelve times.

•I.ZOOM appears when you press INST. ZOOM to enlarge the picture 1.5 times.

7 Status

The following status displays appear.

•REC appears during recording.

•66 appears during fast forwarding, and 55 appears during rewinding.

• appears during record pause.

•A/V DUB appears during audio/video dubbing.

8Time Counter With Memory Stop

•The counter shows the amount of elapsed recording or playback time.

•Press DISPLAY on the remote to turn memory stop on or off. An M appears with the time counter when memory stop is turned on.

Note: During playback or play pause, you can press DISPLAY on the cam- corder to turn memory stop on and off.

•Details are on page 39.

9Time Remaining

• displays the amount of recording or playback time left on the cassette in the camcorder.

•Details are on page 24.

10Battery Level Indicator

•This indicator shows the amount of time left for the rechargeable battery (or alkaline “AA” batteries).

•Details are on page 17.

11TAPE, NO TAPE, and TAPE END

•TAPE flashes when you try to record and the safety tab has been closed.

•TAPE flashes when a tape is inserted in the camcorder and moisture is present or the tape is damaged. Moisture may develop when the camcorder is moved from a cold area to a warm area. Remove the tape and wait an hour before reinserting. If the tape is damaged, remove the tape and replace it.

•NO TAPE flashes when you try to record and there is no cassette in the camcorder.

•TAPE END flashes when there is approximately three minutes of recording time left on the cassette.

•TAPE END appears briefly during recording when the end of the cassette is reached.

12Time and Date

Press DATE/TITLE repeatedly to display the time and date, auto date, auto title, or date only when the camcorder is in record or record pause.

•These displays will be recorded on the tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder.

•Details are on pages 26-27.

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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 Control Install Remote BatteryRemote Sensor Location and Function of Remote Buttons REW Rewind ButtonV Audio/Video DUB Button Stop ButtonFWD Fast Forward Button Play ButtonUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing 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 CamcorderSafety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorDisplay in Viewfinder 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 DisplayDate Search To Date SearchTo Stop Date Search Date and Time Display Set the Date and TimeCorrect the Date or Time DATE/TITLE To Select Display to RecordInstall the Clock Lithium Cell Tilt Adjustment ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Displays in Viewfinder Status Battery Level IndicatorTime Counter With Memory Stop Time RemainingAuto Focus Focusing Your CamcorderManual Focus Macro FocusConditions that May Require Manual Focus Using Power Zoom Buttons Using INST. Instant Zoom ButtonZooming 16 X 9 Mode Do not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TVTo Record in 16 x 9 Format Fading In and Out of Scenes Select the Type of FadeRepeatedly Press Fade Fade Out FadeTo Use EIS Button Electronic Image Stabilizer EISMemory-Stop Feature Time Counter With Memory StopTo Use Time Counter 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 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Removing the Lens HoodTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Camcorder Recording and Traveling Tips Holding The CamcorderTraveling Tips Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Playback Features Stop-Action PauseVisual Searching Video Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Playback on TV or VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback on TV without Audio/Video Inputs Playback Operation Viewing What the Camcorder Is RecordingNormal TV Viewing Cleaning the Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceOptional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerVLP04 Color Enhancement Light DCC06 Car Cord Adapter CPS85 AC Battery Charger DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/ChargerRechargeable Batteries VAA009 Audio/Video Input Cable CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableAH25 Y-Adapter Cable TransformerAC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Accessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Model Pro942 Authorized Signature 800 338 United States and Canada OrdersInternational 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,

Pro942 specifications

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