RCA Pro942 manual Video Cassettes, Recording Features, Optional Color Enhancement, Playback

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Table of Contents

 

Video Cassettes

 

• Erase Protection

20

• Recording and Playback Speed and

Times

20

• Inserting and Removing

 

Cassettes

21

• Cassette Care and Storage

21

Recording Features

 

• Microphone

22

• Flying Erase Head

22

• Tally Light

22

• Quick Review

22

• Edit Search

23

• Tape Positioning

23

• Time Remaining Display

24

• Program AE (Auto Exposure)

24

• Date Search

25

• Date and Time Display

 

• Set the Date and Time

26

• Record the Date and Time,

 

Date, or Date and Title

27

• Install the Clock Lithium Cell

28

• Viewfinder

 

• Eyepiece Focus Control

29

COLOR, TINT, and BRIGHT

 

Controls

29

• Tilt Adjustment

29

• Displays in Viewfinder

30-31

• Focusing

 

• Auto Focus

32

• Manual Focus

33

• Macro Focus

33

• Zooming

34

• 16X9 Mode

35

• Fading In and Out of Scenes

36-37

• Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)

....38

• Time Counter with Memory Stop

.....39

• Titler

 

• Creating a Title

40

• Recording Titles

41

• Audio/Video Dubbing

42-43

• Synchro Edit

44-45

• Recording from VCR or

 

TV Monitor

46-47

Optional Color Enhancement

 

Light

48-49

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

50

Removing the Lens Hood

50

Recording and Traveling Tips

51

Playback

 

• Viewfinder Playback

52

• Playback Features

 

Stop-Action Pause

53

• Visual Searching

53

• Playback on TV (or VCR) with

 

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks

54-55

• Playback on TV without

 

Audio and Video Inputs

56-57

Care and Maintenance

58

Optional Accessories

59-65

• Accessory Order Form

63-65

Trouble Checks

66-67

Specifications

68

User Information

68

Assistance

69

Limited Warranty

70-71

Index (Alphabetical)

72-73

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model Pro942 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceRecording Features Video CassettesOptional Color Enhancement PlaybackUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Insert a cassetteAttach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrap Turn on the camcorderAdjust eyepiece focus control for your vision Start and stop recordingPlay back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controlsInst Install Remote Battery Remote ControlRemote Sensor REW Rewind Button Location and Function of Remote ButtonsStop Button V Audio/Video DUB ButtonFWD Fast Forward Button Play ButtonPowering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter To Attach the Adapter/ChargerUsing the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging and Refreshing the BatteryInsert the Battery Remove the BatteryProper Care and Storage of Your Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsUsing Alkaline AA Batteries to Power Your Camcorder Insert the BatteriesChecking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Safety Precautions When Using Alkaline BatteriesDisplay in Viewfinder Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapters Using the DCC06 Car Cord Adapter to Power the CamcorderUse DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Power Camcorder Using DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge a BatteryErase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesCassette Recording Time Recording and Playback Speed and TimesInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageRecording Features MicrophoneFlying Erase Head Tally LightEdit Search Tape Positioning Edit SearchTime-Remaining Display Program AE Auto ExposureTo Date Search Date SearchTo Stop Date Search Set the Date and Time Date and Time DisplayCorrect the Date or Time To Select Display to Record DATE/TITLEInstall the Clock Lithium Cell Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentEyepiece Focus Control Displays in Viewfinder Battery Level Indicator StatusTime Counter With Memory Stop Time RemainingFocusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusMacro Focus Manual FocusConditions that May Require Manual Focus Using INST. Instant Zoom Button Using Power Zoom ButtonsZooming Do not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV 16 X 9 ModeTo Record in 16 x 9 Format Select the Type of Fade Fading In and Out of ScenesRepeatedly Press Fade Fade Fade OutElectronic Image Stabilizer EIS To Use EIS ButtonTime Counter With Memory Stop Memory-Stop FeatureTo Use Time Counter Titler Creating a TitleChart of Characters in Titler’s Register ? ’ . / , ! Blank SpaceRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Recording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCRInstallation Audio/Video DubbingTo Audio/Video Dub on the Camcorder Synchro Edit To Synchro Edit Recording from VCR or TV Monitor Installation How to Record from a Monitor TV or VCROptional Color Enhancement Light Removing and Replacing the Light Bulb Removing the Lens Hood Attaching the Shoulder StrapTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Holding The Camcorder Camcorder Recording and Traveling TipsTraveling Tips Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesTo Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks VideoPlayback on TV or VCR Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback on TV without Audio/Video Inputs Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing Care and Maintenance Cleaning the ViewfinderTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesVLP04 Color Enhancement Light DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger DCC06 Car Cord Adapter CPS85 AC Battery ChargerRechargeable Batteries CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit Cable VAA009 Audio/Video Input CableAH25 Y-Adapter Cable TransformerAC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model Pro942 Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders 800 338International Orders Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksSee pages Specifications User InformationCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesIndex DATE/TITLEIndex Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers North Meridian Street Indianapolis,