RCA Pro942 manual Index

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Lens Hood, Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Light, Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49,59 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-71Macro Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Making Better Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Manual Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Memory-Stop Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,22 NO TAPE Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31OPEN Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,16 Operating Controls, Camcorder . . . . . . . .7-8Operation, First-Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59-65Order Form, Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . .63-65Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31PAUSE/RECORD Button . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

. . . . . . . . . .40-41,43,44-45,47,53,55,57 Pause, Stop-Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53PLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,10-11,23

. . . . . . . . . .40-41,43,44-45,47,52,55,57 Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Playback on a TV With

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks . . . . . . . .54-55Playback on a TV Without

Audio/Video Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . .56-57Playback, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Plug Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Power Zoom Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,34 Powering the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . .12-19Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-67Product Registration

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover Program AE (Auto Exposure)

Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Quick Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 REC Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,30-31Recording from VCR or TV

Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47Recording Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Recording Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Recording Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Refreshing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Registration Card . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover Remote Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Remote Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11Remote Control Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,9 Removing Lens Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 RESET Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11,39 REW (Rewind) Buttons

. . . . . . . . . . .7,10,22,23,39,40-41,52-53RF Output Adapter, Optional . . . . .56-57,61

S. (Synchro) EDIT Button . . . . . . . .10-11,45 Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 SEARCH Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Searching, Visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Sensor, Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,9 Setting the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Shoulder Strap Attachment

Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,50 Shoulder Strap, Attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Shutter Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-67Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Speed, Recording and Playback . . . . . . . .20 Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31STOP Button . . . . . . . . . . .7,10-11,23,25,26

. . . . . . . .39,40-41,43,44-45,52,54,55,57 Stop-Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Synchro Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45Tally Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,22 TAPE Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31TAPE END Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47,54-55Tape Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Thumb Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,8 Tilt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Time and Date Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28Time and Date, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Time and Date, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Time Counter with Memory Stop

Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31,39 Time-Remaining Display . . . . . . . .24,30-31TINT Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,29 Tips, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Tips, Traveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 TITLE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 TITLE ON/OFF Button . . . . . . .10-11,40-41Title Character Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Titler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41Traveling Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Tripod, Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-67Turning On the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Unpacking the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21Video/Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . .6,7,29,30-31,52,58 Visual Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-71ZOOM Buttons . . . . . . . . .10-11,31,32-33,34 ZOOM Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31,34 Zoom Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . .30-31,34 Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model Pro942 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsPlayback Recording FeaturesVideo Cassettes Optional Color EnhancementFirst-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 ButtonPlay Button Stop ButtonV Audio/Video DUB Button FWD Fast Forward ButtonTo Attach the Adapter/Charger Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterCharging 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 CamcorderRecording and Playback Speed and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Cassette Recording TimeCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesTally Light Recording FeaturesMicrophone Flying Erase HeadEdit 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 Time Remaining Battery Level IndicatorStatus Time Counter With Memory StopAuto 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 TitlerRecording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCR Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register? ’ . / , ! Blank Space Recording Titles on a Tape in the CamcorderAudio/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 Cable Transformer CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableVAA009 Audio/Video Input Cable AH25 Y-AdapterAC088 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 If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty Product RegistrationDATE/TITLE IndexIndex North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Canadian Consumers

Pro942 specifications

The RCA Pro942 is a versatile digital media player designed to meet the needs of modern users who demand high-quality audio and video playback. This sophisticated device has garnered attention for its user-friendly interface, impressive feature set, and portability.

One of the standout features of the RCA Pro942 is its support for multiple media formats. This device can effortlessly handle a variety of audio and video file types, including MP3, MP4, AVI, and JPEG images. This versatility allows users to enjoy their favorite content without the hassle of format conversion, making it a convenient option for multimedia enthusiasts.

Another noteworthy characteristic of the RCA Pro942 is its large, high-resolution touchscreen display. The vibrant screen enhances the viewing experience, allowing users to easily navigate through their media libraries. The responsive touch interface makes it simple to select files, adjust settings, and control playback, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Portability is a significant advantage of the RCA Pro942. Designed with a compact form factor, this device can easily fit in a bag or pocket, making it ideal for on-the-go entertainment. Whether commuting, traveling, or simply relaxing at home, users can enjoy their favorite music and videos wherever they are.

The RCA Pro942 also includes built-in Bluetooth functionality, enabling wireless connectivity with other devices. This feature allows users to stream audio directly to Bluetooth-enabled speakers or headphones, enhancing the listening experience and eliminating the need for cumbersome wires. Furthermore, the device offers expanded storage options, allowing users to insert microSD cards for additional content capacity, thus catering to those with extensive media collections.

Battery life is another area where the RCA Pro942 shines. The device is equipped with a long-lasting rechargeable battery, ensuring that users can enjoy extended playback without frequent recharging. This feature is particularly beneficial for those who like to use the device during long trips or outdoor activities.

In summary, the RCA Pro942 combines a user-friendly interface, support for multiple media formats, portability, Bluetooth connectivity, expanded storage options, and impressive battery life. These characteristics make it an appealing choice for anyone in search of a reliable digital media player that meets contemporary entertainment demands. Whether for personal use or as a gift, the RCA Pro942 stands out as an excellent option in today’s diverse digital landscape.
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