RCA Pro847, Pro848, Pro842 manual Charge the Battery

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Powering Your Camcorder

Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder

The battery must be installed as described on the previous page before it can be charged.

CHARGE Indicator

Battery Installed

To AC 100-

240V, 50/60 Hz

Adapter

	CHARGE VCR		CAM

DC IN Jack

Charge the Battery

1.Install the battery as described on the previous page.

2.Insert the small plug on the AC adapter in the DC IN jack on the camcorder.

3.Plug the AC adapter into an operating AC outlet.

4.Slide the POWER switch down into the CHARGE position. The CHARGE indicator will light and the battery will begin charging.

5.The 234329 battery (model Pro842) takes approximately 12 hours to charge, and the 234330 battery (models Pro847 and Pro848) takes approximately 16 hours to charge.

6.When the CHARGE indicator starts flashing, make sure to unplug the adapter from the wall outlet and the camcorder.

Notes: After approximately 16 hours, the CHARGE indicator will begin flashing to remind you that the battery is charged. Your battery may be charged before the CHARGE indicator starts flashing.

The CHARGE indicator will start flashing approximately 16 hours after the POWER switch is placed in CHARGE even if no battery is being charged.

Do not charge other models of batteries with the camcorder.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAttach shoulder strap Attach lens cap cord and adjust handstrapAttach the AC Adapter Supply power to the camcorderInstall Six Optional AA Alkaline Batteries Insert a cassette Adjust viewfinder focusTurn on the camcorder Start and stop recordingAUDIO, VIDEO, RF Review the camcorder’s controlsRemove the AC Adapter Powering Your CamcorderUsing the AC Adapter to Power Your Camcorder Using Optional AC Plug AdapterRemove the Battery Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your CamcorderBattery Safety Precautions Install the BatteryCharge the Battery Nickel Cadmium Battery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorSafety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Using Optional Alkaline AA BatteriesInstall the Alkaline Batteries Refresh the Battery Using the Optional AC Adapter/ChargerCharging and Refreshing Rechargeable Battery Remove the Adapter/Charger Power the CamcorderAttach Adapter/Charger Replace cell holder in remote until it clicks into place Lithium Cell InstallationRemove the Remote Control Remote ControlStoring the Remote Control Store the Remote ControlStop Button Counter Memory and Reset ButtonsZoom T and W Buttons During record or record pause FWD Fast Forward Button REW Rewind ButtonREC Record Button Play ButtonInserting or Removing Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Video CassettesInsert a video tape To Make a Recording Attach a power supplyUse the zoom feature Making a RecordingStatus Displays Zoom IndicatorViewfinder Displays Auto DATE, Date, Date and Time, or AE Auto Exposure Higher Shutter Speed IndicatorBattery Level Indicator Elapsed Time-CounterEyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingViewfinder Automatic White Balance and Iris Flying Erase HeadMicrophone Model Pro848 Only External Microphone JackCamera Edit Feature Quick Review Feature Blank SearchAE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed Control Using the Zoom ControlZooming Conditions Requiring Focus Lock FocusingUsing Focus Lock Remove Cell Install the Clock Lithium CellInstall Cell Correct the Date or Time Set the Date and TimeSelect the Display to Record Recording Date or Date and Time on Your TapeTime Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTraveling Tips Recording TipsModel Pro848 Only Recording from a TV or VCR IN/OUT SwitchOperation ConnectionViewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and FeaturesPlayback Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Tape PositioningModel Pro848 Only Playback on TV or VCR with InstallationViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRModels Pro842 and Pro847 Only Playback on TV or VCR with Playback Model Pro848 Only Make sure InstallationPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs Normal TV Viewing Playback OperationTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAH25 Y-Adapter CPS801C AC Adapter/Charger CRF800 RF Output AdapterDCC100 DC Cable VH54 Cable TransformerUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Models Pro842/Pro847/Pro848 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local Dealer800 338 Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s LensThings to Avoid Proper Care and StorageTrouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsSee Recording. See Returning 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 RegistrationAC Adapter SpecificationsCamcorder Information to User CAM/VCRPLAY Button IndexOn next Play VCRPLAY/CAM Button Meridian Street Indianapolis, Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Canadian Consumers