RCA Pro848 Zoom T and W Buttons During record or record pause, Counter Memory and Reset Buttons

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Remote Control

A brief description of the remote button’s functions is given here. Many of the buttons perform the same functions as the corresponding controls on the camcorder. The battery must be installed as shown on page 14.

ZOOM

T W

DISPLAY REC

COUNTER

MEMORY RESET

STOP

REW

PAUSE

1ZOOM (T and W) Buttons During record or record pause:

•Press T to move the lens in the telephoto (close-up) direction.

•Press W to move the lens in the wide-angle direction.

2DISPLAY Button

Press this button to have the viewfinder displays appear on a TV monitor. Details are on pages 23, 37 and 39.

PLAY

F FWD

3COUNTER MEMORY and RESET Buttons

Used with the time counter and memory stop feature. Details are on page 30.

4STOP Button

When the camcorder is in VCR (PLAY) mode, press STOP to stop playback, rewind, or fast-forward operation.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Important Safety Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents AssistanceUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach lens cap cord and adjust handstrap Attach shoulder strapSupply power to the camcorder Install Six Optional AA Alkaline BatteriesAttach the AC Adapter Start and stop recording Adjust viewfinder focusTurn on the camcorder Insert a cassetteReview the camcorder’s controls AUDIO, VIDEO, RFUsing Optional AC Plug Adapter Powering Your CamcorderUsing the AC Adapter to Power Your Camcorder Remove the AC AdapterInstall the Battery Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your CamcorderBattery Safety Precautions Remove the BatteryCharge the Battery Battery Level Indicator Nickel Cadmium Battery Care and StorageUsing Optional Alkaline AA Batteries Install the Alkaline BatteriesSafety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Using the Optional AC Adapter/Charger Charging and Refreshing Rechargeable BatteryRefresh the Battery Power the Camcorder Attach Adapter/ChargerRemove the Adapter/Charger Lithium Cell Installation Replace cell holder in remote until it clicks into placeStore the Remote Control Remote ControlStoring the Remote Control Remove the Remote ControlCounter Memory and Reset Buttons Zoom T and W Buttons During record or record pauseStop Button Play Button REW Rewind ButtonREC Record Button FWD Fast Forward ButtonVideo Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Inserting or Removing CassettesMaking a Recording To Make a Recording Attach a power supplyUse the zoom feature Insert a video tapeZoom Indicator Viewfinder DisplaysStatus Displays Elapsed Time-Counter AE Auto Exposure Higher Shutter Speed IndicatorBattery Level Indicator Auto DATE, Date, Date and Time, orAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Model Pro848 Only External Microphone Jack Flying Erase HeadMicrophone Automatic White Balance and IrisQuick Review Feature Blank Search Camera Edit FeatureUsing the Zoom Control ZoomingAE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed Control Focusing Using Focus LockConditions Requiring Focus Lock Install the Clock Lithium Cell Install CellRemove Cell Set the Date and Time Correct the Date or TimeRecording Date or Date and Time on Your Tape Select the Display to RecordTo Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterRecording Tips Traveling TipsIN/OUT Switch Model Pro848 Only Recording from a TV or VCRConnection OperationViewfinder Playback and Features PlaybackViewfinder Playback Tape Positioning Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Stop-Action PauseInstallation Model Pro848 Only Playback on TV or VCR withPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or RecordingModels Pro842 and Pro847 Only Playback on TV or VCR with Playback Installation Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video InputsModel Pro848 Only Make sure Playback Operation Normal TV ViewingOptional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerVH54 Cable Transformer CPS801C AC Adapter/Charger CRF800 RF Output AdapterDCC100 DC Cable AH25 Y-AdapterUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod Accessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Models Pro842/Pro847/Pro848 Authorized Signature To order accessories, contact your local Dealer 800 338United States and Canada Orders Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s ViewfinderProper Care and Storage Things to AvoidTrouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksSee Recording. See Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesSpecifications CamcorderAC Adapter Information to User Index CAM/VCRPLAY ButtonOn next Play VCRPLAY/CAM Button Canadian Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,