RCA Pro847, Pro848, Pro842 manual Quick Review Feature Blank Search, Camera Edit Feature

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Recording

REW

Button

ZOOM
T	W
DISPLAY	REC	REC
		REC
COUNTER		Button	BLANK
MEMORY RESET		Button	BLANK
STOP	PLAY		Button
		F FWD	DISPLAY BLANK REC
REW	F FWD	Button
		Button	REW PLAY F FWD
PAUSE		REW
			STOP PAUSE
		Button
			EJECT

VCR(PLAY)/CAM

Button

and Indicators

FFWD	Thumb
Button	Trigger

Quick Review Feature

Blank Search

Press and quickly release REW when the camcorder is in record pause to review the last few seconds of a recording. The VCR(PLAY)/CAM button must be in the CAM position.

The camcorder will play back the last few seconds of the recording, return the tape to its previous position, and return to record pause.

Camera Edit Feature

The camera edit feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in record pause. The VCR(PLAY)/CAM button must be in the CAM position.

•Press and hold REW to visually search the recorded tape in reverse.

•Press and hold F FWD to visually search forward on the recorded tape.

Release the button to return the camcorder to record pause at that point on the tape. Press the thumb trigger (REC on remote) to start recording at this point.

With the press of a button, the camcorder advances through the tape looking for a blank section. This feature saves time and tape by locating the end of the last recorded segment.

1.Place the camcorder in record pause.

2.Press the BLANK button.

The camcorder fast forwards or rewinds the tape to the end of the recorded portion, stops, and enters record pause. BLANK appears in the viewfinder during blank search.

Notes: Before starting to record, make sure the camcorder has stopped on the blank section of tape where you want to begin recording. If there are blank portions of tape between scenes, the blank search feature may stop on blank sections of tape as short as 60 seconds.

Blank search can also be used in the

VCR(PLAY) mode. When the camcorder is being used to play back a tape, just place the camcorder in the stop mode and press

BLANK.

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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 strapAttach the AC Adapter Supply power to the camcorderInstall Six Optional AA Alkaline Batteries 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 StorageSafety 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 Lithium Cell Installation Replace cell holder in remote until it clicks into placeStore the Remote Control Remote ControlStoring the Remote Control Remove the Remote ControlStop Button Counter Memory and Reset ButtonsZoom T and W Buttons During record or record pause 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 tapeStatus Displays Zoom IndicatorViewfinder Displays Elapsed Time-Counter AE Auto Exposure Higher Shutter Speed IndicatorBattery Level Indicator Auto DATE, Date, Date and Time, orEyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingViewfinder Model Pro848 Only External Microphone Jack Flying Erase HeadMicrophone Automatic White Balance and IrisQuick Review Feature Blank Search Camera Edit FeatureAE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed Control Using the Zoom ControlZooming Conditions Requiring Focus Lock FocusingUsing Focus Lock Remove Cell Install the Clock Lithium CellInstall 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 Viewfinder Playback and FeaturesPlayback 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 Model Pro848 Only Make sure InstallationPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs 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 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 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 StatesAC Adapter SpecificationsCamcorder Information to User Index CAM/VCRPLAY ButtonOn next Play VCRPLAY/CAM Button Canadian Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,