RCA Pro848, Pro842 Zooming, AE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed Control, Using the Zoom Control

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Recording

Zooming

You can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by sliding the zoom control on the camcorder or pressing the button on the remote. The camcorder can automatically focus when you zoom at most distances.

ZOOM T and W

Buttons

		Zoom Control
ZOOM
T	W
DISPLAY	REC
COUNTER
MEMORY	RESET
STOP	PLAY	T
		T
REW	F FWD
PAUSE		W
		W

Viewfinder Display

Using the Zoom Control

1.To zoom in or out, slide the zoom control on the camcorder or press the ZOOM T or W button on the remote.

•To move the lens in the telephoto (close-up) direction, slide the zoom control toward T or press the ZOOM T button on the remote.

•To move the lens in the wide angle direction, slide the control toward W or press the ZOOM W button on the remote.

The zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder.

AE (Automatic Exposure) Shutter Speed Control

The camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed (1/60, 1/100, 1/150, or 1/250) according to the lighting conditions.

•1/60 second shutter speed is selected for normal recording situations. No indicator appears in the viewfinder.

•If recording in bright lighting conditions, AE:100, AE:150, or AE:250 will appear in the viewfinder.

AE:100

Viewfinder Display

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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 handstrapSupply power to the camcorder Install Six Optional AA Alkaline BatteriesAttach the AC Adapter 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 IndicatorUsing 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 Replace cell holder in remote until it clicks into place Lithium Cell InstallationRemove the Remote Control Remote ControlStoring the Remote Control Store the Remote ControlCounter Memory and Reset Buttons Zoom T and W Buttons During record or record pauseStop Button 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 RecordingZoom Indicator Viewfinder DisplaysStatus Displays Auto DATE, Date, Date and Time, or AE Auto Exposure Higher Shutter Speed IndicatorBattery Level Indicator Elapsed Time-CounterAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Automatic White Balance and Iris Flying Erase HeadMicrophone Model Pro848 Only External Microphone JackCamera Edit Feature Quick Review Feature Blank SearchUsing the Zoom Control ZoomingAE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed Control Focusing Using Focus LockConditions Requiring Focus Lock Install the Clock Lithium Cell Install CellRemove 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 and Features PlaybackViewfinder Playback 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 Installation Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video InputsModel Pro848 Only Make sure 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 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 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 RegistrationSpecifications CamcorderAC Adapter Information to User CAM/VCRPLAY Button IndexOn next Play VCRPLAY/CAM Button Meridian Street Indianapolis, Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Canadian Consumers