RCA Pro842, Pro848 Recording Date or Date and Time on Your Tape, Select the Display to Record

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Recording

Recording Date or Date and Time on Your Tape

The date or date and time can be recorded on your tape. Whenever one of the displays appears in the viewfinder, it will be recorded. The camcorder also has an AUTO DATE feature.

The clock cell must be installed and the clock set.

Repeatedly Press
DATE/TIME
AUTO DATE
	11.18.1996
Auto Date	Date Only
	AM 12:00:00
	11.18.1996
No Display	Date and Time

Select the Display to Record

1.Repeatedly press DATE/TIME to select the display you want to record.

•Select AUTO DATE to automatically record the date for 15 seconds at the beginning of the first recording of the day.

Note: AUTO DATE will remain selected even if the POWER switch is turned off.

•Select date only to continuously record the date.

•Select date and time to continuously record the date and time.

•Select no display if you do not want any of the displays recorded.

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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 handstrapInstall Six Optional AA Alkaline Batteries Supply power to the camcorderAttach 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 IndicatorInstall the Alkaline Batteries Using Optional Alkaline AA BatteriesSafety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Charging and Refreshing Rechargeable Battery Using the Optional AC Adapter/ChargerRefresh the Battery Attach Adapter/Charger Power the CamcorderRemove 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 ControlZoom T and W Buttons During record or record pause Counter Memory and Reset ButtonsStop 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 RecordingViewfinder Displays Zoom IndicatorStatus Displays Auto DATE, Date, Date and Time, or AE Auto Exposure Higher Shutter Speed IndicatorBattery Level Indicator Elapsed Time-CounterViewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Automatic White Balance and Iris Flying Erase HeadMicrophone Model Pro848 Only External Microphone JackCamera Edit Feature Quick Review Feature Blank SearchZooming Using the Zoom ControlAE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed Control Using Focus Lock FocusingConditions Requiring Focus Lock Install Cell Install the Clock Lithium 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 ConnectionPlayback Viewfinder Playback and FeaturesViewfinder 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 Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs InstallationModel 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 Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Models Pro842/Pro847/Pro848 Authorized Signature 800 338 To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited 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 RegistrationCamcorder SpecificationsAC Adapter Information to User CAM/VCRPLAY Button IndexOn next Play VCRPLAY/CAM Button Meridian Street Indianapolis, Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Canadian Consumers