RCA Pro848, Pro842, Pro847 manual Supply power to the camcorder, Attach the AC Adapter

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First-Time Operation

4. Supply power to the camcorder.

Attach the AC Adapter

Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time, attach the adapter to the camcorder.

To AC 100-

240V, 50/60 Hz

	PUSH button – press	DC IN Jack
	PUSH button – press
	here to open and	Adapter
	close the battery	Adapter
	close the battery
	compartment.

A. Press on the PUSH button to release the battery compartment door. Open the compartment fully.

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

C. Close the battery compartment. Press the PUSH button to lock the battery compartment shut.

D. Plug the AC adapter’s power cord into an AC operating outlet.

Install Six Optional “AA” Alkaline Batteries

If you do not want to use the adapter, you may use six “AA” alkaline batteries.

PUSH here to open battery compartment.

A. Press on the PUSH button to release the battery compartment door. Open the compartment fully.

B. Insert the six alkaline batteries into the compartment matching

the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries to the battery compartment as shown.

C. Close the battery compartment. Press the PUSH button to lock the battery compartment shut.

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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,