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Index

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Operation, First-Time . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . .42-47

Optional Plug Adapter . . . . . . . . . .7,13

Order Form, Accessory . . . . . . . .45-47

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PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17,35

PAUSE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .5,19,20

Pause, Stop-Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

PLAY

Button .5,6,16-17,30,34-35,37,39,41 PLAY/CAM Button and

Indicators . . . . . . . .5,6,19,24,26,30

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35,37,39,41 Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35 Playback on a TV With AUDIO/

VIDEO IN Jacks (Model

Pro848 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37 Playback on a TV With AUDIO/

VIDEO IN Jacks (Models

Pro842 and Pro847 Only) . . . .38-39 Playback on a TV Without

Audio/Video Jacks . . . . . . . . .40-41 Playback, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Plug Adapter, Optional . . . . . . . . . .7,13 Positioning the Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 POWER Switch

. . . . . . .5,6,9,19,28,33,34-35,37,39 Powering Your Camcorder . . . . . . .7-14 Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-52 Product Registration

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover PUSH Button . . . . . . . . . . . .6,7,8,11,13

Quick Review Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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REC (Record) Button, Remote . . .16-17 REC Button (Model Pro848 Only) .6,33 REC Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,20 REC START/STOP Button . . .5,6,19,24 Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10 Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . .22-31 Recording, First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Recording, Making a . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Recording on the Camcorder

(Model Pro848 Only) . . . . . . .32-33 Recording Over Your Tapes . . . . . . .18 Recording the Date and Time . . . . . .29 Recording Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Recording Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Registration Card

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-17 Remote Function Buttons . . . . . . .16-17 Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,15 Remote, Storing in Camcorder . . . . .15 Removing the Eyepiece for Cleaning 48 REW (Rewind) Button

. . . . . . . . . . . .5,6,16,19,24,30,34-35 REW Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Rewind Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 RF OUT Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,40 RF Output Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . .40,43

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Safety Information . .Inside Front Cover

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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,