RCA Pro848, Pro842, Pro847 manual VCRPLAY/CAM Button

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Index

Safety Precautions, AA Batteries . . .11

Safety Precautions, Rechargeable

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Searching, Visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Set the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Shoulder Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3

Shoulder Strap Holders . . . . . . . . . . .3,6

Shutter Speed Control, Automatic . . .25

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-52

SP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

STOP Button

. . . . . .5,6,16,30,33,34-35,37,39,41

STOP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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

Storage and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Storing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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Tape Copying (Model Pro848 Only)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,37 Tape Copying (Models Pro842 and

Pro847 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 TAPE END Warning . . . . . . . . . . .20,23 Tape Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Tape Time Remaining

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,23 TAPE Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Things to Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Thumb Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,6 Time and Date Display . . . . . . . . . . .29 Time and Date, Recording . . . . . . . . .29 Time and Date, Setting . . . . . . . . . . .28 Time Counter Display . . . . . . .20-21,30 Time Remaining (Tape)

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,23 Times, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Tips, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Tips, Traveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Traveling Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Tripod, Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-52

Turn Off the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . .5

— U —

 

Unpacking the Camcorder . . .

. . . . . . .2

Using “AA” Batteries

. . . .4,11

Using Optional AC Adapter/

 

Charger

12-13,43

Using the Adapter

. . . . .4,7

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VCR(PLAY)/CAM Button and

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35,37,39,41

Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Viewfinder . . . . . . .6,19,20-21,22,34,48

Viewfinder, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Viewfinder Displays . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Viewfinder Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Viewfinder Playback . . . . . . . . . .34-35

Visual Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

— W —

Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55 White Balance, Automatic . . . . . . . . .23

— Z —

ZOOM Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,25

Zoom Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,19,25

Zoom Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,25

Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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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
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