RCA Pro847, Pro848, Pro842 manual Review the camcorder’s controls, Audio, Video, Rf

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First-Time Operation

11. Review the camcorder’s controls.

	Model Pro848 Only:			Zoom Control
	Model Pro848 Only:		Lens	“W” - Wide Angle
	MIC (External Microphone Jack)		Lens	“T” - Telephoto
	MIC (External Microphone Jack)			“T” - Telephoto
				Eyepiece
	Models Pro842 and	V		Focus Control
	Models Pro842 and	V
	Pro847 A (Audio),	A
	V (Video), and RF	A
	V (Video), and RF
	Out Jacks			Viewfinder
				Viewfinder
				DC IN 9/6.5V Jack or
				DC IN 9V Jack
	Model Pro848			(Located Inside Battery
	Model Pro848			Compartment)
	AUDIO, VIDEO, RF			Compartment)
	AUDIO, VIDEO, RF	VIDEO
	In/Out Jacks,	IN
	and Audio/Video	IN		Battery Compartment
	and Audio/Video	AUDIO		Battery Compartment
		L
	IN/OUT Switch	R
	IN/OUT Switch	OUT		Remote Holder
				Remote Holder
		Remote Sensor		(Located in Battery Compartment)
		Microphone		Shoulder Strap Holder
				Shoulder Strap Holder
	Models Pro847 and Pro848 Only:			Cassette
	B (Bright) and C (Color) Controls			Cassette
	B (Bright) and C (Color) Controls			Compartment
	Model Pro842 Only: B (Bright)			Compartment
	Model Pro842 Only: B (Bright)
	and F (Focus) Controls
	See “Trouble Checks” for details.

							VCR(PLAY)/CAM Button
			Model				and VCR(PLAY), CAM,
			Model				and CHARGE Indicators
			Pro848				and CHARGE Indicators
			Pro848
			Only:
	BLANK REC						POWER
	Button		Button				Switch
	Button						Switch
DISPLAY	DISPLAY BLANK			REC
Button
REW	REW	PLAY		F FWD	FFWD
REW							Handstrap
Button
					Button
		STOP		PAUSE


PLAY					PAUSE Button		REC START/STOP
Button		EJECT					Button (Thumb
STOP							Trigger)
Button			EJECT Button
			EJECT Button				Shoulder Strap Holder
					PUSH Button		Shoulder Strap Holder
					PUSH Button
							FOCUS LOCK Button
						DATE/TIME Button

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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 Adjust viewfinder focus Turn on the camcorderStart and stop recording Insert a cassetteReview the camcorder’s controls AUDIO, VIDEO, RFPowering Your Camcorder Using the AC Adapter to Power Your CamcorderUsing Optional AC Plug Adapter Remove the AC AdapterUsing the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder Battery Safety PrecautionsInstall the Battery 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 placeRemote Control Storing the Remote ControlStore the Remote Control Remove the Remote ControlStop Button Counter Memory and Reset ButtonsZoom T and W Buttons During record or record pause REW Rewind Button REC Record ButtonPlay Button FWD Fast Forward ButtonErase Protection Safety Tab RecordingVideo Cassettes Inserting or Removing CassettesTo Make a Recording Attach a power supply Use the zoom featureMaking a Recording Insert a video tapeStatus Displays Zoom IndicatorViewfinder Displays AE Auto Exposure Higher Shutter Speed Indicator Battery Level IndicatorElapsed Time-Counter Auto DATE, Date, Date and Time, orEyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingViewfinder Flying Erase Head MicrophoneModel Pro848 Only External Microphone Jack 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 Playback Features Visual SearchingTape Positioning 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 DealerCPS801C AC Adapter/Charger CRF800 RF Output Adapter DCC100 DC CableVH54 Cable Transformer 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 Care and Maintenance Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens 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 What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesAC Adapter SpecificationsCamcorder Information to User Index CAM/VCRPLAY ButtonOn next Play VCRPLAY/CAM Button Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,