RCA Pro848, Pro842, Pro847 Powering Your Camcorder, Using the AC Adapter to Power Your Camcorder

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Powering Your Camcorder

Using the AC Adapter to Power Your Camcorder

The adapter lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. It operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz. so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder.

Caution: Do not use this adapter for any purpose other than supplying power to the camcorder.

To AC 100-

240V, 50/60 Hz

DC IN Jack

PUSH Button

Adapter

Attach the AC Adapter

1.Press the PUSH button to open the battery compartment. Carefully open the compartment fully.

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

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

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

Using Optional AC Plug Adapter

An optional plug adapter may be required in some countries.

Optional AC

AC 100-240V

Plug Adapter

1.Plug the adapter’s plug into the AC plug adapter.

2.Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC outlet.

Remove the AC Adapter

1.Unplug the adapter from the wall outlet.

2.Open the battery compartment and remove the plug from the DC IN jack.

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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 Turn on the camcorder Adjust viewfinder focusStart and stop recording Insert a cassetteAUDIO, VIDEO, RF Review the camcorder’s controlsUsing the AC Adapter to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing Optional AC Plug Adapter Remove the AC AdapterBattery Safety Precautions Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your CamcorderInstall the Battery Remove 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 InstallationStoring the Remote Control Remote ControlStore the Remote Control Remove the Remote ControlCounter Memory and Reset Buttons Zoom T and W Buttons During record or record pauseStop Button REC Record Button REW Rewind ButtonPlay Button FWD Fast Forward ButtonRecording Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Inserting or Removing CassettesUse the zoom feature To Make a Recording Attach a power supplyMaking a Recording Insert a video tapeZoom Indicator Viewfinder DisplaysStatus Displays Battery Level Indicator AE Auto Exposure Higher Shutter Speed IndicatorElapsed Time-Counter Auto DATE, Date, Date and Time, orAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Microphone Flying Erase HeadModel Pro848 Only External Microphone Jack Automatic White Balance and IrisCamera 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 Visual Searching Playback FeaturesTape Positioning Stop-Action PauseModel 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 AccessoriesDCC100 DC Cable CPS801C AC Adapter/Charger CRF800 RF Output AdapterVH54 Cable Transformer 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 Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s ViewfinderThings 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 How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesSpecifications CamcorderAC Adapter Information to User CAM/VCRPLAY Button IndexOn next Play VCRPLAY/CAM Button Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,