RCA PRO846 manual Stop Button, V Audio/Video DUB Button, FWD Fast Forward Button, Play Button

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Remote Control

2STOP Button

•Press STOP when the camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in VCR to stop playback, rewinding, or fast forwarding.

•STOP has no effect when the camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in CAM. To stop recording, press

PAUSE/RECORD.

3A/V (Audio/Video) DUB Button

•Use this button to record new audio and video in place of existing audio and video on a recorded tape.

•Details are on pages 38-39.

4DISPLAY Button

•Press DISPLAY to turn the time counter’s memory-stop feature on and off.

5RESET Button

•Press RESET to set the time counter back to “0:00:00”.

6TITLE ON/OFF Button

•Press TITLE ON/OFF to display and remove the titler graphics from the viewfinder.

•Details are on pages 36-37.

7F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button

•Press F.FWD when the camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in VCR to fast forward the tape.

•Press and hold F.FWD during playback (camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch in VCR) to visually search the tape forward at a high speed. Release F.FWD to return to normal playback.

•Press and hold F.FWD when the camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch

is in CAM to visually search the recorded material forward. When you release the F.FWD button, the camcorder will stop searching, and prepare to record at that point on the tape.

8PLAY Button

•Press PLAY when the camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in VCR to begin playback.

•Press and hold PLAY when the camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in CAM to view the recorded material at normal speed. When you release PLAY, the camcorder will stop playing and prepare to record at that point on the tape.

9PAUSE/RECORD Button (Same as Thumb Trigger on Camcorder)

•Press and release PAUSE/RECORD when the CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in CAM to start and stop recording.

•Press PAUSE/RECORD during playback (camcorder’s CAM/ OFF/VCR switch in VCR) to produce a stop-action picture. Press PAUSE/RECORD again to return to normal playback.

10ZOOM (W and T) Buttons

•Press and hold W ZOOM to move the lens in the wide-angle direction.

•Press and hold T ZOOM to move the lens in the telephoto direction.

11S. (Synchro) EDIT Button

•Use this button to synchro edit.

•Details on pages 40-41.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model Pro846 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsVideo Cassettes Recording FeaturesOptional Color Enhancement PlaybackFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesInsert a cassette Attach the adapter/chargerTurn on the camcorder Attach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrapStart and stop recording Adjust eyepiece focus control for your visionReview camcorder’s operating controls Play back what you have recorded Inst Install Remote Battery Remote ControlRemote Sensor REW Rewind Button FWD Fast Forward V Audio/Video DUB Button Stop ButtonFWD Fast Forward Button Play ButtonUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter To Attach the Adapter/ChargerCharging and Refreshing the Battery Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove the Battery Insert the BatteryBattery Safety Precautions Proper Care and Storage of Your BatteryInsert the Batteries Using Alkaline AA Batteries to Power Your CamcorderChecking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Safety Precautions When Using Alkaline BatteriesDisplay in Viewfinder Using the DCC06 Car Cord Adapter to Power the Camcorder Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord AdaptersUsing DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge a Battery Use DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Power CamcorderVideo Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabCassette Recording Time Recording and Playback Speed and TimesCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesMicrophone Recording FeaturesFlying Erase Head Tally LightEdit Search Edit Search Tape PositioningProgram AE Auto Exposure Time-Remaining DisplayTo Date Search Date SearchTo Stop Date Search Set the Date and Time Date and Time DisplayCorrect the Date or Time DATE/TITLE To Select Display to RecordInstall the Clock Lithium Cell Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentEyepiece Focus Control Displays in Viewfinder Displays in ViewfinderTime Remaining Battery Level IndicatorTime and Date Auto Focus Focusing Your CamcorderMacro Focus Manual FocusConditions that May Require Manual Focus Using INST. Instant Zoom Button Using Power Zoom ButtonsZooming Time Counter With Memory Stop Memory-Stop FeatureTo Use Time Counter Creating a Title Titler? ’ . / , ! Blank Space Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Recording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCRAudio/Video Dubbing InstallationTo Audio/Video Dub on the Camcorder Synchro Edit To Synchro Edit Recording from VCR or TV Monitor How to Record from a Monitor TV or VCR InstallationOptional Color Enhancement Light Removing and Replacing the Light Bulb Removing the Lens Hood Attaching the Shoulder StrapTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Holding The Camcorder Camcorder Recording and Traveling TipsTraveling Tips Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesTo Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Video Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksPlayback on TV or VCR Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback on TV without Audio/Video Inputs Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing Cleaning the Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesVLP04 Color Enhancement Light DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger DCC06 Car Cord Adapter CPS85 AC Battery ChargerRechargeable Batteries VAA009 Audio/Video Input Cable CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableAH25 Y-Adapter Cable TransformerAC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model Pro846 Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders 800 338International Orders Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsSee pages User Information SpecificationsReturning 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 StatesDATE/TITLE IndexIndex Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesCanadian Consumers North Meridian Street Indianapolis,