RCA PRO846 manual Powering Your Camcorder, Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder

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Powering Your Camcorder

Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder

The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz.

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W	INST.
	ZOOM

F	FOCUS
F
	N
		DATE/TITLE	DCIN
			6V
	PLAY
REW		DISPLAY
REW	EDIT
	EDIT	F.F.
	SEARCH	F.F.
	STOP

DC IN 6V Jack on Side of Camcorder

Adapter/Charger’s
DC Cable	Adapter/ Charger

OPEN

DC OUTPUT	POWER	REFRESH
		CHARGE
Jack
POWER Indicator		To AC 100-240V,
		50/60 Hz.

To Attach the Adapter/Charger

1.Make sure the CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in OFF.

2.Connect the DC cable’s small plug into the DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter/charger.

3.Attach the other end of the cable to the DC IN 6V jack on the camcorder.

4.Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into the nearest AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).

5.If the adapter/charger is properly connected, its POWER indicator will light.

Note: The battery level indicator has no meaning when using the adapter/charger to power the camcorder.

To Remove the Adapter/Charger

1.Unplug the adapter/charger from the wall outlet.

2.Remove the DC cable from the DC IN 6V jack on the camcorder.

Using an Optional Plug Adapter

An optional plug adapter may be required in some countries.

	Optional AC	AC 200-240V
	Plug Adapter	AC 200-240V
	Plug Adapter

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

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

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model Pro846 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceOptional Color Enhancement Recording FeaturesVideo Cassettes PlaybackUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Insert a cassetteAttach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrap Turn on the camcorderAdjust eyepiece focus control for your vision Start and stop recordingPlay back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controlsInst Remote Sensor Remote ControlInstall Remote Battery REW Rewind Button FWD Fast Forward FWD Fast Forward Button Stop ButtonV Audio/Video DUB Button Play ButtonUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder To Attach the Adapter/ChargerUsing the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging and Refreshing the BatteryInsert the Battery Remove the BatteryProper Care and Storage of Your Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsUsing Alkaline AA Batteries to Power Your Camcorder Insert the BatteriesDisplay in Viewfinder Safety Precautions When Using Alkaline BatteriesChecking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapters Using the DCC06 Car Cord Adapter to Power the CamcorderUse DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Power Camcorder Using DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge a BatteryCassette Recording Time Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Recording and Playback Speed and TimesInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageFlying Erase Head Recording FeaturesMicrophone Tally LightEdit Search Tape Positioning Edit SearchTime-Remaining Display Program AE Auto ExposureTo Stop Date Search Date SearchTo Date Search Correct the Date or Time Date and Time DisplaySet the Date and Time To Select Display to Record DATE/TITLEInstall the Clock Lithium Cell Eyepiece Focus Control Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Displays in Viewfinder Displays in ViewfinderTime and Date Battery Level IndicatorTime Remaining Focusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusConditions that May Require Manual Focus Manual FocusMacro Focus Zooming Using Power Zoom ButtonsUsing INST. Instant Zoom Button To Use Time Counter Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter With Memory Stop Titler Creating a TitleRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register? ’ . / , ! Blank Space Recording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCRInstallation Audio/Video DubbingTo Audio/Video Dub on the Camcorder Synchro Edit To Synchro Edit Recording from VCR or TV Monitor Installation How to Record from a Monitor TV or VCROptional Color Enhancement Light Removing and Replacing the Light Bulb To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapRemoving the Lens Hood Traveling Tips Camcorder Recording and Traveling TipsHolding The Camcorder To Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesViewfinder Playback Visual Searching Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks VideoViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPlayback on TV or VCR Playback on TV without Audio/Video Inputs Normal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Care and Maintenance Cleaning the ViewfinderVLP04 Color Enhancement Light Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Rechargeable Batteries DCC06 Car Cord Adapter CPS85 AC Battery ChargerDCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger AH25 Y-Adapter CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableVAA009 Audio/Video Input Cable Cable TransformerAC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Model Pro846 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature International Orders 800 338United States and Canada Orders Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksSee pages Specifications User InformationCustomer 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 StatesIndex DATE/TITLEIndex Canadian Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers North Meridian Street Indianapolis,