RCA PRO846 manual Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder

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Powering Your Camcorder

Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder

The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximately one hour. When fully charged, the battery should supply about 45-55 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use zoom and pause).

Note: Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery as a reminder to help you remember to recharge the battery. It has no other function.

Align Arrows

POWER Indicator

CHARGE Indicator

REFRESH Button

and Indicator To AC Wall Outlet 100-240V, 50/60 Hz

Caution:

When a battery is attached to the adapter/ charger, do not turn them upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury.

Charging and Refreshing the Battery

If the DC cable is attached to the adapter/charger, remove its plug.

1.Align the reference arrow on the battery with the arrow on the adapter/charger.

2.Hold the battery flush against the adapter/charger, and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

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

4.The adapter/charger’s CHARGE indicator will light. After the battery has been used, press REFRESH to refresh the battery before recharging it. The REFRESH indicator will light. After refreshing is completed, the CHARGE indicator will light and the battery will charge. When the CHARGE indicator turns off, the battery is fully charged.

Notes: The battery will provide longer performance if you refresh it before each charging. Refreshing and charging will take approximately 4-1/2 hours.

If POWER on the adapter/charger starts flashing, remove the plug from the outlet for about 30 seconds. Then reattach it. If after several attempts, POWER continues to flash, your battery cannot take a charge and must be replaced.

POWER will also flash if a hot battery is attached to the adapter/charger. Attaching an extremely hot battery is not recommended. Allow it to cool down before attaching it.

5.Slide the charged battery off the adapter/charger and insert it in the camcorder as shown on the next page.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model Pro846 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsPlayback Recording FeaturesVideo Cassettes Optional Color EnhancementFirst-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 recordedInst Remote Control Install Remote BatteryRemote Sensor REW Rewind Button FWD Fast Forward Play Button Stop ButtonV Audio/Video DUB Button FWD Fast Forward ButtonTo Attach the Adapter/Charger Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterCharging 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 CamcorderSafety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorDisplay 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 CamcorderRecording and Playback Speed and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Cassette Recording TimeCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesTally Light Recording FeaturesMicrophone Flying Erase HeadEdit Search Edit Search Tape PositioningProgram AE Auto Exposure Time-Remaining DisplayDate Search To Date SearchTo Stop Date Search Date and Time Display Set the Date and TimeCorrect the Date or Time DATE/TITLE To Select Display to RecordInstall the Clock Lithium Cell Tilt Adjustment ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Displays in Viewfinder Displays in ViewfinderBattery Level Indicator Time RemainingTime and Date Auto Focus Focusing Your CamcorderManual Focus Macro FocusConditions that May Require Manual Focus Using Power Zoom Buttons Using INST. Instant Zoom ButtonZooming Memory-Stop Feature Time Counter With Memory StopTo Use Time Counter Creating a Title TitlerRecording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCR Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register? ’ . / , ! Blank Space Recording Titles on a Tape in the CamcorderAudio/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 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Removing the Lens HoodTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Camcorder Recording and Traveling Tips Holding The CamcorderTraveling Tips Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Playback Features Stop-Action PauseVisual Searching Video Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Playback on TV or VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback on TV without Audio/Video Inputs Playback Operation Viewing What the Camcorder Is RecordingNormal TV Viewing Cleaning the Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceOptional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerVLP04 Color Enhancement Light DCC06 Car Cord Adapter CPS85 AC Battery Charger DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/ChargerRechargeable Batteries Cable Transformer CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableVAA009 Audio/Video Input Cable AH25 Y-AdapterAC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Accessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Model Pro846 Authorized Signature 800 338 United States and Canada OrdersInternational Orders Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsSee pages User Information SpecificationsReturning 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 RegistrationDATE/TITLE IndexIndex North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Canadian Consumers