RCA PRO846 manual Assistance, Table of Contents

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Assistance

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Camcorder Exchange Warranty	800-283-6503 (Pages 66-67)
Customer Service	800-336-1900 (Page 65)
Accessories	800-338-0376 (Pages 55-61)

Table of Contents
Safety Information	i
Product Registration	i
Contents	1-2
First-Time Operation
• Assistance	3
• Unpack Camcorder and
Accessories	3
• Attach the Adapter/Charger	4
• Insert a Cassette	4
• Attach the Lens Cap Cord
and Adjust the Handstrap	5
• Turn on the Camcorder	5
• Adjust Eyepiece Focus Control	6
• Start and Stop Recording	6
• Play Back What You Have
Recorded	7
• Review the Camcorder’s
Operating Controls	7-8

• Install Remote Battery	9
• Remote Sensor	9
• Location and Function of
Remote Buttons	10-11
Powering Your Camcorder
• Using the Adapter/Charger	12
• Using the Rechargeable Battery
• Charging and Refreshing	13
• Inserting and Removing	14
• Care and Storage	15
• Safety Precautions	15
• Using Alkaline Batteries
• Inserting	16
• Safety Precautions	17
• Battery Level Indicator	17
• Using the Optional Car Cord
Adapter	18
• Using the Optional Car Cord
Adapter/Charger	19

Remote Control

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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