RCA PRO846 manual Focusing Your Camcorder, Auto Focus

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Focusing Your Camcorder

Power Zoom Buttons “ T ” and “ W

 

F

FOCUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

N

 

 

 

 

DATE/TITLE

FOCUS F (Far) and

 

PLAY

 

N (Near) Buttons

REW

 

DISPLAY

EDIT

 

 

 

F.F.

 

 

SEARCH

 

 

 

 

 

STOP

Auto Focus

The camcorder will focus automatically whenever FOCUS does not appear in the viewfinder.

If FOCUS appears, press FOCUS F and N at the same time to turn on auto focus.

The camcorder will automatically focus on the subject in the center of the viewfinder.

T

W

.

INST

ZOOM

OPEN

DCIN 6V

Auto focus will operate on the telephoto “T” side from approximately 3.3 feet to infinity.

Auto focus will operate on the wide- angle “W” side 3/8 inches from the lens surface to infinity.

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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 Install Remote Battery Remote ControlRemote Sensor 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 BatteriesChecking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Safety Precautions When Using Alkaline BatteriesDisplay in Viewfinder 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 Date Search Date SearchTo Stop Date Search Set the Date and Time Date and Time DisplayCorrect the Date or Time To Select Display to Record DATE/TITLEInstall the Clock Lithium Cell Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentEyepiece Focus Control Displays in Viewfinder Displays in ViewfinderTime Remaining Battery Level IndicatorTime and Date Focusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusMacro 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 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 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 Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks VideoPlayback 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 Care and Maintenance Cleaning the ViewfinderTo 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 AH25 Y-Adapter CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableVAA009 Audio/Video Input Cable 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 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,