RCA PRO846 manual To Synchro Edit

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Synchro Edit

REW

F.FWD

F.FWD

REW Button

 

Button

STOP

PLAY

 

STOP Button

 

PLAY Button

A/V DUB

PAUSE

 

DISPLAY RECORD

PAUSE/

RECORD

 

T

 

Button

RESET

ZOOM

 

 

W

 

TITLE

S.EDIT

 

ON

 

S.(Synchro) EDIT

OFF

 

Button

To Synchro Edit

1.Connect your camcorder to a compatible VCR as shown.

2.Prepare the camcorder to play back the tape you want to copy.

Slide the CAM/OFF/VCR switch to VCR.

Insert the tape you want to copy.

Press PLAY.

Press the thumb trigger (PAUSE/ RECORD on remote) to place the camcorder in play pause.

3.Prepare the VCR to record.

Turn on the VCR.

Insert a blank tape into VCR.

Press RECORD to put VCR in record pause.

Note: If the VCR begins to record instead of pausing – stop the VCR, change the compatibility switch on the AVS80 cable, and press RECORD on the VCR again.

4.Press S.EDIT on the remote to start the camcorder playing and the VCR recording.

Note: Pressing S.EDIT puts the camcorder in review for several seconds and then into playback.

5.Pressing REW, F.FWD, STOP, or thumb trigger (PAUSE/RECORD on remote) automatically puts the VCR into record pause. This allows you to search (forward or backward) or fast- forward or rewind the tape in the camcorder without disturbing the tape in the VCR.

To search forward (or backward), press F.F (F.FWD on remote) or REW. Press PLAY to resume normal playback. To begin copying again, press the thumb trigger (PAUSE/ RECORD on remote) and then press S.EDIT on remote.

To fast-forward or rewind the tape, press STOP then F.F (F.FWD on remote) or REW. To begin copying again, press STOP, then PLAY, then the thumb trigger (PAUSE/RECORD on remote). Then press S.EDIT on remote to begin copying.

6.If you want to stop copying the tape at a certain point, turn on the camcorder’s memory-stop feature, and set the camcorder’s time counter to “0:00:00M” at the point on the tape where you want to stop copying. When the camcorder reaches “0:00:00M” on the tape, it will automatically place the VCR in record pause.

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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 Install Remote Battery Remote ControlRemote 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 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 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 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 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 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 Cable Transformer CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableVAA009 Audio/Video Input Cable AH25 Y-AdapterAC088 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 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