RCA PRO846 manual Play back what you have recorded, Review camcorder’s operating controls

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First-Time Operation

8.Play back what you have recorded.

A.Press thumb trigger to stop recording.

B.Place CAM/OFF/VCR in VCR.

C.Press REW to rewind the tape.

D.Press PLAY to play back the tape in the viewfinder.

E.Press STOP when you are finished.

F. Details on viewfinder playback are on page 48.

9.Review camcorder’s operating controls.

Shoulder Strap

Attachment Rings

EJECT Switch

 

 

EJECT

 

 

 

FOCUS

 

 

 

F

DATE/TITLE

 

 

N

Microphone

 

PLAY

DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

.

Cassette

 

REW

 

F.F

 

EDIT

 

 

 

SEARCH

 

Compartment

PUSH

STOP

 

PUSH Lock

 

 

 

 

FOCUS F (Far) and

 

 

 

 

N (Near) Buttons

 

 

 

 

PLAY Button (Also Titler Button)

 

 

 

REW (Rewind) and EDIT SEARCH 55

Button (Also Titler Button)

STOP Button

(Also Titler Button)

Viewfinder

Eyepiece Focus Control

COLOR

TINT BRIGHT

Viewfinder Controls

DATE/TITLE Button

(Also DISPLAY Button)

F.F(Fast Forward) and EDIT SEARCH 66 Button

(Also Titler Button)

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model Pro846 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsVideo Cassettes Recording FeaturesOptional Color Enhancement PlaybackFirst-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 V Audio/Video DUB Button Stop ButtonFWD Fast Forward Button Play ButtonUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter To Attach the Adapter/ChargerCharging 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 CamcorderVideo Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabCassette Recording Time Recording and Playback Speed and TimesCassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesMicrophone Recording FeaturesFlying Erase Head Tally LightEdit 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 Titler? ’ . / , ! Blank Space Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Recording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCRAudio/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 VAA009 Audio/Video Input Cable CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableAH25 Y-Adapter Cable TransformerAC088 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 How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesDATE/TITLE IndexIndex Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesCanadian Consumers North Meridian Street Indianapolis,