RCA Pro845 manual Playback Operation, Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording, Normal TV Viewing

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Playback on a TV without Audio/Video Inputs (continued)

Installation

1Disconnect the VHF antenna from your TV. Connect the antenna to the VHF IN connector on the RF output adapter if you leave the adapter connected to the TV.

Note: If your VHF antenna is the flat twin-lead type attached by two screws, you will need an optional 300-75 ohm transformer, such as 193983.

2Attach one end of the coaxial RF cable to the VHF OUT connector on the RF output adapter and the other end to the VHF input on your TV.

3Attach the RF output adapter’s plug to the output jacks located behind the AV TERMINAL cover on the side of the camcorder.

Playback Operation

1.Set CHANNEL 4CH/3CH on the RF output adapter to 4CH or 3CH.

2.Turn on the TV, and tune it to channel 3 or 4 – the same channel you selected with 4CH/3CH.

3.Attach a power supply, and press and hold the small button on the camcorder’s POWER switch while you place it in VCR. Insert the cassette you want to play back.

4.Place AV IN/OUT switch in OUT.

Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording

1.Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4.

Note: When the camcorder is used as a camera, turn the TV’s volume down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.

2.Set 4CH/3CH on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV.

3.Attach a power supply and press and hold the small button on the camcorder’s POWER switch while you place it in CAM. Insert the cassette

5.Press PLAY to begin playback.

During playback, use the features on page 35.

6.Press STOP when you are finished.

Note: The corresponding buttons on the remote control will operate the camcorder.

you want to record on. Make sure the ON/POWER SAVE lever is ON.

4.Place the IN/OUT switch in OUT.

5.Press thumb trigger on the camcorder (START/ STOP on remote) to start recording. You can watch what you are recording on the TV screen.

Normal TV Viewing

You can leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the TV. Disconnect the adapter’s plug from the camcorder or turn off the camcorder’s power.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model No. Pro845 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationSafety Precautions Important Safeguards Important Safeguards Traveling Tips Recording TipsHolding The Camcorder Table of Contents Optional Accessories Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Pro845 United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local DealerTo the following address International OrdersAC088 Tripod Optional Tripod or MonopodFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesCharged Battery Attach adapter/charger or charged batteryAttach the shoulder strap Adapter/ChargerEject Button Start and stop recording Turn on camcorder and place ON/POWER Save lever onAdjust viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Review the camcorder controls Play back what you have recordedBottom of Camcorder Scene Select ControlFocus ON/OFF Button Counter Reset Power CAM camera OFF/VCR SwitchDC power cord here for Display ButtonFunctions of Remote Buttons Remote ControlRemote Control Sensor Replace Remote Battery Cell Using an Optional Plug Adapter Powering Your CamcorderAdapter/Charger Use the Adapter/ChargerBattery Safety Precautions Rechargeable BatteryRefresh and Charge the Battery Check Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Attach the Charged BatteryRemove the Battery Using DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge the Battery Using DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Power the CamcorderOptional Thomson DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger DC in 6.5V JackRCA Video Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabCassette Recording Time Insert and Remove CassettesDate and Time Display Install the Lithium Cell for Time and Date DisplaySet or Correct the Time and Date Record the Time and DateEyepiece Focus Control Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Battery Level Indicator Tape END IndicatorsDisplays in Viewfinder Displays in ViewfinderDew and Cassette Indicators LP IndicatorManual Focus Indicators Special Features Power Switch Auto ModeMIC Microphone Jack Tape PositioningAuto Focus Focusing Your CamcorderManual Focus To focus manuallyAuto mode To select a Scene Select modeFading in and Out Power ZoomingZooming and Fading Time Counter with Memory Stop Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter Tape Remaining DisplayOperation InstallationRecording from a TV or VCR Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesPlayback Features Micav Terminal Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPlayback on TV or VCR Channel 4CH/3CH Switch Switch Coaxial Cable Such as AH065G or AH066GPlayback on a TV without Audio/Video Inputs Optional RFNormal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Rechargeable Battery Care and Storage Care and MaintenanceCamcorder Care and Storage Cassette Care and StorageCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsMake sure Scene Select control is in AUTO. See Information to User Design SpecificationsGeneral Camera Section Video Recorder SectionReturning Equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Consumer Assistance and Service Pro845 CamcorderHow you get service Limited Warranty Pro845 CamcorderFor how long after your purchase What we will doIf you purchased your camcorder outside the United States How state law relates to warrantyWhat your warranty does not cover AV Terminal Cover IndexIndex Power CAM/OFF/VCRPart Number 94-Pro845-1