RCA Pro884HB manual Powering Your Camcorder, Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder

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Powering Your Camcorder

Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder

The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz.

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FADE

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FOCUS

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DATE/TITLE

DCIN

 

6V

 

PLAY

 

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DISPLAY

EDIT

 

 

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DC IN 6V Jack on Side of Camcorder

Adapter/Charger’s

 

DC Cable

Adapter/Charger

OPEN

DC OUTPUT

POWER

REFRESH

 

 

CHARGE

Jack

 

 

POWER Indicator

 

To AC 100-240V,

 

 

50/60 Hz.

To Attach the Adapter/Charger

1.Make sure the CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in OFF.

2.Connect the DC cable’s small plug into the DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter/charger.

3.Attach the other end of the cable to the DC IN 6V jack on the camcorder.

4.Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into the nearest AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).

5.If the adapter/charger is properly connected, its POWER indicator will light.

Note: The battery level indicator has no meaning when using the adapter/charger to power the camcorder.

To Remove the Adapter/Charger

1.Unplug the adapter/charger from the wall outlet.

2.Remove the DC cable from the DC IN 6V jack on the camcorder.

Using an Optional Plug Adapter

An optional plug adapter may be required in some countries.

Optional AC

AC 200-240V

Plug Adapter

 

 

 

1.Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into the AC plug adapter.

2.Plug the AC plug adapter into an AC outlet.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model Pro884HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceRecording Features Optional Color EnhancementPlayback Index AlphabeticalUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Insert a cassetteAttach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrap Turn on the camcorder Adjust eyepiece focus control for your vision Start and stop recordingPlay back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controlsInst High-Band 8mm Video Recording System To Record High-Band 8mmTo Play Back High-Band 8mm Sharing Your 8mm Cassettes Install Remote Battery Remote Control Remote Sensor REW Rewind Button Location and Function of Remote ButtonsStop Button V Audio/Video DUB ButtonFWD Fast Forward Button Play ButtonPowering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter 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 BatteriesSafety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorUsing 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 BatteryErase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesCassette Recording Time Recording and Playback Speed and TimesInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageRecording Features Stereo MicrophoneFlying Erase Head 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 Install the Clock Lithium Cell Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentEyepiece Focus Control Displays in Viewfinder Battery Level Indicator StatusTime Counter With Memory Stop Time RemainingFocusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusMacro Focus Manual FocusConditions that May Require Manual Focus Using INST. Instant Zoom Button Using Power Zoom ButtonsZooming Do not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV 16 X 9 ModeTo Record in 16 x 9 Format Fading In and Out of Scenes Select the Type of FadeRepeatedly Press Fade FadeElectronic Image Stabilizer EIS To Use EIS ButtonTime Counter With Memory Stop Memory-Stop FeatureTo Use Time Counter PAUSE/RECORD Titler Creating a TitleChart of Characters in Titler’s Register ? ’ . / , ! Blank SpaceRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder 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 Playback 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 CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit Cable VAA008 Audio/Video Input CableAH25 Y-Adapter Cable TransformerAC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model Pro884HB Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders 800 338International Orders Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksSee pages User Information Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesSpecifications Index Index Title ON/OFF Button Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers North Meridian Street Indianapolis,