RCA Pro884HB manual Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder

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Powering Your Camcorder

Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder

The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximately one hour. When fully charged, the battery should supply about 45-55 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use zoom and pause).

Note: Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery as a reminder to help you remember to recharge the battery. It has no other function.

Align Arrows

POWER Indicator

CHARGE Indicator

REFRESH Button

and Indicator To AC Wall Outlet 100-240V, 50/60 Hz

Caution:

When a battery is attached to the adapter/ charger, do not turn them upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury.

Charging and Refreshing the Battery

If the DC cable is attached to the adapter/charger, remove its plug.

1.Align the reference arrow on the battery with the arrow on the adapter/charger.

2.Hold the battery flush against the adapter/charger, and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

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

4.The adapter/charger’s CHARGE indicator will light. After the battery has been used, press REFRESH to refresh the battery before recharging it. The REFRESH indicator will light. After refreshing is completed, the CHARGE indicator will light and the battery will charge. When the CHARGE indicator turns off, the battery is fully charged.

Notes: The battery will provide longer performance if you refresh it before each charging. Refreshing and charging will take approximately 4-1/2 hours.

If POWER on the adapter/charger starts flashing, remove the plug from the outlet for about 30 seconds. Then reattach it. If after several attempts, POWER continues to flash, your battery cannot take a charge and must be replaced.

POWER will also flash if a hot battery is attached to the adapter/charger. Attaching an extremely hot battery is not recom- mended. Allow it to cool down before attaching it.

5.Slide the charged battery off the adapter/charger and insert it in the camcorder as shown on the next page.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model Pro884HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsOptional Color Enhancement Recording FeaturesPlayback Index AlphabeticalFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesInsert a cassette Attach the adapter/chargerAttach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrap Turn on the camcorder Start and stop recording Adjust eyepiece focus control for your visionReview camcorder’s operating controls Play back what you have recordedInst To Record High-Band 8mm High-Band 8mm Video Recording SystemTo Play Back High-Band 8mm Sharing Your 8mm CassettesRemote Sensor Remote ControlInstall Remote Battery Location and Function of Remote Buttons REW Rewind ButtonV 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 CamcorderChecking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Safety Precautions When Using Alkaline BatteriesUsing 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 CassettesStereo Microphone Recording FeaturesFlying Erase Head Tally LightEdit Search Edit Search Tape PositioningProgram AE Auto Exposure Time-Remaining DisplayTo Stop Date Search Date SearchTo Date Search Correct the Date or Time Date and Time DisplaySet the Date and Time To Select Display to Record Install the Clock Lithium Cell Eyepiece Focus Control Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Displays in Viewfinder Status Battery Level IndicatorTime Counter With Memory Stop Time RemainingAuto Focus Focusing Your CamcorderConditions that May Require Manual Focus Manual FocusMacro Focus Zooming Using Power Zoom ButtonsUsing INST. Instant Zoom Button To Record in 16 x 9 Format 16 X 9 ModeDo not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV Select the Type of Fade Fading In and Out of ScenesRepeatedly Press Fade FadeTo Use EIS Button Electronic Image Stabilizer EISTo Use Time Counter Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter With Memory Stop PAUSE/RECORD 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 To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapRemoving the Lens Hood Traveling Tips Camcorder Recording and Traveling TipsHolding The Camcorder To Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesViewfinder Playback Visual Searching Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPlayback on TV or VCR Playback on TV without Audio/Video Inputs Normal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Cleaning the Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceVLP04 Color Enhancement Light Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Rechargeable Batteries DCC06 Car Cord Adapter CPS85 AC Battery ChargerDCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger VAA008 Audio/Video Input Cable CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableAH25 Y-Adapter Cable TransformerAC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Model Pro884HB Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature International Orders 800 338United States and Canada Orders Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsSee pages User Information Returning 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 StatesSpecifications Index Index Title ON/OFF Button Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesCanadian Consumers North Meridian Street Indianapolis,