Canadian Consumers, Customer Service Accessories | RCA PRO846

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U.S. Consumers:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty . . . . . .800-283-6503

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-336-1900

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-338-0376

Canadian Consumers:

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-522-0338French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-522-0445

If your camcorder needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.

10330 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

© 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

Trademark(s)® Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Printed in Japan

Part Number 95-Pro846-1

QR12994

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RCA PRO846 manual Canadian Consumers, Customer Service Accessories, North Meridian Street Indianapolis

Contents

USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model Pro846 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Table of Contents Assistance Recording Features Video CassettesOptional Color Enhancement Playback Unpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time Operation Attach the adapter/charger Insert a cassette Attach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrap Turn on the camcorder Adjust eyepiece focus control for your vision Start and stop recording Play back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controls Inst Remote Control Install Remote BatteryRemote Sensor REW Rewind Button FWD Fast Forward Stop Button V Audio/Video DUB ButtonFWD Fast Forward Button Play Button Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter To Attach the Adapter/Charger Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging and Refreshing the Battery Insert the Battery Remove the Battery Proper Care and Storage of Your Battery Battery Safety Precautions Using Alkaline AA Batteries to Power Your Camcorder Insert the Batteries Safety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorDisplay in Viewfinder Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapters Using the DCC06 Car Cord Adapter to Power the Camcorder Use DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Power Camcorder Using DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge a Battery Erase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesCassette Recording Time Recording and Playback Speed and Times Inserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and Storage Recording Features MicrophoneFlying Erase Head Tally Light Edit Search Tape Positioning Edit Search Time-Remaining Display Program AE Auto Exposure Date Search To Date SearchTo Stop Date Search Date and Time Display Set the Date and TimeCorrect the Date or Time To Select Display to Record DATE/TITLE Install the Clock Lithium Cell Tilt Adjustment ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Displays in Viewfinder Displays in Viewfinder Battery Level Indicator Time RemainingTime and Date Focusing Your Camcorder Auto Focus Manual 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 Titler Creating a Title Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register ? ’ . / , ! Blank SpaceRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Recording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCR Installation Audio/Video Dubbing To 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 VCR Optional 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 Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Video Playback 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 Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Viewfinder Optional 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 CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit Cable VAA009 Audio/Video Input CableAH25 Y-Adapter Cable Transformer AC088 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 and Adjustments Trouble Checks See pages Specifications User Information Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Limited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States Index DATE/TITLE Index Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers North Meridian Street Indianapolis,