Video Cassettes, Recording Times | RCA Pro847, Pro848, Pro842

Recording

Video Cassettes

We recommend that our cassettes be used with your camcorder. Use of poor quality or damaged tapes can contaminate the video heads. Head cleaning is not covered under warranty and is considered normal maintenance.

Inserting or Removing Cassettes

EJECT

Button

Caution: Insert the cassette so the safety tab is at the top and the tape window is facing out. The cassette should slide easily in the compartment. Do not force the cassette.

PUSH Here to Close

1.Attach a power supply and turn on the camcorder.

2.Press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment.

3.Insert the tape with the safety tab on top and the tape window facing out.

4.Gently press the compartment where it is labeled PUSH until it clicks into place. The top closes automatically.

CAUTION: Do not press down on the top or you may damage your camcorder.

Erase Protection — Safety Tab

You can protect your video cassettes from being erased by closing the safety tab. To erase a previous recording, open the safety tab and record over it.

	Safety Tab
To Prevent Erasure	To Record Again
Close Safety Tab	Open Safety Tab
(Expose Red)	(Red Disappears)

Recording Times

The camcorder records in standard speed (SP). See the chart for the maximum SP recording times for some 8mm cassettes.

Cassette	Recording Time
P6-15	15	Minutes
P6-20	20	Minutes

P6-45	45	Minutes
P6-60	60	Minutes

P6-90	90	Minutes

P6-120	120	Minutes

P6-150	150	Minutes

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RCA Pro847, Pro848 manual Video Cassettes, Inserting or Removing Cassettes, Erase Protection Safety Tab, Recording Times

Contents

USER‘S Guide Important Safety Information Product Registration Table of Contents Assistance Unpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time Operation Attach lens cap cord and adjust handstrap Attach shoulder strap Attach the AC Adapter Supply power to the camcorderInstall Six Optional AA Alkaline Batteries Adjust viewfinder focus Turn on the camcorderStart and stop recording Insert a cassette Review the camcorder’s controls AUDIO, VIDEO, RF Powering Your Camcorder Using the AC Adapter to Power Your CamcorderUsing Optional AC Plug Adapter Remove the AC Adapter Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder Battery Safety PrecautionsInstall the Battery Remove the Battery Charge the Battery Battery Level Indicator Nickel Cadmium Battery Care and Storage Safety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Using Optional Alkaline AA BatteriesInstall the Alkaline Batteries Refresh the Battery Using the Optional AC Adapter/ChargerCharging and Refreshing Rechargeable Battery Remove the Adapter/Charger Power the CamcorderAttach Adapter/Charger Lithium Cell Installation Replace cell holder in remote until it clicks into place Remote Control Storing the Remote ControlStore the Remote Control Remove the Remote Control Stop Button Counter Memory and Reset ButtonsZoom T and W Buttons During record or record pause REW Rewind Button REC Record ButtonPlay Button FWD Fast Forward Button Erase Protection Safety Tab RecordingVideo Cassettes Inserting or Removing Cassettes To Make a Recording Attach a power supply Use the zoom featureMaking a Recording Insert a video tape Status Displays Zoom IndicatorViewfinder Displays AE Auto Exposure Higher Shutter Speed Indicator Battery Level IndicatorElapsed Time-Counter Auto DATE, Date, Date and Time, or Eyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingViewfinder Flying Erase Head MicrophoneModel Pro848 Only External Microphone Jack Automatic White Balance and Iris Quick Review Feature Blank Search Camera Edit Feature AE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed Control Using the Zoom ControlZooming Conditions Requiring Focus Lock FocusingUsing Focus Lock Remove Cell Install the Clock Lithium CellInstall Cell Set the Date and Time Correct the Date or Time Recording Date or Date and Time on Your Tape Select the Display to Record To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time Counter Recording Tips Traveling Tips IN/OUT Switch Model Pro848 Only Recording from a TV or VCR Connection Operation Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and FeaturesPlayback Playback Features Visual SearchingTape Positioning Stop-Action Pause Installation Model Pro848 Only Playback on TV or VCR with Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Models Pro842 and Pro847 Only Playback on TV or VCR with Playback Model Pro848 Only Make sure InstallationPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs Playback Operation Normal TV Viewing Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local Dealer CPS801C AC Adapter/Charger CRF800 RF Output Adapter DCC100 DC CableVH54 Cable Transformer AH25 Y-Adapter Using the Optional AC088 Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Models Pro842/Pro847/Pro848 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local Dealer800 338 Care and Maintenance Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Proper Care and Storage Things to Avoid Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble Checks See Recording. See 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 AC Adapter SpecificationsCamcorder Information to User Index CAM/VCRPLAY Button On next Play VCRPLAY/CAM Button Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,