Elapsed Time-Counter, Battery Level Indicator | RCA Pro847, Pro848

Recording

4Elapsed Time-Counter

•The time counter appears during recording and playback.

•An “M” appears in front of the time counter when memory-stop is on.

•Details are on page 30.

5AE (Auto Exposure) Higher Shutter Speed Indicator

A shutter speed (1/60, 1/100, 1/150, or 1/250) is automatically selected by the camcorder.

•No indicator appears for1/60 second shutter speed.

•AE:100, AE:150, or AE:250 will appear when the higher shutter speed has been selected by the camcorder.

6FOCUSLOCK ( ) Indicator One of these indicators appears when the focus has been locked.

•Details on page 26.

7Tape Time Remaining Indicator This indicator shows the approximate amount of tape remaining in the cassette.

•Details on page 23.

8Battery Level Indicator

•This indicator shows how much power is left in the rechargeable battery.

•Details are on page 10.

9AUTO DATE, Date, Date and Time, or 88:88

AUTO DATE, date, or date and time appears in this area of the viewfinder when you press the DATE/TIME button.

•These displays will be recorded on your tape when they appear.

•Details are on pages 28-29.

•88:88 appears here when the clock lithium cell has not been installed or needs to be replaced. Details are on page 27.

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RCA Pro847, Pro848, Pro842 Elapsed Time-Counter, AE Auto Exposure Higher Shutter Speed Indicator, Battery Level Indicator

Contents

USER‘S Guide Product Registration Important Safety Information Assistance Table of Contents First-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessories Attach shoulder strap Attach lens cap cord and adjust handstrap Attach the AC Adapter Supply power to the camcorderInstall Six Optional AA Alkaline Batteries Insert a cassette Adjust viewfinder focusTurn on the camcorder Start and stop recording AUDIO, VIDEO, RF Review the camcorder’s controls Remove the AC Adapter Powering Your CamcorderUsing the AC Adapter to Power Your Camcorder Using Optional AC Plug Adapter Remove the Battery Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your CamcorderBattery Safety Precautions Install the Battery Charge the Battery Nickel Cadmium Battery Care and Storage Battery Level Indicator 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 Replace cell holder in remote until it clicks into place Lithium Cell Installation Remove the Remote Control Remote ControlStoring the Remote Control Store the Remote Control Stop Button Counter Memory and Reset ButtonsZoom T and W Buttons During record or record pause FWD Fast Forward Button REW Rewind ButtonREC Record Button Play Button Inserting or Removing Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Video Cassettes Insert a video tape To Make a Recording Attach a power supplyUse the zoom feature Making a Recording Status Displays Zoom IndicatorViewfinder Displays Auto DATE, Date, Date and Time, or AE Auto Exposure Higher Shutter Speed IndicatorBattery Level Indicator Elapsed Time-Counter Eyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingViewfinder Automatic White Balance and Iris Flying Erase HeadMicrophone Model Pro848 Only External Microphone Jack Camera Edit Feature Quick Review Feature Blank Search 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 Correct the Date or Time Set the Date and Time Select the Display to Record Recording Date or Date and Time on Your Tape Time Counter To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Traveling Tips Recording Tips Model Pro848 Only Recording from a TV or VCR IN/OUT Switch Operation Connection Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and FeaturesPlayback Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Tape Positioning Model Pro848 Only Playback on TV or VCR with Installation Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR 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 Normal TV Viewing Playback Operation To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional Accessories AH25 Y-Adapter CPS801C AC Adapter/Charger CRF800 RF Output AdapterDCC100 DC Cable VH54 Cable Transformer 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 Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Things to Avoid Proper Care and Storage Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments See Recording. See Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and Service Limited Warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty Product Registration AC Adapter SpecificationsCamcorder Information to User CAM/VCRPLAY Button Index On next Play VCRPLAY/CAM Button Meridian Street Indianapolis, Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Canadian Consumers