Flying Erase Head, Microphone | RCA Pro842, Pro848, Pro847 manual

Recording

DISPLAY

Button

ZOOM
T	W
DISPLAY	REC
COUNTER
MEMORY RESET
STOP	PLAY
REW	F FWD	DISPLAY
		DISPLAY

PAUSEButton

Flying Erase Head

A separate erase head is mounted on the spinning headwheel (hence the term “flying”). This allows you to make clean edits without the “glitches” or “rainbow noise” that may occur at the beginning or the end of recordings.

Microphone

The microphone picks up the sound during a recording. It is more sensitive to sounds coming from the direction the lens is pointed.

Model Pro848 Only: External Microphone Jack

The camcorder has an external microphone jack (MIC) for attaching an optional microphone.

DISPLAY Button

Press the DISPLAY button when the camcorder is connected to a TV monitor to have the viewfinder displays appear on the TV screen. They will be recorded during tape copying if they appear. Press DISPLAY again to remove them.

Model Pro848 Only

MIC (External Microphone Jack)

Microphone

Automatic White Balance and Iris

The camcorder automatically adjusts the white balance and iris to give you the best recording for each scene.

Tape Time Remaining Display

The camcorder will automatically calculate the tape time remaining on the cassette in the camcorder during recording or playback. The indicator will appear in the viewfinder at the halfway point of the tape.

Viewfinder Display

and appear as you near the end of the tape.

TAPE END flashes when you have reached the end of the tape.

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RCA Pro842, Pro847 Flying Erase Head, Model Pro848 Only External Microphone Jack, Automatic White Balance and Iris

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 Install Six Optional AA Alkaline Batteries Supply power to the camcorderAttach the AC Adapter Turn on the camcorder Adjust viewfinder focusStart and stop recording Insert a cassette AUDIO, VIDEO, RF Review the camcorder’s controls Using the AC Adapter to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing Optional AC Plug Adapter Remove the AC Adapter Battery Safety Precautions Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your CamcorderInstall the Battery Remove the Battery Charge the Battery Nickel Cadmium Battery Care and Storage Battery Level Indicator Install the Alkaline Batteries Using Optional Alkaline AA BatteriesSafety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Charging and Refreshing Rechargeable Battery Using the Optional AC Adapter/ChargerRefresh the Battery Attach Adapter/Charger Power the CamcorderRemove the Adapter/Charger Replace cell holder in remote until it clicks into place Lithium Cell Installation Storing the Remote Control Remote ControlStore the Remote Control Remove the Remote Control Zoom T and W Buttons During record or record pause Counter Memory and Reset ButtonsStop Button REC Record Button REW Rewind ButtonPlay Button FWD Fast Forward Button Recording Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Inserting or Removing Cassettes Use the zoom feature To Make a Recording Attach a power supplyMaking a Recording Insert a video tape Viewfinder Displays Zoom IndicatorStatus Displays Battery Level Indicator AE Auto Exposure Higher Shutter Speed IndicatorElapsed Time-Counter Auto DATE, Date, Date and Time, or Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Microphone Flying Erase HeadModel Pro848 Only External Microphone Jack Automatic White Balance and Iris Camera Edit Feature Quick Review Feature Blank Search Zooming Using the Zoom ControlAE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed Control Using Focus Lock FocusingConditions Requiring Focus Lock Install Cell Install the Clock Lithium CellRemove 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 Playback Viewfinder Playback and FeaturesViewfinder Playback Visual Searching Playback FeaturesTape Positioning Stop-Action Pause 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 Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs InstallationModel Pro848 Only Make sure Normal TV Viewing Playback Operation To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional Accessories DCC100 DC Cable CPS801C AC Adapter/Charger CRF800 RF Output AdapterVH54 Cable Transformer AH25 Y-Adapter Using the Optional AC088 Tripod Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Models Pro842/Pro847/Pro848 Authorized Signature 800 338 To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders Cleaning the Camcorder Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder 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 How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States Camcorder SpecificationsAC Adapter Information to User CAM/VCRPLAY Button Index On next Play VCRPLAY/CAM Button Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,