Assistance, Table of Contents | RCA Pro848, Pro842, Pro847 specs

Assistance

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Accessories	800-338-0376 (Pages 42-47)

Table of Contents
Safety Information	i
Product Registration	i
First-Time Operation
• Assistance	2
• Unpack Camcorder and
Accessories	2
• Attach Lens Cap Cord and
Adjust Handstrap	3
• Attach Shoulder Strap	3
• Supply Power to the Camcorder	4
• Turn on the Camcorder	5
• Insert a Cassette	5
• Adjust Viewfinder Focus	5
• Start and Stop Recording	5
• Play Back what You have Recorded ...5
• Turn Off Camcorder	5
• Review the Camcorder’s
Controls	6
Powering Your Camcorder
• Using the AC Adapter	7
• Using the Rechargeable Battery ....	8-10
• Using Optional Alkaline “AA”
Batteries	11
• Using the Optional
AC Adapter/Charger	12-13
Remote Control	14-17
Recording
• Video Cassettes	18
• Making a Recording	19
• Viewfinder Displays	20-21
• Recording Features
• Viewfinder	22
• Flying Erase Head	23
• Microphone	23
• Model Pro848 Only: External
Microphone Jack	23
• DISPLAY Button	23
• White Balance and Iris	23

• Tape Time Remaining Display	......23
• Quick Review	24
• Camera Edit	24
• Blank Search	24
• Zooming	25
• AE Shutter Control	25
• Focusing	26
• Install Clock Cell	27
• Date and Time Display	28-29
• Time Counter	30
• Recording and Traveling Tips	31
• Model Pro848 Only: Recording
from a TV or VCR	32-33
Playback
• Playback and Features
• Viewfinder Playback	34
• Visual Searching	35
• Tape Positioning	35
• Stop-Action Pause	35

•Model Pro848 Only: Playback on TV . (or VCR) with AUDIO/

VIDEO IN Jacks	36-37
Models Pro842 and Pro847 Only:
Playback on TV (or VCR) with
AUDIO/ VIDEO IN Jacks	38-39
• Playback on a TV Without
Audio/Video Inputs	40-41
Optional Accessories	42-47
• Accessory Order Form	45-47
References
• Care and Maintenance	48-49
• Trouble Checks	50-52
• Assistance	53
• Limited Warranty	54-55
• Specifications	56
• Information to User	57
• Index (Alphabetical)	58-61

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RCA Pro848, Pro842, Pro847 manual Assistance, Table of Contents

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 Supply power to the camcorder Install Six Optional AA Alkaline BatteriesAttach the AC Adapter 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 Using Optional Alkaline AA Batteries Install the Alkaline BatteriesSafety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Using the Optional AC Adapter/Charger Charging and Refreshing Rechargeable BatteryRefresh the Battery Power the Camcorder Attach Adapter/ChargerRemove the 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 Counter Memory and Reset Buttons Zoom T and W Buttons During record or record pauseStop Button 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 Zoom Indicator Viewfinder DisplaysStatus Displays Auto DATE, Date, Date and Time, or AE Auto Exposure Higher Shutter Speed IndicatorBattery Level Indicator Elapsed Time-Counter Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Automatic White Balance and Iris Flying Erase HeadMicrophone Model Pro848 Only External Microphone Jack Camera Edit Feature Quick Review Feature Blank Search Using the Zoom Control ZoomingAE Automatic Exposure Shutter Speed Control Focusing Using Focus LockConditions Requiring Focus Lock Install the Clock Lithium Cell Install 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 Viewfinder Playback and Features PlaybackViewfinder Playback 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 Installation Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video InputsModel Pro848 Only Make sure 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 Accessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Models Pro842/Pro847/Pro848 Authorized Signature To order accessories, contact your local Dealer 800 338United States and Canada Orders 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 Specifications CamcorderAC Adapter Information to User CAM/VCRPLAY Button Index On next Play VCRPLAY/CAM Button Meridian Street Indianapolis, Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Canadian Consumers