Playback Operation, Normal TV Viewing | RCA Pro842, Pro848, Pro847

Playback

Playback Operation

1.Set the CHANNEL 4CH/3CH switch on the RF output adapter to CHANNEL 4CH or 3CH.

2.Turn on the TV, and tune it to the same channel you selected with the RF output adapter’s CHANNEL switch.

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

4.Insert a tape.

5.Press VCR(PLAY)/CAM button to place the camcorder in the VCR(PLAY) mode. The green VCR(PLAY) indicator will light.

6.Press PLAY.

•During playback, use the playback features described on page 35.

7.Press STOP when you are finished.

Viewing What the Camcorder Is Seeing or Recording

1.Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4. When the camcorder is used as a camera, turn the TV’s volume down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.

2.Set the CHANNEL 4CH/3CH switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV.

3.Press VCR(PLAY)/CAM button to place the camcorder in the CAM mode. The red CAM indicator will light.

4.Press the thumb trigger to begin recording. You can watch what the camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.

Notes: The remote will also operate the camcorder.

Press the DISPLAY button to have the camcorder’s displays appear on the TV screen.

Normal TV Viewing

For normal TV viewing, you may leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the TV. Disconnect the adapter plug from the camcorder or turn off the camcorder.

Note to Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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RCA Pro842, Pro848, Pro847 manual Playback Operation, Normal TV Viewing

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 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 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 Remove the Remote Control Remote ControlStoring the Remote Control Store the Remote Control Zoom T and W Buttons During record or record pause Counter Memory and Reset ButtonsStop 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 Viewfinder Displays Zoom IndicatorStatus Displays Auto DATE, Date, Date and Time, or AE Auto Exposure Higher Shutter Speed IndicatorBattery Level Indicator Elapsed Time-Counter Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Automatic White Balance and Iris Flying Erase HeadMicrophone Model Pro848 Only External Microphone Jack 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 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 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 AH25 Y-Adapter CPS801C AC Adapter/Charger CRF800 RF Output AdapterDCC100 DC Cable VH54 Cable Transformer 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’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 Camcorder SpecificationsAC Adapter Information to User CAM/VCRPLAY Button Index On next Play VCRPLAY/CAM Button Meridian Street Indianapolis, Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Canadian Consumers