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U.S. Consumers:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty . . . . . .800-283-6503

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-336-1900

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-338-0376

Canadian Consumers:

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-522-0338French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-522-0445

If your camcorder needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.

10330 N Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

Trademark(s)® Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Part Number 96-Pro842/Pro847/Pro848-1

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RCA Pro842, Pro848, Pro847 manual Canadian Consumers, Customer Service Accessories, Meridian Street Indianapolis

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 Install Six Optional AA Alkaline Batteries Supply power to the camcorderAttach the AC Adapter 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 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 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 Zoom T and W Buttons During record or record pause Counter Memory and Reset ButtonsStop Button 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 Viewfinder Displays Zoom IndicatorStatus Displays AE Auto Exposure Higher Shutter Speed Indicator Battery Level IndicatorElapsed Time-Counter Auto DATE, Date, Date and Time, or Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Flying Erase Head MicrophoneModel Pro848 Only External Microphone Jack Automatic White Balance and Iris Quick Review Feature Blank Search Camera Edit Feature 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 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 Playback Viewfinder Playback and FeaturesViewfinder Playback 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 Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs InstallationModel Pro848 Only Make sure 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 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 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 Camcorder SpecificationsAC Adapter Information to User Index CAM/VCRPLAY Button On next Play VCRPLAY/CAM Button Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,

RCA Pro842 Canadian Consumers, Customer Service Accessories, Meridian Street Indianapolis

Models: Pro848 Pro842 Pro847