RCA Pro848 - Manuals

3 A. Press in on the tabs on both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. Attach lens cap cord and adjust handstrap. 3. Attach shoulder strap. A. Unfasten one end of the shoulder strap from the buckle. Make sureyou leave the buckle on the strap. B. Thread one end of the shoulder strap through one of ...

First-Time Operation 4 A. Press on the PUSH button to release the battery compartmentdoor. Open the compartmentfully. B. Insert the small plug on the AC adapter in the DC IN jack on thecamcorder. 4. Supply power to the camcorder. PUSH button – presshere to open andclose the batterycompartment. PUSH ...

First-Time Operation 5 5. Turn on the camcorder. Slide the POWER switch upward toturn the camcorder on. Notes: Whenever the camcorder isturned on, it turns on in the CAM(camera) mode. If it does not, press theVCR(PLAY)/CAM button until the redCAM indicator beside theVCR(PLAY)/CAM button lights. The ...

Powering Your Camcorder 7 Attach the AC Adapter 1. Press the PUSH button to open the battery compartment. Carefully openthe compartment fully. 2. Insert the small plug on the AC adapter in the DC IN jack on thecamcorder. 3. Close the battery compartment. Press the PUSH button to lock the batterycomp...

Powering Your Camcorder 8 Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used thefirst time. Initial charging will take approximately 12 hours for the 234329 battery, andapproximately 16 hours for the 234330 battery. ...

Powering Your Camcorder 9 Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be installed as described on the previous page before it can be charged. Charge the Battery 1. Install the battery as described on the previous page. 2. Insert the small plug on the AC adapter in the DC...

Powering Your Camcorder 10 Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator appears in theviewfinder when approximately half thebattery power is left. This indicatorshows you the amount of power in thebattery. Battery Level Indicator in Viewfinder • As the power is used , , and appear. Do not sto...

11 Powering Your Camcorder Install the Alkaline Batteries 1. Press the PUSH button to open the battery compartment. Carefully openthe compartment fully. 2. Insert six alkaline batteries into the compartment matching the polarities(+ and –) on the batteries to thebattery compartment as shown. 3. Clos...

Powering Your Camcorder 12 Charge the Battery 1. Plug adapter/charger into an AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).The POWER indicator lights. 2. Align the reference marks on the battery with marks on the adapter/charger and slide the battery in thedirection of the arrow until it locks.The CHARGE indicator...

Powering Your Camcorder 13 Attach Adapter/Charger1 Press the PUSH button to open the battery compartment. Carefully openthe compartment fully. 2. Plug one end of the optional DC cable into the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger and the other end into the DCIN jack on the camcorder. 3. Close the batt...

Powering Your Camcorder 14 Lithium Cell Installation The remote’s lithium cell is packed separately. Install it as follows: 1. Turn remote over, insert a pencil or paper clip in the small hole, and slidecell holder in the direction of thearrow to remove it. 2. Insert the cell in the cell holder so t...

15 Remote Control The remote operates the camcorder by infrared light, so it is protected from electricaland sound interference. However, the remote must be aimed directly at thecamcorder’s remote sensor. There cannot be any obstructions between them. Remote Control Sensor Note: The camcorder may no...

Remote Control 16 A brief description of the remote button’s functions is given here. Many of the buttonsperform the same functions as the corresponding controls on the camcorder. Thebattery must be installed as shown on page 14. PLAY STOP DISPLAY REC ZOOM COUNTER MEMORY RESET REW F FWD PAUSE T W 1 ...

Remote Control REW (Rewind) Button Camcorder is in CAM (camera)mode: • When the camcorder is in record pause, press and hold REW tovisually search the tape in reverse.Release REW to return to record-pause. Camcorder is in VCR(PLAY) mode: • When the camcorder is stopped, press REW to rewind the tape....

Recording 18 Video Cassettes We recommend that our cassettes be used with your camcorder. Use of poor quality ordamaged tapes can contaminate the video heads. Head cleaning is not covered underwarranty and is considered normal maintenance. 1. Attach a power supply and turn on the camcorder. 2. Press...

Recording 19 • Press and release the the thumb trigger again to stop recording. Thecamcorder is now in record pause.PAUSE appears in the viewfinder. • The camcorder will automatically turn off if it remains in record pausefor three minutes. Slide the POWERswitch upward to turn the camcorderback on. ...

Recording 20 Status Displays • The REC indicator appears when the camcorder is recording. • The PAUSE indicator appears during record pause. • The FF indicator appears during fast forward. • The REW indicator appears during rewind. • The STOP indicator appears when the camcorder is stopped. • The BL...

Recording 21 Elapsed 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. AE (Auto Exposure) Higher Shutter Speed Indicator A shutter speed (1/60, 1/100, 1/150,or 1/250) is automatically...

Recording 22 Cautions Do not force theviewfinder to rotatecompletely around.This will damage theviewfinder and/or thecamcorder. When carrying thecamcorder with theshoulder strap, put theviewfinder down.This helps preventpossible damage tothe viewfinder frombumping against yourbody as you move. Viewf...

Recording 23 Flying Erase Head A separate erase head is mounted on the spinning headwheel (hence the term“flying”). This allows you to makeclean edits without the “glitches” or“rainbow noise” that may occur at thebeginning or the end of recordings. Microphone The microphone picks up the soundduring ...

Recording 24 Quick Review Feature Press and quickly release REW when thecamcorder is in record pause to reviewthe last few seconds of a recording. TheVCR(PLAY)/CAM button must be in theCAM position. The camcorder will play back the lastfew seconds of the recording, return thetape to its previous pos...

PLAY STOP DISPLAY REC ZOOM COUNTER MEMORY RESET REW F FWD PAUSE T W ZOOM T and WButtons The camcorder automatically adjusts theshutter speed (1/60, 1/100, 1/150, or1/250) according to the lightingconditions. Recording 25 AE (Automatic Exposure) Shutter Speed Control Viewfinder Display AE: 100 • 1/60...

26 Recording Using Focus Lock The focus lock feature is useful whenobjects pass between your subject andthe camcorder or your main subject isnot located in the center of theviewfinder. 1. Center the main object in the viewfinder. 2. Press FOCUS LOCK to turn on the focus lock feature. FOCUSLOCKwill a...

27 Recording Install Cell 1. Make sure camcorder is turned off, and remove any power supply attached tothe camcorder. 2. Pull our the clock cell holder. 3. Insert the clock cell with the “+” terminal facing up in the cell holder. 4. Replace the clock cell holder. It will click into place. Install th...

28 AM 0:00:00 1.1.1996 Recording 1. Attach a power supply to the camcorder. Slide the POWER switchupward to turn on the camcorder.Make sure the CAM indicator is on, ifnot, press the VCR(PLAY)/CAM buttonto turn it on. 2. Press and hold down the DATE/TIME and FOCUS LOCK buttons until thereset time and...

29 Recording The date or date and time can be recorded on your tape. Whenever one of the displaysappears in the viewfinder, it will be recorded. The camcorder also has an AUTO DATEfeature. The clock cell must be installed and the clock set. Recording Date or Date and Time on Your Tape AUTO DATE 11.1...

Recording 30 To Use the Memory-Stop Feature 1. Locate the place on the tape you want to return to, press the VCR(PLAY)/CAM button to light the greenVCR(PLAY) indicator, and pressPLAY. 2. Press COUNTER RESET on the remote control to reset the timecounter to 0:00:00. 3. Press COUNTER MEMORY on the rem...

Recording 31 Recording Tips • In case of fire or theft, make a video recording of your home and contents tostore in a safe place. • Try to make sure indoor scenes are well-lit. • Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side-to-side while recording. A steady, gradual “pan” avoids blurring and “jitter”...

32 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO OUT Back of Mono VCR or TV Monitor Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor Optional Y-Adapter Yellow Video Plug Audio/Video Cable Audio/Video Cable White and Red Audio Plugs White and Red Audio Plugs White and Red Audio Plugs White and Red Audio Plugs Yellow Video...

33 Recording 3. Attach the yellow plug on one end of the included audio/video cable to theVIDEO OUT jack on the TV or VCRand the other yellow plug to theyellow VIDEO jack under the A/Vcover. Connection 1. Attach the white plug on one end of the included audio/video cable to theAUDIO OUT L jack on th...

34 PLAY REW F FWD STOP PAUSE EJECT DISPLAY BLANK REC Playback FFWDButton REWButton PLAYButton STOPButton EJECTButton Viewfinder Playback 1. Slide the POWER switch upward to turn on the camcorder. 2. Press the VCR(PLAY)/CAM button to put the camcorder in the playbackmode. The green VCR(PLAY)indicator...

35 Playback Caution: Pause is designed formomentary interruptions and should notbe used for an extended period of time. Ifthe camcorder remains in pause for morethan three minutes, it will automaticallyenter the stop mode and then turn off toprevent excessive tape wear. Stop-Action Pause • During pl...

36 Playback Model Pro848 Only: Playback on TV (or VCR) withAUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks,you will need the supplied audio/video cable. If your TV is already connected to aVCR, you can attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what t...

37 Playback Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording) Caution: The unauthorized recordingof copyrighted material may infringethe rights of others. 1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it tothe video input chan...

Playback 38 Installation 1. Attach the white plug on one end of the audio/video cable to the AUDIOIN jack on the TV (or VCR). Notes: If your TV (or VCR) has stereoAUDIO IN jacks, attach the plug to the onelabeled MONO. If one is not labeledMONO, you may need a Y-adapter, suchas AH25, shown on page 4...

40 Playback Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you will need anoptional CRF800 output adapter and an optional coaxial RF cable, such as VH82 orVH90 shown on pages 42-43. If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks (or isconnected to ...

41 Playback Playback Operation 1. Set the CHANNEL 4CH/3CH switch on the RF output adapter toCHANNEL 4CH or 3CH. 2. Turn on the TV, and tune it to the same channel you selected with the RF output adapter’s CHANNELswitch. 3. Attach a power supply and turn on the camcorder. 4. Insert a tape. 5. Press V...

42 AC201A Soft Carrying Case Custom compact soft case designedespecially to provide protection and utilityfor your compact VHS camcorder andmost accessories. Rugged fabric linedwith soft non-abrasive material andgenerous padding. Has adjustabledividers for custom fit for lens filters,adapters, batte...

43 Optional Accessories CPS801C AC Adapter/Charger This adapter/ charger and the optionalDCC100 DC cable enable you to operateyour camcorder directly from standardhousehold power. It operates on 100-240volts, 50/60H. It will also charge the 234330 and 234329battery. DCC100 DC CableThis DC cable lets...

44 Optional Accessories All specifications and descriptions of accessoriesare subject to change without notice. Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such as AC088, will keep the camcorder steadyand produce excellent video results. This tripod’s fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt. T...

45 Detach Here ✂ P l e a s e c o mp l e t e o t h e r s i d e a l s o Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Models Pro842/Pro847/Pro848 Description Part No. Price Qty. Total Super Lightweight Tripod AC088 $ 39.95 Soft Camcorder Case AC201A $ 39.95 Y-Adapter AH25 $ 2.95 AC Adapter/Charger CPS...

48 Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens To clean the camcorder’s lens, blow it with a blower brush, and thengently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially preparedcleaning solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaningmay scratch the lens...

49 Care and Maintenance • Do not operate the camcorder near the ocean as salt water or salt water spraymay damage the internal parts of thecamcorder. • Do not operate the camcorder for extended periods in temperatures below40°F (4C) or above 95°F (35C). • Do not expose the camcorder or adapter to ra...

• Slide the POWER switch upward to turn on the camcorder. • If using rechargeable battery, it may need to be recharged.• If using AC adapter or AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a working outlet. • If using “AA” batteries, they may need to be replaced. • If the dew indicator ( ) flash...

51 Camcorder does notrespond to remotecontrol Tape stops duringrewind or fastforward Camcorder remainsin pause mode Sound is too low ordistorted Poor auto-focusoperation Viewfinder displaysare out of focus Trouble Checks • Aim remote at camcorder’s remote control sensor.• Remote’s lithium cell batte...

52 Trouble Checks Date and/or timewere recorded ontape Date and/or time areincorrect Vertical white linesappear when shoot-ing bright object Rechargeablebattery runs downsooner thanexpected • Displays will be recorded on tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder. Remove them from viewfinder whenre...

53 Customer Assistance and Service You can reach Thomson at the following number: 800-283-6503 (Toll free inside U.S.A.) Our toll-free Camcorder number operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST Monday – Friday for U.S. customers only Thomson provides a toll-free telephonenumber to help you with any proble...

54 What your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase:• 90 days for labor charges.• One year for parts.(The warranty period for rental unitsbegins with the first rental or 45 daysfrom date of shipment to the rental firm,whichever comes first.) What w...

56 Specifications Camcorder Television system: NTSC, EIA Video recording system: Rotating 2-head, helical-scan system Audio recording system: Rotating headPro842/Pro847: FM systemPro848: FM stereo system Cassette type: 8 mm video cassette tape Tape speed: SP mode - Approx. 14.345 mm/sec. Maximum rec...

57 Information to User This equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device and RF lightingdevice, pursuant to Part 15 and Part 18 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in aresidential installat...

58 — A — A/V (Audio/Video) Jacks . . . . . . . . . . .6,32-33,36,38,40 AV IN/OUT Switch (Model Pro848 Only) . . . . . . .6,32-33,36,40 Accessories, Included . . . . . . . .2,45-47Accessories, Optional . . . . . . . . . .42-47Accessory, Order Form . . . . . . . .45-47Adapter, Using . . . . . . . . . ...

Index 60 — O — Operation, First-Time . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . .42-47Optional Plug Adapter . . . . . . . . . .7,13Order Form, Accessory . . . . . . . .45-47 — P — PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17,35PAUSE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .5,19,20Pause,...

Index 61 Safety Precautions, AA Batteries . . .11Safety Precautions, Rechargeable Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Searching, Visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Set the Ti...