Rca Pro848 Bedienungsanleitung

USER‘SGUIDEPro842/Pro847/Pro848CAMCORDER8®

Powering Your Camcorder8Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your CamcorderThe battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can

Powering Your Camcorder9Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your CamcorderThe battery must be installed as described on the previous page before i

Powering Your Camcorder10Battery Level IndicatorThe battery level indicator appears in theviewfinder when approximately half thebattery power is left.

11Powering Your CamcorderInstall the Alkaline Batteries1. Press the PUSH button to open thebattery compartment. Carefully openthe compartment fully.

Powering Your Camcorder12Charge the Battery1. Plug adapter/charger into an AC outlet(100-240V, 50/60Hz).The POWER indicator lights.2. Align the refere

Powering Your Camcorder13Attach Adapter/Charger1 Press the PUSH button to open thebattery compartment. Carefully openthe compartment fully.2. Plug on

Powering Your Camcorder14Lithium Cell InstallationThe remote’s lithium cell is packed separately. Install it as follows:1. Turn remote over, insert a

15Remote ControlThe remote operates the camcorder by infrared light, so it is protected from electricaland sound interference. However, the remote mu

Remote Control16A brief description of the remote button’s functions is given here. Many of the buttonsperform the same functions as the correspondin

Remote ControlREW (Rewind) ButtonCamcorder is in CAM (camera)mode:• When the camcorder is in recordpause, press and hold REW tovisually search the tap

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plugto wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la l

Recording18Video CassettesWe recommend that our cassettes be used with your camcorder. Use of poor quality ordamaged tapes can contaminate the video

Recording19• Press and release the the thumbtrigger again to stop recording. Thecamcorder is now in record pause.PAUSE appears in the viewfinder. • T

Recording20Status Displays•The REC indicator appears whenthe camcorder is recording. • The PAUSE indicator appearsduring record pause.• The FF indica

Recording21Elapsed Time-Counter • The time counter appears duringrecording and playback.• An “M” appears in front of the timecounter when memory-stop

Recording22Cautions Do not force theviewfinder to rotatecompletely around.This will damage theviewfinder and/or thecamcorder.When carrying thecamcord

Recording23Flying Erase HeadA separate erase head is mounted on the spinning headwheel (hence the term“flying”). This allows you to makeclean edits w

Recording24Quick Review FeaturePress and quickly release REW when thecamcorder is in record pause to reviewthe last few seconds of a recording. TheVC

PLAYSTOPDISPLAY RECZOOMCOUNTERMEMORY RESETREW F FWDPAUSET WZOOM T and WButtonsThe camcorder automatically adjusts theshutter speed (1/60, 1/100, 1/15

26RecordingUsing Focus Lock The focus lock feature is useful whenobjects pass between your subject andthe camcorder or your main subject isnot located

27RecordingInstall Cell1. Make sure camcorder is turned off, andremove any power supply attached tothe camcorder.2. Pull our the clock cell holder.3.

Assistance1We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call:Camcorder Exchange Warranty... 800-283-6503 (Pages 54

28AM 0:00:001.1.1996Recording1. Attach a power supply to thecamcorder. Slide the POWER switchupward to turn on the camcorder.Make sure the CAM indica

29RecordingThe date or date and time can be recorded on your tape. Whenever one of the displaysappears in the viewfinder, it will be recorded. The c

Recording30To Use the Memory-Stop Feature1. Locate the place on the tape you wantto return to, press the VCR(PLAY)/CAM button to light the greenVCR(PL

Recording31Recording Tips• In case of fire or theft, make a videorecording of your home and contents tostore in a safe place. • Try to make sure indo

32AUDIOOUTVIDEOOUTAUDIOOUTLRVIDEOOUTBack ofMono VCR orTV MonitorBack ofStereo VCR orTV MonitorOptionalY-AdapterYellow Video PlugAudio/Video CableAudio

33Recording3. Attach the yellow plug on one end ofthe included audio/video cable to theVIDEO OUT jack on the TV or VCRand the other yellow plug to the

34PLAYREW F FWDSTOP PAUSEEJECTDISPLAY BLANK RECPlaybackFFWDButtonREWButtonPLAYButtonSTOPButtonEJECTButtonViewfinder Playback 1. Slide the POWER switch

35Playback Caution: Pause is designed formomentary interruptions and should notbe used for an extended period of time. Ifthe camcorder remains in pau

36PlaybackModel Pro848 Only: Playback on TV (or VCR) withAUDIO/VIDEO IN JacksTo connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN j

37PlaybackPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording) Caution: The unauthorized recordingof

First-Time Operation 2This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder torecord. Refer to the other sections for detail

Playback38Installation1. Attach the white plug on one end ofthe audio/video cable to the AUDIOIN jack on the TV (or VCR).Notes: If your TV (or VCR) ha

Playback39Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording) Caution: The unauthorized recordingof

40PlaybackPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video InputsTo connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you will need anoptional CRF800 out

41Playback Playback Operation 1. Set the CHANNEL 4CH/3CH switchon the RF output adapter toCHANNEL 4CH or 3CH.2. Turn on the TV, and tune it to thesame

42AC201A Soft Carrying CaseCustom compact soft case designedespecially to provide protection and utilityfor your compact VHS camcorder andmost accesso

43Optional Accessories CPS801C AC Adapter/ChargerThis adapter/ charger and the optionalDCC100 DC cable enable you to operateyour camcorder directly fr

44Optional Accessories All specifications and descriptions of accessoriesare subject to change without notice.Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such

45Detach Here✂Please complete other side alsoAccessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Models Pro842/Pro847/Pro848Description Part No. Price

46Accessory Order Form Detach Here✂®rrsTMCharge your order on your VISA,MasterCard, or Discover Card byfilling in belowUSE YOUR CREDIT CARDIMPORTANT:

47Accessory Order Form To order accessories, contact your local Dealer.If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by

3A. Press in on the tabs on both sides ofthe lens cap to remove it.2. Attach lens cap cord andadjust handstrap.3. Attach shoulder strap.A. Unfasten on

48Care and MaintenanceCleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s LensTo clean the camcorder’s lens, blow it with a blower brush, and thengently wi

49Care and Maintenance• Do not operate the camcorder near theocean as salt water or salt water spraymay damage the internal parts of thecamcorder. • D

• 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 adap

51Camcorder does notrespond to remotecontrolTape stops duringrewind or fastforwardCamcorder remainsin pause modeSound is too low ordistortedPoor auto-

52Trouble Checks Date and/or timewere recorded ontapeDate and/or time areincorrectVertical white linesappear when shoot-ing bright objectRechargeableb

53Customer Assistance and ServiceYou can reach Thomson at the following number:800-283-6503(Toll free inside U.S.A.)Our toll-free Camcorder numberoper

54What your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:• 90 days for labor charges.• One year for parts

55Limited Warrantyallow you to easily ship the unit backto us. Make sure you insure yourshipment in case of damage or loss.Include with the shipment:

56SpecificationsCamcorderTelevision system: NTSC, EIAVideo recording system: Rotating 2-head, helical-scan systemAudio recording system: Rotating head

57Information to UserThis equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device and RF lightingdevice, pursuant to

First-Time Operation 4A. Press on the PUSH button torelease the battery compartmentdoor. Open the compartmentfully.B. Insert the small plug on the AC

58— A —A/V (Audio/Video) Jacks . . . . . . . . . . .6,32-33,36,38,40AV IN/OUT Switch (Model Pro848 Only) . . . . . . .6,32-33,36,40Accessories, Inclu

Index59— D —Date and Time Display . . . . . .20-21,29Date and Time, Recording . . . . . . . . .29Date and Time, Setting . . . . . . . . . . .28DATE/

Index60— O —Operation, First-Time . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . .42-47Optional Plug Adapter . . . . . . . . . .7,

Index61Safety Precautions, AA Batteries . . .11Safety Precautions, Rechargeable Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Safety Tab . .

©1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.Trademark(s)®RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s)Part Number 96-Pro842/Pro847/Pro848-1If your camcorder needs serv

First-Time Operation 55. Turn on the camcorder.Slide the POWER switch upward toturn the camcorder on.Notes: Whenever the camcorder isturned on, it tu

PLAYREW F FWDSTOP PAUSEEJECTDISPLAY BLANK RECFirst-Time Operation611. Review the camcorder’s controls. AUDIOLRINVOUTVIDEOAREWButtonDISPLAYButtonMode

Powering Your Camcorder7Attach the AC Adapter1. Press the PUSH button to open thebattery compartment. Carefully openthe compartment fully.2. Insert t