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RCA PRO846 Camcorder User Manual

1. eee Assistance eere Limited Warranty 0 0 66 67 Index Alphabetical 68 69 First Time Operation This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options Assistance The toll free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter Camcorder Exchange Warranty 800 283 6503 Customer Service 800 336 1900 ACCESSOLES 26sec we cee ees 800 338 0376 1 Unpack the camcorder and accessories e Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder e The items shown below are packed with your camcorder If any are missing or appear damaged contact your dealer immediately WARNING NICKEL gy CADMIUM BATTERY SS MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY Rechargeable 6 Volt Battery Stock No BV060 Remote Control Stock No 221363 5 N ei Caution p Do not use this adapter charger Lens Cap Cord Shoulder Strap for any other Stock No 221393 Stock No 215770 purpose other than charging the BV060 BB150 or DC Cable BB060 battery Stock No 221364 Stock No 221361 pack or supply ing power to the camcorder Stock No 221357 Camcorder Model Pro846 Cautions Lithium cell batteries Must be disposed of properly Never handle punctured or leaking cells May cause burns or Clock and Remote C
2. A CCESSOTIES 2555 cds sce ikesi teeren e Inserting and Removing e Attach the Adapter Charger e Care and Storage tees e Insert a Cassette cccccccceeceeeeeee ed Safety PreCautiONnS aeee e Attach the Lens Cap Cord e Using Alkaline Batteries and Adjust the Handstrap J nserting n sssessesssseseeresteresrererreree 16 e Turn on the Camcorder ccccee e Safety Precautions c ccccescssesseee e Adjust Eyepiece Focus Control e Battery Level Indicator 0 e Start and Stop Recording 04 e Using the Optional Car Cord e Play Back What You Have Adapt f reseca e Recorded sissies toires H e Using the Optional Car Cord e Review the Camcorder s Adapter Charget eee Operating Controls 7 8 Remote Control Table of Contents Video Cassettes e Erase Protection ccccccccceceeeeeees po e Recording and Playback Speed and e Inserting and Removing Cassettes itis cndinicinienaensie e Cassette Care and Storage 21 Recording Features e Microphone s esssseesessreessererrererrersee e Flying Erase Head eee Tally LAGht c ssscesieccececss encpsstsseterrertss Quick REVIEW ccccecceeseneeeeeeees Edit Sarl sssicesscssseceesceasstacceccesoesens e Tape Positioning 0 0 0 eee e Time Remaining Display e Program AE Auto Exposure Date Search yecs
3. Important Safety Information Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose camcorder or AC adapter charger to rain or moisture This symbol indicates dangerous voltage RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK inside the product that presents a risk of DO NOT OPEN electric shock or personal injury ATTENTION This symbol indicates important RISQUE DE CHOC instructions accompanying the product ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL LY UA DATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame f la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond To reduce risk of injury charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this camcorder Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert CAUTION Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location Give the camcorder 1 1 2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a video cassette When moved from a cold area to a warm location moisture may condense on the head drum inside the machine This m
4. cece ee aes BI AUTO Indicator 0 000 g Batteries Alkaline Using 16 17 Battery Level Indicator B0 3 I Battery Marker Switch Battery Safety Precautions 15417 Battery Care and Storage Battery Clock seriste srirnrescasass Battery Inserting Rechargeable n n unuunu Battery Remote 00 p Battery Using Rechargeable 13 15 BRIGHT Control 5 29 Buttons Remote 0 11 CAM OFF VCR Switch 8 POEN Ko MAATS J2A23 TN Camcorder Operating Controls 7 8 Camcorder Powering 12 19 Camcorder Turning On 5 Camcorder Unpacking Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord Adapter Charger Optional 0005 19156 Care and Maintenance Care and Storage of Battery Cassette Compartment Cassettes Inserting and Removing 0000 000s Charging the Battery ol Chart of Title Characters BJ Checking Problems 62 63 Cleaning the Viewfinder 68 Clock Cell Installing 28 COLOR Control 0 00 29 Color Enhancement Light Optional 44 4 5 15 5 Contents ccc kidd tret eee eed 1 2 Copying Tapes 50 51 Creating a Title 00 Customer Assistance
5. 4 To copy what the camcorder is playing place a blank cassette in the VCR and start it recording 5 Press STOP when you are finished manual Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR Notes The corresponding buttons on the remote control will operate the camcorder Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other recorded material may infringe the rights of others 2 Attach a power supply and place the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch in VCR Insert the cassette you want to playback Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording 1 A Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel B Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV Turn on VCR and place it in the line or camera mode If your VCR does not have a line or camera mode consult the VCR owner s manual Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR 2 Attach a power supply and slide the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch in CAM Insert a cassette if you want to record Note When the camcorder is used as a camera turn the TV s volume down to prevent a high pitched squeal caused by feedback Press the camcorder s thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote to begin recording You can watch what the camcorder is seeing or recording on the TV screen 51 Playback on TV wi
6. ACCESSORIES WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD This amount will be credited if the unit is subsequently received 2 We will send you a replacement unit next business day delivery 3 You will receive an invoice packed with the replacement product but will not be charged for the unit portion of the invoice amount if we receive your unit including all accessories within 14 days from the date you were provided the RA number Any labor and parts charges not covered by our warranty will be included and charged against your account 4 Ship the unit back to us along with all accessories included with your camcorder using the replacement unit s carton Shipping instructions will be included in the carton along with your RA number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us Make sure you insure your Limited Warranty shipment in case of damage or loss To have your Camcorder repaired by an Authorized RCA Camcorder Include with the shipment e A copy of your dated bill of sale to verify your unit s warranty eligibility e A brief note describing your camcorder problem e Your name address and phone number Return transportation storage and handling costs and insurance are your sole responsibility We accept no liability in case of damage or loss To receive a replacement unit after we have received your unit Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit Make sure
7. Include a brief note describing the problem and any conversations about the problem you have had with Thomson personnel Include your name address and model serial number of your camcorder These numbers are located on the bottom of your unit If your camcorder is within the warranty period please provide a copy of the bill of sale to verify purchase date Use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from damage in shipment For your protection insure all shipments for full replacement value and use a reliable shipper Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson continued on next page 65 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Any defect in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 90 days for labor charges e One year for parts What we will do During the initial 90 days e Exchange your camcorder with a new or at our option a refurbished unit or at your option repair your camcorder at no cost to you After the 90 days and within one year e Exchange your camcorder with a new or at our option a refurbished unit or at your option repair your camcorder Parts will be provided at no charge but you will be responsible for the cost of labor required for the repair How you get service e Call 1 800 283 6503 and have your unit s date of purchase a
8. 63 Date and Time Display 26 28 Date and Time Recording Zi Date and Time Setting 20 Date Search Feature 23 DATE TITLE Button 126 DC Car Cords Optional 118 1 91156 DCIN 6V Jack Design Specifications 4 DISPLAY Button 2510135 Displays in Viewfinder 30 3 1 Dubbing Audio and Video 8 39 EDIT SEARCH Buttons 722123 Edit Search Feature 23 EJECT Switch 04 175 elem Erase Protection 00 00 Eyepiece Focus Control On F F and F FWD Fast Forward Buttons 00 005 Lea tiaacetag ane 2526136 3748 49 First Time Operation B 8 Flying Erase Head FOCUS F and N Buttons 7B0 3 1182 33 FOCUS Indicator 30 3 1 32 33 FOCUSING seerste iesi ai es 32 33 Hand Strap 0 eee eee eee 3 Holding the Camcorder I ZOOM Indicator 3084 Included Accessories 0005 Inserting and Removing Cassettes scicisada de daessee ws Bil INST ZOOM Button BBOB4 LenS esis bli Peau E E eee fy Lens Cap Attaching 5 Lens Hood Removing 46 Light Optional 44 453 Limited Warranty 66 67 Macro Focus 0000 eee eee Maintenance and Care Making Be
9. Auto Date No Display TITLE 11 18 1995 11 18 1995 Date Only Auto Title e Select TITLE to automatically record the title and date for ten seconds at the beginning of the recording e Select date only to continuously record the date e Select no display if you do not want any of the displays recorded 27 Date and Time Display Install the Clock Lithium Cell 1 Make sure camcorder is turned off and 4 Place the cell holder into the remove any power supply attached to camcorder the camcorder 2 Pull out the cell holder 3 Insert the clock cell into the cell holder with the terminal facing out Note Remove the battery from the Lithium Cell Batt camcorder if it will not be used for a month ae og eee or more This will prevent possible damage from battery leakage If leakage occurs wipe up the liquid inside the A compartment and replace the battery Cell Holder Cautions Lithium cell battery Must be disposed of properly Never handle a punctured or leaking cell May cause burns or personal injury Keep out of the hands of children Can cause death or injury if swallowed If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell and never short circuit
10. PAUSE 3 AW Audio Video 1O 9 PAUSE RECORD DUB Button DISPLAY RECOAD Button 4 DISPLAY Button RESET ZOOM 40 ZOOM Buttons 5 RESET Button TITLE S EDIT 6 TITLE ON OFF ON 1 S Synchro EDIT Button Button Fp T REW Rewind Button e Press REW when the camcorder s e Press and hold REW when the CAM OFF VCR switch is in VCR to camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch rewind the tape is in CAM to visually search the recorded material in reverse When you release REW the camcorder will stop searching and prepare to record at that point on the tape e Press and hold REW during playback camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch in VCR to visually search the tape in reverse at a higher speed Release REW to return to normal playback 10 Remote Control 2 STOP Button e Press STOP when the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch is in VCR to stop playback rewinding or fast forwarding e STOP has no effect when the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch is in CAM To stop recording press PAUSE RECORD 3 A V Audio Video DUB Button e Use this button to record new audio and video in place of existing audio and video on a recorded tape e Details are on pages 38 39 4 DISPLAY Button e Press DISPLAY to turn the time counter s memory stop feature on and off 5 RESET Button e Press RESET to set the time counter back to 0 00 00 6 TITLE ON OFF Button e Press TITLE ON OFF to displ
11. Video Plug eek Audio Video SS r Cable ra Yellow Video Plug x j r Back of A a VCR or White i TV Monitor 0O R Audio Plug Yellow Video Plug White amp Audio Plug White Audio Plug Audio Video Y Adapter such as AH25 Cable VIDEO amp 1 wesc PA Back of Stereo VCR or j TV Monit V Monitor Yellow Video Plug 50 Playback on TV or VCR Installation D Attach the white plug on the audio video cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR Note If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO jacks attach the AUDIO plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both channels 2 Attach the yellow video plug on the same end of the audio video cable to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV or VCR G Attach the yellow plug on the other end of the audio video cable to the yellow VIDEO jack and the white plug to the white AUDIO jack located behind the small cover on the side of the camcorder Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR 1 A Camcorder connected directly to TV monitor Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel B Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV Turn on VCR and place it in the line or camera mode If your VCR does not have a line or camera mode consult the VCR owner s 3 Press PLAY to begin playback During playback use the features on page 49
12. Where applicable we will ship a superseding model 60 DL H YLA Accessory 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 telephone or direct by mail United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call the toll free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 Most times your order will be shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt If ever it is not possible to ship within 30 days we will notify you with an update on your order and an option to cancel To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 For more information on these accessories or current prices write to the following address Video Accessories Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Distributor amp Special Products 2000 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford NJ 08096 2088 International Orders This offer is valid only in the United States and Canada For international orders please send your request for a price quotation not an order to International Custo
13. appears with the time counter when memory stop is turned on Note During playback or play pause you can press DISPLAY on the cam corder to turn memory stop on and off e Details are on page 35 Displays in Viewfinder CAM OFF VCR Switch ZOOM and INST ZOOM Buttons FOCUS Buttons DATE TITLE Buttons Time Remaining E displays the amount of recording or playback time left on the cassette in the camcorder e Details are on page 24 TD Battery Level Indicator e This indicator shows the amount of time left for the rechargeable battery or alkaline AA batteries e Details are on page 17 TAPE NO TAPE and TAPE END e TAPE flashes when you try to record and the safety tab has been closed e TAPE flashes when a tape is inserted in the camcorder and moisture is present or the tape is damaged Moisture may develop when the camcorder is moved from a cold area to a warm area Remove the tape and wait an hour before reinserting If the tape is damaged remove the tape and replace it gt REW F EWD STOP PLAY AN DUB PAUSE O amp DISPLAY oisptay recoro Button ZOOM RESET ZOOM Buttons TITLE S EDIT NS e NO TAPE flashes when you try to record and there is no cassette in the camcorder e TAPE END flashes when there is approximately three minutes of recording time left on the cassette e TAPE END appears briefly during recording when the end of the c
14. camcorder for a long period of time to extend the batteries useful life continued on next page Powering Your Camcorder Safety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Do not short disassemble heat or throw the batteries into the fire Batteries become warm during and after use Use caution when removing them Use AA alkaline batteries only during their recommended lifetime Remove at least one battery if you will not be using the camcorder for a long period of time to extend the batteries useful life Do not use manganese batteries to power the camcorder To reduce the risk of battery leakage or an explosion e Make sure battery is inserted with correct polarity e Remove the batteries from the camcorder before storing it Do not use old and new batteries at the same time or mix brands of batteries e If the batteries leak remove the batteries and carefully wipe up the fluid e Keep the terminals clean Use a dry cloth to wipe any dirt off the terminals Checking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator shows how much recording time is left on the rechargeable or alkaline batteries This indicator will not be recorded on the tape ad Battery Level Indicator Display in Viewfinder e When the battery is fully charged the Caution Th der will shut off display shows mm in the viewfinder i IPEN SE D A when the battery reaches empty The e After several minutes the d
15. dub and place the VCR in play pause 6 Start the VCR playing and press the thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote to start dubbing 11 disappears and A V DUB remains in viewfinder 7 Press STOP when you want the dubbing to stop Notes If you want to stop dubbing at a certain point on the tape turn on the camcorder s memory stop feature Set the time counter to 0 00 00M at the point where you want the dubbing to stop The camcorder will automatically stop dubbing when it reaches 0 00 00M You can record new audio and video from the camcorder s built in microphone and camera Remove the input cable from the camcorder Follow steps 1 through 4 above and then press thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote to start dubbing To stop dubbing press STOP The camcorder will automatically enter the stop mode to prevent excessive tape wear if it remains in dub pause for more than five minutes 39 Synchro Edit Synchro edit allows your camcorder to control a VCR one that has a compatible PAUSE EDIT EDIT IN OUT or SYNC jack while tapes are being copied from the camcorder to the VCR This is convenient when you want to copy only selected segments from a previously recorded tape An optional AVS80 synchro edit cable shown on page 57 is required Note Not all RCA VCRs have compatible synchro edit jacks CAM OFF VCR Switch PLAY Button REW Button Audio Video In Out Connector Located behind small cove
16. requirement 100 240 Volts 50 60 Hz Power consumption 20 W Max Weight 12 Ounces 330 grams Dimensions 2 13 16 W x 1 11 16 H x 5 15 16 D 72 x 43 x 151 mm e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc may void the user s FCC authority to operate this camcorder This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le mat riel brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par le ministre des Communications 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 f
17. the and sides of the cell 28 Viewfinder The camcorder s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the lens CAM OFF VCR Switch Eyepiece Viewfinder Focus Control Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your personal vision If you wear eyeglasses you can probably operate the camcorder without them 1 Attach a power supply to the screen displays such as the time camcorder Press and hold the small counter button on the CAM OFF VCR switch The eyepiece focus control does not while you slide it to CAM affect the focus of the picture actually 2 Adjust the eyepiece focus control for recorded by the camcorder your vision Focus on one of the on COLOR TINT and BRIGHT Controls These small controls are set at the factory and should require no adjustment If adjustment is needed use a small plastic screw driver to prevent damaging the miniature controls Tilt Adjustment Caution Do not force the viewfinder to rotate completely around This will damage the viewfinder and or the camcorder Caution When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap rotate the viewfinder down to prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move 180 Tilt 29 Displays in Viewfinder Displays in Viewfinder 1 AE Shutter Time Counter Speed AE 1000 2 Ma
18. 25 behind small cover l TV Monitor T White Audio Plug _ Yellow Video Plug y Optional VAA009 LZA Audio Video Input Cable 42 Recording from VCR or TV Monitor Installation Attach the audio video input cable s white plug to the AUDIO OUT jack on the TV or VCR Note If your TV or VCR has stereo left and right AUDIO OUT jacks attach the plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you may need a Y adapter to record both channels 2 Attach the audio video input cable s yellow plug to the VIDEO OUT jack on the TV or VCR Attach the plug on the other end of the audio video input cable to the audio video in out connector behind the small cover on the side of the camcorder Match the tabs on the plug with the notches on the camcorder connector Do not force the plug How to Record from a Monitor TV or VCR 1 A Camcorder connected directly to TV monitor Turn on the TV and tune it to the channel you want to record B Camcorder connected to a VCR that is already connected to a TV Turn on VCR and select channel you want to record or place the cassette you want to copy in the VCR If you are copying a tape press the PLAY button on the VCR Note If you want to see what is being recorded turn on the TV and tune it to the channel you normally use to see the signal from the VCR Slide the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch to CAM and insert a blank cassett
19. C Battery Charger The CPS85 battery charger plugs directly into an AC outlet and charges the BV060 and BB150 camcorder batteries Because the CPS85 operates on 100 240 volts 50 60 Hz it can be used virtually anywhere in the world A plug adapter may be required in some countries Charging takes approximately 5 hours for the BV060 1 hour battery or 7 hours for the BB150 1 4 hour battery Rechargeable Batteries BB150 BV060 These rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries are specifically designed for long life The BV060 can power your camcorder up to hour and the BB150 up to 1 4 hours depending on how much you use zoom and pause Both can be recharged with the AC adapter charger that came with your camcorder Initial charging and recharging takes about 1 hour for the BV060 or 1 4 hours for the BB150 Optional Accessories CRF81 RF Output Adapter This adapter is used to connect your camcorder to a standard TV one without audio video input jacks for playback If your antenna cable is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you will also need a 300 75 ohm transformer such as 193983 If your TV has 300 ohm VHF screw terminals you will need an optional 75 300 ohm transformer such as AHO11 VAA009 Audio Video Input Cable This audio video input cable will enable you to use your camcorder to record from other devices which have audio video output jacks such as another VCR camcorder or TV mon
20. NDER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL GO LAWS IT MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF THIS BATTERY INTO THE MUNICIPAL WASTE STREAM Ni Cd CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL SOLID WASTE OFFICIALS FOR DETAILS IN YOUR AREA FOR RECYCLING OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL 15 Powering Your Camcorder Using Alkaline AA Batteries to Power Your Camcorder The camcorder can be powered by six alkaline dry cell AA batteries The operation time of the camcorder depends on the type of alkaline batteries used Insert the Batteries 1 Make sure the CAM OFF VCR switch is in OFF 2 Lift the OPEN lever and pull up the battery compartment cover 5 Close the battery compartment cover Hold the OPEN lever and align the tabs on the cover with the tabs on the compartment 3 Lift the two partitions in the battery comp artment Partitions 0 f n AYN ee AR 2 4 Insert six alkaline batteries into the compartment matching the polarities and on the batteries to the battery compartment as shown below 16 Notes The OPEN lever must be open for the cover to close The camcorder may not operate properly in cold temperatures The camcorder and battery level indicator may not operate properly when the batteries need to be replaced Noise may occur at the beginning and end of recordings Using a light will shorten the operation time of the batteries Remove at least one battery if you will not be using the
21. Remote Control Sensor RA Removing Lens Hood ga RESET Button 10 11 REW Rewind Buttons ating tub Ala fA 10 BJ RF Output Adapter Optional n anaana annaa S Synchro EDIT Button 10 11 Safety Tab sisin sprimi ead anew 20 SEARCH Indicator o an Ra Searching Visual 49 Sensor Remote Control JA Setting the Time and Date Shoulder Strap Attachment RHES seeen imida ae 46 Shoulder Strap Attaching Ke Shutter Speeds 0000 Solving Problems 62 63 Specifications 005 Speed Recording and Playback Status Indicators 5 STOP Button AL0 TT23 23 betes ee Stop Action Pause Synchro Edit 0 Tally Light 0005 TAPE Display 0005 TAPE END Display Tape Copying Tape Positioning Thumb Trigger Tilt Adjustment 0005 29 Time and Date Display 26 28 Time and Date Recording zo Time and Date Setting Time Counter with Memory Stop Feature 00 00 ee ee 30 Time Remaining Display 24 30 3 1 TINT Control 1 2 2 0 0 e eee ee 29 Tips Recording 0005 Aq Tips Traveling 00 0 e eee EN TITLE Indicator onnon anaana 1 oa TITLE ON OFF Butto
22. al battery may need replacing incorrect See page 28 e Date and or time may need to be set See page 26 Remote control e Aim remote at remote sensor on camcorder will not operate e Remote must be within 13 feet from the camcorder to camcorder operate it e Remote control cell may need replacing See page 9 e CAM OFF VCR switch must be in CAM or VCR for camcorder to operate e Camcorder s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light This may interfere with operation of camcorder by remote Camcorder will not e CAM OFF VCR switch must be in CAM record from audio e Check cable connections and make sure other component video connector is playing See pages 42 43 Camcorder turns off e Camcorder remained in pause for five minutes Turn during operation camcorder back on e Rechargeable battery needs recharging or alkaline batteries need replacing Recorded audio too low Subject too far from camcorder Specifications General Power requirement 6VDC Power consumption 5 3 W when FOCUS indicator appears in viewfinder Weight 1 87 Ibs without battery pack lens hood lens cap and cassette Dimensions 3 11 16 W x 4 3 4 H x 8 5 16 D 94 x 120 x 211mm Camera Section Scanning 525 Lines 60 Fields 30 Frames Required Minimum Illumination 1 lux Lens F 1 6 12 1 4 48mm Image Sensor 1 4 CCD Diameter 46 mm Video Recorder Section Format 8mm Record Playback System Two
23. amcorder s 4 Insert plug of car cord adapter into CAM OFF VCR switch is in OFF vehicle cigarette lighter s socket 2 Connect the DC cable s small plug 5 Press and hold the small button on the into the DC OUTPUT jack on the car CAM OFF VCR switch while sliding it cord adapter in CAM 3 Attach the other end of the cable to the DC IN 6V jack on the camcorder 18 Powering Your Camcorder Use DCC80 Car Cord Adapter Charger to Power Camcorder DC IN 6V Jack Adapter Charger s DC Cable 1 Make sure the camcorder s into vehicle cigarette lighter s socket CAM OFF VCR switch is in OFF 5 Press and hold the small button on the 2 Connect the DC cable s small plug CAM OFF VCR switch while sliding it into the DC OUTPUT jack on the car in CAM cord adapter charger Attach the other end of the cable to the DC IN 6V jack on the camcorder 4 Insert plug of car cord adapter charger Seg Using DCC80 Car Cord Adapter Charger to Charge a Battery CHARGE Indicator Light Cigarette Lighter Socket Optional DCC80 Car Adapter Charger 1 If the DC cable s plug is attached tothe 3 The CHARGE indicator will light while adapter charger remove it the battery is being charged When the 2 Attach the battery as shown CHARGE indicator turns off the battery is charged 19 Video Cassettes We recommend RCA cassettes be used with your camcorder Use of poor quality or damaged tapes can contaminate the vid
24. amcorder Recording and Traveling Tips e Do not bump or tap the microphone while recording this sound will be recorded Be aware of backgrounds Background details may show up as visual clutter Noises especially TV sets household appliances traffic etc can detract from the sound you record Avoid long still shots of landmarks and scenic attractions Include people and details Local color gives travel videos lasting appeal Consider recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point Try to make sure indoor scenes are well lit This improves picture quality and color reproduction Holding The Camcorder e To film at different angles raise the viewfinder e Standing against a wall may give your recordings more stability e Use an optional tripod for stable images e Hold the camcorder horizontally Keep your feet slightly apart and upper arms close to your body Traveling Tips e Write down your camcorder s serial number and keep it separate from the camcorder when traveling If your camcorder is lost or stolen you will be able to identify it e Use extra care to avoid damage to your camcorder and accessories when operating them at a beach or pool Spray sand and dust should be avoided If your lens has been exposed to the elements clean it only with proper lens cleaning supplies Practice recording under a variety of lighting conditions Use the viewfinder to ke
25. and remove the title display from the viewfinder when you are finished Important Note Remember to remove the title graphics from the viewfinder for normal recording Titler Chart of Characters in Titler s Register Recording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder 1 Attach a power source and slide CAM OFF VCR to CAM Locate the place on the tape where you want to record the title Note If you record a title on a pre recorded tape the audio and video will be erased where the title is inserted There will also be a three to four second pause of blank tape before the existing audio and video return Place the camcorder in record pause Press TITLE ON OFF on remote to display the title in viewfinder Press the thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote to start recording the title 6 Press TITLE ON OFF on remote to remove the titler graphics from the viewfinder The camcorder will now record as normal If you do not want to continue recording press the thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote to stop recording Note You can also use the AUTO TITLE feature to automatically record the title and date for ten seconds when you begin recording Press DATE TITLE to display TITLE before starting to record Recording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCR 1 Connect the camcorder to a VCR as shown on pages 50 51 Attach a power source and slide CAM OFF VCR to VCR The title w
26. assette is reached O Time and Date Press DATE TITLE repeatedly to display the time and date auto date auto title or date only when the camcorder is in record or record pause e These displays will be recorded on the tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder e Details are on pages 26 27 31 Focusing Your Camcorder FOCUS F Far and N Near Buttons Auto Focus The camcorder will focus automatically whenever FOCUS does not appear in the viewfinder e If FOCUS appears press FOCUS F and N at the same time to turn on auto focus The camcorder will automatically focus on the subject in the center of the viewfinder 32 Power Zoom Buttons Le hea and ow Auto focus will operate on the telephoto T side from approximately 3 3 feet to infinity Auto focus will operate on the wide angle W side 3 8 inches from the lens surface to infinity Focusing Your Camcorder Manual Focus Under certain conditions such as those listed you may need to focus manually 1 Press FOCUS F and N at the same time to turn on manual focus FOCUS appears in the viewfinder 2 Press zoom button T to zoom in on your subject To maintain proper focus throughout the zoom range zoom in on your subject before adjusting the focus 3 Press and hold either FOCUS button until the subject is clearly focused 4 When you are finished Press FOCUS F and N at the same time to turn on auto focus FOCUS di
27. ay and remove the titler graphics from the viewfinder e Details are on pages 36 37 T F FWD Fast Forward Button e Press F FWD when the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch is in VCR to fast forward the tape e Press and hold F FWD during playback camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch in VCR to visually search the tape forward at a high speed Release F FWD to return to normal playback e Press and hold F FWD when the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch is in CAM to visually search the recorded material forward When you release the F FWD button the camcorder will stop searching and prepare to record at that point on the tape 8 PLAY Button e Press PLAY when the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch is in VCR to begin playback e Press and hold PLAY when the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch is in CAM to view the recorded material at normal speed When you release PLAY the camcorder will stop playing and prepare to record at that point on the tape 9 PA USE RECORD Button Same as Thumb Trigger on Camcorder e Press and release PAUSE RECORD when the CAM OFF VCR switch is in CAM to start and stop recording e Press PAUSE RECORD during playback camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch in VCR to produce a stop action picture Press PAUSE RECORD again to return to normal playback ZOOM W and T Buttons e Press and hold W ZOOM to move the lens in the wide angle direction e Press and hold T ZOOM to move the lens in
28. bject to change without notice Total Merchandise 10 Minimum Ordet 066 Sales Wax sa sseswesthsseseincicasieundseanseenanaseaeaencaie We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping Handling and Insurance eects 5 00 Total Amount Enclosed 0 cccecsceseeeeeeeeeteeeeeeees Use VISA or MasterCard preferably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or cash ox Detach Here Please complete other side also Accessory Order Form Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ic IMPORTANT Copy complete account number VI SA from your VISA card EEE EERE EEE My card expires LL LL IMPORTANT Copy complete account number Master Card from your MasterCard Copy Number LLI L My card above your LT LT expires name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Print or type your name and A complete and correct address clearly This will be order will save you days your mailing label of waiting Rae ee enn ae as a Name l l Street l i Apt Up age City l l State Zip l L 4 Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely e Allow 8 weeks for delivery e All accessories are subject to availability e
29. cassette door They are abrasive and cause excessive wear both to the camcorder s recording playback heads and cassettes Always replace the lens cap on the lens when the camcorder is not in use When the camcorder is not in use always remove the cassette and AC adapter charger or battery The camcorder can be damaged by improper storage or handling Do not subject the camcorder to swinging shaking or dropping Do not touch the lens with your fingers The oil from your skin can damage the lens Use lens cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solu tion designed for use on camera lens Improper cleaning may scratch the lens Cleaning the Viewfinder p Before handling your camcorder make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it may damage the finish Do not operate the camcorder for extended periods in temperatures below 40 F 4 C or above 95 F 35 C Do not store the camcorder in temperatures below 22 F 30 C or above 149 F 65 C Do not operate the camcorder in extremely humid environments Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight Doing so could permanently damage the camcorder s internal parts Rotate the eyepiece counterclockwise until it stops and remove it Use a soft non abrasive cloth swab or lens cleaning paper to clean the miniature monito
30. ccccssicstacedeadsssessscstoriees e Date and Time Display e Set the Date and Time e Record the Date and Time Date or Date and Title 0 27 e Install the Clock Lithium Cell 28 e Viewfinder e Eyepiece Focus Control po e COLOR TINT and BRIGHT COMMONS E serial tinted 29 e Tilt Adjustment c cccccssceseeees 29 e Displays in Viewfinder 30 31 e Focusing Auto FOCUS aironi ennen Manual Focus cceeeesseeeneeeeeee Macro Focus stossen dieiis e Titler r atinga Titles ss iretsi Recording Titles 0 e Audio Video Dubbing 38 39 Synchro Edit s 00 sssssesecosssaresoee 40 41 e Recording from VCR or TV Monitor 42 43 Optional Color Enhancement Tight sec c chest hinineenis 44 45 Attaching the Shoulder Strap uel Removing the Lens Hood ho Recording and Traveling Tips Playback e Viewfinder Playback eee e Playback Features Stop Action Pause eee 49 Visual Searching 0 0 eee 49 e Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks 50 51 e Playback on TV without Audio and Video Inputs 52 53 Care and Maintenance Optional Accessories 55 61 e Accessory Order Form 59 61 Trouble Checks 0 e eee 62 63 Specifications 0 cccceceeeeeeee 64 User Information 0
31. de Angle T Telephoto f N REW F FWD STOP PLAY AN DUB PAUSE INST O ZOOM DISPLAY RECORD Butt ae Q Eroon Buttons O W TITLE S EDIT OO Using Power Zoom Buttons Using INST Instant ZOOM Button e Press W to move the lens in the wide Press INST ZOOM to magnify the angle direction subject 1 5 times regardless of the a Press Tto move helene the position of the power zoom buttons telephoto close up direction e Press INST ZOOM again to turn off The zoom level indicator appears briefly Instant Zom in the viewfinder e I ZOOM appears in the viewfinder during instant zoom ZOOM T I Z00M When the zoom ratio goes above twelve times ZOOM appears in the viewfinder Note Some deterioration of the picture may occur with zoom ratios above twelve Note Some deterioration of the picture may occur when using instant zoom 34 Time Counter With Memory Stop The time counter shows actual time elapsed when recording or playing back a tape It quickly locates the end of recorded segments CAM OFF VCR Switch STOP Button DISPLAY Button F F Button To Use Time Counter For example you recorded a 10 minute segment Later you want to locate the end of your recording Insert the cassette and fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 10 00 Memory Stop Feature The memory stop feature helps you locate a certain point on the tape Whe
32. der press DATE TITLE A flashing cursor lets you know which part of the display you are setting entered the correct month day year hour minute and AM or PM After you select AM or PM press DATE TITLE to remove the flashing cursor from the viewfinder and start Press the F F or REW button repeatedly until the correct month the camcorder s internal clock appears Correct the Date or Time To correct the date or time after the clock Hours has been started simultaneously press Minutes DATE TITLE and STOP Then correct AM or PM the date or time using REW F F 12 00AM and STOP 4 1 1995 Month Day Year 26 Date and Time Display Recording Date and Time Date or Date and Title on Your Tape The time and date date only or date and title can be recorded on your tape Whenever one of the displays appears in the viewfinder it will be recorded The camcorder also has auto date and auto title features The clock cell must be installed and the clock set To Select Display to Record 1 Repeatedly press DATE TITLE to select the display you want to record e Select date and time to continuously record the date and time e Select AUTO to automatically record the date for ten seconds at the beginning of the recording Repeatedly Press DATE TITLE 12 00AM AUTO 1 1 1995 11 18 1995 Date and Time
33. e Press the camcorder s thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote to start recording Press the thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote when you are finished Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others 43 Optional Color Enhancement Light An optional VLP04 color enhancement light shown on page 55 helps create brighter sharper pictures in very low light conditions It lights subjects in darkened areas or corrects unflattering shadows Light Power Connector Light Power Button 1 Attach the rechargeable battery or AC adapter charger to power the camcorder 2 Make sure the camcorder is turned off Then attach the light to the light power connector and accessory shoe as shown above 3 Press and hold the small button on the CAM OFF VCR switch while placing itin CAM 4 Turn on the light by pressing the power button on the light Note Press the button again to turn off the light 5 To remove the light from the camcorder depress the light and release the tab from the accessory shoe Then slide the light off the camcorder 44 Caution Do not touch the light power connector when the camcorder is on Accessory Shoe Notes Turn on the light only when needed The power consumption of the light is much more than that of the camcorder When the light is turned on the operation time of the rechargeable battery is reduced by more t
34. ed or exposed to moisture e Do not touch or cover the small holes in the cassette or use cassettes with damaged or spliced tape 3 Gently close compartment door by pressing on the area labeled PUSH until the door clicks into place 4 When you are finished with a cassette rewind it remove it from the camcorder and label it e Store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures Excessive heat or cold may damage your cassettes e Keep the cassette away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices 21 Recording Features Tally Light Microphone Microphone The microphone picks up the sound during a recording It is more sensitive to sounds coming from the direction the lens is pointed Flying Erase Head A separate erase head is mounted on the spinning headwheel hence the term flying This allows you to make clean edits without the glitches or rainbow noise that may occur 22 Tally Light The tally light on the front of the camcorder lights when the camcorder is recording Quick Review Press and release EDIT SEARCH 44 REW on remote when the camcorder is in record pause to review the last few seconds of a recording The camcorder will play back the last few seconds of the recording return the tape to its previous position and return to record pause Note Do not press and hold EDIT SEARCH lt 4 or the camc
35. ells personal injury 3 Volt Micro Lithium Keep out of the hands of children Can cause death or injury if Cells such as CR2025 swallowed If swallowed consult a physician immediately for are available from most CmMergency treatment local drug stores and The lithium cells used in these devices may plode resulting in a camera shops Use of fire or chemical burn if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble i heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate ee P inci a Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cells and never short risk of lire or explosion circuit the and sides of the cells First Time Operation 2 Attach the adapter charger Adapter Charger s DC Cable Adapter Charger DC IN 6V Jack on Side of Camcorder POWER Indicator To AC 100 240V S 50 60 Hz Since the battery must be charged e Plug the adapter charger s plug into before it can be used the first time an operating outlet attach the adapter charger Details are on page 12 e Attach one end of the adapter Notes Details on using the rechargeable charger s DC cable to the DC battery are on page 14 OUTPUT jack on the adapter You can also use six alkaline AA charger batteries to power the camcorder Details e Attach the other end of the cable to are on page 10 the DC IN 6V jack on the camcorder 3 Insert a cassette EJECT Switch Cassette Door PUSU ene Tape Window A Slide EJECT to open the cassette C Gently close compart
36. eo heads resulting in snow or no picture during playback Head cleaning is not covered under warranty It is considered normal maintenance Playing a new RCA tape for approximately 30 minutes will often satisfactorily clean the heads and improve your picture Erase Protection Safety Tab You can use your video cassettes over and over again To erase a previous recording just record over it aD A 7Y 8 To Prevent Erasure To Record Again Close Safety Tab Open Safety Tab fety Tab Safety Tal Expose Red Red Disappears Recording and Playback Speed and Times The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed SP Listed below are the maximum SP recording times for some popular 8mm cassettes Cassette Recording Time P6 15 15 Minutes P6 20 20 Minutes P6 45 45 Minutes P6 60 60 Minutes P6 90 90 Minutes P6 120 2 Hours P6 150 2 1 2 Hours 20 Video Cassettes Inserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Door PUSH EJECT Switch Safety Tab Tape Window Caution Insert the cassette with the safety tab and tape window facing out The cassette should slide easily in the compartment Do not force it 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette compartment 2 Fully insert cassette with tape window and safety tab facing out Cassette Care and Storage e Close the safety tab to prevent accidental erasure e Do not use a cassette if it has been damag
37. ep camcorder level or scenes will appear tilted Include close up shots of individuals when taping family outings or group functions Make a video recording of your home and contents to store in a safe place in case of fire or theft Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side to side while recording A steady gradual pan avoids blurring and jitter When possible rest your elbows on a table or other stable surface to help keep the camcorder steady Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder Carry your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling See page 55 for a case especially designed for this camcorder An ordinary suitcase or carry bag does not offer the protection your camcorder needs Treat your camcorder as carry on luggage to protect it from rough handling 47 Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder playback is the simplest way to watch tapes using the camcorder This method is generally used only to review scenes immediately after recording CAM OFF VCR Switch in VCR STOP Button Thumb Trigger To Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder 1 Press and hold the small button on the 3 Press the PLAY button CAM OFF VCR switch while sliding 4 Press the STOP button when you are it in VCR finished 2 Insert the cassette you want to play 48 Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features gee REW F FWD REW Butto
38. er feet allow for sure footing Cautions Before using a tripod make sure it is stable enough to hold the camcorder without falling over Do not transport camcorder attached to tripod When attaching your camcorder to a tripod be careful not to force the tripod screw into the camcorder s tripod mounting hole The tripod screw should not protrude into the camcorder more than approximately three eighth 3 8 inch Forcing the screw could damage the mounting hole on the bottom of the camcorder 58 Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Model Pro846 Description Part No Price Qty Total Soft Camcorder Case AC025A_ 59 95 Super Lightweight Tripod AC088 39 95 75 300 Cable Transformer AHO11 1 90 Y Adapter AH25 1 95 Synchro Edit Cable AVS80 54 95 Rechargeable Battery BB150 79 95 Rechargeable Battery BV060 59 95 AC Battery Charger CPS85 84 95 RF Output Adapter CRF81 49 95 Car Cord Adapter DCC06 74 95 Car Adapter Charger DCC80 169 95 Audio Video Input Cable VAA009 29 95 Video Color Control Center VCC1000 349 00 Color Enhancement Light _______ ee ed oe Replacement Bulb for Light VLB04 14 95 300 75 Cable Transformer 193983 695 Shoulder Strap 215770 13 95 Audio Video Cable 221357 _ 24 95 AC Adapter Charger 221361 189 95 Replacement Remote 221363 49 95 DC Cable 221364 12 95 Prices are su
39. ery for clock and other features Cleaning of video audio heads Camcorders purchased or serviced outside the U S A Return transportation storage and handling costs of your unit including insurance for loss or damage Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Froduet Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your camcorder It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How State Law relates to warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 67 Index A V Audio Video DUB BUON ane en a er 10 1 1439 A V DUB Indicator 80 Accessories Included Accessories Optional 55 6 Accessory Shoe 0c eee ee Accessory Order Form Adapter Charger Using WL AE Shutter Speed Displays ABO Alkaline Batteries Using to Power aio ioe Gata eda s Assistance 4 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Fe Audio Video Dubbing 38 39 Audio Video In Out Connector Audio Video Jacks 8150 51 Auto Date and Title Features Auto Focus 00 0 0
40. han half Avoid bumping or shaking the light when in use The light s bulb is sensitive when hot and may burn out Do not allow water to drop on the light when in operation Do not touch the bulb with your fingers It may shorten its service life Make sure the front case of the light is properly attached after removing it or replacing a bulb Optional Color Enhancement Light Cautions After using the light be sure to allow it sufficient time to cool down completely Use only bulb VLB04 when replacing the bulb to reduce the risk of fire or other hazards Do not use the light when powering your camcorder with the optional car cord adapter because the car cord will become very hot Dangers During operation and after using the light the front surface and bulb of the light will be very hot To avoid burns do not touch them To prevent overheating do not block or cover the ventilation holes on the color enhancement light Never use the light in the vicinity of explosives or highly flammable materials Removing and Replacing the Light Bulb Raised Marks 1 Turn the case front counterclockwise to remove it Remove the bulb by pulling it out through the open case Hold the new bulb with a soft cloth and align the notch in the rim of the bulb s base with the lt mark outside the socket Note When replacing the light s bulb use only Stock VLB04 to reduce the risk
41. ic lined with soft non abrasive material and generous padding Has three outside pockets with storage for lens filters adapters batteries and tapes All specifications and The VLP04 helps create brighter sharper descriptions of accessories pictures in very low light conditions It are subject to change lights subjects in darkened areas or without notice corrects unflattering shadows Uses VLBO04 replacement bulb 55 Optional Accessories DCC80 Car Cord Adapter Charger Caution Do not use any other car cord adapter charger with this camcorder This car cord adapter charger enables you to operate your camcorder from your car truck or RV by plugging it into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket It will also charge the BV060 battery supplied with your camcorder or the BB150 battery The DCC80 is specially designed to convert power from a 24 volt or 12 volt battery to a 6 volt output The vehicle does not have to be turned on for the DCC80 to operate the camcorder DCC06 Car Cord Adapter Caution Do not use any other car cord adapter with this camcorder This car cord adapter enables you to operate your camcorder from your car truck or RV by plugging it into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket The DCCO06 is specially designed to convert power from a 24 volt or 12 volt battery to a 6 volt output The vehicle does not have to be turned on for the DCC06 to operate the camcorder 56 CPS85 A
42. ill appear when you press TITLE ON OFF on the remote Press TITLE ON OFF on remote to remove the title from the viewfinder Insert the cassette you want to copy into the camcorder and a blank cassette with safety tab into the VCR 6 Start VCR recording and camcorder playing 7 When you see the place on the tape where you want to record the title press TITLE ON OFF on remote to display the title in the viewfinder 8 When you are finished recording the title press TITLE ON OFF on remote to remove the title from the viewfinder 37 Audio Video Dubbing A V audio video DUB on the remote lets you record new audio and video from another VCR or camcorder to a previously recorded tape in the camcorder You will need an optional VAA009 audio video input cable shown on page 57 Notes The source for audio and video when dubbing is the signal coming through the audio and video plugs of the audio video input cable If you connect only the video plug of the audio video input cable to the VCR you will have no sound on the dubbed portion If you connect only the audio plug of the audio video input cable to the VCR the camcorder will not dub Back of Mono VCR Optional VAA009 Audio Video Input Cable 5 aS N N i N SS 5 XN or Audio Video In Out Back of Optional Y Adapter Connector located Stereo such as AH25 behind small cover T White Audio Plug Input Cable Installation At
43. isplay shows battery or AA batteries should still E eject the cassette when you slide e When the battery level display lt a EJECT If it does not do not attempt to starts flashing it is time to recharge or force the cassette compartment open replace the batteries This will damage the camcorder Note The battery level indicator may not operate properly when using AA batteries that need to be replaced 17 Powering Your Camcorder Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapters The optional DCC06 car cord adapter and DCC80 car cord adapter charger allow you to power your camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car truck or RV They convert 24 and 12 volts to a 6 volt output The DCC80 can also charge the battery that came with your camcorder and the BB150 battery Notes Consult instructions enclosed with the DCC06 or DCC80 for details The vehicle s engine does not have to be turned on when using the car cords When using the car cords the battery level indicator has no meaning Optional accessories are shown on pages 55 61 Cautions The DCC06 and DCC80 are designed to be used only with vehicles having negative ground electrical systems Do not use any other car cords They will damage your camcorder Using the DCC06 Car Cord Adapter to Power the Camcorder Car Cord Adapter LE lF io Cigarette Lighter To DC OUTPUT Socket Adapter Charger s DC Cable 1 Make sure the c
44. itor This makes it convenient to copy tapes or record a television broadcast The VAA009 s plug is specially designed so other cables and accessories can be plugged into the camcorder at the same time AH25 Y Adapter Lm This Y adapter allows you to connect your camcorder s mono audio cable to a stereo TV or VCR AVS80 Synchro Edit Cable This cable attaches to the camcorder to provide video and audio outputs for dubbing or for direct input to a monitor receiver It can also control the start stop functions of a VCR with a compatible 2 5mm PAUSE EDIT EDIT IN EDIT IN OUT or SYNC jack when copying a tape 193983 Cable Transformer The 193983 is used to connect a standard 300 ohm antenna twin lead to a standard round 75 ohm connector on the RF output adapter a VCR or TV AHO11 Cable Transformer o e The AHO11 is used to connect a standard round 75 ohm antenna cable to the 300 ohm screw terminals on a TV All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice 57 Optional Accessories AC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Mounting the camcorder on a tripod such as AC088 will keep the camcorder steady and produce excellent video results This tripod s fluid effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt The quick release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the camcorder The grooved tubular 3 section leg design folds down to 26 when not in use Rubb
45. let Powering Your Camcorder Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time Initial charging will take approximately one hour When fully charged the battery should supply about 45 55 minutes of operating time depending on how much you use zoom and pause Note Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery as a reminder to help you remember to recharge the battery It has no other function Align Arrows POWER Indicator CHARGE Indicator REFRESH Button and Indicator D To AC Wall Outlet 100 240V 50 60 Hz Charging and Refreshing the Battery Caution When a battery is attached to the adapter charger do not turn them upside down The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury If the DC cable is attached to the adapter charger remove its plug 1 Align the reference arrow on the battery with the arrow on the adapter charger 2 Hold the battery flush against the adapter charger and slide it in the direction of the arrow 3 Plug the adapter charger into the nearest AC outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz 4 The adapter charger s CHARGE indicator will light After the battery has been used press REFRESH to refresh the battery before recharging it The REFRESH indicator will light After refreshing is completed the CHARGE indicator will light and the battery will charge When the CHARGE indicator tu
46. ment door by compartment pressing on the area labeled PUSH B Fully insert cassette with tape until the door clicks into place window and safety tab facing out Details are on page 21 First Time Operation Thumb Trigger 4 Attach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrap A Remove the lens cap from the camcorder B Attach the lens cap cord to the lens cap Lens Cap Lens Cap Cord C Unsnap the handstrap cover and open the adjustment strap D Put the lens cap cord over the adjustment strap yer Cap Attach Lens Cap Here Handstrap Cover Adjustment Strap E Put your hand in the handstrap F Pull the adjustment strap to tighten and close the strap G Snap the cover shut H Attach the lens cap to the handstrap 5 Turn on the camcorder The CAM OFF VCR switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record CAM play back tapes VCR or turn off the camcorder s power OFF Some of the controls operate differently depending on the position of the CAM OFF VCR switch e Press and hold the small button on CAM OFF VCR while sliding it to CAM or VCR Important Note The TAPE indicator will flash in the viewfinder when there is moisture in the camcorder Remove the tape and wait an hour before inserting the tape in the camcorder again continued on next page First Time Operation Eyepiece Focus Control Thumb Trigger 6 Adjust eyepiece focus control for
47. mer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Distributor amp Special Products 2000 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford NJ USA 08096 2088 61 Trouble Checks Troubles sometimes are caused by simple faults that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble Trouble Checks and Adjustments No power Won t record or playback Won t playback Won t record No picture in viewfinder Tape stops during rewind or fast forward Rewind fast forward or play does not operate Camcorder remains in stop action 62 If using battery it may need to be recharged e If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet e If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet e There may be no cassette in the camcorder e Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette e The cassette tape may be broken try another cassette e You may have reached the end of the cassette try rewinding it CAM OFF VCR switch must be in VCR e Safety tab has been closed See page 20 e CAM OFF VCR switch must be in CAM e Remove lens cap e CAM OFF VCR switch must be in CAM e Time counter mem
48. n 10 11B6 37 Title Character Chart Titler ss tog inc SE a es 36 37 Traveling Tips 0 00000 Tripod Using 005 Trouble Checks 62 63 Turning On the Camcorder Unpacking the Camcorder 4 Video Cassettes 20 Video Audio Dubbing 38 39 Viewfinder 01 12 9130 3 1148154 Visual Searching Warranty Limited ZOOM Buttons 10 11 ZOOM Indicator 0 05 30 Zoom Level Indicator BO ZOOMING 6 eee 69 Need Assistance We want to help U S Consumers Camcorder Exchange Warranty 800 283 6503 Customer Service 222 4 4 800 336 1900 ACCESSOLIES eee cece ec eee cceees s 800 338 0376 Canadian Consumers English ss c0cb de4e Genes taviens eee 800 522 0338 French ccc ccc cece ec eee o 900 522 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 ON THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan Part Number 95 Pro846 1 QR12994
49. n 44 prr Button W STOP PLAY STOP Button PLAY Button W AV DUB PAUSE O GH rws RECORD DISPLAY RECORD Button N T Q RESET ZOOM Ow LY TITLE S EDIT le OFF Playback Features Stop Action Pause e During playback press the thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote to stop the action and view one frame of the tape Caution Pause is designed for momentary interruptions and should not be used for an extended period of time If the camcorder remains in pause for more than five minutes it will move the tape away from the spinning heads to prevent excessive tape wear e Press the thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote again to return to normal playback Visual Searching e During playback press and hold F F F FWD on remote or REW if you want to visually search the tape in forward or reverse e Release the button to return to normal playback Notes During pause and search operations it is normal for streaks to appear in the picture The sound is muted during special playback operations 49 Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks To connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR using AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks use the audio video cable that was packed with the camcorder If your TV is already connected to a VCR you can attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV AUDIO Jack White Audio Plug Jack ffi Yellow i
50. n memory stop is turned on the tape will stop automatically during rewind or fast forward when the time counter reaches 0 00 00M 1 Press DISPLAY on the remote to turn on memory stop An M appears behind the time counter Note During playback or play pause you can also press DISPLAY on the camcorder to turn memory stop on and off 2 Locate the place on the tape you want to return to and press RESET on the remote to set the time counter to 0 00 00M gt REW REW F FWD Button HH FFWD STOP PLAY Button AN DUB PAUSE PAUSE RECORD DISPLAY DISPLAY RECORD Button Button RESET Button Q Ww OOQ 0 00 00M Time Counter with Memory Stop On 3 Continue to record or play the tape When you want to return to the place you marked press the thumb trigger on the camcorder or PAUSE RECORD on the remote to stop recording or the STOP button to stop playing back the tape 4 Make sure the CAM OFF VCR switch is in VCR and then press REW The tape will rewind to the time counter reading of 0 00 00M Notes If you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 a minus will appear in front of the counter The time counter is automatically reset to 0 00 00 each time a cassette is inserted 35 Titler The titler can store a title page in memory that can be displayed and recorded at any time The built in cha
51. n the tabs on the cover with the tabs on the compartment Notes The OPEN lever must be open for the cover to close Remove the battery from the camcorder when not in use Remove the battery from the compartment Close the battery compartment cover Hold the OPEN lever and align the tabs on the cover with the tabs on the compartment Powering Your Camcorder Proper Care and Storage of Your Battery The battery will provide better service After repeated chargings and use the and longer performance if you refresh it operation time will gradually decrease before charging and store it at normal When operation time becomes too short room temperature to be useful it is time to replace the Do not operate the battery at temperatures _ battery below 14 F 10 C or above 95 F Charge the battery at a temperature of 35 C The battery may be damaged if 32 F 95 F 0 C 35 C to prevent operated at temperatures above 122 F damage 50 C Operation time will decrease at extremely low temperatures Battery Safety Precautions Do not short the battery s terminals Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery There are no user serviceable parts inside Use the battery only with specified adapter chargers and camcorders ATTENTION NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AT THE END OF ITS Q USEFUL LIFE U
52. nd model serial number ready The model serial number information is on the bottom of your camcorder e A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement unit you will be provided with a Return Authorization RA number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists No returns will be accepted without the RA number To receive a replacement camcorder before you return yours If you are located near an exchange point 1 We will send a replacement unit to the exchange point next business day delivery 2 The exchange location will notify you of its arrival 3 Take your unit including all accessories and your bill of sale 66 which validates date of purchase to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit 4 If the repairs were covered by your warranty you will not be billed If you are not located near an exchange point 1 Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to our phone representative This is for security purposes If we receive your unit including all accessories within 14 days from the date you were provided a Return Authorization number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account IF YOUR UNIT INCLUDING ALL ACCESSORIES IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 14 DAYS THE SUGGESTED RETAIL VALUE OF THE CAMCORDER AND OR
53. nd EDIT SEARCH Also Titler Button Button Also Titler Button STOP Button Also Titler Button continued on next page First Time Operation 9 Review camcorder s operating controls continued Power Zoom Buttons T Telephoto W Wide Angle INST A CAM OFF VCR ZOOM Sac Lens Switch Button oe Tally Light On Front Remote Control Sensor On Front Install Charged Battery or Six Trigger Handstrap Alkaline AA Batteries Clock Cell Holder DC IN 6V Jack Located Audio Video In Out Connector Behind Small Cover Connect Located Behind Small Cover Adapter Charger Here Audio Video Out Jacks Located Behind Small Cover Remote Control Install Remote Battery Battery Holder on Back of Remote Pin Hole 1 Turn remote over insert a pin or straightened paper clip in the pin hole and remove the battery holder 2 Insert battery so positive terminal faces up 3 Replace battery holder Notes Never place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upside down Replace battery when camcorder fails to respond to remote Remove the battery from the remote if it will not be used for a month or more This will prevent possible damage from battery leakage If leakage occurs wipe up the liquid inside the compartment and replace the battery Remote Sensor Cautions Lithium cell battery Must be disposed of properly Neve
54. ng or recording a tape while the camcorder calculates the time remaining After the time is calculated the time remaining indicator appears in the viewfinder When the cassette is full CO EEH appears The WEE changes in size to indicate how much recording or playback time is left on the cassette Program AE Auto Exposure e TAPE END flashes when there is approximately three minutes of recording time left on the cassette e TAPE END appears briefly during recording when the end of the cassette is reached Note Once time remaining has been calculated it will automatically be updated and readily available as long as the same tape remains in the camcorder Program auto exposure automatically selects the shutter speed and adjusts the iris according to the shutter speed AE 60 Auto Exposure Display in Viewfinder The AE indicator for the shutter speed selected 1 60 1 100 1 120 1 180 1 250 1 350 1 500 1 750 1 1000 24 1 1500 1 2000 or 1 4000 second appears in the viewfinder Recording Features Date Search You can search for the beginning and end of recordings you make on a certain day CAM OFE VCR Switch a REW Button amp 4 gt F FWD Button TOP Button STOP Button pray O Button DISPLAY RECORD DISPLAY DISPLAY Button RESET ZOOM Button W REW B Q S EDIT utton OO Button F F Button To Date Search The clock cell bat
55. nual Focus FOCUS 3 zoom ZOOM I ZOOM and E Zoom Level _ i A V DUB eae with Memory Time Remaining Lo O Battery Level TAPE Indicator TAPE NO TAPE or TAPE END 10 30AM ae Ti Dat ieee eee REC 4 Status Several displays that aid in the operation of the camcorder appear in the viewfinder The only display that is recorded on the tape when it appears is the date display 4 Status 1 AE Auto Exposure Shutter Speed Displays The shutter speed selected by the camcorder appears here 2 Manual Focus e FOCUS appears when manual focus is turned on e No indicator appears when auto focus is turned on e Press both FOCUS buttons together to turn auto focus on and off 3 ZOOM I ZOOM and Zoom Level Indicator e The zoom level indicator appears during zooming e ZOOM appears when you press T and zoom in the telephoto direction more than twelve times e I ZOOM appears when you press INST ZOOM to enlarge the picture 1 5 times 30 The following status displays appear e REC appears during recording e gt gt appears during fast forwarding and lt lt appears during rewinding e II appears during record pause e A V DUB appears during audio video dubbing Time Counter With Memory Stop e The counter shows the amount of elapsed recording or playback time Press DISPLAY on the remote to turn memory stop on or off An M
56. of fire and other hazards See the installation instructions packed with the replacement bulb when replacing the bulb Reattach the case front by placing the bulb in the hole of the reflective plate lining up the smaller raised mark on the front of the cover with the raised mark on the light s case Then turn the front clockwise until the larger raised mark on the front cover aligns with the mark on the case 45 Attaching the Shoulder Strap The shoulder strap packed with your camcorder is designed to let you carry the camcorder from your shoulder and when you are ready to shoot bring the camcorder to shooting position in one quick movement To Attach the Shoulder Strap 1 Thread each end of the strap through one of the attachment rings as shown below Attachment Ring 2 Thread each end of the strap back into its buckle Pull on the strap and make sure it is securely fastened before using the shoulder strap to support the camcorder Caution When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap you may find it convenient to rotate the viewfinder down This helps prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move Removing the Lens Hood The lens hood can be removed so you can attach optional accessories To remove the lens hood turn it counterclockwise Optional accessories may be available from camera shops and electronic supply stores 46 C
57. oisture could cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service and attach it here Record the serial and model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder Model Pro846 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From i Assistance We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder If you have any questions call Camcorder Exchange Warranty 800 283 6503 Pages 66 67 Customer Service sccssssecssssessssseeeee 800 336 1900 Page 65 ACCESSOTIES ccsesecssssrsecssssssesssesseees 800 338 0376 Pages 55 61 Table of Contents Safety Information 0 0 cee e Install Remote Battery eee e Remote Sensor 00 ceeeceeeeseeceeeceees Product Registration 0 0 000 ij e Location and Function of Remote Buttons cee 10 11 Contents 2 asc Basen ani 1 2 Powering Your Camcorder First Time Operation e Using the Adapter Charger ASSIStANCE E wteaeiuss coesteveind pl e Using the Rechargeable Battery Unpack Camcorder and e Charging and Refreshing
58. opying e Insert the tape you want to copy again press STOP then PLAY then A the thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD PPSS TLAN on remote Then press S EDIT on s Press the thumb trigger PA USE remote to begin copying RECORD on remote to place the gamcorder iplay paise 6 If you want to stop copying the tape at a certain point turn on the 3 Prepare the VCR to record camcorder s memory stop feature and e Turn on the VCR set the camcorder s time counter to 0 00 00M at the point on the tape e Insert a blank tape into VCR where you want to stop copying e Press RECORD to put VCR in record When the camcorder reaches pause 0 00 00M on the tape it will Note If the VCR begins to record automatically place the VCR in record instead of pausing stop the VCR pause change the compatibility switch on the AVS80 cable and press RECORD on the VCR again 41 Recording from VCR or TV Monitor To connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR with AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks you will need an optional VAA009 audio video input cable shown on page 57 If your TV is already connected to a VCR you can attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording on the TV Back of Mono VCR or TV Monitor O White Audio Plug Si Optional VAA009 Audio Video Input Cable ys N N BE BA N M i hs Back of Audio Video In Out Stereo Optional Y Adapter Connector located VCR or g such as AH
59. order will go into edit search Recording Features CAM OFF VCR Switch PLAY Button EDIT SEARCH lt lt and REW Button STOP Button EDIT SEARCH gt gt and F F Button Edit Search Edit search uses EDIT SEARCH lt 44 EDIT SEARCH REW and F FWD on remote and PLAY to precisely position the tape while the camcorder is in record pause e Press and hold EDIT SEARCH lt 44 to visually search the recorded tape in reverse e Press and hold EDIT SEARCH PP to visually search forward on the recorded tape e Press and hold PLAY to view the recorded tape at normal speed Release the button for the camcorder to return to record pause at that point on the tape ara REW F FWD REW Button a4 gt F FWD Button STOP Butt R PLAY AN DUB PAUSE Button DISPLAY RECORD RESET ZOOM TITLE S EDIT OOQ Tape Positioning When the CAM OFF VCR switch is in VCR and the camcorder is stopped you can quickly fast forward or rewind the tape Press F F F FWD on remote to fast forward the tape Press STOP to stop fast forwarding e Press REW to rewind the tape to the beginning Press STOP to stop rewinding 23 Recording Features Time Remaining Display The time remaining display shows the amount of recording or playback time left on the tape in the camcorder The display will display for approximately ten seconds when you first start playi
60. ory may be on Whenever an M appears with the time counter display the camcorder will stop rewinding or fast forwarding when counter reads 0 00 00M Press the REW or F F button again to continue rewinding or fast forwarding or press DISPLAY on remote to turn off memory stop feature e Make sure titler does not appear in viewfinder Press TITLE ON OFF on remote to remove titler e Make sure the flashing cursor does not appear in the date or time display Press DATE TITLE to remove the flashing cursor and start the clock e Press thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote to return to normal playback Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments Poor auto focus e Make sure FOCUS does not appear in viewfinder Press operation FOCUS F and N buttons together to turn on auto focus See pages 32 33 e Scene is dark Auto focus may not work under this condition See pages 32 33 for details on manual focus e Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused e Viewfinder eyepiece focus is misadjusted See page 29 Viewfinder displays e Try adjusting eyepiece focus control See page 29 are out of focus Date and time date or Date and time or date will be recorded on tape whenever date and title were they appear in the viewfinder Press DATE TITLE button recorded on tape to remove them from viewfinder when recording e Auto date or auto title feature turned on See page 27 Date and or time are e Camcorder s intern
61. ou want to play back Press PLAY to begin playback During playback use the features on page 49 5 Press STOP when you are finished Note The corresponding buttons on the remote control will operate the camcorder Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording 1 Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 3 or 4 Note 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 CH3 CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV Normal TV Viewing You can leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the TV Disconnect the adapter s plug from the camcorder or turn off the camcorder s power Attach a power supply and place the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch in CAM Insert the cassette you want to record on Press the thumb trigger on the camcorder PAUSE RECORD on remote to start recording You can watch what you are recording on the TV screen 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 53 54 Care and Maintenance Keep dust and grit from entering the
62. r Insert the eyepiece with the raised mark at the center of the viewfinder Then rotate the eyepiece clockwise until it stops Optional Accessories We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to the fun of using your 8mm camcorder These pages have a selection of accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and watching your videos more enjoyable To order accessories contact your local Dealer If a dealer is not nearby all accessories are available through toll free ordering or by using the order form on page 59 AC025A Soft Carrying Case VCC1000 Video Color Control Center nel we OSS sees cee SSSesse ss gt suite eeeSsssssss nen N cEesses S The VCC1000 is two accessories in one The color control center allows you to adjust the color intensity tint white balance and sharpness of tapes being dubbed This is especially helpful when the original tape was produced in poor lighting conditions or poor color settings The second feature the character VLP04 Color Enhancement Light generator lets you create titles that can be recorded on your tapes This lets you add a professional and or personal touch to your home videos Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide protection and utility for your 8mm camcorder and most accessories Rugged fabr
63. r y Thumb J Trigger Optional AVS80 Synchro Edit A Output Cable Compatibilit Switth 4 Note If your VCR has a single mono AUDIO IN jack connect either the left or right audio plug Back of VCR Caution The unauthorized recording of copyrighted material may infringe the rights of others Such recordings should not be made 40 Synchro Edit 4 Press S EDIT on the remote to start the camcorder playing and the VCR gt new rew FFWD recording REW Bitton TO Button Note Pressing S EDIT puts the STOP Buttona PLAY Button camcorder in review for several seconds aa oa and then into playback pausey 5 Pressing REW F FWD STOP or O D tad thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on RESET zoom remote automatically puts the VCR W into record pause This allows you to a A search forward or backward or fast Q S Ani ES forward or rewind the tape in the camcorder without disturbing the tape in the VCR To search forward or backward press F F F FWD on remote or To Synchro Edit REW Press PLAY to resume normal playback To begin copying again press the thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote and then press 2 Prepare the camcorder to play back S EDIT on remote the tape you want to copy 1 Connect your camcorder to a compatible VCR as shown To fast forward or rewind the tape e Slide the CAM OFF VCR switch to press STOP then F F F FWD on VCR remote or REW To begin c
64. r handle a punctured or leaking cell May cause burns or personal injury Keep out of the hands of children Can cause death or injury if swallowed If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell and never short circuit the and sides of the cell The remote operates the camcorder by infrared light so it is protected from electrical and sound interference However the remote must be aimed directly at the camcorder s remote sensor There cannot be any obstructions between them Note The camcorder may not respond to the remote control if the camcorder s remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light Remote Control Location and Function of Remote Buttons A brief description of the functions of the remote buttons is given here Some buttons perform the same function as the corresponding controls on your camcorder You can use whichever is more convenient at the time Note An RCA VCR that is set to respond to VCR 2 on the VCR s remote may respond to this remote when it is used to operate the camcorder SF REW F FWD 0 REW Rewind Button He 7 F FWD Fast Forward Button STOP PLAY 2 STOP Button 6 PLAY Button AIV DUB
65. racter register contains 47 characters for creating titles on two lines with up to 16 characters per line CAM OFF VCR Switch Thumb Trigger DATE TITLE Button STOP F F Button Button Creating a Title 1 36 Attach a power source and slide the CAM OFF VCR switch to CAM or VCR Press TITLE ON OFF on the remote to display the title graphics Note If the CAM OFF VCR switch is in CAM pressing DATE TITLE on the camcorder will also display the title page Press STOP to move the flashing cursor to the place you want to begin Select the first character by pressing F F F FWD on remote or REW until the character you want appears See the Chart of Characters on the next page for the characters available in the titler s register After you have selected the first character press STOP to move the flashing cursor to next position 6 F REW F FWD F FWD REW Button Button STOP PLAY STOP Button PLAY Button AN DUB PAUSE O Co pausey DISPLAY RECORD RECORD Button OW O TITLE j ON OFF lt 7 Button Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed the title Note To correct a character press STOP to place the cursor over it and then press F F F FWD on remote or REW to enter the correct character If you want to delete a character press F F F FWD on remote or REW until the blank space appears 7 Press TITLE ON OFF on remote to store the title
66. ree telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your camcorder Many can be diagnosed over the phone and if necessary a replacement unit can be shipped to you Please have your camcorder model serial number and date of purchase ready when you call If your unit is out of warranty we will quote the cost of an exchange unit to you Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a new or refurbished camcorder Refer to the limited warranty on the reverse side to learn about your specific rights and responsibilities Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything Obtain a Return Authorization RA number from the telephone representative before returning your equipment to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your camcorder Write the number in large clear characters on the outside of the box To avoid confusion and misunderstandings shipments without an RA number clearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your expense
67. rns off the battery is fully charged Notes The battery will provide longer performance if you refresh it before each charging Refreshing and charging will take approximately 4 1 2 hours If POWER on the adapter charger starts flashing remove the plug from the outlet for about 30 seconds Then reattach it If after several attempts POWER continues to flash your battery cannot take a charge and must be replaced POWER will also flash if a hot battery is attached to the adapter charger Attaching an extremely hot battery is not recommended Allow it to cool down before attaching it Slide the charged battery off the adapter charger and insert it in the camcorder as shown on the next page continued on next page 13 Powering Your Camcorder Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder Insert the Battery 1 Make sure the CAM OFF VCR switch is in OFF Lift the OPEN lever and pull up the battery compartment cover Insert the battery into the battery compartment aligning the reference marks Press and hold the battery while sliding it in the direction of the arrow Remove the Battery 1 14 Make sure the CAM OFF VCR switch is in OFF Lift the OPEN lever and pull up the battery compartment cover Slide the battery in the direction of the arrow until you hear a click OPEN Lever 5 Close the battery compartment cover Hold the OPEN lever and alig
68. sappears from the viewfinder Conditions that May Require Manual Focus The following conditions may require the use of manual focusing during recording e When a subject has a close foreground and a background far away e When two subjects at different distances overlap e A subject with distinct horizontal stripes or small pattern Macro Focus e A subject not in the center of the viewfinder e Subjects with shiny surfaces or sharp angles e Recording in low light situations e Recording through a window The macro focus feature lets you focus on objects as close as 3 8 inch from the camcorder lens 1 Make sure FOCUS does not appear in the viewfinder If it does press FOCUS F and N at the same time to remove it 2 Press and hold zoom button W until the lens is completely zoomed out 3 Position the subject in the center of the viewfinder Notes Zooming is not possible when using macro focus To change the size of the subject move the camcorder s lens closer or farther away from it For best results increase illumination when recording using macro focus 33 Zooming The motorized zoom lens allows you to zoom in enlarge the image from 1 12 times for close ups or out for wide angle shots Digital zoom lets you zoom in on a subject with magnification up to 24 times Instant zoom lets you magnify the picture 1 5 times regardless of the position of the zoom buttons Power Zoom Buttons W Wi
69. tach the input cable s white plug to Attach the plug on the other end of the the AUDIO OUT jack of the VCR input cable to the audio video in out Note If your VCR has left and right connector located behind the small stereo AUDIO OUT jacks attach the plug cover on the side of the camcorder to the one labeled MONO If one is not MONO you may need a Y adapter to record both channels Match the tabs on the plug with the notches on the camcorder connector Do not force the plug Attach the input cable s yellow plug to plug the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR 38 Audio Video Dubbing m REW F FWD STOP PLAY STOP Button iL PLAY Button AN DUB PAUSE A V Audio bas pausey Video DUB DISPLAY RECORD CORD Button O Button RESET ZOOM OW TITLE S EDIT OO CAM OFF VCR Switch Thumb Trigger Button To Audio Video Dub on the Camcorder 1 Slide camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch to VCR 2 Insert the tape you want to dub on press PLAY and locate a place on the tape a few seconds before where you want the dubbing to begin 3 Place the camcorder in play pause exactly where you want to begin dubbing using the thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote 4 Press and hold A V DUB on remote and then press PLAY to place the camcorder in AV dub pause A V DUB 11 appears in viewfinder 5 Place the tape you want to dub from in the VCR locate the beginning of the part you want to
70. tery must be installed remote to search for the place you and the date and time set The cassette stopped recording must remain in the camcorder for this feature to operate When the camcorder locates the beginning or end of the recording it 1 Attach a power supply and place the will enter the stop mode SEARCH CAM OFF VCR switch in VCR disappears from the viewfinder 2 Repeatedly press DISPLAY to display SEARCH in the viewfinder Notes The cassette must remain in the camcorder for this feature to function If you SEARCH insert a cassette and start recording this Oo E location will be the starting position for that day This feature will only operate on cassettes recorded on this camcorder 3 If you are in the middle of your To Stop Date Search recording for that day press REW to Press STOP to stop a search in progress search for the place you started recording that day or F F F FWD on 25 Date and Time Display Set the Date and Time The clock cell must be installed as shown on page 28 before you set the clock CAM OFF VCR Switch F F Button DATE TITLE Button 1 Attach a power supply to the camcorder Press and hold the small button on the CAM OFF VCR switch while you slide it in CAM 4 Then press STOP The flashing cursor will move to the next part of the display 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have If the date and time display does not appear in the viewfin
71. the telephoto direction a S Synchro EDIT Button e Use this button to synchro edit e Details on pages 40 41 11 Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter Charger to Power Your Camcorder The adapter charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power The adapter charger operates on 100 240 volts 50 60 Hz DC IN 6V Jack on Side of Camcorder To Attach the Adapter Charger 1 Make sure the CAM OFF VCR switch is in OFF 2 Connect the DC cable s small plug into the DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter charger 3 Attach the other end of the cable to the DC IN 6V jack on the camcorder 4 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the nearest AC outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz 5 If the adapter charger is properly connected its POWER indicator will light Note The battery level indicator has no meaning when using the adapter charger to power the camcorder 12 Adapter Charger s DC Cable Adapter Charger To AC 100 240V 50 60 Hz To Remove the Adapter Charger 1 Unplug the adapter charger from the wall outlet 2 Remove the DC cable from the DC IN 6V jack on the camcorder Using an Optional Plug Adapter An optional plug adapter may be required in some countries TEE fE Optional AC Plug Adapter AC 200 240V 1 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the AC plug adapter 2 Plug the AC plug adapter into an AC out
72. thout Audio Video Inputs To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio and video inputs you need an optional RF output adapter such as CRF81 shown on page 57 Back of TV Transformer VHF Antenna O or Sr L RF Output Adapter optional VHE Antenna Optional ee ohm Transformer such as 193983 Installation D Disconnect the VHF antenna from your TV Connect the antenna to the ANT IN connector on the RF output adapter if you leave the adapter connected to the TV Note If your VHF antenna is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you will need an optional 300 75 ohm transformer such as 193983 52 Optional 75 300 ohm such as AH011 Audio Video In Out Connector Located behind small cover CH3 CH4 Switch Q Attach the RF output adapter s cable to the VHF input on your TV Note If your TV has 300 ohm VHF screw terminals you will need an optional 75 300 ohm transformer such as AH011 GB Attach the RF output adapter s plug to the audio video in out connector under the small cover on the side of the camcorder Playback on TV without Audio Video Inputs Playback Operation 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the RF 4 output adapter to CH3 or CH4 2 Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4 the same channel you selected with the CH3 CH4 switch 3 Attach a power supply and place the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch in VCR Insert the cassette y
73. tter Videos 47 Manual Focus 00005 BA Memory Stop Feature BJ Index Microphone 0 5 NO TAPE Display OPEN Lev Cf a psicdseacsce cdi ii Operating Controls Camcorder 1 8 Operation First Time 3 8 Optional Accessories 55 6 Order Form Accessory 59 61 Pause Indicator nnno anunua 30 PAUSE RECORD Button 4 seinan 495 1 63 Pause Stop Action 49 PLAY Button AL0 171 23 pene oukei Playback Features Playback on a TV With AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks 50 51 Playback on a TV Without Audio Video Inputs Playback Viewfinder 43 Plug Adapter c0 G00 cn eeas dea ceed Power Zoom Buttons BIBA Powering the Camcorder 12 19 Problem Solving 162 63 Product Registration Os Mesias Program AE Auto Exposure PF Ata 2 foe gi th ead gute seventy foduectnene als Quick Review 0 cece eee REC Indicator 0 00005 16130 Recording from VCR or TV Monitor 00000e ee 42 43 Recording Speed 0005 pqg Recording Tips 00 5 Recording Titles Refreshing the Battery 4 Registration Card Inside Front Cover Remote Battery 0000 E Remote Buttons 10 11 Remote Control 9 11
74. video record playback heads One flying erase head User Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device and RF lighting device pursuant to Part 15 and 18 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 64 Video Signal EIA Standard NTSC Color Tape Speed 14 3 mm sec Video Input 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm Video Output 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm Audio Input 7 8 dBs 316 m Vms Audio Output 7 8 dBs 316 m Vms Fast Forward Rewind Time Less than eight minutes with P6 120 cassette Tripod Mount One 1 4 x 20 threaded hole AC Adapter Charger Power
75. you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Carefully pack the unit along with all accessories included with your camcorder using the original box and packing material if possible 3 Include with the shipment e A copy of your dated bill of sale to verify your unit s warranty eligibility e A brief note describing your camcorder problem e Your name address and phone number ee N Return transportation storage and handling costs and insurance are your responsibility We accept no liability in case of damage or loss 4 Include a cashier s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges which were indicated by the representative and you elected not to use your credit card Upon receipt of your product a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you next day delivery n Servicenter Check with your dealer or call 1 800 336 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter nearest you Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter of your choice Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase Pick up your camcorder when repairs are complete pt your warranty does not cover e Adjustment of customer controls Damage from misuse or neglect A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes Batt
76. your vision A Rotate viewfinder into a comfortable viewing position B If the image in the viewfinder is blurry adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision Details are on page 29 7 Start and stop recording Start and stop recording by pressing and releasing the thumb trigger You do not have to hold the thumb trigger to record The tally light will light and REC will appear in the viewfinder when the camcorder is recording Notes If you do not record within five minutes the camcorder will automatically shut off to prevent excessive tape wear If this happens press the thumb trigger Any material recorded on the tape will automatically be erased if you record over it First Time Operation 8 Play back what you have recorded A Press thumb trigger to stop recording B Place CAM OFF VCR in VCR C Press REW to rewind the tape D Press PLAY to play back the tape in the viewfinder E Press STOP when you are finished F Details on viewfinder playback are on page 48 9 R eview camcorder s operating controls Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings EJECT Switch Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control Microphone Cassette Compartment PUSH Lock FOCUS F Far and N Near Buttons Viewfinder Controls DATE TITLE Button Also DISPLAY Button PLAY Button Also Titler Button F F Fast Forward and EDIT Rewind and A 4 SEARCH gt gt Button REW Rewind a

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