RCA Pro942 User Manual Download

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Page 1: ...USER S GUIDE Pro942 C A M C O R D E R 8 ...

Page 2: ... 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 _______________________________________________________ Serial No ___________________________________________...

Page 3: ...freshing 13 Inserting and Removing 14 Care and Storage 15 Safety Precautions 15 Using Alkaline Batteries Inserting 16 Safety Precautions 17 Battery Level Indicator 17 Using the Optional Car Cord Adapter 18 Using the Optional Car Cord Adapter Charger 19 Safety Information i Product Registration i Contents 1 2 First Time Operation Assistance 3 Unpack Camcorder and Accessories 3 Attach the Adapter Ch...

Page 4: ...ocus 32 Manual Focus 33 Macro Focus 33 Zooming 34 16X9 Mode 35 Fading In and Out of Scenes 36 37 Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS 38 Time Counter with Memory Stop 39 Titler Creating a Title 40 Recording Titles 41 Audio Video Dubbing 42 43 Synchro Edit 44 45 Recording from VCR or TV Monitor 46 47 Optional Color Enhancement Light 48 49 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 50 Removing the Lens Hood 50 Recordi...

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Page 6: ...e of Camcorder First Time Operation FO CU S EJEC T N F DATE TIT LE DIS PLA Y PLAY F F REW EDI T SEA RCH PUSH 16X9 FADE EIS 3 Insert a cassette A Slide EJECT to open the cassette compartment B Fully insert cassette with tape window and safety tab facing out C Gently close compartment door by pressing on the area labeled PUSH until the door clicks into place Details are on page 21 Since the battery ...

Page 7: ...pending on the position of the CAM OFF VCR switch 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 DCIN 6V OPEN T W INST ZOOM FOCUS DATE TITLE DISPLAY PLAY F F EDIT SEARCH STOP REW F N 1...

Page 8: ... 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 Eyepiece Focus Control DCIN 6...

Page 9: ... TITLE DISPLAY PLAY F F STOP REW EDIT SEARCH PUSH 16X9 FADE EIS EJECT Switch Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control STOP Button Also Titler Button REW Rewind and EDIT SEARCH 5 55 5 Button Also Titler Button DATE TITLE Button Also DISPLAY Button EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer Button 16X9 Button FADE Button F F Fast Forward and EDIT SEARCH 6 ...

Page 10: ...cessory Shoe Tally Light On Front Remote Control Sensor On Front Lens Thumb Trigger DC IN 6V Jack Located Behind Small Cover Connect Adapter Charger Here Audio Video In Out Connector Located Behind Small Cover Audio Video Out Jacks Located Behind Small Cover Install Charged Battery or Six Alkaline AA Batteries Clock Cell Holder CAM OFF VCR Switch 9 Review camcorder s operating controls continued ...

Page 11: ...op 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 Install Remote Battery Back of Remote Battery Holder Pin Hole Cautions Lithium...

Page 12: ...se REW the camcorder will stop searching and prepare to record at that point on the tape REW F FWD STOP PLAY A V DUB PAUSE DISPLAY RESET TITLE RECORD T W ZOOM ON OFF S EDIT Location and Function of Remote Buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 F FWD Fast Forward Button PLAY Button PAUSE RECORD Button ZOOM Buttons S Synchro EDIT Button TITLE ON OFF Button RESET Button DISPLAY Button A V Audio Video DUB Bu...

Page 13: ...e F FWD to return to normal playback 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 Press PLAY when the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch is in VCR to begin playback Press and hold PLAY when the camco...

Page 14: ...witch 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 ...

Page 15: ...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 5 Slide the charged battery off the adapter charger and insert it in the camcorder as shown on the next page POWER CHARGE REFRESH Caution When a battery is attached to the adapter charger do not turn ...

Page 16: ...5 Close the battery compartment cover Hold the OPEN lever and align the tabs on the cover with the tabs on the compartment Remove the Battery 1 Make sure the CAM OFF VCR switch is in OFF 2 Lift the OPEN lever and pull up the battery compartment cover 3 Slide the battery in the direction of the arrow until you hear a click 4 Remove the battery from the compartment 5 Close the battery compartment co...

Page 17: ...There are no user serviceable parts inside Use the battery only with specified adapter chargers and camcorders Proper Care and Storage of Your Battery The battery will provide better service and longer performance if you refresh it before charging and store it at normal room temperature Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14 F 10 C or above 95 F 35 C The battery may be damaged if oper...

Page 18: ...ies and on the batteries to the battery compartment as shown below 5 Close the battery compartment cover Hold the OPEN lever and align the tabs on the cover with the tabs on the compartment Partitions Tabs 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 b...

Page 19: ...e The battery level indicator may not operate properly when using AA batteries that need to be replaced 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 n...

Page 20: ... DC IN 6V Jack Adapter Charger s DC Cable Car Cord Adapter DCIN 6V OPEN T W INS T ZOO M FOCUS DATE TITLE DISPLAY PLAY F F EDIT SEARCH STOP REW F N 16X9 FADE EIS 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 ...

Page 21: ... IN 6V jack on the camcorder 4 Insert plug of car cord adapter charger into vehicle cigarette lighter s socket 5 Press and hold the small button on the CAM OFF VCR switch while sliding it in CAM Use DCC80 Car Cord Adapter Charger to Power Camcorder Using DCC80 Car Cord Adapter Charger to Charge a Battery 1 If the DC cable s plug is attached to the adapter charger remove it 2 Attach the battery as ...

Page 22: ...nce Playing a new RCA tape for approximately 30 minutes will often satisfactorily clean the heads and improve your picture Erase Protection Safety Tab Recording and Playback Speed and Times 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 Cassette Recording Time The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed SP Listed be...

Page 23: ... tape Inserting and Removing Cassettes Safety Tab Tape Window Cassette Door EJECT Switch PUSH 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 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 f...

Page 24: ...tches or rainbow noise that may occur Tally Light The tally light on the front of the camcorder lights when the camcorder is recording Quick Review Press and release EDIT SEARCH 55 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...

Page 25: ...DIT SEARCH 66 to visually search forward on the recorded tape 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 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 Pres...

Page 26: ... The display will display for approximately ten seconds when you first start playing 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 appears The changes in size to indicate how much recording or playback time is left on the cassette TAPE END flashes when there is appr...

Page 27: ... STOP to stop a search in progress To Date Search The clock cell battery must be installed and the date and time set The cassette must remain in the camcorder for this feature to operate 1 Attach a power supply and place the CAM OFF VCR switch in VCR 2 Repeatedly press DISPLAY to display SEARCH in the viewfinder SEARCH 3 If you are in the middle of your recording for that day press REW to search f...

Page 28: ...utes AM or PM Month Day Year 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 entered the correct month day year hour minute and AM or PM 6 After you select AM or PM press DATE TITLE to remove the flashing cursor from the viewfinder and start the camcorder s internal clock Correct the Date or Time To correct the date or time afte...

Page 29: ... 1995 Date and Time Date Only No Display Auto Date Repeatedly Press DATE TITLE TITLE 11 18 1995 Auto Title To Select Display to Record 1 Repeatedly press DATE TITLE to select the display you want to record Select date and time to continuously record the date and time Select AUTO to automatically record the date for ten seconds at the beginning of the recording Select TITLE to automatically record ...

Page 30: ...e from battery leakage If leakage occurs wipe up the liquid inside the compartment and replace the battery 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...

Page 31: ...ece 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 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 1 Atta...

Page 32: ...W REC 11 18 1995 Displays in Viewfinder Manual Focus TAPE NO TAPE or TAPE END ZOOM I ZOOM and Zoom Level Battery Level Indicator AE Shutter Speed 2 Electronic Image Stabilizer 3 4 1 16X9 5 6 appears for zoom fade Details are on page 36 37 4 Electronic Image Stabilizer appears when the electronic image stabilizer is turned on Press EIS to turn the electronic image stabilizer on and off Details are ...

Page 33: ...el Indicator This indicator shows the amount of time left for the rechargeable battery or alkaline AA batteries Details are on page 17 11 TAPE NO TAPE and TAPE END TAPE flashes when you try to record and the safety tab has been closed 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 are...

Page 34: ...e viewfinder 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 FOCUS F Far and N Near Buttons Power Zoom Buttons T and W 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 surfa...

Page 35: ...inished Press FOCUS F and N at the same time to turn on auto focus FOCUS disappears from the viewfinder When a subject has a close foreground and a background far away When two subjects at different distances overlap A subject with distinct horizontal stripes or small pattern A subject not in the center of the viewfinder Subjects with shiny surfaces or sharp angles Recording in low light situation...

Page 36: ...times Instant zoom lets you magnify the picture 1 5 times regardless of the position of the zoom buttons Using INST Instant ZOOM Button Press INST ZOOM to magnify the subject 1 5 times regardless of the position of the power zoom buttons Press INST ZOOM again to turn off instant zoom I ZOOM appears in the viewfinder during instant zoom Power Zoom Buttons W Wide Angle T Telephoto ZOOM Buttons REW F...

Page 37: ...o produce the wide screen effect This is known as letter box recording When played back on a standard size TV black bars appear in the picture Do not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV To Record in 16 x 9 Format 1 Press 16X9 to select 16X9 The following display will appear in the viewfinder 16X9 Indicator Normal Recording Recording Using 16X9 New 16 x 9 TV Screen Standard Shape TV...

Page 38: ...ress FADE Select the Type of Fade You can select white wipe or zoom fade Select white fade to fade in and out from a white screen appears in the viewfinder Select wipe fade to fade in and out from a black screen appears in the viewfinder Select zoom fade to fade in and out while zooming appears in the viewfinder DCIN 6V OPEN T W INS T ZOOM FOCUS DATE TITLE DISPLAY PLAY F F EDIT SEARCH STOP REW F N...

Page 39: ...corder s thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote to start recording The picture and sound will gradually appear in place of the blank screen Fade Out 1 During recording repeatedly press FADE to select the fade mode Note The last fade mode used will appear the first time you press FADE 2 Press the camcorder s thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote to stop recording The picture and sound will gradually d...

Page 40: ... When recording through a vehicle s window FO CUS EJECT N F DATE TITLE DISPLAY PLAY F F STOP REW EDIT SEARCH PUSH 16X9 FADE EIS EIS Button To Use EIS Button 1 Press EIS to display in the viewfinder EIS Indicator in Viewfinder 2 Press thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote to start and stop recording 3 When you are finished press EIS to turn off EIS and remove from the viewfinder Note EIS may not ope...

Page 41: ...top 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 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 V...

Page 42: ...e Chart of Characters on the next page for the characters available in the titler s register 5 After you have selected the first character press STOP to move the flashing cursor to next position REW Button REW Button CAM OFF VCR Switch PLAY Button F F Button DATE TITLE Button Thumb Trigger STOP Button PLAY Button PAUSE RECORD Button F FWD Button STOP Button TITLE ON OFF Button REW F FWD STOP PLAY ...

Page 43: ...ON OFF on remote to display the title in viewfinder 5 Press the thumb trigger PAUSE RECORD on remote to start recording the title Titler Recording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Recording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCR Chart of Characters in Titler s Register A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Blank Space 1 Connect the camcorder to a VCR as shown...

Page 44: ...u 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 DCIN 6V OPEN T W INS T ZOO M FOCUS DATE TITLE DISPLAY PLAY F F EDIT SEARCH STOP REW F N AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of Mono VCR White Audio Plug Yellow Video Plug Optional VAA009 Audio Video Input Cable AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L R Yellow Video Plug White Audio...

Page 45: ...rs 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...

Page 46: ...atible synchro edit jacks DCIN 6V OPEN T W INS T ZOOM FOCUS DATE TITLE DISPLAY PLAY F F EDIT SEARCH STOP REW F N AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN EDIT Back of VCR Optional AVS80 Synchro Edit Output Cable Audio Video In Out Connector Located behind small cover Compatibility Switch 16X9 FADE EIS Note If your VCR has a single mono AUDIO IN jack connect either the left or right audio plug Caution The unauthorize...

Page 47: ...copying 6 If you want to stop copying the tape at a certain point turn on the camcorder s memory stop feature and set the camcorder s time counter to 0 00 00M at the point on the tape where you want to stop copying When the camcorder reaches 0 00 00M on the tape it will automatically place the VCR in record pause To Synchro Edit 1 Connect your camcorder to a compatible VCR as shown 2 Prepare the c...

Page 48: ... Audio Plug Optional Y Adapter such as AH25 Optional VAA009 Audio Video Input Cable or Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor 1 1 2 2 3 3 Audio Video In Out Connector located behind small cover 16X9 FADE EIS 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 61 If your TV is already connected to a VCR you can att...

Page 49: ...ger PAUSE RECORD on remote when you are finished Recording from VCR or TV Monitor How to Record from a Monitor TV or VCR Installation 1 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 chann...

Page 50: ...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 Caution Do not touch the light power connector when the camcorder is on Light Power Button Light Power Connector 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 turne...

Page 51: ...he light s case Then turn the front clockwise until the larger raised mark on the front cover aligns with the mark on the case 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 t...

Page 52: ...y 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 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 Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Attachment Ring The...

Page 53: ...ll lit This improves picture quality and color reproduction Holding The Camcorder To film at different angles raise the viewfinder Standing against a wall may give your recordings more stability Use an optional tripod for stable images Hold the camcorder horizontally Keep your feet slightly apart and upper arms close to your body When possible rest your elbows on a table or other stable surface to...

Page 54: ...d only to review scenes immediately after recording To Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder 1 Press and hold the small button on the CAM OFF VCR switch while sliding it in VCR 2 Insert the cassette you want to play 3 Press the PLAY button 4 Press the STOP button when you are finished CAM OFF VCR Switch in VCR PLAY Button Thumb Trigger F F Button REW Button STOP Button EJECT Switch Viewfinder Pl...

Page 55: ... During pause and search operations it is normal for streaks to appear in the picture The sound is muted during special playback operations 53 Playback Features 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 excessiv...

Page 56: ...Video Plug White Audio Plug AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Yellow Video Plug 1 1 2 2 3 3 To White AUDIO Jack To Yellow VIDEO Jack DCIN 6V OPE T W INS T ZOO M FOCUS DATE TITLE DISPLAY PLAY F F EDIT SEARCH STOP REW F N 16X9 FADE EIS 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 atta...

Page 57: ...ack 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 Playback Operation and How to Copy Tape...

Page 58: ... ohm transformer such as 193983 2 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 3 Attach the RF output adapter s plug to the audio video in out connector under the small cover on the side of the camcorder OR 1 OR OR 2 3 2 VHF VHF Back of TV VHF Antenna CH3 CH4 Switch RF...

Page 59: ...elected with the CH3 CH4 switch 3 Attach a power supply and place the camcorder s CAM OFF VCR switch in VCR Insert the cassette you want to play back 4 Press PLAY to begin playback During playback use the features on page 53 5 Press STOP when you are finished Note The corresponding buttons on the remote control will operate the camcorder Playback on TV without Audio Video Inputs Normal TV Viewing ...

Page 60: ...r cleaning may scratch the lens 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 ...

Page 61: ...oments 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 63 All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice AC025A...

Page 62: ...he DCC06 to operate the camcorder CPS85 AC 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 ...

Page 63: ...lug is specially designed so other cables and accessories can be plugged into the camcorder at the same time 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 tap...

Page 64: ... leg design folds down to 26 when not in use Rubber 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...

Page 65: ...ol Center VCC1000 349 00 Color Enhancement Light VLP04 49 95 Replacement Bulb for Light VLB04 14 95 300 75 Cable Transformer 193983 6 95 Shoulder Strap 215770 13 95 Audio Video Cable 221357 24 95 AC Adapter Charger 221361 189 95 ReplacementRemote 221363 49 95 DC Cable 221364 12 95 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise 10 Minimum Order __________ Sales Tax __________ We are ...

Page 66: ...pires Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Name Street Apt City State Zip Print or type your name and address clearly This will be your mailing label Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting Allow 8 weeks for delivery All accessories ...

Page 67: ...er 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 S...

Page 68: ... a working outlet There may be no cassette in the camcorder Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette The cassette tape may be broken try another cassette You may have reached the end of the cassette try rewinding it CAM OFF VCR switch must be in VCR Safety tab has been closed See page 20 CAM OFF VCR switch must be in CAM Remove lens cap CAM OFF VCR switch must be in CAM Time counter memory may be...

Page 69: ... remote sensor on camcorder Remote must be within 13 feet from the camcorder to operate it Remote control cell may need replacing See page 9 CAM OFF VCR switch must be in CAM or VCR for camcorder to operate Camcorder s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light This may interfere with operation of camcorder by remote CAM OFF VCR switch must be in CAM Check cable...

Page 70: ...modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc may void the user s FCC authority to operate this camcorder Specifications General Power requirement 6VDC Power consumption 5 4 W when FOCUS indicator appears in viewfinder Weight 1 88 lbs 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 52...

Page 71: ...errors or even loss of your unit Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange 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 ...

Page 72: ...cessories and your bill of sale 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...

Page 73: ... new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you next day delivery To have your Camcorder repaired by an Authorized RCA Camcorder 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...

Page 74: ...y 15 Cassette Compartment 5 7 21 Cassettes Inserting and Removing 21 Charging the Battery 13 Chart of Title Characters 41 Checking Problems 66 67 Cleaning the Viewfinder 58 Clock Cell Installing 28 COLOR Control 7 29 Color Enhancement Light Optional 48 49 59 Contents 1 2 Copying Tapes 46 47 54 55 Creating a Title 40 Customer Assistance 69 Date and Time Display 26 28 Date and Time Recording 27 Date...

Page 75: ... Hood 50 RESET Button 10 11 39 REW Rewind Buttons 7 10 22 23 39 40 41 52 53 RF Output Adapter Optional 56 57 61 S Synchro EDIT Button 10 11 45 Safety Tab 20 SEARCH Indicator 25 Searching Visual 53 Sensor Remote Control 8 9 Setting the Time and Date 26 Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings 7 50 Shoulder Strap Attaching 50 Shutter Speeds 24 Solving Problems 66 67 Specifications 68 Speed Recording and Play...

Page 76: ...m 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 Need Assistance We want to help U S Consumers Camcorder Exchange Warranty 800 283 6503 Customer Service 800 336 1900 Accessories 800 338 0376 Canadian Consumers English 800 522 0338 French 800 522 0445 10330 North Meridian Stree...

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