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Pro846
USER‘S
GUIDE
8
®
CAMCORDER
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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. CAUTION This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN electric shock or personal injury. ATTENTION This symbol indicates important RISQUE DE CHOC instructions accompanying the product. ELECTRIQUE
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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..................................... 800-336-1900 (Page 65) Accessories......................................... 800-338-0376 (Pages 55-61) Table of Contents Safety Information................................i • Install Remote Battery ........................9 • Remote Sensor ....................................9 Product Reg
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Table of Contents Video Cassettes • Synchro Edit ................................40-41 • Erase Protection ................................20 • Recording from VCR or • Recording and Playback Speed and TV Monitor...............................42-43 Times..............................................20 Optional Color Enhancement • Inserting and Removing Light.........................................44-45 Cassettes.........................................21 • Cassette Care and Storage...........
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POWER CHARGE REFRESH 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 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-338-0376 1. Unpack the camcorder a
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PUSH FOCUS F N DATE/TITLE PLAY DISPLAY F.F. REW EDIT SEARCH STOP POWER CHARGE REFRESH First-Time Operation 2. Attach the adapter/charger. Adapter/Charger’s DC Cable Adapter/ Charger DC OUTPUT DC IN 6V Jack on Side Jack of Camcorder POWER Indicator To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz. Since the battery must be charged • 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. • Attach one end of the adapter/ Notes
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FOCUS F N DATE/TITLE PLAY DISPLAY F.F. REW EDIT SEARCH STOP First-Time Operation CAM/OFF/VCR Switch Lens Cap (Attach Lens Cap Here) Handstrap Cover Thumb Trigger Adjustment Strap E. Put your hand in the handstrap. 4. Attach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrap. F. Pull the adjustment strap to tighten and close the strap. A. Remove the lens cap from the camcorder. G. Snap the cover shut. B. Attach the lens cap cord to the H. Attach the lens cap to the handstrap. lens cap. 5. Turn on the ca
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FOCUS F N DATE/TITLE PLAY DISPLAY REW EDIT F.F. SEARCH STOP First-Time Operation Eyepiece Focus Control Electronic Viewfinder in Operating Position Tally Light Thumb Trigger 6. Adjust eyepiece focus control 7. Start and stop recording. for your vision. Start and stop recording by pressing and releasing the thumb trigger. You A. Rotate viewfinder into a do not have to hold the thumb trigger comfortable viewing position. to record. The tally light will light B. If the image in the viewfinder is
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PUSH 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. Review camcorder’s operating controls. Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings EJECT Switch Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control COLOR Microphone Cassette TINT BRIGHT Compartment Viewfinder C
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FOCUS F N DATE/TITLE PLAY DISPLAY F.F. REW EDIT SEARCH STOP First-Time Operation 9. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (continued) Power Zoom Buttons T = Telephoto W = Wide Angle INST. Accessory ZOOM Lens CAM/OFF/VCR Shoe Button Switch Tally Light (On Front) Remote Control Sensor (On Front) Install Charged Thumb Battery or Six Trigger Alkaline “AA” Handstrap Batteries Clock Cell Holder DC IN 6V Jack Located Behind Small Cover (Connect Audio/Video In/Out Connector Adapter/Charger Here) (Lo
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REW F.FWD STOP PLAY A/V DUB PAUSE DISPLAY RECORD T ZOOM RESET W TITLE S.EDIT ON OFF Remote Control Install Remote Battery Battery Holder Back of Remote Pin Hole 1. Turn remote over, insert a pin or Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Must be disposed of properly. Never handle a straightened paper clip in the pin hole, punctured or leaking cell. May cause burns and remove the battery holder. or personal injury. 2. Insert battery so positive (+) terminal Keep out of the hands of children. Can fac
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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. REW F.FWD 1 REW (Rewind) Button 7 F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button STOP PLAY 2 STOP Button 8
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Remote Control 2 STOP Button is in CAM to visually search the recorded material forward. When you • Press STOP when the camcorder’s release the F.FWD button, the CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in VCR to camcorder will stop searching, and stop playback, rewinding, or fast prepare to record at that point on the forwarding. tape. • STOP has no effect when the camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCR switch 8 PLAY Button is in CAM. To stop recording, press • Press PLAY when the camcorder’s PAUSE/RECORD. CAM/OFF/VCR switch
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FOCUS F N DATE/TITLE PLAY DISPLAY EDIT F.F. REW SEARCH STOP POWER CHARGE REFRESH 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. Adapter/Charger’s DC Cable Adapter/ Charger DC OUTPUT DC IN 6V Jack on Side Jack of Camcorder POWER Indicator To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz. To Attach the Adapter/Charger T
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POWER CHARGE REFRESH 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. C
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Powering Your Camcorder Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder Insert the Battery 5. Close the battery compartment cover. 1. Make sure the CAM/OFF/VCR switch Hold the OPEN lever and align the is in OFF. tabs on the cover with the tabs on the 2. Lift the OPEN lever and pull up the compartment. battery compartment cover. OPEN Lever Tabs 3. Insert the battery into the battery compartment aligning the reference marks. Reference Notes: The OPEN lever must be open for Marks the cov
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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 battery. Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14°F (–10°C) or above 95°F Charge the battery at a temperature of (35°C). The bat
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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 5. Close the battery compartment cover. 1. Make sure the CAM/OFF/VCR switch Hold the OPEN lever and align the is in OFF. tabs on the cover with the tabs on the 2. Lift the OPEN lever and pull up the compartment. battery compartment cover. OPEN
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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
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FOCUS F N DATE/TITLE PLAY DISPLAY F.F. REW EDIT SEARCH STOP 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
