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Powering Your Camcorder Lithium Cell Installation The remote’s lithium cell is packed separately. Install it as follows: Insert Pencil Here Lithium Cell Cell Holder 3. Replace cell holder in remote until it 1. Turn remote over, insert a pencil or clicks into place. paper clip in the small hole, and slide Notes: Never place anything heavy on top of cell holder in the direction of the the remote control or lay it upside-down. arrow to remove it. Replace cell when camcorder fails to respond Cell
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Remote Control Remote Sensor 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. Remote Control Sensor Note: The camcorder may not respond to the remote if its sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light. Storing the Remote Control When you are not using the remote control you may want to stor
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Remote Control A brief description of the remote button’s functions is given here. Many of the buttons perform the same functions as the corresponding controls on the camcorder. The battery must be installed as shown on page 14. ZOOM T W 1 DISPLAY REC 2 7 COUNTER MEMORY RESET 3 STOP PLAY 4 8 REW F FWD 5 9 PAUSE 6 1 3 ZOOM (T and W) Buttons COUNTER MEMORY and RESET Buttons During record or record pause: • Press T to move the lens in the Used with the time counter and telephoto (close-up) direct
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Remote Control 5 7 REC (Record) Button REW (Rewind) Button When the camcorder is in CAM Camcorder is in CAM (camera) (camera) mode, press REC to start mode: and stop recording. • When the camcorder is in record pause, press and hold REW to PLAY Button 8 visually search the tape in reverse. Press PLAY when the camcorder is Release REW to return to record- in VCR (PLAY) mode to begin pause. playback. Camcorder is in VCR(PLAY) mode: • When the camcorder is stopped, 9 F FWD (Fast Forward) Button pre
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Recording Video Cassettes We recommend that our cassettes be used with your camcorder. Use of poor quality or damaged tapes can contaminate the video heads. Head cleaning is not covered under warranty and is considered normal maintenance. Inserting or Removing Cassettes Caution: Insert the cassette so the safety tab is at the top and the tape window is facing out. The cassette EJECT should slide easily in the compartment. Button Do not force the cassette. PUSH Here to Close 1. Attach a power
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Pro842/Pro847/Pro848
USER‘S
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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 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 NE PAS
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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 54-55) Customer Service..................................... 800-336-1900 (Page 53) Accessories......................................... 800-338-0376 (Pages 42-47) Table of Contents Safety Information................................i • Tape Time Remaining Display ......23 • Quick Review.................................24 Product Registration.......
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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 and accessories. • Sa
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First-Time Operation 2. Attach lens cap cord and 3. Attach shoulder strap. adjust handstrap. A. Unfasten one end of the shoulder strap from the buckle. Make sure you leave the buckle on the strap. A. Press in on the tabs on both sides of the lens cap to remove it. B. Thread one end of the shoulder strap through one of the shoulder strap rings B. Attach the lens cap cord to the lens cap. Shoulder Strap Rings C. Pull up the flap of the handstrap C. Thread the strap back into the and open the st
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First-Time Operation 4. Supply power to the camcorder. Attach the AC Adapter Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time, attach the adapter to the camcorder. To AC 100- 240V, 50/60 Hz DC IN Jack PUSH button – press here to open and Adapter close the battery compartment. A. Press on the PUSH button to C. Close the battery compartment. Press release the battery compartment the PUSH button to lock the battery door. Open the compartment compartment shut. fully. D. Plu
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First-Time Operation VCR (PLAY)/CAM Indicators and Button CHARGE VCR CAM REW Button PLAY Button STOP Button EJECT Button POWER Switch Eyepiece Focus Thumb Control Trigger 7. Adjust viewfinder focus. 5. Turn on the camcorder. Turn the eyepiece focus control right Slide the POWER switch upward to or left to obtain the clearest possible turn the camcorder on. picture. Notes: Whenever the camcorder is turned on, it turns on in the CAM 8. Start and stop recording. (camera) mode. If it does not, p
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First-Time Operation 11. Review the camcorder’s controls. Zoom Control Model Pro848 Only: “W” - Wide Angle Lens MIC (External Microphone Jack) “T” - Telephoto Eyepiece Focus Control V Models Pro842 and Pro847 A (Audio), A V (Video), and RF Out Jacks Viewfinder DC IN 9/6.5V Jack or DC IN 9V Jack (Located Inside Battery Model Pro848 Compartment) AUDIO, VIDEO, RF VIDEO In/Out Jacks, IN and Audio/Video L Battery Compartment AUDIO R IN/OUT Switch OUT Remote Holder Remote Sensor (Located in Batte
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Powering Your Camcorder Using the AC Adapter to Power Your Camcorder The adapter lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. It operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz. so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder. Caution: Do not use this adapter for any purpose other than supplying power to the camcorder. To AC 100- 240V, 50/60 Hz DC IN Jack PUSH Button Adapter Attach the AC Adapter Using Optional AC Plug Adapter 1. Press the PUSH button to
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RBRC Ni-Cd Powering Your Camcorder Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximately 12 hours for the 234329 battery, and approximately 16 hours for the 234330 battery. When fully charged, the 234329 battery (model Pro842) should supply about 60 minutes of operating time and the 234330 battery (models Pro847 and Pro848) should supply about 65 minutes of
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Powering Your Camcorder Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be installed as described on the previous page before it can be charged. CHARGE VCR CAM CHARGE Indicator Battery Installed To AC 100- 240V, 50/60 Hz DC IN Jack Adapter Charge the Battery 6. When the CHARGE indicator starts 1. Install the battery as described on the flashing, make sure to unplug the previous page. adapter from the wall outlet and the 2. Insert the small plug on the AC camcorder. adap
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Powering Your Camcorder Battery Level Indicator • When there is approximately five The battery level indicator appears in the minutes of battery power left in the viewfinder when approximately half the battery, appears in the battery power is left. This indicator viewfinder. The camcorder will turn shows you the amount of power in the off automatically after a few minutes. battery. Slide the POWER switch upward to turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery. The battery level indicat
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Powering Your Camcorder Using Optional Alkaline “AA” Batteries You can power the camcorder with six alkaline dry-cell “AA” batteries. Install the Alkaline Batteries 1. Press the PUSH button to open the Notes: The camcorder may not operate properly in cold temperatures below 50ºF battery compartment. Carefully open (10º C). the compartment fully. The camcorder and battery level indicator 2. Insert six alkaline batteries into the may not operate properly when the batteries compartment matchin
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Powering Your Camcorder Using the Optional AC Adapter/Charger The optional CPS801C AC adapter/charger shown on page 43 will power the camcorder and charge your rechargeable nickel cadmium battery. To AC Wall Outlet 100-240 Volts, 50/60 Hz. Caution: When a battery is attached to Battery Pack the adapter/ charger, do not turn them upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or REFRESH Button cause injury. POWER Indicator CHARGE Indicator Charging and Refreshing Rechargeable Battery The
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Powering Your Camcorder Power the Camcorder The optional CPS801C AC adapter/charger and optional DCC100 DC cable let you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. It operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge your battery pack. You may need a plug adapter in some countries. Consult your dealer. To AC 100- 240V, 50/60 Hz DC IN Jack DC Cable Caution: Do not use this adapter/charger for any purpose
