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CAMCORDER8CAMCORDERUSER‘SGUIDEPro845Table of Contents ..5Optional Accessories6First-Time Operation10Remote Control ...16Powering YourCamcorder ...

8®rrsTMCharge your order on your VISAor MasterCard byfilling in belowUSE YOUR CREDIT CARDIMPORTANT: Copy complete account numberfrom your VISA cardIMP

9Optional Tripod or MonopodAC088 TripodThis tripod’s fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt. The grooved, tubular 3-section legdesign

First-Time Operation101. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.• Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcord

First-Time Operation (continued)11DISPLAYRECEJECTREWPLAYFFPAUSESTOPFOCUSON/OFFDATEFADEPOWERCAM OFF VCRPOWERSAVEONCOUNTER RESETAUT

E. Put your hand in the handstrap.First-Time Operation (continued)A.Press EJECT to open the cassettecompartment.124. Attach the lens cap cord and adju

AUTOSCENE SEARCHIRDISPLAYRECEJECTREWPLAYFFPAUSESTOPFOCUSON/OFFDATEFADEPOWERCAM OFF VCRPOWERSAVEONCOUNTER RESETAUTOBATTMEMORECSTAR

First-Time Operation (continued)14AUTOSCENE SEARCHIRSCENE SEARCH + and - ButtonsClock Cell Compartment SCENE SELECT Control LensTally Light M

MICVIDEOAUDIOPUSHIN AV OUTDISPLAYRECEJECTREWPLAYFFPAUSESTOPFOCUSON/OFFDATEFADEPOWERCAM OFF VCRPOWERSAVEONCOUNTER RESETAUTOBATTMEM

4 F.ADV (Frame Advance) ButtonDuring playback, press PAUSE, then F.ADVto view one frame at a time. Press PAUSEagain (or PLAY) to return to normal pla

8 COUNTER RES (Reset) and MEM (Memory) Buttons • Press COUNTER RES to reset the time counter to“0:00:00”.• Press COUNTER MEM during recording todispl

Product RegistrationIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSBefore using the AC adapter/charger, read allinstructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC adapter/c

Remote Control (continued)18Replace Remote Battery Cell1. Turn the remote over. Insert a pencil or paperclip in the small hole and slide it in thedir

Powering Your Camcorder19DISPLAYRECEJECTREWPLAYFFPAUSESTOPFOCUSON/OFFDATEFADEPOWERCAM OFF VCRPOWERSAVEONCOUNTER RESETAUTOBATTMEMO

Powering Your Camcorder20Rechargeable Battery The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximat

Powering Your Camcorder21DISPLAYRECEJECTREWPLAYFFPAUSESTOPFOCUSON/OFFDATEFADEPOWERCAM OFF VCRPOWERSAVEONCOUNTER RESETAUTOBATTMEMO

Powering Your CamcorderNote: The battery level indicator has no meaning whenyou power the camcorder with the optional car cordadapter/charger.22DISPL

23RCA Video CassettesWe recommend our cassettes be used with your camcorder. Use of poor quality or damaged tapes cancontaminate the video heads, res

DISPLAYRECEJECTREWPLAYFFPAUSESTOPFOCUSON/OFFDATEFADEPOWERCAM OFF VCRPOWERSAVEONCOUNTER RESETAUTOBATTMEMORECSTART/STOPAUTOSCENE SE

DISPLAYRECEJECTREWPLAYFFPAUSESTOPFOCUSON/OFFDATEFADEPOWERCAM OFF VCRPOWERSAVEONCOUNTER RESETAUTOBATTMEMORECSTART/STOPViewfinder25

26Displays in Viewfinderstart or stop recording to let you know thatthe SCENE SELECT control is set toAUTO.•These displays are not recorded on thetape

Displays in Viewfinder (continued)27LP IndicatorLP appears when you play back a taperecorded in LP speed. FADE Indicator• FADE appears when you turn

1Your video camcorder’s AC adapter/charger will operate on 100-240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz, and has apolarized plug. Because one blade of the plug is wide

AUTOSCENE SEARCHIR28Special FeaturesQuick ReviewWhen the camcorder is in record pause, press andrelease SCENE SEARCH – to review the last fewseconds o

DISPLAYRECEJECTREWPLAYFFPAUSESTOPFOCUSON/OFFDATEFADEPOWERCAM OFF VCRPOWERSAVEONCOUNTER RESETAUTOBATTMEMORECSTART/STOP29Special Fe

DISPLAYRECEJECTREWPLAYFFPAUSESTOPFOCUSON/OFFDATEFADEPOWERCAM OFF VCRPOWERSAVEONCOUNTER RESETAUTOBATTMEMORECSTART/STOPFocusing You

Recording ConditionsWhen recording in a foreign country underfluorescent lighting that uses 50 Hz. electriccurrent (some parts of Europe and Asia).Use

DISPLAYRECEJECTREWPLAYFFPAUSESTOPFOCUSON/OFFDATEFADEPOWERCAM OFF VCRPOWERSAVEONCOUNTER RESETAUTOBATTMEMORECSTART/STOPZooming and

DISPLAYRECEJECTREWPLAYFFPAUSESTOPFOCUSON/OFFDATEFADEPOWERCAM OFF VCRPOWERSAVEONCOUNTER RESETAUTOBATTMEMORECSTART/STOP33Time Count

Installation1 Attach the white plug on one end of the includedaudio/video cable to the AUDIO OUT jack on theTV or VCR and the other white plug to the

DISPLAYRECEJECTREWPLAYFFPAUSESTOPFOCUSON/OFFDATEFADEPOWERCAM OFF VCRPOWERSAVEONCOUNTER RESETAUTOBATTMEMORECSTART/STOP35Viewfinder

36Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO IN JacksTo connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR using AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, use the audio/video cable thatc

37Playback on TV or VCR (continued)1. A.Camcorder connected directly to TV monitor:Turn on the TV and tune it to the video inputchannel.B. Camcorder c

Installation1. Read and Follow Instructions—All the safety andoperating instructions should be read before theproduct is operated. Follow all operati

Playback on a TV without Audio/Video Inputs38To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio and video inputs, you need an optional CRF800 RF outputad

Playback on a TV without Audio/Video Inputs (continued)Playback Operation1. Set CHANNEL 4CH/3CH on the RF outputadapter to 4CH or 3CH.2. Turn on the T

40Care and MaintenanceCamcorder Care and Storage• Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’scassette door. They are abrasive and causeexcessive

Care and Maintenance41Cleaning the CamcorderTo clean the camcorder’s exterior, remove any power source connected to thecamcorder and gently wipe it wi

42Trouble ChecksTroubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct without the help of a servicetechnician by first checking

43Trouble Checks (continued)Poor auto-focus operationPicture is too dark orsubject too dark.Viewfinder displays areout of focusDate and/time (or date)

Camera SectionScanning: 525 Lines/60 Fields/30 FramesImage Sensor: CCD ImagerTripod Mount: One 1/4" threaded holeLens: f: 1.8 — 12:1 (5.5-66mm)D

45Consumer Assistance and Service – Pro845 CamcorderYou can reach Thomson at the following number:1-800-283-6503(Toll free inside U.S.A.)Our toll-free

46• If you are not located near an exchange point:1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard or Visaaccount number and expiration date to yourphone represen

47To receive a replacement unit after we havereceived your unit:1. Write the RA number on the outside of thecarton used to return the unit. Make sure

12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outsideantenna or cable system is connected to the product,be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so asto

48IndexAccessories, Included ...10Accessories, Optional...6-9Accessory

49Index (continued)Operation, First-Time...10-15Optional Accessories...6-9O

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Recording Tips• Make a video recording of your home and contentsto store in a safe place in case of fire or theft.• Practice recording under a variety

Table of ContentsProduct Registration...Inside Front CoverSafety Precautions...1-3Recording Tips...

6Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local dealer, calltoll free, or use the order form on the next page.AC025A Soft Carrying CaseC

7193983 Cable TransformerThis 300-to-75 ohmtransformer is usedto connect a standard300-ohm antennatwin-lead to a standard round 75-ohm connector.AH011