Rca Pro942 Manuale Utente

USER‘SGUIDEPro942CAMCORDER8®

First-Time Operation8DC IN 6VOPENTWINST.ZOOMFOCUSDATE/TITLEDISPLAYPLAYF.F.EDITSEARCHSTOPREWFN16X9FADEEISINST.ZOOMButtonPower Zoom ButtonsT = Tel

PUSHREW F.FWDSTOP PLAYA/V DUB PAUSEDISPLAYRESETTITLERECORDTWZOOMONOFF S.EDITThe remote operates the camcorder byinfrared light, so it is protected fro

10Remote Control A brief description of the functions of the remote buttons is given here. Some buttonsperform the same function as the corresponding

11Remote Control 2 STOP Button• Press STOP when the camcorder’sCAM/OFF/VCR switch is in VCR tostop playback, rewinding, or fastforwarding.• STOP has n

12Powering Your CamcorderThe adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorderdirectly from standard household power. The a

13Powering Your Camcorder 1. Align the reference arrow on thebattery with the arrow on theadapter/charger.2. Hold the battery flush against theadapter

14Powering Your Camcorder Insert the Battery1. Make sure the CAM/OFF/VCR switch is in OFF.2. Lift the OPEN lever and pull up thebattery compartment co

15Powering Your Camcorder ATTENTION: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERYMUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. THE PRODUCTTHAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ARECHARGEABLE BA

Powering Your Camcorder 16Insert the BatteriesUsing Alkaline “AA” Batteries to Power Your Camcorder The camcorder can be powered by six alkaline dry-c

Powering Your Camcorder 17Checking Battery Power (Battery Level Indicator)The battery level indicator shows how much recording time is left on therech

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plugto wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la l

18Powering Your Camcorder 1. Make sure the camcorder’sCAM/OFF/VCR switch is in OFF.2. Connect the DC cable’s small pluginto the DC OUTPUT jack on the

19Car Cord Adapter Cigarette LighterSocketDC IN 6V JackAdapter/Charger’s DC Cable DC IN 6VOPENTWINST.ZOOMFOCUSDATE/TITLEDISPLAYPLAYF.F.EDITSEARCH

20Video CassettesYou can use your video cassettes over and over again. To erase a previousrecording, just record over it.8We recommend RCA cassettes

21FOCUSEJECTNFDATE/TITLEDISPLAYPLAYF.F.REWEDITSEARCHPUSH16X9FADEEISVideo Cassettes 1. Slide EJECT to open the cassettecompartment. 2. Fully insert ca

PUSH22Recording FeaturesMicrophoneThe microphone picks up the soundduring a recording. It is more sensitive tosounds coming from the direction thelen

DC IN 6VOPENTWINST.ZOOMFOCUSDATE/TITLEDISPLAYPLAYF.F.EDITSEARCHSTOPREWFN16X9FADEEISREW F.FWDSTOP PLAYA/V DUB PAUSEDISPLAYRESETTITLERECORDTWZOOMON

24Recording Features Program AE (Auto Exposure)Program auto exposure automatically selects the shutter speed and adjusts the irisaccording to the shut

Recording Features 25Date SearchYou can search for the beginning and end of recordings you make on acertain day.remote) to search for the place yousto

261. Attach a power supply to thecamcorder. Press and hold the smallbutton on the CAM/OFF/VCR switchwhile you slide it in CAM. 2. If the date and ti

27Date and Time Display The time and date, date only, or date and title can be recorded on your tape. Wheneverone of the displays appears in the view

1AssistanceWe want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call:Camcorder Exchange Warranty... 800-283-6503 (Pages 70

Date and Time Display 28Install the Clock Lithium Cell1. Make sure camcorder is turned off, andremove any power supply attached tothe camcorder.2. Pul

29COLORTINT BRIGHTFOCUSEJECTNFDATE/TITLEDISPLAYPLAYF.F.STOPREWEDITSEARCHPUSH16X9FADEEISViewfinderThe camcorder’s viewfinder is a miniature monitor tha

30TimeRemaining Time Counterwith Memory 91011Status Time and Date7812Displays in Viewfinder1 Manual Focus • FOCUS appears when manual focusis turned

31• ZOOM appears when you press Tand zoom in the telephoto directionmore than twelve times.• I.ZOOM appears when you pressINST. ZOOM to enlarge the pi

DC IN 6VOPENTWINST.ZOOMFOCUSDATE/TITLEDISPLAYPLAYF.F.EDITSEARCHSTOPREWFN16X9FADEEIS32Focusing Your CamcorderAuto FocusThe camcorder will focus au

33Focusing Your Camcorder Conditions that May Require Manual FocusThe following conditions may require the use of manual focusing during recording.Mac

DC IN 6VOPENTWINST.ZOOMFOCUSDATE/TITLEDISPLAYPLAYF.F.EDITSEARCHSTOPREWFN16X9FADEEIS34Zooming INST.ZOOMButtonUsing Power Zoom Buttons• Press “W” t

3516 X 9 ModeThe new 16 x 9 TV format provides a 30% wider picture than conventional TVs of thesame height. The 16 x 9 recording mode lets you make r

36Fading In and Out of ScenesYou can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade in and out ofscenes. Both the picture and sound will g

37Fading In and Out of ScenesFade In1. Place the camcorder in record pause.2. Repeatedly press FADE to select fademode.Note: The last fade mode used w

2Table of ContentsVideo Cassettes• Erase Protection ...20• Recording and Playback Speed and Times...

38Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)The electronic image stabilizer (EIS) corrects slight shaking of imagesduring some recording modes.• While zooming

39Time Counter With Memory StopThe time counter shows actual time elapsed when recording or playing back atape. It quickly locates the end of record

40DC IN 6VOPENTWINST.ZOOMFOCUSDATE/TITLEDISPLAYPLAYF.F.EDITSEARCHSTOPREWFN16X9FADEEISTitlerThe titler can store a title page in memory that can b

416. Press TITLE ON/OFF on remote toremove the titler graphics from theviewfinder. The camcorder will nowrecord as normal. If you do not wantto cont

423 Attach the plug on the other end of theinput cable to the audio/video in/outconnector located behind the smallcover on the side of the camcorder.(

43DC IN 6VOPENTWINST.ZOOMFOCUSDATE/TITLEDISPLAYPLAYF.F.EDITSEARCHSTOPREWFN16X9FADEEISAudio/Video Dubbing 1. Slide camcorder’s CAM/OFF/VCRswitch t

44Synchro EditSynchro edit allows your camcorder to control a VCR (one that has a compatiblePAUSE, EDIT, EDIT IN/OUT, or SYNC jack) while tapes are be

45Synchro Edit 4. Press S.EDIT on the remote to start thecamcorder playing and the VCRrecording.Note: Pressing S.EDIT puts thecamcorder in review for

46Recording from VCR or TV MonitorDC IN 6VWFOCUSDATE/TITLEDISPLAYPLAYF.F.EDITSEARCHSTOPREWFNAUDIOOUTVIDEOOUTBack ofMono VCR orTV MonitorWhite Au

471. A.Camcorder connected directly toTV monitor: Turn on the TV andtune it to the channel you want torecord.B. Camcorder connected to a VCRthat is a

3First-Time OperationThis section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder torecord. Refer to the other sections for detaile

48Optional Color Enhancement LightAn optional VLP04 color enhancement light shown on page 59 helps createbrighter, sharper pictures in very low light

49Optional Color Enhancement Light 1. Turn the case front counterclockwise toremove it.2. Remove the bulb by pulling it outthrough the open case.3. Ho

50Attaching the Shoulder StrapRemoving the Lens HoodCaution: When carrying the camcorder with the shoulderstrap, you may find it convenient to rotate

51• Practice recording under a variety oflighting conditions. • Use the viewfinder to keep camcorderlevel or scenes will appear “tilted”.• Include clo

DC IN 6VOPENTWINST.ZOOMFOCUSDATE/TITLEDISPLAYPLAYF.F.EDITSEARCHSTOPREWFN16X9FADEEIS52Viewfinder PlaybackViewfinder playback is the simplest way t

Stop-Action Pause• During playback, press the thumbtrigger (PAUSE/RECORD on remote)to “stop the action” and view one frameof the tape.• Press the thum

54Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO IN JacksBack ofVCR orTV MonitorAUDIOINVIDEOINLRBack of StereoVCR orTV MonitorYellow Video PlugWhite Audio Pl

55Playback on TV or VCR 1 Attach the white plug on theaudio/video cable to the AUDIO INjack on the TV or VCR.Note: If your TV or VCR has stereoAUDIO j

56Playback on TV without Audio/Video InputsTo connect your camcorder to a TV without audio and video inputs, you need anoptional RF output adapter, su

57Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel3 or 4.Note: When the camcorder is used as acamera, turn the TV’s vol

42. Attach the adapter/charger.• Plug the adapter/charger’s plug intoan operating outlet. • Details are on page 12.Notes: Details on using the recha

58Cleaning the ViewfinderCare and Maintenance• Keep dust and grit from entering thecassette door. They are abrasive andcause excessive wear both to t

VCC1000 Video Color Control CenterThe VCC1000 is two accessories in one.The color control center allows you toadjust the color intensity, tint, whiteb

Optional Accessories 60DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/ChargerThis car cord adapter/charger enables youto operate your camcorder from your car,truck, or RV by

Optional Accessories 61CRF81 RF Output AdapterThis adapter is used to connect yourcamcorder to a standard TV (one withoutaudio/video input jacks) for

Optional Accessories 62AC088 Super Lightweight TripodMounting the camcorder on a tripod, such as AC088, will keep the camcordersteady and produce exce

63Accessory Order Form Detach Here✂Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Model Pro942Description Part No. Price Qty. TotalSoft

64Accessory Order Form Detach Here✂®rrsTMCharge your order on your VISAor MasterCard byfilling in belowUSE YOUR CREDIT CARDIMPORTANT: Copy complete ac

65Accessory 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

66Trouble ChecksTroubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct withoutthe help of a service technician by first checking

67Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments• Make sure FOCUS does not appear in viewfinder. PressFOCUS F and N buttons together to turn on auto f

54. Attach the lens cap cord andadjust the handstrap.A.Remove the lens cap from thecamcorder.B. Attach the lens cap cord to the lens cap.First-Time Op

68User InformationThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, and RF lighting device, pursuant toPa

69(continued on next page)Customer Assistance and ServiceYou can reach Thomson at the following number:800-283-6503(Toll free inside U.S.A.)Our toll-f

70What your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials orworkmanship.For how long after your purchase:• 90 days for labor charges.• One year for parts.

71Limited Warrantyshipment in case of damage or loss.Include with the shipment:• A copy of your dated bill of sale toverify your unit’s warrantyeligib

Index 7216X9 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30,3516X9 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3516X9 Button . . . . . .

Index 73Lens Hood, Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Light, Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49,59Limited Warranty . . . . . . . .

©1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.Trademark(s)®RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s)Printed in JapanPart Number 95-Pro942-1QR12996If your camcorder n

First-Time Operation66. Adjust eyepiece focus controlfor your vision.A. Rotate viewfinder into acomfortable viewing position.B. If the image in the vi

First-Time Operation78. Play back what you have recorded.A. Press thumb trigger to stop recording. B. Place CAM/OFF/VCR in VCR. C. Press REW to rewi