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Camcorder Exchange Warranty...... 800-283-6503 (Pages 54-55)
Customer Service..................................... 800-336-1900 (Page 53)
Accessories......................................... 800-338-0376 (Pages 42-47)
• Tape Time Remaining Display ......23
• Quick Review.................................24
• Camera Edit....................................24
• Blank Search ..................................24
• Zooming .........................................25
• AE Shutter Control.........................25
• Focusing .........................................26
• Install Clock Cell............................27
• Date and Time Display .............28-29
• Time Counter..................................30
• Recording and Traveling Tips........31
• Model Pro848 Only: Recording
from a TV or VCR....................32-33
Playback
• Playback and Features
• Viewfinder Playback......................34
• Visual Searching ............................35
• Tape Positioning.............................35
• Stop-Action Pause..........................35
• Model Pro848 Only: Playback on TV .
(or VCR) with AUDIO/
VIDEO IN Jacks.......................36-37
Models Pro842 and Pro847 Only:
Playback on TV (or VCR) with
AUDIO/ VIDEO IN Jacks........38-39
• Playback on a TV Without
Audio/Video Inputs ..................40-41
Optional Accessories.....................42-47
• Accessory Order Form.................45-47
References
• Care and Maintenance .................48-49
• Trouble Checks............................50-52
• Assistance..........................................53
• Limited Warranty.........................54-55
• Specifications....................................56
• Information to User...........................57
• Index (Alphabetical) ....................58-61
Safety Information................................i
Product Registration.............................i
First-Time Operation
• Assistance............................................2
• Unpack Camcorder and
Accessories ......................................2
• Attach Lens Cap Cord and
Adjust Handstrap .............................3
• Attach Shoulder Strap .........................3
• Supply Power to the Camcorder .........4
• Turn on the Camcorder .......................5
• Insert a Cassette ..................................5
• Adjust Viewfinder Focus ....................5
• Start and Stop Recording ....................5
• Play Back what You have Recorded...5
• Turn Off Camcorder............................5
• Review the Camcorder’s
Controls............................................6
Powering Your Camcorder
• Using the AC Adapter.........................7
• Using the Rechargeable Battery ....8-10
• Using Optional Alkaline “AA”
Batteries .........................................11
• Using the Optional
AC Adapter/Charger.................12-13
Remote Control.............................14-17
Recording
• Video Cassettes.................................18
• Making a Recording..........................19
• Viewfinder Displays ....................20-21
• Recording Features
• Viewfinder......................................22
• Flying Erase Head ..........................23
• Microphone ....................................23
• Model Pro848 Only: External
Microphone Jack ..........................23
• DISPLAY Button ............................23
• White Balance and Iris ...................23
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