PRO 847 Camcorder
(160-0865) Playback Faxback Doc. # 34699
Viewfinder Playback and Features
Viewfinder playback is the simplest way to watch tapes using the camcorder.
1. Slide the POWER switch upward to turn on the camcorder.
2. Press the VCR (PLAY)/CAM button to put the camcorder in the playback
mode. The green VCR (PLAY) indicator will light.
3. Press EJECT and insert the cassette you want to play back. Close the
cassette compartment.
4. Press PLAY to begin playback. During playback, use the playback
features described below.
5. Press STOP when you are finished.
Playback Features
Visual Searching
To visually search forward on the tape during playback or play pause,
press and hold F FWD. Release the button to return to normal playback.
To visually search in reverse on the tape during playback or play pause,
press and hold REW. Release the button to return to normal playback.
Stop-Action Pause
During playback, press PAUSE to "stop the action" and view one frame of
the tape.
Press PLAY or PAUSE to return to normal playback.
Tape Positioning
1. Slide the POWER switch upwards to turn on the camcorder.
2. Press the VCR (PLAY)/CAM button to put the camcorder in the playback
mode. The green VCR (PLAY) indicator will light.
3. Press and quickly release REW or F FWD to rewind or fast-forward the
tape.
4. Press STOP to stop the tape.
CAUTION: Pause is designed for momentary interruptions and should not be
used for an extended period of time. If the camcorder remains in
pause for more than three minutes, it will automatically enter the
stop mode, and then turn off to prevent excessive tape wear.
Model Pro848 Only: Playback on TV (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks
To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN
jacks, you will need the supplied audio/video cable. If your TV is already
connected to a VCR, you can attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what
the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV.
Installation
1. Attach the white and red plugs on one end of the audio/video cable to
the red and white AUDIO IN jack on the TV (or VCR). (Refer to Faxback
Doc. # 34716, Fig. B.
NOTES: If your TV (or VCR) only has one AUDIO IN, you may need an
optional Y-adapter to hear both channels.
2. Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV (or VCR).
3. Attach the white and red plugs on the other end of the audio/video
cable to the white and red AUDIO L and R jacks (located behind the A/V
cover) on the side of the camcorder.
4. Attach the yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO jack on the camcorder.
5. Place the audio/video IN/OUT switch (located on the side of the cam-
corder) in the OUT position.
Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR
1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to
the video input channel.
B. Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV:
Turn on VCR and place it in the "line" or "camera mode". (If your
VCR does not have a "line" or "camera mode" consult the VCR owner's
manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal
coming from the VCR.
2. Slide the POWER switch upward to turn on the camcorder.
3. Press the VCR (PLAY)/CAM button to put the camcorder in the playback
mode. The green VCR (PLAY) indicator will light.
4. Press PLAY.
During playback use the playback features above.
5. To copy what the camcorder is playing, place a blank cassette in the
VCR, and press the VCR's RECORD button.
NOTE: Make sure the memory-stop feature is turned off (press COUNTER
MEMORY on the remote control) or the camcorder will enter play
pause when the counter reaches M 0:00:00.
6. Press STOP when you are finished.
CAUTION: The unauthorized recording of copyrighted material may
infringe the rights of others.
Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording)
1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: turn on the TV, and tune it to
the video input channel.
B. Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on
VCR and place it in the "line" or "camera mode". (If you VCR does
not have a "line" or "camera mode", consult the VCR owner's manual.)
Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the
VCR.
2. Slide the POWER switch upward to turn on the camcorder. The red CAM
indicator will light.
NOTE: When the camcorder is used as a camera, turn the TV's volume
down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.
3. Press the thumb trigger to begin recording. You can watch what the
camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.
NOTES: The remote control will operate the camcorder.
Press the DISPLAY button to have the camcorder's displays appear on
the TV screen. During tape copying, these displays will be recorded
when they appear on the TV screen.
Models Pro842 and Pro 847 Only: Playback on TV (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN
Jacks
To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN
jacks, you will need the supplied audio/video cable. If your TV is already
connected to a VCR, you can attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what
the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV. (Refer to Faxback Doc.
# 34716, Fig. C)
Installation
1. Attach the white plug on one end of the audio/video cable to the AUDIO
IN jack on the TV (or VCR).
NOTES: If your TV (or VCR) has stereo AUDIO IN jacks, attach the plug to
the one labeled MONO. If one is not labeled MONO, you may need a
Y-adapter, such as AH25 to hear both channels.
2. Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV (or VCR).
3. Attach the white plug on the other end of the audio/video cable to the
A (audio) jack (located behind the A/V cover) on the side of the
camcorder.
4. Attach the yellow plug to the yellow V (video) jack on the camcorder.
Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR
1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to
the video input channel.
B. Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on
VCR and place it in the "line" or "camera mode". (If your VCR does
not have a "line" or "camera mode", consult the VCR owner's manual)
Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the
VCR.
2. Slide the POWER switch upward to turn on the camcorder.
3. Press the VCR(PLAY)/CAM button to put the camcorder in the playback
mode. The green VCR(PLAY) indicator will light.
4. Press PLAY.
During playback, use the playback features, above.
5. To copy what the camcorder is playing, place a blank cassette in the
VCR and press the VCR's RECORD button.
NOTE: Make sure the memory-stop feature is turned off (press COUNTER
MEMORY on the remote control) or the camcorder will enter play pause
when the counter reaches M 0:00:00.
6. Press STOP when you are finished.
CAUTION: The unauthorized recording of copyrighted material may infringe
the rights of others.
Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording)
1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to
the video input channel.
B. Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on
VCR and place it in the "line" or "camera mode". (If your VCR does
not have a "line" or "camera mode" consult the VCR owner's manual.)
Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the
VCR.
2. Slide the POWER switch upwards toward POWER. The red CAM indicator
will light.
NOTE: When the camcorder is used as a camera, turn the TV's volume down to
prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.
3. Press the thumb trigger to begin recording. You can watch what the
camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.
NOTES: The remote control will operate the camcorder.
Press the DISPLAY button to have the camcorder's displays appear on the TV
screen. During tape copying, these displays will be recorded when they
appear on the TV screen.
Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs
To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you will
need an optional CEF800 output adapter and an optional coaxial RF cable,
such as VH82 or VH90. If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks (or is
connected to a VCR), refer to Faxback Doc. # 34716, Fig. C.
Installation
1. Disconnect the VHF antenna from your TV. Connect the antenna to the
connector on the RF output adapter, as shown on Faxback Doc. # 34716,
Fig. D, if you are going to leave the adapter connected to the TV.
NOTE: If your VHF antenna is the flat twin-lead type attached by
two screws, you will also need an optional 300/75 Ohm trans-
former.
2. Attach one end of the optional coaxial RF cable to the other connector
on the adapter, and attach the other end to the VHF input on your TV as
shown on Faxback Doc. # 34716, Fig. D.
NOTE: If your TV has 300 Ohm screw terminals, you will need a 75/300
Ohm transformer, such as VH54.
3. Attach the RF output adapter's plug to the audio, RF out, and video
jacks (located under the A / V cover) on the side of the camcorder.
4. Model Pro848 Only: Make sure the audio/video IN/OUT switch on the
side of the camcorder is in the OUT position.
Playback Operation
1. Set the CHANNEL 4CH/3CH switch on the RF output adapter to CHANNEL 4CH
or 3CH.
2. Turn on the TV and tune it to the same channel you selected with the RF
output adapter's CHANNEL switch.
3. Attach a power supply and turn on the camcorder.
4. Insert a tape.
5. Press VCR(PLAY)/CAM button to place the camcorder in the VCR(PLAY)
mode. The green VCR(PLAY) indicator will light.
6. Press PLAY.
During playback, use the playback features described above.
7. Press STOP when you are finished.
Viewing What the Camcorder Is Seeing or Recording
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4. When the camcorder is
used as a camera, turn the TV's volume down to prevent a high-pitched
squeal caused by feedback.
2. Set the CHANNEL 4CH/3CH switch on the RF output adapter to the same
channel you selected on the TV.
3. Press VCR(PLAY)/CAM button to place the camcorder in the CAM mode. The
red CAM indicator will light.
4. Press the thumb trigger to begin recording. You can watch what the
camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.
NOTE: The remote will also operate the camcorder. Press the DISPLAY
button to have the camcorder's displays appear on the TV screen.
Normal TV Viewing
For normal TV viewing, you may leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the
TV. Disconnect the adapter plug from the camcorder or turn off the cam-
corder.
NOTE: to Cable TV Installer
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the
National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1),
that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
(LB/EB 09/19/96)
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