PRO 847 Camcorder (160-0865) Quick Start Faxback Doc. # 34695 First-Time Operation This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your cam- corder 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. Save the packing materials and box in case you even need to ship or store your camcorder. The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If you are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. CAUTIONS: Lithium cells. Must be disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking cells. May cause burns or personal injury. Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment. The lithium cells used in these devices may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, dis- assemble, heat above 212 degree F (100 degrees C) or incinerate. Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the + and - sides of the cell. 2. Attach lens cap cord and adjust handstrap. A. Press in on the tabs on both sides of the lens cap to remove it. B. Attach the lens cap cord to the lens cap. C. Pull up the flap of the handstrap and open the strap. D. Run the cord from the lens cap through the A / V terminal cover and over the end of strap. E. Adjust the strap for comfort and close the flap. NOTE: Make sure the end of the strap is positioned securely before closing the flap. F. Slide the lens cap onto the strap. 3. Attach shoulder strap. A. Unfasten one end of the shoulder strap from the buckle. Make sure you leave the buckle on the strap. B. Thread one end of the shoulder strap through one of the shoulder strap rings. C. Thread the strap back into the buckle. Pull on the strap and make sure it is fastened securely before using it to support your camcorder. D. Repeat steps A-C for the other end of the shoulder strap. CAUTIONS: When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap, make sure the viewfinder is in its down position. This helps prevent poss- ible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move. Make sure the shoulder strap is firmly attached before using it to carry your camcorder. 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. A. Press on the PUSH button to release the battery compartment door. Open the compartment fully. B. Insert the small plug in the AC adapter in the DC IN jack on the camcorder. C. Close the battery compartment. Press the PUSH button to lock the battery compartment shut. D. Plug the AC adapter's power cord into an AC operating outlet. Install Six Optional "AA" Alkaline Batteries If you do not want to use the adapter, you may use six "AA" alkaline batteries. A. Press on the PUSH button to release the battery compartment door. Open the compartment fully. B. Insert the six alkaline batteries into the compartment matching the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries to the battery compartment. C. Close the battery compartment. Press the PUSH button to lock the battery compartment shut. 5. Turn on the camcorder. Slide the POWER switch upward to turn the camcorder on. NOTES: Whenever the camcorder is turned on, it turns on in the CAM (camera) mode. If it does not, press the VCR (PLAY)/CAM button until the red CAM indicator beside the VCR (PLAY)/CAM button lights. The green and red indicators on each side of the button let you know the mode of the camcorder. The red indicator lights when the camcorder is in the CAM (camera) mode and the green indicator lights when the camcorder is in the VCR (PLAY) mode. 6. Insert a cassette. A. Press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment. B. Insert the cassette so the safety tab is at the top and the tape window faces out. C. Gently close the cassette compartment by pressing on the area labeled PUSH until it clicks into place. The top closes automa- tically. Do not press down on the top as it may damage the cam- corder. 7. Adjust viewfinder focus. Turn the eyepiece focus control right or left to obtain the clearest possible picture. 8. Start and stop recording. Press and release the REC START/STOP button (thumb trigger) to start recording. REC appears in the viewfinder. Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording. The cam- corder is now in the record-pause mode. PAUSE appears in the view- finder. 9. Play back what you have recorded. Press the VCR (PLAY)/CAM button to light the VCR (PLAY) indicator. Press REW to rewind the tape. Press PLAY to play back the tape. Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape. 10. Turn off the camcorder. Slide the POWER switch upward to turn off the camcorder. The VCR (PLAY) or CAM indicator will turn off. 11. Review the camcorder's controls. (LB/EB 09/19/96)