RCA ProV950HB manual Inserting and Removing a Cassette, Inserting a Cassette

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First-Time Operation

Inserting and Removing a Cassette

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the release and fully open the cassette compartment door.

•The cassette holder opens automatically. Cassette compartment door release

2 Insert the tape cassette fully with the window facing out and the erasure protect tab facing up.

Erasure Protect Tab

Removing a Cassette

Perform step 1 and then remove the cassette.

Cautions:

•Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment.

•Do not apply force to the cassette compartment except for pressing the “PUSH” mark to close it.

•Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it upside down when you are inserting or removing a cassette. It may damage the tape.

•Remove the cassette if you will not use the camcorder for a long time.

•If you do not press the cassette holder closed correctly in step 3, the camcorder’s cassette protection mechanism might eject the cassette. If this happens, repeat the insertion procedure.

•Do not attempt to pick up the camcorder by the cassette compartment door.

•If the compartment door does not close when gently pressed into position, check the compartment door release. The door release may not be completely opened as shown below on the left. In this case, slide the door release in the direction of the arrow and press the compartment door closed.

3 Press the “PUSH” mark until the cassette holder clicks into place.

•The cassette holder retracts automatically. “PUSH” Mark

•If the battery power is too low, you may not be able to eject the cassette or operate the Power switch. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

•If the tape cassette is loaded when dew has formed, the camcorder’s cassette protection mechanism might eject the cassette (see page 63). Check that the cassette holder has retracted completely before closing the cassette compartment door.

4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door pressing its center until it clicks into place.

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Contents Users Guide Product Registration Model No ProV950HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromInstallation On nextUse ServiceExample of Antenna Grounding Table of Contents Table of Contents Supplied Accessories Supplied AccessoriesWhen the cassette compartment door is opened Camcorder ControlsRemoving the Lens Protector Cassette CompartmentWhen Camera Module is Rotated Power Switch CAMERA/VCRSystem Connector About the Plug in Power MIC JackInstalling the Lithium Cell in the Camcorder Installing the Lithium Cell in the Remote ControlFirst-Time Operation Cassette Compartment Door ReleaseAttaching the AC Adapter/ Battery Charger Charging the Battery PackAttaching the AC Adapter to the Docking Station Removing the AC Adapter from the Docking StationCharging Two Battery Packs at the Same Time Charging on the Docking StationFirst-Time Operation Removing the Camcorder from the Docking StationInserting and Removing the Battery Pack Inserting the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Battery Pack HandlingPowering the Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterFrom an AC Outlet Removing the DC Cable from CamcorderPowering the Camcorder from Your Car Battery DC CableTo Cigarette Jack Lighter SocketInserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform and then remove the cassetteCamera mode when the Power switch Is set to Camera VCR mode when the Power switch Is set to VCRControlling the Monitor Display About the Operation buttonUsing the On-Screen Menu Button and slide the Power switch to CameraPress C or B on the button to set the desired mode To display the VCR mode menu screenVCR Mode Camera ModeReturning to the Previous Screen Indicates a blinking display Setting the Area, Date and Time To Turn Off the Menu DisplayPress B on Press the Menu buttonBlank Area Setting World ClockChanging the Area of the Time Zone To Turn Off the MENU-PAGE DisplayTime Zone Chart Setting Daylight Saving TimeTo Display Area, Date and Time on the Monitor Area Table Area Number Area Name Countries or AreasPicture/Backlight Adjustments When the Camcorder is in VCR ModePress C on the operation button to select Picture Operation Button Menu ButtonUsing the Hand Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapHandling the LCD Monitor Fitting the Strap to Your HandBattery Pack Max. Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording with Full AutoTo Pause Recording Maximum Time for Continuous Camera RecordingZooming Setting the Digital ZoomCamera Recording Setting Digital Quick Zoom Ranges Using Digital Quick Zoom Extend ZoomDigital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Auto FocusGain-up Cat’s Eye Backlight Compensation BLCDisplay changes to the Light display Digital Image Stabilization DIS Tripod Power Zoom ButtonsMacro Shots Fade In and Fade Out FadeFade Out PressAon the operation button to select FadeSetting the Wide Screen Mode To Cancel Automatic DisplayScreen in Camera Mode Mode, the screen with the indicators such asQuick Return Edit SearchHints for Better Shooting Tips on Recording PositionsBasic Recording Positions Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Recording the Date and TimeRemaining Battery Power Display Remaining Recording Time DisplayApprox. Remaining Monitor Display Recording Time Min.-0 minVolume Control PlaybackFast Forward and Rewind Auto Tape RewindUsing the Stand StillVideo Search SlowProgram Search Basic Operations PlaybackPress the Menu button until screen appears on the monitor Oldest RecordingUsing the Tape Counter To Reset the Counter to ZeroTo Turn Off the Counter Display Press a on the button again to select Counter in stepCounter Memory To Cancel the Counter Memory ModeTurning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight Using the Infrared Remote Control Self Recording Example of Recording in Self Recording ModeNormal Self Recording Camera Recording Useful Features for Recording time is preset for 20 secondsSelf Recording Message OSD Photoreceptor Usable Buttons During Self Recording Mode Useful Features for Camera RecordingMore Information on Self Recording Setting the Manual Focus To Return to Auto Focus ModeManual Focus Press C or B on the button to select NEARor FARScene Menu Program AE To Go Back to Auto ModeOFF Setting the Shutter Speed To Return to the Standard Shutter SpeedRecommended Shutter Speeds Situation RecommendedTo Return to the Auto Mode White Balance LockCamera Recording Useful Features for Manual Iris, press C or B on the operation button to select PressAon the button to select IrisStill Recording Recording a Five-Second Still Image SnapshotTo Stop Snapshot or Still Recording Using the Stopwatch Function To Reset the StopwatchStrobe Recording StopwatchDisplaying Lap Times Lighting Lighting indicator LightReference Connection to TV Using the Docking Station Connection to TV Using a VCRAbout the S-video Connector Connections and EditingUse the Camcorder to Play Back Tapes on a TV Connections for Playback on a TV Using Audio/Video JacksConnections and Editing Using the Optional SAV103 A/V Pack Connections and EditingDetaching the A/V Pack Attaching the A/V PackSetting the Edit Mode EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences To Stop EditingRecording from an External Source To Record from an External SourceTo Stop Recording RecordingReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Backlight Fluorescent Lamp BacklightReferences Optional Accessories Accessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoTotal Amount Enclosed ReferencesAccessory Order Form To order accessories, contact your local Dealer United States and Canada OrdersPrecautions Use and CareAvoid shocks Dropping Proximity to lighting equipmentWhat is dew formation? When dew forms in your camcorderHow to prevent trouble due to dew formation Dew warning featureBattery Pack Battery pack consumptionTemperature during charging For long battery lifetimeVideo Cassette Tapes Trouble Checks Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Signal System Ntsc standard SpecificationsAC Adapter/Battery Charger Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your camcorder outside the USAIndex Eject the Cassette Indicator Fast Forward Operation Features Camera RecordingLight Indicator Handstrap, Adjusting Hi8 Cassettes Important SafeguardsIndex Tape END Indicator Tape Ends Soon IndicatorWarranty, Limited Using RemotePart Number 96-ProV950HB-1 Meridian Street Indianapolis,Lxxvi