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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Be sure to read all safety information before you begin to use this product.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS CAMCORDER OR AC ADAPTER/

CHARGER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-

SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks.

This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire hazard, do NOT use any other power source.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot,

fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond.

To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this camcorder. Other batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

NOTE: The camcorder’s LCD panel is a very high technology product with 112,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does not affect your camcorder’s performance.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service and attach it here. Record the serial and model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder.

Model No:

ProV950HB

Serial No:

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

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Contents Users Guide Product Registration Model No ProV950HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromInstallation On nextExample of Antenna Grounding ServiceUse Table of Contents Table of Contents Supplied Accessories Supplied AccessoriesRemoving the Lens Protector When the cassette compartment door is openedCamcorder Controls Cassette CompartmentSystem Connector When Camera Module is RotatedPower Switch CAMERA/VCR About the Plug in Power MIC JackFirst-Time Operation Installing the Lithium Cell in the CamcorderInstalling the Lithium Cell in the Remote Control Cassette Compartment Door ReleaseAttaching the AC Adapter to the Docking Station Attaching the AC Adapter/ Battery ChargerCharging the Battery Pack Removing the AC Adapter from the Docking StationFirst-Time Operation Charging Two Battery Packs at the Same TimeCharging on the Docking Station Removing the Camcorder from the Docking StationRemoving the Battery Pack Inserting and Removing the Battery PackInserting the Battery Pack Battery Pack HandlingFrom an AC Outlet Powering the CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Removing the DC Cable from CamcorderTo Cigarette Powering the Camcorder from Your Car BatteryDC Cable Jack Lighter SocketRemoving a Cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting a Cassette Perform and then remove the cassetteControlling the Monitor Display Camera mode when the Power switch Is set to CameraVCR mode when the Power switch Is set to VCR About the Operation buttonPress C or B on the button to set the desired mode Using the On-Screen MenuButton and slide the Power switch to Camera To display the VCR mode menu screenReturning to the Previous Screen Camera ModeVCR Mode Indicates a blinking display Press B on Setting the Area, Date and TimeTo Turn Off the Menu Display Press the Menu buttonChanging the Area of the Time Zone Blank Area SettingWorld Clock To Turn Off the MENU-PAGE DisplayTo Display Area, Date and Time on the Monitor Setting Daylight Saving TimeTime Zone Chart Area Table Area Number Area Name Countries or AreasPress C on the operation button to select Picture Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsWhen the Camcorder is in VCR Mode Operation Button Menu ButtonHandling the LCD Monitor Using the Hand StrapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Fitting the Strap to Your HandTo Pause Recording Battery Pack Max. Camera RecordingEasy Camera Recording with Full Auto Maximum Time for Continuous Camera RecordingCamera Recording Setting the Digital ZoomZooming Digital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Setting Digital Quick Zoom RangesUsing Digital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Auto FocusDisplay changes to the Light display Backlight Compensation BLCGain-up Cat’s Eye Macro Shots Tripod Power Zoom ButtonsDigital Image Stabilization DIS Fade Out Fade In and Fade OutFade PressAon the operation button to select FadeScreen in Camera Mode Setting the Wide Screen ModeTo Cancel Automatic Display Mode, the screen with the indicators such asQuick Return Edit SearchBasic Recording Positions Tips on Recording PositionsHints for Better Shooting Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Recording the Date and TimeApprox. Remaining Monitor Display Recording Time Remaining Battery Power DisplayRemaining Recording Time Display Min.-0 minFast Forward and Rewind Volume ControlPlayback Auto Tape RewindVideo Search Using the StandStill SlowPress the Menu button until screen appears on the monitor Program SearchBasic Operations Playback Oldest RecordingTo Turn Off the Counter Display Using the Tape CounterTo Reset the Counter to Zero Press a on the button again to select Counter in stepTurning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight To Cancel the Counter Memory ModeCounter Memory Using the Infrared Remote Control Normal Self Recording Example of Recording in Self Recording ModeSelf Recording Self Recording Message OSD Recording time is preset for 20 secondsCamera Recording Useful Features for More Information on Self Recording Useful Features for Camera RecordingPhotoreceptor Usable Buttons During Self Recording Mode Manual Focus Setting the Manual FocusTo Return to Auto Focus Mode Press C or B on the button to select NEARor FAROFF To Go Back to Auto ModeScene Menu Program AE Recommended Shutter Speeds Setting the Shutter SpeedTo Return to the Standard Shutter Speed Situation RecommendedTo Return to the Auto Mode White Balance Lock, press C or B on the operation button to select Camera Recording Useful Features forManual Iris PressAon the button to select IrisTo Stop Snapshot or Still Recording Recording a Five-Second Still Image SnapshotStill Recording Strobe Recording Using the Stopwatch FunctionTo Reset the Stopwatch StopwatchDisplaying Lap Times Reference Lighting indicator LightLighting About the S-video Connector Connection to TV Using the Docking StationConnection to TV Using a VCR Connections and EditingConnections and Editing Connections for Playback on a TV Using Audio/Video JacksUse the Camcorder to Play Back Tapes on a TV Detaching the A/V Pack Using the Optional SAV103 A/V PackConnections and Editing Attaching the A/V PackCutting Unwanted Sequences Setting the Edit ModeEditing To Stop EditingTo Stop Recording Recording from an External SourceTo Record from an External Source RecordingReferences Fluorescent Lamp BacklightReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Backlight Optional Accessories Total Amount Enclosed Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also ReferencesAccessory Order Form To order accessories, contact your local Dealer United States and Canada OrdersAvoid shocks Dropping PrecautionsUse and Care Proximity to lighting equipmentHow to prevent trouble due to dew formation What is dew formation?When dew forms in your camcorder Dew warning featureTemperature during charging Battery PackBattery pack consumption For long battery lifetimeVideo Cassette Tapes Trouble Checks Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution AC Adapter/Battery Charger SpecificationsSignal System Ntsc standard Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your camcorder outside the USAIndex Light Indicator Eject the Cassette IndicatorFast Forward Operation Features Camera Recording Handstrap, Adjusting Hi8 Cassettes Important SafeguardsIndex Warranty, Limited Tape END IndicatorTape Ends Soon Indicator Using RemoteLxxvi Meridian Street Indianapolis,Part Number 96-ProV950HB-1