RCA ProV950HB manual Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto, To Pause Recording, BB75 Approx min

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Basic Operations

• Refer to pages 13-15 on how to operate the

Camera Recording monitor display.

Unlike conventional camcorders, this model frees you from having to peer into a small viewfinder. You can watch the subject on the large LCD monitor screen for easier, more enjoyable video- shooting.

Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto

Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 6 through 22 to prepare your camcorder for recording.

Lock Button

1 Hold down the lock button and slide the Power switch to CAMERA.

2 Press the MENU button until any of , , or appears on the monitor.

•The picture from the lens is now displayed on the LCD monitor. Operation indicator

		BLC
		PAUSE
	E
	X	D
	T	D
	T	I
	E	I
	N	S
	D
		AUTO
		FADE

“AUTO” appears.

3 Press the REC START/STOP button to start recording.

BLC

REC

D

I

Note:

•When you set the Power switch to CAMERA, it may take some time until the screen appears. Wait until the screen appears before starting operation.

To Pause Recording

Press the REC START/STOP button again. Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode.

BLC

PAUSE

D

I

To turn the Power switch to OFF, slide the switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.

Notes:

•To leave Camera Recording mode, set the Power switch to OFF.

•During Camera Recording mode, the speaker is off, and the PHONES (earphones) jack below the monitor cannot be used.

•If the camcorder is kept in Recording Standby mode for more than approximately 5 minutes, the power will automatically turn off to save battery power and to protect the tape from being damaged. To continue recording after this, set the Power switch to OFF, and then back to CAMERA again.

•If you will not be recording again for a while, turn off the power by sliding the Power switch to OFF. This will make the battery last longer.

•The operation indicators can be turned off or back on again with the MODE DISPLAY button.

Maximum Time for Continuous Camera Recording

Battery Pack	Max. Camera Recording
Battery Pack	Time
BB75	Approx. 65 min.

Note:

•The use of the zoom and other functions will accelerate power consumption. The actual recording time per battery pack may be 30%– 50% less than the maximum camera recording time shown above.

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Contents Users Guide Model No ProV950HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationOn next InstallationService UseExample of Antenna Grounding Table of Contents Table of Contents Supplied Accessories Supplied AccessoriesCassette Compartment When the cassette compartment door is openedCamcorder Controls Removing the Lens ProtectorAbout the Plug in Power MIC Jack When Camera Module is RotatedPower Switch CAMERA/VCR System ConnectorCassette Compartment Door Release Installing the Lithium Cell in the CamcorderInstalling the Lithium Cell in the Remote Control First-Time OperationRemoving the AC Adapter from the Docking Station Attaching the AC Adapter/ Battery ChargerCharging the Battery Pack Attaching the AC Adapter to the Docking StationRemoving the Camcorder from the Docking Station Charging Two Battery Packs at the Same TimeCharging on the Docking Station First-Time OperationBattery Pack Handling Inserting and Removing the Battery PackInserting the Battery Pack Removing the Battery PackRemoving the DC Cable from Camcorder Powering the CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter From an AC OutletJack Lighter Socket Powering the Camcorder from Your Car BatteryDC Cable To CigarettePerform and then remove the cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting a Cassette Removing a CassetteAbout the Operation button Camera mode when the Power switch Is set to CameraVCR mode when the Power switch Is set to VCR Controlling the Monitor DisplayTo display the VCR mode menu screen Using the On-Screen MenuButton and slide the Power switch to Camera Press C or B on the button to set the desired modeCamera Mode VCR ModeReturning to the Previous Screen Indicates a blinking display Press the Menu button Setting the Area, Date and TimeTo Turn Off the Menu Display Press B onTo Turn Off the MENU-PAGE Display Blank Area SettingWorld Clock Changing the Area of the Time ZoneSetting Daylight Saving Time Time Zone ChartTo Display Area, Date and Time on the Monitor Area Number Area Name Countries or Areas Area TableOperation Button Menu Button Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsWhen the Camcorder is in VCR Mode Press C on the operation button to select PictureFitting the Strap to Your Hand Using the Hand StrapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Handling the LCD MonitorMaximum Time for Continuous Camera Recording Battery Pack Max. Camera RecordingEasy Camera Recording with Full Auto To Pause RecordingSetting the Digital Zoom ZoomingCamera Recording Auto Focus Setting Digital Quick Zoom RangesUsing Digital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Digital Quick Zoom Extend ZoomBacklight Compensation BLC Gain-up Cat’s EyeDisplay changes to the Light display Tripod Power Zoom Buttons Digital Image Stabilization DISMacro Shots PressAon the operation button to select Fade Fade In and Fade OutFade Fade OutMode, the screen with the indicators such as Setting the Wide Screen ModeTo Cancel Automatic Display Screen in Camera ModeEdit Search Quick ReturnTips on Recording Positions Hints for Better ShootingBasic Recording Positions Recording the Date and Time Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto ModeMin.-0 min Remaining Battery Power DisplayRemaining Recording Time Display Approx. Remaining Monitor Display Recording TimeAuto Tape Rewind Volume ControlPlayback Fast Forward and RewindSlow Using the StandStill Video SearchOldest Recording Program SearchBasic Operations Playback Press the Menu button until screen appears on the monitorPress a on the button again to select Counter in step Using the Tape CounterTo Reset the Counter to Zero To Turn Off the Counter DisplayTo Cancel the Counter Memory Mode Counter MemoryTurning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight Using the Infrared Remote Control Example of Recording in Self Recording Mode Self RecordingNormal Self Recording Recording time is preset for 20 seconds Camera Recording Useful Features forSelf Recording Message OSD Useful Features for Camera Recording Photoreceptor Usable Buttons During Self Recording ModeMore Information on Self Recording Press C or B on the button to select NEARor FAR Setting the Manual FocusTo Return to Auto Focus Mode Manual FocusTo Go Back to Auto Mode Scene Menu Program AEOFF Situation Recommended Setting the Shutter SpeedTo Return to the Standard Shutter Speed Recommended Shutter SpeedsWhite Balance Lock To Return to the Auto ModePressAon the button to select Iris Camera Recording Useful Features forManual Iris , press C or B on the operation button to selectRecording a Five-Second Still Image Snapshot Still RecordingTo Stop Snapshot or Still Recording Stopwatch Using the Stopwatch FunctionTo Reset the Stopwatch Strobe RecordingDisplaying Lap Times Lighting indicator Light LightingReference Connections and Editing Connection to TV Using the Docking StationConnection to TV Using a VCR About the S-video ConnectorConnections for Playback on a TV Using Audio/Video Jacks Use the Camcorder to Play Back Tapes on a TVConnections and Editing Attaching the A/V Pack Using the Optional SAV103 A/V PackConnections and Editing Detaching the A/V PackTo Stop Editing Setting the Edit ModeEditing Cutting Unwanted SequencesRecording Recording from an External SourceTo Record from an External Source To Stop RecordingFluorescent Lamp Backlight Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp BacklightReferences Optional Accessories References Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Total Amount EnclosedAccessory Order Form United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local DealerProximity to lighting equipment PrecautionsUse and Care Avoid shocks DroppingDew warning feature What is dew formation?When dew forms in your camcorder How to prevent trouble due to dew formationFor long battery lifetime Battery PackBattery pack consumption Temperature during chargingVideo Cassette Tapes Trouble Checks Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Specifications Signal System Ntsc standardAC Adapter/Battery Charger Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceLimited warranty If you purchased your camcorder outside the USA What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty Product RegistrationIndex Handstrap, Adjusting Hi8 Cassettes Important Safeguards Eject the Cassette IndicatorFast Forward Operation Features Camera Recording Light IndicatorIndex Using Remote Tape END IndicatorTape Ends Soon Indicator Warranty, LimitedMeridian Street Indianapolis, Part Number 96-ProV950HB-1Lxxvi