RCA ProV950HB manual Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode, Recording the Date and Time

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Camera Recording

Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode

This camcorder is equipped with auto focus, auto white balance, auto exposure, and auto shutter speed functions. Setting the camcorder to Full Auto mode lets you record high-quality pictures easily.

When “AUTO” is not displayed on the monitor the camcorder is not in Full Auto mode. Perform the procedure below to set the camcorder to Full Auto mode.

1 While the camcorder is in Camera mode, press the MENU button until appears.

2 Press on the operation button ( ) to select “MANUAL”.

Operation Button

Note:

If the camcorder is in manual focus mode (“FOCUS” selected on screen), press A on the button to return to Auto Focus mode (see page 43).

3 Select “CAMERA MODE” and then press C on the button to select “AUTO”.

 

 

ITEM

 

CAMERA MODE

AUTO MANUAL

 

SCENE MENU

 

S

SHUT. SPEED

S

E

WHITE BALANCE

E

T

IRIS

T

4 Press the MENU button until appears. During normal operation, use the screen for the Full Auto mode. “AUTO” appears on the monitor.

 

BLC

E

 

X

D

T

I

E

N

S

D

 

 

AUTO

 

FADE

“AUTO” appears.

Recording the Date and Time

Follow the procedure shown in the next column to record the date and time – or the date only – along

32with the subject.

1

Refer to page 14 to display MENU-PAGE 1 .

 

Press A on the operation button (

) to

 

select “DATE/TIME”.

 

 

 

 

ITEM

 

 

PAGE

1 2 3 4

 

 

DATE/TIME

OFF AUTO ON

 

S DISPLAY

DATE TIME

DATE S

 

2 Press C or B on the button to select “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.

 

 

ITEM

 

 

 

 

 

PAGE

1

2

3

4

 

 

DATE/TIME

OFF

AUTO

ON

 

S

DISPLAY

DATE

TIME DATE

S

When “ON” is selected, the date/time is continuously displayed and recorded along with the subject.

When “AUTO” is selected, the date/time is displayed and recorded for 10 seconds at the beginning of the first recording of each day.

When “OFF” is selected, the date/time is neither displayed nor recorded.

Note:

Select “AUTO” if continuous date/time display annoys you during recording or playback.

3 Press A on the button to select “DISPLAY”.

ITEM

PAGE

1

2

3

4

 

 

DATE/TIME

OFF

 

AUTO ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

DISPLAY

DATE

TIME

DATE

S

 

E

 

AUTO

 

OFF

E

 

T

SELF REC

AUTO

NO CORRECT

T

4 Press C or B on the button to select “DATE+ TIME” or “DATE”.

ITEM

PAGE

1

2

3

4

 

DATE/TIME

OFF

 

AUTO ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

DISPLAY

DATE

TIME

DATE

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

AUTO

 

OFF

E

T

SELF REC

 

NO CORRECT

T

AUTO

When “DATE+TIME” is selected , both the date and the time are displayed and recorded.

When “DATE” is selected , only the date is displayed and recorded.

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu display.

Note:

When “AUTO” is selected in step 2, the date/ time is not displayed and recorded even if the date changes during recording.

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Contents Users Guide Product Registration Model No ProV950HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromInstallation On nextService UseExample 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 screenCamera Mode VCR 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 DisplaySetting Daylight Saving Time Time Zone ChartTo 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 RecordingSetting the Digital Zoom ZoomingCamera Recording Setting Digital Quick Zoom Ranges Using Digital Quick Zoom Extend ZoomDigital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Auto FocusBacklight Compensation BLC Gain-up Cat’s EyeDisplay changes to the Light display Tripod Power Zoom Buttons Digital Image Stabilization DISMacro 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 SearchTips on Recording Positions Hints for Better ShootingBasic 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 stepTo 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 Setting the Manual Focus To Return to Auto Focus ModeManual Focus Press C or B on the button to select NEARor FARTo Go Back to Auto Mode Scene Menu Program AEOFF 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 IrisRecording a Five-Second Still Image Snapshot Still RecordingTo Stop Snapshot or Still Recording Using the Stopwatch Function To Reset the StopwatchStrobe Recording StopwatchDisplaying Lap Times Lighting indicator Light LightingReference Connection to TV Using the Docking Station Connection to TV Using a VCRAbout the S-video Connector Connections and EditingConnections for Playback on a TV Using Audio/Video Jacks Use the Camcorder to Play Back Tapes on a TVConnections 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 RecordingFluorescent Lamp Backlight Replacing the 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 Specifications Signal System Ntsc standardAC 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 RemoteMeridian Street Indianapolis, Part Number 96-ProV950HB-1Lxxvi