RCA ProV950HB manual Scene Menu Program AE, To Go Back to Auto Mode, Off

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Useful Features for Camera Recording

Scene Menu (Program AE)

Operation Button

 

 

MENU Button

You can set the camcorder to the shooting mode that will bring the best results for a specific type of shooting situation. Just select one of the four scene settings shown below. The camcorder will automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed to produce the optimum picture quality for the selected situation.

Scene

Situation

Camcorder Adjustment

 

Sport

To record a fast-moving subject.

The shutter speed is set to 1/500 sec. for a clear,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unblurred picture of fast-moving objects. The

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

white balance is set for outdoor sunlight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ski or sand

When the background is too

The aperture is adjusted to maintain the

 

 

 

 

 

 

bright.

appropriate brightness. The white balance is set

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for outdoor sunlight.

 

 

 

Twilight

When you want to faithfully record

The white balance is fixed to optimize the red of

 

 

 

 

 

 

the red of the setting sun, and the

the sunset. Light sensitivity and contrast are

 

 

 

 

 

 

surrounding twilight.

reduced to reproduce the surrounding twilight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Party

When the illumination is from a

Brightness is adjusted to reduce white flaring

 

 

 

 

 

 

spotlight or candles.

(overexposure) from faces when the spotlight or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

candles are too bright.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Press the MENU button until appears on the monitor (Camera mode).

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

2 Select “CAMERA MODE” and then press B on the button to select “MANUAL”.

 

 

ITEM

 

CAMERA MODE

AUTO MANUAL

 

SCENE MENU

 

S

SHUT. SPEED

S

E

WHITE BALANCE

E

T

IRIS

T

3 PressAon the button to select “SCENE MENU”.

4 Press C or B on the button to select the scene setting that best fits the recording situation.

Each time you press C or B on the button, the scene indicator changes as shown.

ITEM

CAMERA MODE

SCENE MENU

S OFF

S

OFF

To Go Back to Auto Mode

Select “SCENE MENU” in step 3 above, and then press C on the operation button ( ) to select “OFF”.

To reset the camcorder to Full Auto mode, press on the button to select “CAMERA MODE”

and then press C on the button to select “AUTO” in step 2.

Notes:

S

E

T

Note:

 

 

ITEM

 

 

 

 

 

CAMERA MODE

 

 

 

 

SCENE MENU

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

WHITE BALANCE

 

 

 

E

 

 

 

 

 

T

IRIS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ITEM

When “

 

 

 

” is selected, recording under the light of

 

fluorescent

lamps, mercury lamps, or sodium lamps

 

may cause color shifts or fluctuations in picture

 

brightness.

” is selected, the picture may not be

When “

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

satisfactory if the lighting is very dim.

• We recommend that you use Auto mode (“SCENE

MENU: OFF”) to record outdoor parties.

If other manual items are adjusted after setting the

 

Scene Menu, the Scene Menu will automatically

Pressing A on the button once again will select “SHUT. SPEED”, not “WHITE BALANCE”.

return to “OFF”.

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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