RCA ProV950HB manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Assistance

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call:

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Accessories	800-338-0376 (pages 58-61)

Information	Important

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Information

First-Time Operation

Basic Operations Camera Recording


Important Safety Information		i
Important Safeguards		ii-iii
Supplied Accessories		3
Camcorder Controls		4-5
Installing the Lithium Cell in the Camcorder		6
Installing the Lithium Cell in the Remote Control		... 6
Attaching the AC Adapter/Battery Charger		7
Charging on the Docking Station		8
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack		9
Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet		10
Powering the Camcorder from Your Car Battery		.. 11
Inserting and Removing a Cassette		12
Controlling the Monitor Display		13
Using the On-Screen Menu	14-15
Warning Indicators		16
Setting the Area, Date, and Time		17
World Clock	18-20
Picture/Backlight Adjustments		21
Using the Hand Strap		22
Attaching the Shoulder Strap		22
Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto		23
Zooming		24
Setting the Digital Zoom		24
Digital Quick Zoom (Extend Zoom)		25
Auto Focus		25
Backlight Compensation (BLC)		26
Gain-up (Cat’s Eye)		26
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)		27
Macro Shots		27
Fade In and Fade Out		28
Recording with the Wide Screen (16:9)		29
Quick Return		30
Edit Search		30
Tips on Recording Positions		31
Hints for Better Shooting		31
Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode		32
Recording the Date and Time		32
Remaining Recording Time Display		33
Remaining Battery Power Display		33

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Contents Users Guide Model No ProV950HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationOn next InstallationExample of Antenna Grounding ServiceUse Table of Contents Table of Contents Supplied Accessories Supplied AccessoriesCamcorder Controls When the cassette compartment door is openedRemoving the Lens Protector Cassette CompartmentPower Switch CAMERA/VCR When Camera Module is RotatedSystem Connector About the Plug in Power MIC JackInstalling the Lithium Cell in the Remote Control Installing the Lithium Cell in the CamcorderFirst-Time Operation Cassette Compartment Door ReleaseCharging the Battery Pack Attaching the AC Adapter/ Battery ChargerAttaching the AC Adapter to the Docking Station Removing the AC Adapter from the Docking StationCharging on the Docking Station Charging Two Battery Packs at the Same TimeFirst-Time Operation Removing the Camcorder from the Docking StationInserting the Battery Pack Inserting and Removing the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Battery Pack HandlingUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Powering the CamcorderFrom an AC Outlet Removing the DC Cable from CamcorderDC Cable Powering the Camcorder from Your Car BatteryTo Cigarette Jack Lighter SocketInserting a Cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform and then remove the cassetteVCR mode when the Power switch Is set to VCR Camera mode when the Power switch Is set to CameraControlling the Monitor Display About the Operation buttonButton and slide the Power switch to Camera Using the On-Screen MenuPress C or B on the button to set the desired mode To display the VCR mode menu screenReturning to the Previous Screen Camera ModeVCR Mode Indicates a blinking display To Turn Off the Menu Display Setting the Area, Date and TimePress B on Press the Menu buttonWorld Clock Blank Area SettingChanging the Area of the Time Zone To Turn Off the MENU-PAGE DisplayTo Display Area, Date and Time on the Monitor Setting Daylight Saving TimeTime Zone Chart Area Number Area Name Countries or Areas Area TableWhen the Camcorder is in VCR Mode Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsPress C on the operation button to select Picture Operation Button Menu ButtonAttaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Hand StrapHandling the LCD Monitor Fitting the Strap to Your HandEasy Camera Recording with Full Auto Battery Pack Max. Camera RecordingTo Pause Recording Maximum Time for Continuous Camera RecordingCamera Recording Setting the Digital ZoomZooming Using Digital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Setting Digital Quick Zoom RangesDigital 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 Fade In and Fade OutFade Out PressAon the operation button to select FadeTo Cancel Automatic Display Setting the Wide Screen ModeScreen in Camera Mode Mode, the screen with the indicators such asEdit Search Quick ReturnBasic Recording Positions Tips on Recording PositionsHints for Better Shooting Recording the Date and Time Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto ModeRemaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayApprox. Remaining Monitor Display Recording Time Min.-0 minPlayback Volume ControlFast Forward and Rewind Auto Tape RewindStill Using the StandVideo Search SlowBasic Operations Playback Program SearchPress the Menu button until screen appears on the monitor Oldest RecordingTo Reset the Counter to Zero Using the Tape CounterTo Turn Off the Counter Display 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 To Return to Auto Focus Mode Setting the Manual FocusManual Focus Press C or B on the button to select NEARor FAROFF To Go Back to Auto ModeScene Menu Program AE To Return to the Standard Shutter Speed Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended Shutter Speeds Situation RecommendedWhite Balance Lock To Return to the Auto ModeManual Iris Camera Recording Useful Features for, press C or B on the operation button to select PressAon the button to select IrisTo Stop Snapshot or Still Recording Recording a Five-Second Still Image SnapshotStill Recording To Reset the Stopwatch Using the Stopwatch FunctionStrobe Recording StopwatchDisplaying Lap Times Reference Lighting indicator LightLighting Connection to TV Using a VCR Connection to TV Using the Docking StationAbout the S-video Connector Connections and EditingConnections and Editing Connections for Playback on a TV Using Audio/Video JacksUse the Camcorder to Play Back Tapes on a TV Connections and Editing Using the Optional SAV103 A/V PackDetaching the A/V Pack Attaching the A/V PackEditing Setting the Edit ModeCutting Unwanted Sequences To Stop EditingTo Record from an External Source Recording from an External SourceTo Stop Recording RecordingReferences Fluorescent Lamp BacklightReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Backlight Optional Accessories Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormTotal Amount Enclosed ReferencesAccessory Order Form United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local DealerUse and Care PrecautionsAvoid shocks Dropping Proximity to lighting equipmentWhen dew forms in your camcorder What is dew formation?How to prevent trouble due to dew formation Dew warning featureBattery pack consumption Battery PackTemperature during charging For long battery lifetimeVideo Cassette Tapes Trouble Checks Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution AC Adapter/Battery Charger SpecificationsSignal System Ntsc standard Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceLimited warranty How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your camcorder outside the USAIndex Fast Forward Operation Features Camera Recording Eject the Cassette IndicatorLight Indicator Handstrap, Adjusting Hi8 Cassettes Important SafeguardsIndex Tape Ends Soon Indicator Tape END IndicatorWarranty, Limited Using RemoteLxxvi Meridian Street Indianapolis,Part Number 96-ProV950HB-1