RCA ProV950HB Recording from an External Source, To Record from an External Source, Playback

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Connections and Editing

Recording from an External Source

You can use this camcorder to record or edit video from another source, such as a VCR, TV, or video disc player.

Connect the camcorder to the source equipment, using the Docking Station and audio/video cable, as shown.

Recording

To Record from an External Source

1 Set the Power switch to VCR.

2 Start sending audio/video signals from the source equipment connected to the Docking Station. Check the camcorder's monitor to see if the picture is being properly received.

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

To S-video Output Connector

Playback

Yellow: To VIDEO Jack

Red: To AUDIO R Jack

White: To AUDIO L Jack

Yellow: To VIDEO OUT

Jack

Red: To AUDIO

OUT (R) Jack

White: To AUDIO

OUT (L) Jack

Source Equipment

Operation Button

Note:

• To pause recording, press		on the operation


button ( ) on the camcorder. Press the button

TV With Monitor Output

VCR

Video Disc Player

Notes:

•If the source equipment has an S-video output connector, connect it to the S-VIDEO connector on the Docking Station with the supplied S-video cable.

•If the source equipment has only one audio output jack, use the white plugs for the audio connection on the source equipment and Docking Station.

Automatic Switching of the Audio/ Video Jack’s Input/Output Mode

The AUDIO/VIDEO jack’s mode is normally set to input. It automatically switches to output when the camcorder is playing back.

again to resume recording.

To Stop Recording

Press Aon the button on the camcorder.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

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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