RCA ProV950HB Use and Care, Battery Pack, Battery pack consumption, Temperature during charging

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Use and Care

Care

How to use the marker on the battery pack

Cleaning and maintenance

•Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing. Do not use thinners, benzenes or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discoloration and damage to the casing.

•Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a diluted, neutral detergent. Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth.

•Use a cloth to wipe finger marks and other soiling off the LCD monitor and lens protector.

•If the lens needs cleaning, first remove the lens protector by turning it counterclockwise. Then clean the lens with a cloth, or compressed air and lens papers designed for photographic lenses.

Battery Pack

This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack. It is not necessary to store the lithium-ion battery pack in a fully discharged state. Also, if stored in the charged state, the battery will gradually self-discharge, resulting in decreased recording time. Charge the battery pack soon (a day) before use.

Battery pack consumption

•Recording with many starts and stops, frequent zooming, and recording in low temperatures will somewhat shorten actual recording times. Accordingly, be sure to turn off the power when not recording. Use of an auxiliary battery pack is recommended to prevent undesirable interruptions in your recording.

•Do not use an insufficiently charged or weak battery pack. Such battery packs may cause the power to automatically stop during camcorder operation to protect both the battery pack and the unit.

Battery power is consumed even when the camcorder’s power is turned off. If you are not going to use your camcorder immediately, remove the battery pack. (See page 9.)

Note:

•Use only the BB75 battery pack. It is designed specifically for use with this camcorder.

The marker is provided

 

to indicate the battery’s

Red

charge condition. Slide

mark

the switch to indicate

 

the charge condition as shown below.

 

Position

Charge condition

 

 

Before charging

 

After charging

Temperature during charging

•Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.

•Charge the battery pack at temperature of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

For long battery lifetime

•Charge the battery pack (lithium-ion type) at least once every six months.

•Do not leave the battery pack being charged for long periods of time.

Cautions:

•If the battery pack is misused, there is danger of fire or explosion. Pay close attention to the following:

1.Do not dispose of in fire.

2.Do not allow metallic objects to come in contact with the terminals. This can cause a short circuit.

3.Do not disassemble or repair by yourself.

4.Do not use any battery charger other than those designed for use with these battery packs.

5.Do not place the battery pack under direct

sunlight or in excessively hot places (over 60°C or 140°F) such as the dashboard of cars.

6.Do not expose to moisture, water, or salt water.

7.Do not drop or subject to strong force.

8.Keep battery out of reach of children and in the original package until ready to use.

9.Dispose of used batteries promptly.

•The battery pack will become warm during charging and use. This is normal and not a malfunction.

•The battery pack has a limited service life. If the period of use becomes noticeably shorter with a normal charge, the battery pack is at the end of its service life.

Replace it with a new battery pack.

•For safety, keep the battery pack in its pro- tective cover when it is not being used. If the

metal parts of the battery pack come in con-

 

tact with other metal objects, there is a

 

danger that a short circuit may occur.

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Contents Users Guide Product Registration Model No ProV950HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromInstallation On nextExample of Antenna Grounding ServiceUse 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 screenReturning to the Previous Screen Camera ModeVCR Mode 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 DisplayTo Display Area, Date and Time on the Monitor Setting Daylight Saving TimeTime Zone Chart 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 RecordingCamera Recording Setting the Digital ZoomZooming Setting Digital Quick Zoom Ranges Using Digital Quick Zoom Extend ZoomDigital 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 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 SearchBasic Recording Positions Tips on Recording PositionsHints for Better Shooting 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 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 Setting the Manual Focus To Return to Auto Focus ModeManual Focus Press C or B on the button to select NEARor FAROFF To Go Back to Auto ModeScene Menu Program AE 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 IrisTo Stop Snapshot or Still Recording Recording a Five-Second Still Image SnapshotStill Recording Using the Stopwatch Function To Reset the StopwatchStrobe Recording StopwatchDisplaying Lap Times Reference Lighting indicator LightLighting Connection to TV Using the Docking Station Connection to TV Using a VCRAbout 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 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 RecordingReferences Fluorescent Lamp BacklightReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Backlight 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 AC Adapter/Battery Charger SpecificationsSignal System Ntsc standard 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 RemoteLxxvi Meridian Street Indianapolis,Part Number 96-ProV950HB-1
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