RCA ProV950HB manual Trouble Checks

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Trouble Checks

Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies.

Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.

If service should be necessary, the warranty information lists what your warranty covers and explains how to get service.

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Power

Recording

Playback

Symptom

Possible cause

Suggested solution

 

 

 

No power.

• Power source is not properly

• Connect power source properly.

 

connected.

(pp. 9, 10, 11)

 

• Battery pack is not charged.

• Charge battery pack sufficiently.

 

 

(pp.7, 8)

 

 

 

 

• Dew in camcorder.

• Wait until dew dries. (p. 63)

 

 

 

 

• Safety function is in effect.

• Set Power switch to OFF and

 

 

remove battery pack; wait for two

 

 

seconds, then re-install battery

 

 

pack and turn on power. (p.9)

REC START/STOP button

• Erasure protect tab on video

• Open tab or use a new cassette.

does not work.

cassette is closed.

(p.65)

 

 

 

Power suddenly turns off.

• Camcorder left in Recording

• Set Power switch to OFF and then

 

Standby mode for five minutes.

back to CAMERA.

 

 

 

Monitor picture is hard to

• Inappropriate picture adjustments.

• Adjust picture. (p. 21)

see.

 

 

 

 

 

Auto focus does not

• Manual Focus mode is engaged.

• Set to Auto Focus mode. (p. 43)

work.

 

 

• Zoom used on close subject.

• Zoom out on subject. (p. 24)

 

 

 

 

 

• Subject has little contrast in

• Focus manually. (p. 43)

 

brightness or is full of horizontal or

 

 

vertical stripes.

 

Bright subject produces

• Occurs when shooting subject with

 

wide vertical lines.

strong contrast to the background.

——

 

Does not indicate a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

No audio from speaker

• Speaker does not work during

 

when recording.

Camera mode. (Volume control in

 

 

Camera mode only affects

——

 

earphone volume.)

 

Automatically zooms out

• Camcorder is unable to focus when

• Zoom out. (p. 24)

without operating Zoom

zooming in on subject within 5 feet

 

buttons.

(1.5 m), and automatically zooms

 

 

out until it focuses on subject.

 

 

 

 

 

• No subject in the field of view.

• Direct lens to some subject, or set

 

 

zoom to widest angle before

 

 

shooting. (p. 24)

Tape stops midway

• Counter is in memory mode.

• Disengage the memory mode.

through rewind or fast

 

(p. 38)

forward.

 

 

 

 

 

No image appears on

• Video input channel on TV or TV

• Select video input channel or TV

connected TV screen.

channel is not selected properly.

channel properly. (p. 52)

 

 

 

 

• A/V cable is not properly connected.

• Connect A/V cable properly. (p. 52)

 

 

 

 

• Docking Station is not properly

• Connect the Docking Station

 

connected.

properly. (p. 8)

 

 

 

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Contents Users Guide Product Registration Model No ProV950HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromInstallation On nextUse ServiceExample of Antenna Grounding Table of Contents Table of Contents Supplied Accessories Supplied AccessoriesRemoving the Lens Protector When the cassette compartment door is openedCamcorder Controls Cassette CompartmentSystem Connector When Camera Module is RotatedPower Switch CAMERA/VCR About the Plug in Power MIC JackFirst-Time Operation Installing the Lithium Cell in the CamcorderInstalling the Lithium Cell in the Remote Control Cassette Compartment Door ReleaseAttaching the AC Adapter to the Docking Station Attaching the AC Adapter/ Battery ChargerCharging the Battery Pack Removing the AC Adapter from the Docking StationFirst-Time Operation Charging Two Battery Packs at the Same TimeCharging on the Docking Station Removing the Camcorder from the Docking StationRemoving the Battery Pack Inserting and Removing the Battery PackInserting the Battery Pack Battery Pack HandlingFrom an AC Outlet Powering the CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Removing the DC Cable from CamcorderTo Cigarette Powering the Camcorder from Your Car BatteryDC Cable Jack Lighter SocketRemoving a Cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting a Cassette Perform and then remove the cassetteControlling the Monitor Display Camera mode when the Power switch Is set to CameraVCR mode when the Power switch Is set to VCR About the Operation buttonPress C or B on the button to set the desired mode Using the On-Screen MenuButton and slide the Power switch to Camera To display the VCR mode menu screenVCR Mode Camera ModeReturning to the Previous Screen Indicates a blinking display Press B on Setting the Area, Date and TimeTo Turn Off the Menu Display Press the Menu buttonChanging the Area of the Time Zone Blank Area SettingWorld Clock To Turn Off the MENU-PAGE DisplayTime Zone Chart Setting Daylight Saving TimeTo Display Area, Date and Time on the Monitor Area Table Area Number Area Name Countries or AreasPress C on the operation button to select Picture Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsWhen the Camcorder is in VCR Mode Operation Button Menu ButtonHandling the LCD Monitor Using the Hand StrapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Fitting the Strap to Your HandTo Pause Recording Battery Pack Max. Camera RecordingEasy Camera Recording with Full Auto Maximum Time for Continuous Camera RecordingZooming Setting the Digital ZoomCamera Recording Digital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Setting Digital Quick Zoom RangesUsing Digital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Auto FocusGain-up Cat’s Eye Backlight Compensation BLCDisplay changes to the Light display Digital Image Stabilization DIS Tripod Power Zoom ButtonsMacro Shots Fade Out Fade In and Fade OutFade PressAon the operation button to select FadeScreen in Camera Mode Setting the Wide Screen ModeTo Cancel Automatic Display Mode, the screen with the indicators such asQuick Return Edit SearchHints for Better Shooting Tips on Recording PositionsBasic Recording Positions Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Recording the Date and TimeApprox. Remaining Monitor Display Recording Time Remaining Battery Power DisplayRemaining Recording Time Display Min.-0 minFast Forward and Rewind Volume ControlPlayback Auto Tape RewindVideo Search Using the StandStill SlowPress the Menu button until screen appears on the monitor Program SearchBasic Operations Playback Oldest RecordingTo Turn Off the Counter Display Using the Tape CounterTo Reset the Counter to Zero Press a on the button again to select Counter in stepCounter Memory To Cancel the Counter Memory ModeTurning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight Using the Infrared Remote Control Self Recording Example of Recording in Self Recording ModeNormal Self Recording Camera Recording Useful Features for Recording time is preset for 20 secondsSelf Recording Message OSD Photoreceptor Usable Buttons During Self Recording Mode Useful Features for Camera RecordingMore Information on Self Recording Manual Focus Setting the Manual FocusTo Return to Auto Focus Mode Press C or B on the button to select NEARor FARScene Menu Program AE To Go Back to Auto ModeOFF Recommended Shutter Speeds Setting the Shutter SpeedTo Return to the Standard Shutter Speed Situation RecommendedTo Return to the Auto Mode White Balance Lock, press C or B on the operation button to select Camera Recording Useful Features forManual Iris PressAon the button to select IrisStill Recording Recording a Five-Second Still Image SnapshotTo Stop Snapshot or Still Recording Strobe Recording Using the Stopwatch FunctionTo Reset the Stopwatch StopwatchDisplaying Lap Times Lighting Lighting indicator LightReference About the S-video Connector Connection to TV Using the Docking StationConnection to TV Using a VCR Connections and EditingUse the Camcorder to Play Back Tapes on a TV Connections for Playback on a TV Using Audio/Video JacksConnections and Editing Detaching the A/V Pack Using the Optional SAV103 A/V PackConnections and Editing Attaching the A/V PackCutting Unwanted Sequences Setting the Edit ModeEditing To Stop EditingTo Stop Recording Recording from an External SourceTo Record from an External Source RecordingReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Backlight Fluorescent Lamp BacklightReferences Optional Accessories Total Amount Enclosed Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also ReferencesAccessory Order Form To order accessories, contact your local Dealer United States and Canada OrdersAvoid shocks Dropping PrecautionsUse and Care Proximity to lighting equipmentHow to prevent trouble due to dew formation What is dew formation?When dew forms in your camcorder Dew warning featureTemperature during charging Battery PackBattery pack consumption For long battery lifetimeVideo Cassette Tapes Trouble Checks Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Signal System Ntsc standard SpecificationsAC Adapter/Battery Charger Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your camcorder outside the USAIndex Light Indicator Eject the Cassette IndicatorFast Forward Operation Features Camera Recording Handstrap, Adjusting Hi8 Cassettes Important SafeguardsIndex Warranty, Limited Tape END IndicatorTape Ends Soon Indicator Using RemotePart Number 96-ProV950HB-1 Meridian Street Indianapolis,Lxxvi
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