RCA ProV950HB manual Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution

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Symptom

Possible cause

Suggested solution

 

 

 

 

Playback

Cannot play back, rewind

• Tape already wound or rewound

• Rewind or fast forward tape to

or fast forward tape.

completely.

desired point. (p. 34)

 

 

Video noise in image.

• Dirty video heads.

• Call for service.

 

 

• Old or worn tape.

• Use a new video cassette.

 

No power in VCR or

• Depleted battery pack.

• Use fully charged battery pack.

 

Camera mode.

 

(pp.7, 8)

 

 

• AC adapter cord removed from

• Plug AC adapter cord into power

 

 

power outlet.

outlet. (p.10)

 

 

 

 

Playback

Cassette will not eject.

• 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)

 

 

 

Recording

 

• Camcorder is recording.

• Stop tape and try again.

 

No buttons operate.

• Dew in camcorder.

• Wait until dew dries. (p. 63)

 

No image on monitor.

• Backlight has been turned off.

• Press MODE DISPLAY button, or set

 

 

 

Power switch to OFF and then back

 

 

 

to CAMERA or VCR. (p. 38)

 

 

• Fluorescent lamp is burned out.

• Replace with new fluorescent lamp

 

 

 

unit. (p. 57)

 

 

• A/V or S-video cable is not properly

• Connect A/V or S-video cable

Cannot edit to connected

VCR.

 

connected.

properly. (p. 52)

 

 

• Docking Station is not properly

• Connect Docking Station properly.

 

 

connected.

(p. 8)

Lens makes rattling sound

• Does not indicate a malfunction.

 

when camcorder is moved in

 

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VCR mode or with power off.

 

 

Remote control does not

• “REMOTE” menu item is set to “OFF”.

• Set “REMOTE” menu item to “ON”. (p. 39)

function.

• Remote control lithium cell has run

• Replace remote control lithium cell

 

 

 

 

down.

with a new one. (p. 6)

 

 

• Remote control used beyond

• Use remote control within operating

 

 

operating range.

range. (p. 39)

 

 

• Intense daylight falling on

• Protect photoreceptor from

 

 

camcorder’s photoreceptor.

exposure to intense daylight. (p. 39)

 

 

• Obstacle between remote control

• Remove obstacle or use remote

 

 

and camcorder’s photoreceptor.

control from different angle. (p. 39)

 

 

 

 

Notes:

• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, turn off the power and disconnect the unit from any power sources, including lithium batteries, etc. Then reconnect the power sources (to resume operation).

• If the characters displayed on the monitor screen appear to malfunction, disconnect the power source and remove the lithium cell, then reconnect the power source, insert the lithium cell, and turn the power on again. The characters on the monitor should be normal. Set the date and time, then resume operation.

References

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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 AccessoriesCassette Compartment When the cassette compartment door is openedCamcorder Controls Removing the Lens ProtectorAbout the Plug in Power MIC Jack When Camera Module is RotatedPower Switch CAMERA/VCR System ConnectorCassette Compartment Door Release Installing the Lithium Cell in the CamcorderInstalling the Lithium Cell in the Remote Control First-Time OperationRemoving the AC Adapter from the Docking Station Attaching the AC Adapter/ Battery ChargerCharging the Battery Pack Attaching the AC Adapter to the Docking StationRemoving the Camcorder from the Docking Station Charging Two Battery Packs at the Same TimeCharging on the Docking Station First-Time OperationBattery Pack Handling Inserting and Removing the Battery PackInserting the Battery Pack Removing the Battery PackRemoving the DC Cable from Camcorder Powering the CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter From an AC OutletJack Lighter Socket Powering the Camcorder from Your Car BatteryDC Cable To CigarettePerform and then remove the cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting a Cassette Removing a CassetteAbout the Operation button Camera mode when the Power switch Is set to CameraVCR mode when the Power switch Is set to VCR Controlling the Monitor DisplayTo display the VCR mode menu screen Using the On-Screen MenuButton and slide the Power switch to Camera Press C or B on the button to set the desired modeReturning to the Previous Screen Camera ModeVCR Mode Indicates a blinking display Press the Menu button Setting the Area, Date and TimeTo Turn Off the Menu Display Press B onTo Turn Off the MENU-PAGE Display Blank Area SettingWorld Clock Changing the Area of the Time ZoneTo Display Area, Date and Time on the Monitor Setting Daylight Saving TimeTime Zone Chart Area Number Area Name Countries or Areas Area TableOperation Button Menu Button Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsWhen the Camcorder is in VCR Mode Press C on the operation button to select PictureFitting the Strap to Your Hand Using the Hand StrapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Handling the LCD MonitorMaximum Time for Continuous Camera Recording Battery Pack Max. Camera RecordingEasy Camera Recording with Full Auto To Pause RecordingCamera Recording Setting the Digital ZoomZooming Auto Focus Setting Digital Quick Zoom RangesUsing Digital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Digital Quick Zoom Extend ZoomDisplay changes to the Light display Backlight Compensation BLCGain-up Cat’s Eye Macro Shots Tripod Power Zoom ButtonsDigital Image Stabilization DIS PressAon the operation button to select Fade Fade In and Fade OutFade Fade OutMode, the screen with the indicators such as Setting the Wide Screen ModeTo Cancel Automatic Display Screen in Camera ModeEdit Search Quick ReturnBasic Recording Positions Tips on Recording PositionsHints for Better Shooting Recording the Date and Time Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto ModeMin.-0 min Remaining Battery Power DisplayRemaining Recording Time Display Approx. Remaining Monitor Display Recording TimeAuto Tape Rewind Volume ControlPlayback Fast Forward and RewindSlow Using the StandStill Video SearchOldest Recording Program SearchBasic Operations Playback Press the Menu button until screen appears on the monitorPress a on the button again to select Counter in step Using the Tape CounterTo Reset the Counter to Zero To Turn Off the Counter DisplayTurning 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 Press C or B on the button to select NEARor FAR Setting the Manual FocusTo Return to Auto Focus Mode Manual FocusOFF To Go Back to Auto ModeScene Menu Program AE Situation Recommended Setting the Shutter SpeedTo Return to the Standard Shutter Speed Recommended Shutter SpeedsWhite Balance Lock To Return to the Auto ModePressAon the button to select Iris Camera Recording Useful Features forManual Iris , press C or B on the operation button to selectTo Stop Snapshot or Still Recording Recording a Five-Second Still Image SnapshotStill Recording Stopwatch Using the Stopwatch FunctionTo Reset the Stopwatch Strobe RecordingDisplaying Lap Times Reference Lighting indicator LightLighting Connections and Editing Connection to TV Using the Docking StationConnection to TV Using a VCR About the S-video ConnectorConnections and Editing Connections for Playback on a TV Using Audio/Video JacksUse the Camcorder to Play Back Tapes on a TV Attaching the A/V Pack Using the Optional SAV103 A/V PackConnections and Editing Detaching the A/V PackTo Stop Editing Setting the Edit ModeEditing Cutting Unwanted SequencesRecording Recording from an External SourceTo Record from an External Source To Stop RecordingReferences Fluorescent Lamp BacklightReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Backlight Optional Accessories References Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Total Amount EnclosedAccessory Order Form United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local DealerProximity to lighting equipment PrecautionsUse and Care Avoid shocks DroppingDew warning feature What is dew formation?When dew forms in your camcorder How to prevent trouble due to dew formationFor long battery lifetime Battery PackBattery pack consumption Temperature during chargingVideo 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 If you purchased your camcorder outside the USA What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty Product RegistrationIndex Handstrap, Adjusting Hi8 Cassettes Important Safeguards Eject the Cassette IndicatorFast Forward Operation Features Camera Recording Light IndicatorIndex Using Remote Tape END IndicatorTape Ends Soon Indicator Warranty, LimitedLxxvi Meridian Street Indianapolis,Part Number 96-ProV950HB-1
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