RCA ProV950HB manual Customer Assistance and Service

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Customer Assistance and Service

You can reach Thomson at the

following number:

800-283-6503

(Toll free inside U.S.A.)

Our toll-free Camcorder number

operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST

Monday - Friday

for U.S. customers only

Thomson provides a toll-free telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your camcorder. Many can be diagnosed over the phone, and if necessary, a replacement unit can be shipped to you. Please have your camcorder model/serial number and date of purchase ready when you call. If your unit is out of warranty, we will quote the cost of an exchange unit to you.

Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange

If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone, we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a new or refurbished camcorder. Refer to the limited warranty on the reverse side to learn about your specific rights and responsibilities.

Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything! Obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from the telephone representative before returning your equipment to avoid delays, accounting errors, or even loss of your unit.

Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics

The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone. They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your camcorder. Write the number in large, clear characters on the outside of the box. To avoid confusion and misunderstandings, shipments without an RA number clearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your expense.

Include a brief note describing the problem and any conversations about the problem you have had with Thomson personnel. Include your name, address

and model/serial number of your camcorder. These numbers are located on the bottom of your unit. If your camcorder is within the warranty period, please provide a copy of the bill of sale to verify purchase date. Use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from damage in shipment.

For your protection, insure all shipments for full replacement value and use a reliable shipper. Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.

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Contents Users Guide Model No ProV950HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationOn next InstallationUse ServiceExample of Antenna Grounding 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 screenVCR Mode Camera ModeReturning to the Previous Screen 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 DisplayTime Zone Chart Setting Daylight Saving TimeTo Display Area, Date and Time on the Monitor 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 RecordingZooming Setting the Digital ZoomCamera Recording Using Digital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Setting Digital Quick Zoom RangesDigital 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 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 ReturnHints for Better Shooting Tips on Recording PositionsBasic Recording Positions 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 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 To Return to Auto Focus Mode Setting the Manual FocusManual Focus Press C or B on the button to select NEARor FARScene Menu Program AE To Go Back to Auto ModeOFF 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 IrisStill Recording Recording a Five-Second Still Image SnapshotTo Stop Snapshot or Still Recording To Reset the Stopwatch Using the Stopwatch FunctionStrobe Recording StopwatchDisplaying Lap Times Lighting Lighting indicator LightReference Connection to TV Using a VCR Connection to TV Using the Docking StationAbout the S-video Connector Connections and EditingUse the Camcorder to Play Back Tapes on a TV Connections for Playback on a TV Using Audio/Video JacksConnections and Editing 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 RecordingReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Backlight Fluorescent Lamp BacklightReferences 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 Signal System Ntsc standard SpecificationsAC Adapter/Battery Charger 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 RemotePart Number 96-ProV950HB-1 Meridian Street Indianapolis,Lxxvi