RCA ProV950HB manual Camcorder Controls, Removing the Lens Protector, Cassette Compartment

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Camcorder Controls

For details on the use of each control, refer to the page number indicated in the brackets.

Front View

	Stereo
	Microphone
Zoom Lens	Cassette Compartment
	Door Release [p. 12]

A/V Pack Terminal Cover

[p. 54]

Retractable Stand [p. 35]

When the cassette compartment door is opened

Lens Protector

Cassette

Compartment

Door [p. 12]

Cassette Holder [p. 12]

Shoulder Strap Loop [p. 22]

Memory Backup Cell Compartment [p. 6]

Removing the Lens Protector

Before mounting an optional wide or telephoto conversion lens, remove the lens protector by turning it counter- clockwise.

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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