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To Reset the Counter to Zero
Picture/Backlight Adjustments
Charging the Battery Pack
Blank Area Setting
Temperature during charging
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Contents
Users Guide
Model No ProV950HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From
Product Registration
On next
Installation
Use
Service
Example of Antenna Grounding
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Camcorder Controls
When the cassette compartment door is opened
Removing the Lens Protector
Cassette Compartment
Power Switch CAMERA/VCR
When Camera Module is Rotated
System Connector
About the Plug in Power MIC Jack
Installing the Lithium Cell in the Remote Control
Installing the Lithium Cell in the Camcorder
First-Time Operation
Cassette Compartment Door Release
Charging the Battery Pack
Attaching the AC Adapter/ Battery Charger
Attaching the AC Adapter to the Docking Station
Removing the AC Adapter from the Docking Station
Charging on the Docking Station
Charging Two Battery Packs at the Same Time
First-Time Operation
Removing the Camcorder from the Docking Station
Inserting the Battery Pack
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
Removing the Battery Pack
Battery Pack Handling
Using an Optional Plug Adapter
Powering the Camcorder
From an AC Outlet
Removing the DC Cable from Camcorder
DC Cable
Powering the Camcorder from Your Car Battery
To Cigarette
Jack Lighter Socket
Inserting a Cassette
Inserting and Removing a Cassette
Removing a Cassette
Perform and then remove the cassette
VCR mode when the Power switch Is set to VCR
Camera mode when the Power switch Is set to Camera
Controlling the Monitor Display
About the Operation button
Button and slide the Power switch to Camera
Using the On-Screen Menu
Press C or B on the button to set the desired mode
To display the VCR mode menu screen
VCR Mode
Camera Mode
Returning to the Previous Screen
Indicates a blinking display
To Turn Off the Menu Display
Setting the Area, Date and Time
Press B on
Press the Menu button
World Clock
Blank Area Setting
Changing the Area of the Time Zone
To Turn Off the MENU-PAGE Display
Time Zone Chart
Setting Daylight Saving Time
To Display Area, Date and Time on the Monitor
Area Number Area Name Countries or Areas
Area Table
When the Camcorder is in VCR Mode
Picture/Backlight Adjustments
Press C on the operation button to select Picture
Operation Button Menu Button
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Using the Hand Strap
Handling the LCD Monitor
Fitting the Strap to Your Hand
Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto
Battery Pack Max. Camera Recording
To Pause Recording
Maximum Time for Continuous Camera Recording
Zooming
Setting the Digital Zoom
Camera Recording
Using Digital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom
Setting Digital Quick Zoom Ranges
Digital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom
Auto Focus
Gain-up Cat’s Eye
Backlight Compensation BLC
Display changes to the Light display
Digital Image Stabilization DIS
Tripod Power Zoom Buttons
Macro Shots
Fade
Fade In and Fade Out
Fade Out
PressAon the operation button to select Fade
To Cancel Automatic Display
Setting the Wide Screen Mode
Screen in Camera Mode
Mode, the screen with the indicators such as
Edit Search
Quick Return
Hints for Better Shooting
Tips on Recording Positions
Basic Recording Positions
Recording the Date and Time
Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode
Remaining Recording Time Display
Remaining Battery Power Display
Approx. Remaining Monitor Display Recording Time
Min.-0 min
Playback
Volume Control
Fast Forward and Rewind
Auto Tape Rewind
Still
Using the Stand
Video Search
Slow
Basic Operations Playback
Program Search
Press the Menu button until screen appears on the monitor
Oldest Recording
To Reset the Counter to Zero
Using the Tape Counter
To Turn Off the Counter Display
Press a on the button again to select Counter in step
Counter Memory
To Cancel the Counter Memory Mode
Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight
Using the Infrared Remote Control
Self Recording
Example of Recording in Self Recording Mode
Normal Self Recording
Camera Recording Useful Features for
Recording time is preset for 20 seconds
Self Recording Message OSD
Photoreceptor Usable Buttons During Self Recording Mode
Useful Features for Camera Recording
More Information on Self Recording
To Return to Auto Focus Mode
Setting the Manual Focus
Manual Focus
Press C or B on the button to select NEARor FAR
Scene Menu Program AE
To Go Back to Auto Mode
OFF
To Return to the Standard Shutter Speed
Setting the Shutter Speed
Recommended Shutter Speeds
Situation Recommended
White Balance Lock
To Return to the Auto Mode
Manual Iris
Camera Recording Useful Features for
, press C or B on the operation button to select
PressAon the button to select Iris
Still Recording
Recording a Five-Second Still Image Snapshot
To Stop Snapshot or Still Recording
To Reset the Stopwatch
Using the Stopwatch Function
Strobe Recording
Stopwatch
Displaying Lap Times
Lighting
Lighting indicator Light
Reference
Connection to TV Using a VCR
Connection to TV Using the Docking Station
About the S-video Connector
Connections and Editing
Use the Camcorder to Play Back Tapes on a TV
Connections for Playback on a TV Using Audio/Video Jacks
Connections and Editing
Connections and Editing
Using the Optional SAV103 A/V Pack
Detaching the A/V Pack
Attaching the A/V Pack
Editing
Setting the Edit Mode
Cutting Unwanted Sequences
To Stop Editing
To Record from an External Source
Recording from an External Source
To Stop Recording
Recording
Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Backlight
Fluorescent Lamp Backlight
References
Optional Accessories
Please complete other side also
Accessory Order Form
Total Amount Enclosed
References
Accessory Order Form
United States and Canada Orders
To order accessories, contact your local Dealer
Use and Care
Precautions
Avoid shocks Dropping
Proximity to lighting equipment
When dew forms in your camcorder
What is dew formation?
How to prevent trouble due to dew formation
Dew warning feature
Battery pack consumption
Battery Pack
Temperature during charging
For long battery lifetime
Video Cassette Tapes
Trouble Checks
Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution
Signal System Ntsc standard
Specifications
AC Adapter/Battery Charger
Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange
Customer Assistance and Service
Limited warranty
How State Law relates to warranty
What your warranty does not cover
Product Registration
If you purchased your camcorder outside the USA
Index
Fast Forward Operation Features Camera Recording
Eject the Cassette Indicator
Light Indicator
Handstrap, Adjusting Hi8 Cassettes Important Safeguards
Index
Tape Ends Soon Indicator
Tape END Indicator
Warranty, Limited
Using Remote
Part Number 96-ProV950HB-1
Meridian Street Indianapolis,
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