Controlling the Monitor Display | RCA ProV950HB specification

Controlling the Monitor Display

You can use various functions and make mode settings while viewing the monitor display.

		VCR Mode	Note:
MODE DISPLAY Button		VCR Mode	• The monitor illustrations in this operation
MENU Button			manual are for the purpose of explaining the
			functions of the camcorder, and may differ
			from the actual monitor displays.
		Camera Mode
Operation	Power	Lock Button
Button	Switch	• Hold down the Lock button when setting
		the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR.

First-Time Operation

Camera mode (when the Power switch

is set to CAMERA)

•Each time you press the MENU button, the screen changes from to .

•With the screen displayed, press B on the operation button ( ) to select “MENU”. Each time you press C or B on the button, the screen changes from MENU-PAGE

1to 4 .

•If the area, date and time have not been set, MENU-PAGE 4 appears when you press B

on the button to select “MENU” on screen (see page 17).

	BLC
E
X	D
T		I
E		I
N		S
D
	AUTO	AUTO
	FADE
	STOP WATCH
	M
		E
	N
	U
	AUTO	AUTO
	COUNTER

VCR mode (when the Power switch

is set to VCR)

•Each time you press the MENU button, the screen changes from to .

•With the screen displayed, press B on the

button to select “MENU”. The menu screen

will appear.

	PLAY STILL
	R	F
	E	F
	E	F
	W	F
	W
	STOP	SEARCH

STOP WATCH

				M
				E
				N
				U
	COUNTER
		ITEM
	EDIT	OFF	ON
		AUTO	OFF
S	REMOTE	ON	OFF	S
E	VCR DISP.	ON	OFF	E
T	PREV. PAGE			T
		ITEM

ITEM

PAGE

1

2

3

4

	DATE/TIME		OFF	AUTO ON
	DISPLAY						DATE
S			DATE			TIME		S

E			AUTO				OFF	E
T	SELF REC				NO CORRECT			T
			AUTO

PREV. PAGE

ITEM

ITEM

PAGE

1

2

3

4

AREA

S	DYLT SAVE	OFF	ON S

E	SETTING		E

TT

PREV. PAGE

ITEM

ITEM

PAGE

1

2

3

4

	16 : 9		OFF		ON
	REMOTE				OFF
S			ON			S
S						S
E	CAM. DISP.		ON		OFF	E
T	DGTL ZOOM				ON	T
T	DGTL ZOOM		OFF		ON	T
	PREV. PAGE
		ITEM

ITEM

PAGE

1

2

3

4

	EXTEND ZOOM		1.5	2.0		2.5X
	PHOTO SNAP					STILL S
S			SNAP
S
E						E
T	PREV. PAGE					T
		ITEM

Note:

•The above displays are those when a cassette is loaded in the camcorder and the power is supplied from a battery pack.

About the Operation button ( )

Use this button to select and set the various functions on the monitor by

pressing Q , W C, E A, or R B as shown.

(Q Up, W Left, E Down, R Right)

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Image 17

RCA ProV950HB manual Controlling the Monitor Display, Camera mode when the Power switch Is set to Camera

Contents

Users Guide Model No ProV950HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product Registration On next Installation Example of Antenna Grounding ServiceUse Table of Contents Table of Contents Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories Camcorder Controls When the cassette compartment door is openedRemoving the Lens Protector Cassette Compartment Power Switch CAMERA/VCR When Camera Module is RotatedSystem Connector About the Plug in Power MIC Jack Installing the Lithium Cell in the Remote Control Installing the Lithium Cell in the CamcorderFirst-Time Operation Cassette Compartment Door Release Charging the Battery Pack Attaching the AC Adapter/ Battery ChargerAttaching 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 TimeFirst-Time Operation Removing the Camcorder from the Docking Station Inserting the Battery Pack Inserting and Removing the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Battery Pack Handling Using an Optional Plug Adapter Powering the CamcorderFrom an AC Outlet Removing the DC Cable from Camcorder DC Cable Powering the Camcorder from Your Car BatteryTo Cigarette Jack Lighter Socket Inserting a Cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteRemoving 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 CameraControlling the Monitor Display About the Operation button Button 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 screen Returning to the Previous Screen Camera ModeVCR Mode Indicates a blinking display To Turn Off the Menu Display Setting the Area, Date and TimePress B on Press the Menu button World Clock Blank Area SettingChanging the Area of the Time Zone To Turn Off the MENU-PAGE Display To Display Area, Date and Time on the Monitor Setting Daylight Saving TimeTime Zone Chart Area Number Area Name Countries or Areas Area Table When the Camcorder is in VCR Mode Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsPress C on the operation button to select Picture Operation Button Menu Button Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Hand StrapHandling the LCD Monitor Fitting the Strap to Your Hand Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Battery Pack Max. Camera RecordingTo Pause Recording Maximum Time for Continuous Camera Recording Camera Recording Setting the Digital ZoomZooming Using Digital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Setting Digital Quick Zoom RangesDigital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Auto Focus Display changes to the Light display Backlight Compensation BLCGain-up Cat’s Eye Macro Shots Tripod Power Zoom ButtonsDigital Image Stabilization DIS Fade Fade In and Fade OutFade Out PressAon the operation button to select Fade To Cancel Automatic Display Setting the Wide Screen ModeScreen in Camera Mode Mode, the screen with the indicators such as Edit Search Quick Return Basic Recording Positions Tips on Recording PositionsHints for Better Shooting Recording the Date and Time Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode Remaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayApprox. Remaining Monitor Display Recording Time Min.-0 min Playback Volume ControlFast Forward and Rewind Auto Tape Rewind Still Using the StandVideo Search Slow Basic Operations Playback Program SearchPress the Menu button until screen appears on the monitor Oldest Recording To Reset the Counter to Zero Using the Tape CounterTo Turn Off the Counter Display Press a on the button again to select Counter in step Turning 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 To Return to Auto Focus Mode Setting the Manual FocusManual Focus Press C or B on the button to select NEARor FAR OFF To Go Back to Auto ModeScene Menu Program AE To Return to the Standard Shutter Speed Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended 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 To Stop Snapshot or Still Recording Recording a Five-Second Still Image SnapshotStill Recording To Reset the Stopwatch Using the Stopwatch FunctionStrobe Recording Stopwatch Displaying Lap Times Reference Lighting indicator LightLighting Connection to TV Using a VCR Connection to TV Using the Docking StationAbout the S-video Connector Connections and Editing Connections and Editing Connections for Playback on a TV Using Audio/Video JacksUse the Camcorder to Play Back Tapes on a TV Connections and Editing Using the Optional SAV103 A/V PackDetaching the A/V Pack Attaching the A/V Pack Editing Setting the Edit ModeCutting Unwanted Sequences To Stop Editing To Record from an External Source Recording from an External SourceTo Stop Recording Recording References Fluorescent Lamp BacklightReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Backlight Optional Accessories Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormTotal Amount Enclosed References Accessory Order Form United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Use and Care PrecautionsAvoid 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 PackTemperature during charging For long battery lifetime Video 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 Service Limited warranty How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your camcorder outside the USA Index Fast Forward Operation Features Camera Recording Eject the Cassette IndicatorLight Indicator Handstrap, Adjusting Hi8 Cassettes Important Safeguards Index Tape Ends Soon Indicator Tape END IndicatorWarranty, Limited Using Remote Lxxvi Meridian Street Indianapolis,Part Number 96-ProV950HB-1