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ProV950HB
USER'S
GUIDE
CAMCORDER
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Be sure to read all safety information before you begin to use this product. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO WARNING: NOT EXPOSE THIS CAMCORDER OR AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric s
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to 7 Power-Cord Protection—Power-supply quality standards in the manufacture of your cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be video product, safety is a major factor in the walked on or pinched by items placed upon or design of every instrument. However, safety is against them, paying particular attention to cords at your responsibility too. plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the vi
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If 16 Lightning—For added protection for this an outside antenna or cable system is video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left connected to the video product, be sure the unattended and unused for long periods of time, antenna or cable system is grounded so as to unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the provide some protection against voltage surges antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to and built-up static
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Important Information Table of Contents Assistance We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call: Camcorder Exchange Warranty................................... 800-283-6503 (pages 70–71) Customer Service................................................................. 800-336-1900 (page 69) Accessories .................................................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 58-61) Important Safety Information..................
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Table of Contents Playback ............................................................ 34 Basic Operations Volume Control ................................................... 34 Playback Fast Forward and Rewind .................................. 34 Using the Stand ................................................. 35 Video Search ...................................................... 35 Still...................................................................... 35 Slow............................
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Important Information Supplied Accessories This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options. Assistance These toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problems you may encounter. Camcorder Exchange Warranty........................ 800-283-6503 Customer Service .............................................. 800-336-1900 Accessories ...........................................
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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 Cassette Holder [p. 12] Shoulder Strap Loop [p. 22] Lens Protector Cassette Memory Backup Compartment Cell Compartment Door [p. 12] [p. 6] Removing the Lens Protector Before mounting an optional wide or te
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Important Information Power Zoom Wide/ Rear View Telephoto Control Buttons [p. 24] VOLume Control Buttons LCD Monitor [p. 34] MENU Button RECord START/STOP [p. 13] Button [p. 23] MODE DISPLAY Button [p.15] Shoulder Strap Loop [p. 22] Operation Button [p.13] Hand Strap [p. 22] SNAPshot Button [p. 48] EarPHONES Jack [p. 34] Photoreceptor [p. 39] Power Switch (CAMERA/VCR Select Switch) [p. 13] PLUG IN POWER MICrophone Jack* Speaker *About the PLUG IN POWER MIC Jack This external microphone jack out
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First-Time Operation Installing the Lithium Cell in WARNING: Replace cell only with 3-volt micro lithium cells – such as CR2025 – available from most local drug the Camcorder stores and camera shops. Use of other cells present a risk of fire or explosion. 1 Slide the release and open the cassette Cautions: compartment door. (The cassette holder Lithium cells must be disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking cells. May cause burns or personal opens automatically.) Pull out the cell
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First-Time Operation CHARGE Indicators Attaching the AC Adapter/ Battery Charger Charging starts. (Indicator starts flashing.) Precautions: Now charging. • If used near a radio, the AC adapter/battery charger may interfere with reception. • Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from Charging completed. entering the unit. (The indicators will turn off • This is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or approximately 90 to 120 minutes modify it. after charging is completed.) • Do not damag
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First-Time Operation Charging Two Battery Packs at the Charging on the Docking Same Time Station You can charge two battery packs at the same time using the Docking Station unit. If the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station, the battery pack in the camcorder can be 1 Attach the first battery pack to the AC charged automatically and continuously. The adapter/battery charger. Docking Station keeps your camcorder ready to operate at any time. 2 Insert the second battery pack in the camcorder
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First-Time Operation Cautions: Inserting and Removing the • BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK, Battery Pack ALWAYS STOP THE TAPE AND TURN THE POWER OFF. If you remove the battery pack during recording or playback, the tape will Inserting the Battery Pack remain wound around the video head drum and may be damaged. Should the power source 1 Slide the battery compartment door (battery or adapter) become disconnected release on the bottom of the during operation, reconnect it again immediately. camco
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First-Time Operation 5 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Powering the Camcorder The POWER indicator on the AC adapter from an AC Outlet will light. 1 Slide the battery compartment door 5 release on the bottom of the camcorder in the direction of the arrow (Q), to open the battery compartment door (W). 4 POWER indicator Removing the DC Cable from the Camcorder 2 Slide the cable notch cover in the direction 1 Slide the battery compartment door of the arrow shown in the diagram. release and
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First-Time Operation Note: Powering the Camcorder • See the SDC100 operation manual for details. from Your Car Battery Cautions: Use the optional SDC100 car battery adapter • Use only in DC 12 V or 24 V negative ground system cars. Positive-ground car batteries (shown on page 58) to power the camcorder from your car battery. CANNOT BE USED. Check your car operation manual or consult a local car dealer. • Use the car battery adapter only when the car is 1 Open the battery compartment door idling
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First-Time Operation Removing a Cassette Inserting and Removing a Cassette Perform step 1 and then remove the cassette. Inserting a Cassette Cautions: • Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment. 1 Slide the release and fully open the • Do not apply force to the cassette compartment cassette compartment door. except for pressing the “PUSH” mark to close it. • The cassette holder opens automatically. • Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it upside down when you are inser
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First-Time Operation Controlling the Monitor Display You can use various functions and make mode settings while viewing the monitor display. Note: VCR Mode MODE DISPLAY Button • 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 • Hold down the Lock button when setting Button Switch the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR. Camera mode (w
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First-Time Operation Using the On-Screen Menu 4 Press C or B on the button to change from MENU-PAGE 1 to 4 . Lock Button 1 To display the Camera Ex. Camera Mode mode menu screen: ITEM Hold down the Lock PAGE 12 3 4 button and slide the DATE/TIME OFF AUTO ON Power switch to CAMERA. DISPLAY DATE TIME DATE S S E AUTO OFF E T T SELF REC AUTO NO CORRECT PREV. PAGE ITEM To display the VCR ITEM mode menu screen: PAGE 12 3 4 16 : 9 OFF ON Hold down the Lock REMOTE ON OFF S S button and slide the E CAM.
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First-Time Operation 1) Camera Mode 7 After completing the setting, press the MENU button. The menu screen will disappear. ITEM Notes: PAGE 12 3 4 • Certain menu items are common to both the Camera DATE/TIME OFF AUTO ON OFF AUTO ON DISPLAY DATE TIME DATE DATE TIME DATE and VCR modes. If the “REMOTE” menu item, for S S E AUTO OFF E AUTO OFF example, is set to “OFF” in the Camera mode, it will T T SELF REC AUTO NO CORRECT AUTO NO CORRECT automatically be set to “OFF” in the VCR mode. PREV. PAGE •
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First-Time Operation Warning Indicators Display after the first Display for the first Description of Warning 3 seconds 3 seconds The video cassette is defective and should be EJECT THE CASSETTE. EJECT THE CASSETTE. removed. Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait for a few hours until the dew disappears (see page 63). About ten seconds after this warning appears, the camcorder and display turn off. The battery is almost depleted. BATTERY IS TOO LOW. Note: Operation of the zoom may interrupt th
