Fluorescent Lamp Backlight - RCA ProV950HB User Manual

Fluorescent Lamp Backlight

The fluorescent lamp backlight used in this
camcorder will eventually need replacing. If you
continue to use the camcorder when the
fluorescent lamp has almost reached the end of its
service life, the "REPLACE THE LAMP." indicator
will be displayed on the monitor for approximately
one minute. When this occurs, purchase a
replacement lamp (235179) and replace the old
lamp.
REPLACE THE LAMP.
Replacing the Fluorescent
Lamp Backlight
1
Set the Power switch to OFF
to turn off the camcorder, and
wait about 15 minutes for the
lamp unit to cool down.
Make sure the battery pack is
removed from the camcorder
before replacing the lamp.
2
Rotate the camera
module of the
camcorder halfway
forward in the
direction of the
arrow.
3
Remove the lamp compartment cover: insert
a pointed object such as the point of a pen,
push the cover release "
pull off the cover.
Lamp Compartment Cover
Power Switch
Fluorescent Lamp Unit
Lamp Com-
partment Cover
" down, and then
4
Carefully hold the end (white knob) of the
lamp unit with tweezers, and pull it out.
Fluorescent Lamp Unit
5
Insert the replacement lamp unit into the
compartment. See note below.
Fluorescent Lamp Unit
6
Replace the fluorescent lamp compartment
cover.
Lamp Compartment Cover
Notes:
• Be sure to insert the replacement fluorescent
lamp straight in, in the direction of the arrow, into
the compartment. Do not press diagonally as it
may cause contact failure.
• The fluorescent light may flicker when first turned
on. Should this occur, turn off the camcorder,
and then turn it on again.
• When used in cold locations, the fluorescent
lamp may lose some of its brightness.
Caution:
• The fluorescent lamp is hot during and
immediately after use of the camcorder. Wait
at least 15 minutes after turning the power off
before attempting to change the lamp, to
allow time for it to cool down. Attempting to
change the lamp unit while it is still hot may
result in burns or other injuries.
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