GE CG400 manual Insert a Cassette, Turn On the Camcorder, Adjust Viewfinder Focus

Insert a Cassette

1.Press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment.

2.Insert the cassette so the safety tab is at the top; the flap is at the bottom; and the tape window faces out.

3.Gently press the compartment where it is labeled PUSH until it clicks into place. The top closes automatically so do not press down on the top as it may damage the camcorder.

EJECT

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Turn On the Camcorder

Slide the POWER switch upward to turn
the camcorder on (or off).		PLAY CAM
Tips: Whenever the camcorder is powered on, it		POWER
turns on in the CAMERA mode. If it does not, press
the PLAY/CAM button until the red indicator lights
If you do not record within three minutes, the
camcorder shuts off to reserve power.
The displays appear in the LCD window with	REC

and ❙❙ flashing. The red light (located just inside the viewfinder rim) flashes during record-pause.

Adjust Viewfinder Focus

Slide the eyepiece focus control back or forth to obtain the clearest possible picture.

Start and Stop Recording

Press and release the REC: Record

Start/Stop button (thumb trigger) to start

recording.

REC

Tips: The REC and ❙❙ in the LCD window and red light inside viewfinder rim remain on but stop flashing.

Use the thumb trigger for brief recording pauses. If you plan to stop recording for a longer period, turn the camcorder off.

Go to pages 22-24 for playing back your recording.

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