RCA manual Product Registration, Model No CG740 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From

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Important Safety Information

Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUENE PASOUVRIR

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Cautions

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond.

To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this camcorder. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service and attach it here. Record the serial and model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder.

Model No:	CG740
Model No:	_____________________________________
Serial No:	_____________________________________
Purchase Date:	_____________________________________
Purchased From:	_____________________________________

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Contents Camcorder User’s Guide Product Registration Model No CG740 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceCustomer Assistance and Service Recording FeaturesOptional Accessories Recording from a TV or VCRUnpack camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Adjust the handstrap Place CAMERA/VCR switch PAUSE/STILLStart and Stop Recording Play back what you have recordedReview camcorder’s operating controls Edit ADVAudio and Video OUT Jacks Using an Optional Plug Adapter Powering the CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the BatteryInsert Charged Battery Remove BatteryCassette door open. This will damage Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorDisplay in Viewfinder Battery Care and Storage Battery Safety PrecautionsCamcorder Recording Tips Traveling TipsRecording Speed and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Inserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageEyepiece Focus Control Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Viewfinder ControlsDisplays in Viewfinder Battery Level IndicatorViewfinder Displays Titler DisplayTime and Date Display Shutter Speed IndicatorsWhite Balance Indicators Status Indicator Index and END IndicatorsRecording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Install Clock BatteryDate and Time Display Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Microphone Camcorder FeaturesRecord Review Flying Erase HeadElectronic Indexing Camera EditTape Positioning Focusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusAutomatic White Balance White Balance ButtonManual Focus Manual White BalanceUsing Variable Shutter Speeds To Select Higher Shutter SpeedsFading In and Out of Scenes Power ZoomingZooming and Fading In and Out of Scenes FadingTape Counter with Memory Stop Counters and Time-Remaining DisplayTape Counter To use memory stopElapsed-Time Counter Time-Remaining DisplaySelf TIMER/TIME Lapse Button Self-Timer RecordingAdjustable Time-Lapse Recording Animation RecordingTitler Creating a TitleRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterCorrecting Errors During Programming Audio Dubbing To Audio DubVideo Dubbing To Video DubRecording from a TV or VCR VideoInstallation Operation and How to Copy TapesViewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder PlaybackVisual Search Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause TrackingPlayback on a TV or VCR with Audio and Video in Jacks CoverPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR Playback on a TV or VCR3CH/4CH Switch Playback on a TV without Audio/Video InputsPlayback Operation Normal TV ViewingAttaching the Shoulder Strap 1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local dealer VDC88 Color Enhancement Light VCC1000 Video Color Control CenterAH011 Cable Transformer 1CVA488 RF Output AdapterCable Transformer AC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Model CG740 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also USE Your Credit Card International Orders 800 338United States and Canada Orders Care and Maintenance Things to AvoidTrouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksOut of Focus Poor Picture Quality DEW Indicator FlashingViewfinder Displays are During RecordingPlay, Rewind or Fast White Balance IndicatorRecorded Audio Low Forward Does Not WorkSpecifications Information to UserCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesIndex Audio and Video OUTFocus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Canadian Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,