RCA CG740 manual Eyepiece Focus Control, Tilt Adjustment, Viewfinder Controls

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Viewfinder

The camcorder’s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording.

The viewfinder can also be used for viewing the tape during playback.

For convenient viewing, turn the viewfinder to the left and lock it into position. After the viewfinder is locked, you can slide it out and use the right or left eye.

Caution: When carrying or storing the camcorder, turn the viewfinder back to the front to prevent damage to the viewfinder and/or camcorder.

Viewfinder in
Operating Position		STOP/EJECT
	•DUB•VID	RECORD
	F.FWD AUD
REW	PLAY
PAUSE	EDITADV.
POWER	TITLESELECT
STILL

FOCUS
MANUAL
		REVIEW
FADE	W/B
FOCUS	W/B
FOCUS
AUTO		VCR
MAN	CAMERA
	AUTO	MAN
	DATE/TIME
SHUTTER
PUSH/AUTO	COUNTER
	CLOCK
TITLE		RESET
SELF TIMER		RESET
SELF TIMER	DISPLAY
	SET
	SELECT
TIME LAPSE

Eyepiece

Eyepiece Focus Control (on bottom of viewfinder)

Eyepiece Focus Control

The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your personal vision. If you wear eyeglasses, you may be able to operate the camcorder without them.

It is easiest to set the correct focus by focusing on one of the viewfinder’s on- screen displays (such as the counter).

Look through the viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision.

The eyepiece focus control does not affect the focus of the picture actually recorded by the camcorder.

Tilt Adjustment

You can turn the eyepiece up or down about 180 degrees.

Caution: Do not force the eyepiece to rotate completely around. This will damage the viewfinder and/or the camcorder.

Viewfinder Controls

BRIGHT and COLOR controls are located on the bottom of the viewfinder. The camcorder must be turned upside down and the viewfinder fully extended to see them. These controls were set at the factory and should need no adjust- ment. If adjustment becomes necessary, carefully use a plastic screwdriver and make adjustments with caution to prevent damaging these miniature controls.

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Contents Camcorder User’s Guide Product Registration Model No CG740 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceRecording Features Optional AccessoriesCustomer Assistance and Service 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 StorageTilt Adjustment ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder ControlsBattery Level Indicator Viewfinder DisplaysDisplays in Viewfinder 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 Camcorder Features Record ReviewMicrophone Flying Erase HeadElectronic Indexing Camera EditTape Positioning Focusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusWhite Balance Button Manual FocusAutomatic White Balance Manual White BalanceUsing Variable Shutter Speeds To Select Higher Shutter SpeedsPower Zooming Zooming and Fading In and Out of ScenesFading In and Out of Scenes FadingCounters and Time-Remaining Display Tape CounterTape Counter with Memory Stop 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 PlaybackPlayback Features Stop-Action PauseVisual Search 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 ChecksDEW Indicator Flashing Viewfinder Displays areOut of Focus Poor Picture Quality During RecordingWhite Balance Indicator Recorded Audio LowPlay, Rewind or Fast Forward Does Not WorkSpecifications Information to UserCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesIndex Audio and Video OUTFocus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,