RCA CG740 manual Shutter Speed Indicators, White Balance Indicators, Time and Date Display

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Viewfinder Displays

4Shutter Speed Indicators

5Manual White Balance Indicators

6Time and Date Display and Clock

Battery Warning

( )

1000

M0000

REC

INDEX

10:30AM

NOV.18 1995

Displays in Viewfinder

7Counters and Time-Remaining Display

8Status, TAPE, and DEW

Indicators

9INDEX and END Indicators

4Shutter Speed Indicators

•The higher shutter speed (1/100, 1/250, 1/1000, 1/2000, or 1/4000) selected with SHUTTER appears. No display appears for the standard 1/60 second shutter speed. The CAMERA/VCR switch must be in CAMERA MAN (manual).

•These displays are not recorded on the tape when they appear.

•Details are on page 28.

5White Balance Indicators

The indicator for the manual white balance selected with W/B (white balance) appears here. The CAMERA/VCR switch must be in CAMERA MAN (manual).

•Display when recording using indoor incandescent light.

•Display when recording under outdoor light on a bright day.

•No display appears for automatic white balance.

•These displays are not recorded on the tape when they appear.

•Details are on page 27.

6Time and Date Display

•Repeatedly press DATE/TIME to display (or remove) the time and date (or date only). This display will be recorded whenever it appears in the viewfinder.

•The clock battery warning ( ) appears here when the clock

battery is missing, installed incorrectly, or needs replacing.

•Details are on page 22.

7Tape Counter, Tape Counter with Memory Stop (M), Elapsed-Time Counter, and Time-Remaining Display

Repeatedly press COUNTER DISPLAY for these displays.

•Press COUNTER DISPLAY once to display the tape counter.

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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 the Adapter/Charger Powering the CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the BatteryInsert Charged Battery Remove BatteryDisplay in Viewfinder Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorCassette door open. This will damage Battery Care and Storage Battery Safety PrecautionsCamcorder Recording Tips Traveling TipsVideo Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Speed and Times Inserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageEyepiece Focus Control Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Viewfinder ControlsDisplays in Viewfinder Battery Level IndicatorViewfinder Displays Titler DisplayWhite Balance Indicators Shutter Speed IndicatorsTime and Date Display Status Indicator Index and END IndicatorsDate and Time Display Install Clock BatteryRecording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Microphone Camcorder FeaturesRecord Review Flying Erase HeadTape Positioning Camera EditElectronic Indexing 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 TitleCorrecting Errors During Programming Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder 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 To order accessories, contact your local dealer Optional Accessories1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case VDC88 Color Enhancement Light VCC1000 Video Color Control CenterCable Transformer 1CVA488 RF Output AdapterAH011 Cable Transformer AC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CG740 USE Your Credit Card United States and Canada Orders 800 338International 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,