RCA CG740 manual Status Indicator, Index and END Indicators

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Viewfinder Displays

FOCUS
MANUAL
	REVIEW
FADE	W/B
FOCUS
	VCR
	CAMERA
	DATE/TIME
SHUTTER
PUSH/AUTO	COUNTER
	CLOCK
TITLE
SELF TIMER

SHUTTER Button	DATE/TIME Button

•Press again to display the tape counter with memory stop. An “M” appears in front of the tape counter.

•Press again to display the elapsed- time counter.

Note: Press COUNTER RESET to reset the tape or elapsed-time counter to “0000” (or “0:00:00”) when they appear.

•Press again to display the time- remaining display.

•Press again to remove the displays from the viewfinder.

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

•Details are on pages 30-31.

8Status Indicator

The following displays appear to tell you what the camcorder is doing.

•REC appears when the camcorder is recording.

•FF appears during fast-forward.

•REW appears during rewind.

W/B (White Balance) Button

CAMERA/VCR Switch

COUNTER RESET Button

COUNTER DISPLAY Button

•PAUSE appears when the camcorder is in record pause (thumb trigger or PAUSE/STILL button pressed to stop recording).

•ST-BY(stand-by) appears briefly when the camcorder is preparing to record.

•TAPE flashes when the safety tab has been removed from the cassette and the CAMERA/VCR switch is in

CAMERA.

•DEW appears when the camcorder has too much moisture inside to operate. Remove the cassette and allow the camcorder to dry out for approximately two hours. Details are on page 6.

9INDEX and END Indicators

•INDEX flashes briefly when the camcorder automatically indexes the tape. Details are on page 25.

•END flashes when you reach the end of the cassette during recording or playback.

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Contents Camcorder User’s Guide Model No CG740 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsRecording from a TV or VCR Recording FeaturesOptional Accessories Customer Assistance and ServiceFirst-Time Operation Unpack camcorder and accessoriesAttach the adapter/charger Adjust the handstrap PAUSE/STILL Place CAMERA/VCR switchPlay back what you have recorded Start and Stop RecordingEdit ADV Review camcorder’s operating controlsAudio and Video OUT Jacks Using an Optional Plug Adapter Powering the CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger Charging the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove Battery Insert Charged BatteryCassette door open. This will damage Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorDisplay in Viewfinder Battery Safety Precautions Battery Care and StorageTraveling Tips Camcorder Recording TipsRecording Speed and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Cassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesViewfinder Controls Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Eyepiece Focus ControlTitler Display Battery Level IndicatorViewfinder Displays Displays in ViewfinderTime and Date Display Shutter Speed IndicatorsWhite Balance Indicators Index and END Indicators Status IndicatorRecording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Install Clock BatteryDate and Time Display Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Flying Erase Head Camcorder FeaturesRecord Review MicrophoneElectronic Indexing Camera EditTape Positioning Auto Focus Focusing Your CamcorderManual White Balance White Balance ButtonManual Focus Automatic White BalanceTo Select Higher Shutter Speeds Using Variable Shutter SpeedsFading Power ZoomingZooming and Fading In and Out of Scenes Fading In and Out of ScenesTo use memory stop Counters and Time-Remaining DisplayTape Counter Tape Counter with Memory StopTime-Remaining Display Elapsed-Time CounterSelf-Timer Recording Self TIMER/TIME Lapse ButtonAnimation Recording Adjustable Time-Lapse RecordingCreating a Title TitlerRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterCorrecting Errors During Programming To Audio Dub Audio DubbingTo Video Dub Video DubbingVideo Recording from a TV or VCROperation and How to Copy Tapes InstallationViewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesTracking Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Visual SearchCover Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio and Video in JacksPlayback on a TV or VCR Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCRPlayback on a TV without Audio/Video Inputs 3CH/4CH SwitchNormal TV Viewing Playback OperationAttaching the Shoulder Strap 1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local dealer VCC1000 Video Color Control Center VDC88 Color Enhancement LightAH011 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 Things to Avoid Care and MaintenanceTrouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsDuring Recording DEW Indicator FlashingViewfinder Displays are Out of Focus Poor Picture QualityForward Does Not Work White Balance IndicatorRecorded Audio Low Play, Rewind or FastInformation to User SpecificationsReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceLimited Warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty Product RegistrationAudio and Video OUT IndexFocus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Meridian Street Indianapolis, Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Canadian Consumers